Marathon to Key West – From Key Largo to Key West there are 42 bridges, this morning you start out by crossing the famous Seven Mile Bridge. Pedal along the FKOHT that cuts through the mangroves and enjoy the crystal blue waters that are dotted by hammocks. Big Pine Key Island is the only place in the world that is home to the endangered Key Deer. The Key Deer are much smaller than other species of deer such as the common North American whitetail.

Be careful when you ride on Big Pine Key since the speed limit is slower. Today’s lunch stop is on your own; there are many local eateries along the way and Boondocks (MM 27.1), which has a fabulous assortment of local fare, is about half way. After lunch, if you want to treat yourself to the richness of a locally roasted coffee, stop at Baby’s Coffee MM 15. As you near your destination, you will pass the U.S. Naval Air Station on Boca Chica Island which is 6 miles from Key West and frequently has fighter jets overhead. Once you cross over the last bridge onto the island of Key West, you will ride along the bikeway fronting the Gulf of Mexico before arriving at your waterside hotel for the next two nights, The Capitana. The downtown is full of interesting shops and restaurants offering abundant options for dinner this evening.