Overview
Our rides are designed with the perfect combination of riding time and resort relax time! T
Cycle Jamaica is an all inclusive cycling vacation which includes 4 nights stay at an all inclusive resort based and 3 organized rides. There is time in the afternoons to meet up with fellow cyclists, spouses and friends to explore the island's many attractions, relax at the spa and to enjoy the facilities of your all inclusive resort.
Non cyclists are welcome and have access to our 24-hour concierge services, hospitality room, photo shoots, airport transferss, and to ride on the. sag bus and join in at our rest stop activities.
For cyclists we cater to ALL pace levels. If you are a newbie know that we make it fun for everyone and there is full service support at all times along the way. This is a concierge service tour with ride leaders as escorts for each group.
NO ONE IS EVER ALONE ON THE ROAD BY THEMSELVES EVER! These are group rides. No rider is allowed in front
of our designated lead rider who maintains the pace level. This is not a race. This is a FUN event. Please don't stress
or get geeky. We are here to have fun!
Our stops are well planned so as to ensure everyone experiences the real Jamaica: we will have a rest stop at a local fruit stall. Enjoy coconut water straight from the nut: the best rehydration ever! The Jamaican people are warm and genuinely friendly. You'll get to meet them up close and in their real world!
We have three ride distances each day. Long route, Short route and then the option to do the One way Short route.
Please scroll down to itineraray for an overview.
Why not go longer - a metric century maybe? Several reasons. This is an early or late season event and its a vacation. So you don't want to be so exhausted that you cannot enjoy the resort after the ride. In addition, Jamaica is hot and humid. We want to return to the resort before the 11am & most importantly be able to go at a comfortable pace and distance so you enjoy yourself
ANTICIPATED PACE LEVELS (this is not avg speed but the pace that we move at when on the flats. We always regroup on climbs)
We adjust the number of groups depending on participant registrations. We could have anywhere from 2-4 groups. This is a not
a competitive event by any stretch of the imagination. It is a RECREATIONAL EVENT. Please dont take the speeds and challenges too seriously. WE have a chill and relaxed vibe. Our rides are meant as season openers or closers. Chill - its a vacation!
#1 20-24 mph LONG This is for faster cyclists. There are no cycling guides to assist with pushes.
#2 17 - 20mph LONG This is a medium- fast ride with cycling guides there to help should you not be able to keep the pace. This group does the longer distance. Faster riders can get the opportunity to pull on the front. Just speak to the ride leader for the group.
#3 14 - 18mph SHORT This is more of a chillax pace for beginners, intermediates or those who wish just get their morning ride in but want to get back to the hotel for a tour or to be with family or just want a bit more relaxation time.
#4 10- 15mph (NEW!) Halfway SHORT This is for newbies, beginners and those who would like to learn more at an easy chill pace, from our expert coaches and skilled cycling guides. Happy to share our knowledge. We take joy in your improvement!
Common question: But I want to go Long but my pace is 14mph. Answer: unfortunately due to time constraints re heat, traffic etc, we cannot accommodate this request. Our shorter ride has challenges - be assured that the distance offered matches that pace.
STRAVA CHALLENGES - optional
Please download the document. below. There are two categories for our challenges: Long Distance Riders and. Short Distance Riders. Challenges are open to all except Group. 4 participants. It is like a time. challenge so it doesn't matter if you win inside your group as it's the overall time. that matters of all groups. Groups 1 and. 2 are long distance and categorized together, Group 3 by itself with the shorter distance riders. All. challenges are on Day 2. If. you started Day 1 as a long. distance rider, and. move. to. short distance on Day 2, this doesn't change your category. There are two challenges for each category. Please be sure to download and set your profile to public and start practicing to use Strava on your training. rides to become. more familiar with how it works.
