Man and his dog travel to Key West to ring in the New Year
Duo travel to Florida on bike
Barbara A. Besteni
Christina Vazquez
KEY WEST, Fla. – Mike Minnick and his dog, Bixby, made it their goal to ring in the New Year in Key West.
They left Texas in May and then set down the coast starting from Maine and traveling the entire distance on a bicycle.
Mike says it was so much fun, that he plans to do it again, next time using his travels to raise awareness for the Humane Society.
This was the first time in his life Mike ever tried to peddle long distance.
Below are a few photos from his adventures.
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Local 10's Christina Vazquez met Mike while on a story in Miami Beach. She started chatting while her photographer was shooting video and thought he was a cool cat with an adorable dog with great adventures worth sharing with all of you!No description foundNo description foundLocal 10 photographer Brian Ely getting into the story!No description foundNo description foundGalveston, Texas: Where they officially began before launching from Maine back in May!Provincetown, Cape CodBrooklyn BridgePhiladelphia, PAVirginia BeachOuter Banks, NCSavannah, GeorgiaSt Augustine, Fla.: Oldest School HouseDaytona Beach, Fla.Flagler Beach, Fla.Fort Pierce, Fla.: Mike's unexpected favorite city in Florida.No description foundNo description foundPalm Beach Gardens: K9 for a day"Crazy close call" in Fort Lauderdale. Look closely - car almost hit them!Hollywood Beach, Fla.No description foundSouth Beach, Miami BeachKey West, Fla.: They made it! Goal was to get there by Dec. 31st!And they danced! Hope you had a great Christmas and have a Happy Ruffin' New Year!" Mike says.
Local 10's Christina Vazquez met Mike while on a story in Miami Beach. She started chatting while her photographer was shooting video and thought he was a cool cat with an adorable dog with great adventures worth sharing with all of you!
