Cycle Jamaica Overview
Our events are designed with the perfect combination of
CYCLING TIME
RELAXING IN-RESORT TIME
TIME TO EXPLORE/SIGHTSEE
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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.
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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.
Ride protocol. We split into various pace levels,which varies according. to registration. We ride double pace line and group size without guides is usually not more than 30 for Jamaica. No one is ever left alone on the road by themselves. Ours are no drop 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!
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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!
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RIDE DISTANCES: We have three ride distances each day. Long route, Short route and then the option to do the One way Short route.
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​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
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ANTICIPATED PACE LEVELS
The paces list below are 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 and therefore the number of levels, depending on participant registrations.
We could have anywhere from 2-4 groups.
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#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!
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STRAVA CHALLENGES (click this name to download our Strava Challenge information)
Participation in our challenges is optional. We regroup at the end of each challenge. It's totally your choice to participate or not.
Please download the document. below. There are two categories for our challenges: Long Distance Riders and. Short Distance Riders. Challenges are open to all. We have podiums for the long distance and the short distance groups , men and women.
New to Strava? 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. It wouldn't be fun to try setting it up after your arrival as you wont have time to get familiar with it.
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Common question: Can I join the Long ride though 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. So you will be challenged regardless of the distance perhaps being shorter than what you are accustomed to.
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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 - it's a vacation!​​​​
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