Discovering Florida

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Bike touring and history of Florida

A unique journey through the history, geography, and cultural identity of Florida. Across 25 carefully documented routes, this book invites readers to explore the peninsula in a way few ever do—not just as a destination, but as a living landscape shaped by centuries of exploration, conflict, migration, innovation, and natural wonder. Each chapter serves as an independent journey, guiding the reader through legendary highways like the Tamiami Trail and through cities filled with fascinating stories: ancient Indigenous settlements, military forts, early railroad districts, and modern communities shaped by pioneers, inventors, artists, and newcomers from around the world. 

Blending travel narrative, historical chronicle, and cultural observation, the author presents precise facts and surprising anecdotes that reveal how Florida evolved from the days of Ponce de León into the vibrant mosaic it is today. With a detailed yet accessible style, each page unveils landscapes, characters, and episodes that often go unnoticed—even by lifelong residents. 

Perfect for: Readers who love local history. Curious travelers and explorers. Anyone interested in culture, geography, and urban development. Those who want to discover a Florida beyond the typical tourist image. Cycling enthusiasts and fans of scenic routes. 

Discover a different Florida: rich, layered, and full of stories waiting to be told. This book is both a guide and a window into the past, a map of the present, and a tribute to the cultural depth of one of the most remarkable regions in the United States.

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ISBN: 9798277656822

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e: English

Descubriendo la Florida

En 2010, Jefferson Aleman comenzó a salir a montar en bicicleta con una cámara de fotos. Pronto se aburrió del mismo panorama y empezó a recorrer más distancias y a expandirse por otros vecindarios, ciudades, condados ... 

En 2022, ya ha recorrido miles de millas por todo el estado de la Florida. Además, se ha dedicado a documentar la historia de todos y cada uno de los puntos visitados. 

De ahí han surgido hasta la fecha cinco libros que son el santo grial del cicloturismo o rutas en bicicleta por la Florida. 

Así todo, ha sido muy difícil salir adelante. He tocado muchas puertas, miles, dice. Hasta ahora todas han permanecido cerradas o me las han cerrado en la cara.

Desde nuestra humilde posición apoyamos este increíble proyecto, que es de hecho el único no solo en español.

Para encontrar las más elaboradas rutas en bicicleta e historia de la Florida visita https://www.amazon.com/Jefferson-Aleman/e/B08GP6GHNS 

También su página web https://www.descubriendolaflorida.com

Descubriendo la Florida 2010-2022

Descubriendo la Florida

 In 2010, a guy named Jefferson Aleman started riding his bike and taking pictures. Soon he was bored and started expanding to other areas. Fast forward to 2022, he has done tens of thousands of miles, visited more than half of the state and published five books about his routes and the history of the places he visited.

Amazingly, he wrote in Spanish. On his own words, it was a huge mistake. Despite being one of the few resources if not the only one to find the history of such place off the beaten path, twelve years later, only a handful of people have noticed his works.

For over a decade now, I've knocked on thousands of doors he says. Unfortunately, all of the remained closed or were slammed on my face. 

In sum, if you can read Spanish, you're missing out the best collection of bike routes or bicycle touring and history of Florida ever compiled. No BS.

You can find it here https://www.amazon.com/Jefferson-Aleman/e/B08GP6GHNS 

Or visit https://www.descubriendolaflorida.com

Descubriendo la Florida

Weathering

Yard lights

Abandoned tracks

Another area of old tracks.

Scrap

Yard Progress 2

Detailing the area.

Yard progress

Yard

This is just the center module of it. To the left will go the Mainline, Drill Track and Service Facilities. To the right, the yard will run a few more feet, with another Ladder, Yard Lead and maybe more Service Facilities and Industries.