Carmen Martinez
584 South Fletcher Ave.
Fernandina Beach Fl. 32034
email bikecarm@firstcoastbicycletours.com
phone 904 612 0403
I started riding my first bike, a Raliegh 21 speed, in 1969 and used it to commute in college and later medical school in Boston. Little did I know then how important cycling would be in my life. In my 30's after having a family and having several children I started to ride my bicycle again. I would commute some days to my medical office and then to the hospital where I made rounds. In 1990 I started riding the local MS 150 in Jacksonville Florida and began riding in groups. I immediately noted I needed a new bicycle if I was going to keep up with anybody, so I bought my first Trek. Since then I have had several Treks and still have a beautiful Discovery 5.9, and have done many MS 150's. Over the years I have logged many miles with my local club and done a number of both commercial and non-comercial rides. One of the best rides I ever did was The Camino de Santiago in Spain which is actually a religious pilgrimage and is of great historical importance. Another milestone was riding across America in 2007 after I had retired from my medical practice. After being active in the local bicycling community and having experienced the joy and benefits of cycling I want to work in a situation that will help others find and enjoy this special activity. For me, running a bicycle tour in my little corner of our wonderful state of Florida is the ideal thing to do. Basing the tour on our property on the Atlantic Ocean, the Amelia Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast, in conjunction with the Florida House Inn our partners brings you the old world charm of Fernandina, city of 8 flags, and the beach, and cycling 60 to 80 miles every day; what could be more perfect ?
