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Florida Space Coast

January 26 to February 1, 2025

FLORIDA

SPACE COAST

Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2025

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and register ASAP!

Pricing is based on receipt of registration and deposit. Mail-in registration/payment must be postmarked by the stated early bird date. Online payment must be received before date the date stated.

At this boutique bed and breakfast, rooms only have one bed. If more than one person to the room, you will be sharing the same bed.

What’s Included:

  • Six nights lodging at one of Cocoa Beaches’ premier lodging locations, The Inn @ Cocoa Beach
  • Six freshly prepared breakfasts
  • Wine and Cheese reception daily before dinner
  • Six dinners at the best local restaurants
  • SAG Stops with SAG Vehicles on the route
  • Uniquely different ride venues

Embark on a thrilling journey to the Florida Space Coast, where the magic of bicycling meets the wonders of nature and the thrill of adventure. Get ready to pedal your way through beautiful beaches, soak up the surfer-dude atmosphere, and witness the awe-inspiring high-tech wizardry that surrounds you. It’s a vacation destination like no other, where relaxation and exhilaration go hand in hand. So pack your bags, hop on your bike, and let loose on the Space Coast – your ultimate cycling paradise awaits!

Just a short drive from Orlando, you’ll stumble upon Florida’s Space Coast with its 72 miles of breathtaking Atlantic beaches. In addition to the remarkable coastal areas, pristine nature preserves coexist harmoniously with the technologically advanced Kennedy Space Center Complex.

January’s a great time to visit the SpaceCoast! Although it is the coldest month up north, temperatures on this ride consistently range from the 50 to 70 degrees. This is the perfect time of year to observe wildlife and enjoy nature. On an annual basis, over 300 bird species on migrations pass through the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

The tour is designed as a bicycling vacation. Experience the beauty of Florida’s Space Coast and cycle a diverse array of four rides over the week. Daily mileage is manageable, about 30 miles on average, leaving you with time to explore local haunts and properly ready yourself for some great Bubba dinner venues.

The registration fee covers six nights of accommodation at the Inn at Cocoa Beach, one of the premier properties in the area. Plus, all breakfasts and dinners are already taken care of.  Empty your suitcases and find tranquility. You’ll be staying beachside in the same place all week.

Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers is a perfect bicycling tour of the diverse Florida Space Coast.

 

Riding Itinerary

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – 37.3 Miles

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge offers a cycling experience like no other. The 140,000 acres of varied ecosystems house 500+ species of wildlife.  A birders mecca, the refuge is a major part of annual bird migrations.

This refuge, with its favorable coastal location and sub-tropic climate, demonstrates the successful coexistence of nature and technology.  Enjoy biking on both paved and hard packed roads with limited traffic exposure in the wildlife refuge.

Titusville Trail Tour – 30 Miles

Titusville, a Florida Trail Town, marks the start of the Thursday ride. You’re gonna love biking on this amazing section of the East Central Regional Trail. You’ll find a bike path that’s totally bike-friendly and surrounded by Central Florida’s stunning nature.  With three multi-use trails converging in Titusville, it proudly serves as the central hub for the Coast-to-Coast Trail. The trail extends for 250 miles, linking St. Petersburg to Titusville.

Expect a blend of sun and shade while riding. Discover the charm of “Old Florida” on your journey to Osteen.  The ride will end at the Osteen Diner, a nostalgic eatery with a blast from the past ambiance.

 

Barrier Island Tour – 35 Miles

On the southernmost tip of the Space Coast, you’ll encounter the essence of the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon. Starting at the Barrier Island Sanctuary, you’ll bike along part of the East Coast Greenway.  As you cross over the bridge at Sebastian Inlet, take note of the power of the ocean as it enters the Indian River Lagoon. This is where salt and brackish water mix. The trail’s end offers an option to bike the Historic Jungle Trail loop.

Try some New York deli style food at Beach Bites for lunch.  The extended area is known for its abundant and diverse marine life. You can check out the McLarty Treasure Museum, it’s a favorite among riders. Get ready to be amazed.

 

River Road & Cocoa Village – 35 Miles

‘River Road’ is a top choice among cyclists on the Space Coast as it runs alongside the Indian River. Enjoy a perfect ride on the canopied road with limited traffic, like a drive down a cycling Riviera!

The journey solely takes place on paved county roads with minimal traffic of slow-moving vehicles.  Local riders commonly call the River Road the “Best in Class” of the greater Cape Canaveral area.

 

Non-Riding Day Options

Wednesday is a non-riding day, enjoy the day off exploring popular attractions. Each option on the tour includes a free shuttle service. Any fees related to the option you select will be your responsibility.

Kennedy Space Center

Visit their website for ideas on how to spend your day exploring. This is a world-class attraction!

 Lone Cabbage Fish Camp

Enjoy exotic lunch offerings at the Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.  We’ll also go on an exciting airboat ride with a chance to see wild alligators on the St. John’s River.

 Another Option

Do nothing. Yes, just hang around the amazing lodging location, enjoying the pool and beach or take a short walk to the World-Famous Ron John’s Surf Shop.

 

Registratioin Fee:

Our lodging arrangement for this excursion entails a week-long stay at a boutique hotel, where each room features only one bed. In the case of booking a double room, it is important to be aware that one bed will be shared.  Guests can only take advantage of the double rate if they opt to share a room.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and register ASAP!

Pricing is based on receipt of registration and deposit. Mail-in registration/payment must be postmarked by the stated early bird date. Online payment must be received before date the date stated.

Questions and Answers

What are the dates for the tour?

2025 Dates to be Announced

Where will I be staying while on this tour?

The Inn at Cocoa Beach, 4300 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Are you saying I will be staying at the same place the entire tour?

Indeed. So, unpack, relax and enjoy this beautiful property. After all, it’s your vacation.

I understand it is my responsibility to get to the start of the tour, how is the best way?

If flying, you have two choices. Orlando International Airport is 48 miles from the Inn at Cocoa Beach.   Orlando Melbourne International Airport is 24 miles from the Inn at Cocoa Beach.

How do I get from the airport to the Inn at Cocoa Beach?

Vehicle rentals are available at either airport which will allow you a vehicle the entire week. Commercial shuttle services are also available at either airport.  Uber just might be the least expensive.

Can I bring a non-riding friend?

Florida’s Space Coast Tour is the perfect event for a non-rider with all the fun stuff to do daily besides riding.  A non-rider is encouraged to ride along with a SAG member to enjoy each and every fun activity the riders will enjoy and enjoy them at the same time.  If the non-rider would prefer to lounge around the pool or hit the beach instead, that works also.  After all, it’s their vacation also.

It’s winter, what kind of weather can I expect?

It is winter but it is also Florida. Temperatures are typically in the 50—70 range. That said, occasionally it can be cooler or warmer so check the forecast before leaving and pack accordingly.   I can promise you there will be no snow shoveling.

What is the best type of bicycle for this tour?

While on the Space Coast Tour, you will be riding mostly on paved service. There may be some riding in hard pack dirt which offers no issues no matter the type of bicycle. So, bring whatever type of bike you wish and please note on the registration form what type you will be bringing

Will there be bicycle rental available?

Yes, Space Coast Recreational Rentals offers bike rentals including Ebikes. Call them directly at (321) 613-3327 for all needed information and to reserve. inform them you are on Bubba’s Space Coast Tour.

What if I choose to ship my bike?

No problem.

A1A Beach Rentals

(321) 505-7455

Tell them you are on Bubba’s Space Coast Tour.

What can I expect the riding to be? Mileage? Hills?

The roads and byways will be mostly flat. Daily mileage of about 30 will allow you to enjoy each day’s riding venue and allow time to relax and enjoy Cocoa Beach. After all, this is your vacation.

Besides riding, will there be other things to do along the way?

This tour is designed as a Bicycling Vacation which means there will be lots to see and do daily besides riding.

Here’s what riders are saying about Bubba’s Space Coast Tour…

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Pat T, 2020 Tour:

What part of “Pampering” don’t you understand? Bubba understands it all. The entire week was amazing. Everything ran like clockwork thanks to Bubba’s staff planning and your execution. I had almost forgotten how great a Bubba tour can be.

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Michele H, 2020 Tour:

My favorite tour EVER.   OMG.  The food! 

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Lois:

You and your staff do an “A+” job ensuring everyone is cared for and comfortable. Great group of riders, great staff and great ride.  Hope our paths cross again!

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Lora and Phil:

We had a GREAT tour and a nice introduction to the space coast.  Loved the location of the hotel and the breakfasts were perfect. We got there the Thurs before the tour and walked up and down the beach for 5 miles in each direction, BEAUTIFUL, even got to see a small shark!  (Got everyone out of the water in a hurry!)  Dinners as always were superb – different and delicious.  Space Center and tour of the cattle ranch are great destinations.  Thanks!  And the airboat ride was a blast.  That was a lot of alligators on the “beaches”.  We lived in Kenya for 3 years and never saw that many crocodiles congregated in one place.   Rides were delightful, lovely scenery.  Thanks again for a GREAT tour with other fun riders.

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Andy:

I pass through this area regularly and have never stopped.  This tour showed me what I have been missing.  For sure I plan to revisit and do more exploring of the Space Coast.

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Martha:

I’m ALWAYS grateful when I have no responsibility, thank you, it was great. With 30 riders, there had to be at least 60 opinions on every single detail. We all got there, we all got home safely. And we all learned something new about the Space Coast of Florida. Perfect. Keep up the good work.

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Dan:

What I enjoyed most of the Space Coast Tour is visiting an area which normally I would not take time to visit on vacation.  This tour opened my eyes to see the beauty of Florida differently.

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