Day 1 begins

 

I’m in Titusville for the start of the 240-mile Coast to Coast ride in Florida today. This Porsche Bike adventure will have nine Porsche bicycles, including three Bike R, two Bike FS, two Bike RX and one Bike RS and Bike X. 59 miles planned today. Off we go. 

Amelia Island Concours

Photos from Sunday’s Amelia Island Concours. Today we start the 230-mile Florida Coast to Coast ride!

Amelia Island Cars & Caffeine

Attended Saturday's Amelia Island Cars & Caffeine event. Some cool Porsches showed.

Werks Reunion Amelia Island

 

Friday was Werks Reunion Amelia Island. Prior to the event, we picked up a medium size frame 1999 Porsche Bike R for a friend. I also watched the 1 of 1 996 Classic Club Coupe unloading Thursday night. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the show.

First Florida Bike X ride

Arrived in Florida today for the weekend Amelia Island car show events. Took a little spin on the 2004 Porsche Bike X before the four-day, 230-mile Florida Coast to Coast ride that’s starts Monday.

Bike S and FS shop manual

Yet another new find! This is an official Porsche Bike S and FS shop manual. I have never seen such detail on every part, bolt and all the specs of Porsche Bikes! This was found at the PCA LA Toy & Literature Meet and brought to Maryland by some friends. We will add this to the PCA reference library.

New crest

 

Attached a new crest on the 2004 Porsche Bike X today for the upcoming Florida Coast to Coast ride.  

Last long ride before C2C Florida

I rode 36 miles today in some headwind, both ways it seemed, in warm nearly 70 degree weather. This was the last longer ride before heading to Florida. The 240-mile Coast to Coast ride in Florida is coming up fast. When home, I cleaned and degreased the 2004 Porsche Bike X well for the upcoming adventure ride.

Another PD bike reference

I found the following on a Porsche Design history webpage. The reference to the 1980s bicycle is new to me. I suspect what PD is actually referring to is the 1978 Austro-Daimler concept bike. Regardless, I need to figure this out!

2021

E-BIKE CROSS

In the early 1980s, Porsche Design develops a bike concept that includes a model cast entirely out of magnesium. Some 40 years later, the designers once again turn their hand to a two-wheeled product. E-bike drive technology has taken a gigantic leap forward and established itself as a mass-produced product. The Porsche eBike Cross offers the kind of performance and timeless elegance that is only possible with a Porsche model.

BWI to Annapolis rail trail

 

The goal was 40 miles, but ran into a dead end due to bridge repair along the trail. I had to settle for 36 miles. But that's ok since this was the first longer ride of the year. Better to start back up gradually. Although I did feel great at the end. I do love this route. Likely one of my all time favorite long ride routes. Compares well, but not better than the American River paved path in Sacramento. 

Sim racing fun

 

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