Black Girls do Bike Jamaica

April 8-12, 2021 Black Girls Do Bike

Overview

The Jamaica Reggae Ride is an all inclusive cycling vacation based in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We have 3 days

of organized rides from your resort, with various distances and paces to suit all levels of cyclists. Black Girls do bike participants have their own booking link which entitles this group to extra discounts and perks. Kindly contact the Shero that heads your Chapter for your personalized discount code.

This is a concierge service tour with pros as tour leaders. We ride in usually 2-3 different pace level groups, and your choice from two distances each ride day. All Black Girls do Bike Participants get an additional training ride FREE of charge!

It is very important to note that our ride is not like your typical charity ride in the USA. You are not given a route guide and make your way to the rest stop. We ride together! NO ONE IS EVER ALONE ON THE ROAD BY THEMSELVES EVER!

Our stops are well planned so as to ensure everyone experiences the real Jamaica: we will have a rest stop at a farmer's market, have a visit with local school children and visit with a rastafarian family! The Jamaican people are warm and genuinely friendly. You'll get to meet them up close and in their real world!

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.

So our rides are designed with the perfect combination of riding time and resort relax time!

So come on, let's ride!
Let us show you why Jamaica is truly the "heartbeat" of the Caribbean

Black Girls do Bike extra perks

Optional 1 hour Training Session included

Reggae Ride Cycling Jersey included

Group Discount code available via each BGDB Chapter

Package inclusions:
• Experienced English-speaking guide(s)

. Round trip airport transportation for host hotels
• Pre-tour orientation meeting

. Private farewell dinner at the Holiday Inn

Private award ceremony

Finisher's and Repeaters Medals
• All inclusive hotel accommodations in host hotel booked, in a shared double room
• 3 days fully supported cycling as per itinerary
• Sag vehicles

Police escorted
•   All entrance fees to include events and activities
•   All in-country ground transportation
•   Clean drinking water available at all times

Not Included:
• Round-trip airfare

. Single surcharge
• Staff gratuities
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, gifts, additional drinks/entertainment, and incidentals

International Medical Insurance - compulsory

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL- Montego Bay airport MBJ

We highly recommend to arrive on the earliest flight you can get into MBJ airport so that you have time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities and get your bike set up. We also highly recomnend you book the arrival services of Club Mobay for so many reasons: you are met right off the plane and join the fast track through immigration and customs and then have a comfortable place to relax and have a snack and drink before heading off to your hotel as you await everyone to clear through.

4:30-5:15pm Meeting by the lobby, Holiday Inn

7:00pm Dinner in the buffet restaurant for everyone

Overnight Host Hotel: Holiday Inn,/ Riu Montego Bay/ Riu Reggae/Riu Palace

DAY 1 - Welcome Ride

Travel through the residential areas of Montego Bay and the old historic town of Falmouth. There are scenic views of the Caribbean with smooth gently undulating, roads. We make a stop at a Rastafarian home to get an in depth view of the culture and lifestyle of this unique religion.

07:00-07:30 - Breakfast
07:30-08:00 - Group Photos and then Ride out
08:00-10:30 25 mile ride options with sightseeing stops and picture taking OR
08:00-11:30 40 Mile Reggae Ride introductory ride
Lunch, dinner and evening at leisure to enjoy the hotel
13:00- 17:30 Optional Sightseeing tour Tour: Dunns River Waterfalls
Overnight Host Hotel: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay/ Riu Reggae/Riu Palace

DAY 3 -Montego Bay East Ride

A scenic ride with a few rollers, along the northcoast of the island with visit to the farmers market for Fresh coconuts

07:00-07:30 - Photos and then Ride out

07:30-10:00 36 Miles Escorted group ride options with stops for photos and sightseeing OR
07:30-12noon 55 Mile full route option
11:30am - Return to hotel
Lunch at leisure in the resort
2:00pm Optional Tour: Rafting on the Martha Brae River
6:00pm Optional tour: Luminous Lagoon
Dinner and evening at leisure to enjoy the hotel
Overnight Host Hotel: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay/ Riu Reggae/Riu Palace

DAY 4 - Montego Bay West Ride - Metric Century Challenge

Today sees us heading along the northcoast of the island, along perfectly paved roads, with a few climbs along the way for fun! Today is a serious challenge with some hills to climb including the KOM/QOM Strava challenge of Spring Hill. We always regroup at the top - so pace yourself and do it in your own time!

We turn around at the Joe James gallery on the seaside road at RIo Bueno. There is beautiful art in the gallery all painted by the late Mr James. We enjoy coffee and snacks at this seaside restaurant and are entertained by schoolchildren.

06:30-07:00 - Breakfast
07:00-07:30 - Photos and then Ride out
07:30-10:00 35 Mile Escorted group ride options with stops for photos and sightseeing OR
07:30-13:00 62 mile Metric Century ride - Rio Bueno Challenge
1:30pm - Return to resort for lunch
7:30pm Farewell dinner at the Holiday Inn, with award ceremony

Overnight Host Hotel: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay/ Riu Reggae/Riu Palace

DAY 5 - DEPARTURE

Transport from Holiday Inn to Montego Bay airport

ROUTE CHANGES

Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned route. Any unforeseen adjustments will be noted on our website in advance of the event , noted on the route guides, or explained by our Discover Jamaica Ride Tour Leaders and Road Master during our rides. There are no refunds or compensations for any route changes, whatsoever.