I agree with Pat for the most part. It was the enthusiasm of the leaders and fellow bikers that made this trip special. Most of our trips were fun and just the right challenge. However, yes, a bit of fine tuning could push this into the 5 star category. One example... we visited a historic hospital exhibit which was interesting, but only half the group could go in at once which meant everyone else just cooled their heels for 45 minutes in the parking lot. Perhaps there were a bit too many Florida centric lectures and discussions on the value of biking. On the plus side, the visits to Ormand Beach and Blue Springs were top notch. Our accommodations were comfortable and the Stetson campus cafeteria offered ample meal choices. Beware... it's pretty much all you eat. Thank goodness we were biking off our over indulgences.

Stetson Univ Continuing Ed dept did a great job organizing this first-time program. A very good value for the money. And, like so many trips, it is the participants that make the trip and this one was no exception. Just because the program is in Fl please do not assume that the temps will be in the 70's (mornings and evenings were chilly and you needed long pants and long sleeves) and that the terrain will be flat. We rode over many rolling hills. With some fine-tuning this will be a super program.