Black Girls do Bike Jamaica
prices go up FEBRUARY15
Starting at $950 per person
5 day, 4 nts all-inclusive cycling vacation
Includes: 4 nights accommodation in all inclusive resort including all meals and drinks, airport transfers, 3 fully supported rides, finishers medal &more!
FULLY REFUNDABLE -NO CANCELLATION PENALTY
Overview
So our rides are designed with the perfect combination of riding time and resort relax time!
The Jamaica Reggae Ride is an all inclusive cycling vacation which includes 4 nights stay at an all inclusive resort based in Montego Bay, 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.
We cater to ALL pace levels. If you are an elite cyclist, be prepared to be challenged by the island's top champions and if you are a newbie or intermediate cyclist, 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 pros as tour leaders.
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!
So come on, let's ride!
Let us show you why Jamaica is truly the "heartbeat" of the Caribbean
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS & RATES
Black Girls do Bike - exclusive extra perks
Group Discount code available via each BGDB Chapter or the National Headquarters
1 hour Training Session with Coach Peter and his team included if booked by Feb 28.
Cycle Jamaica Jersey for those who book early- if you book by Feb 14.
Package inclusions:
• Experienced English-speaking guide(s)
. Round trip airport transportation for host hotels
• Pre-tour orientation meeting
. Private farewell dinner
Private award ceremony
Finisher's and Repeaters Medals
• All inclusive hotel accommodations in host hotel booked
• 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
Access to Wix App - with Forum and communication with organizer
and other participants
Not Included:
• Round-trip airfare
• Staff gratuities
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, gifts, additional drinks/entertainment, and incidentals
Travel Health Insurance - compulsory
Rates above are per person for the 4 night package. Riu does not charge a single supplement.
Itinerary
Cyclists: 2 route options are provided each day. Sag vehicles are provided for ALL groups. Maps below are approximations. This is a fun event, don't get too geeky!
DAY 1 - Thursday -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 recommend 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. Its important to book it early because it often gets sold out early.
4:30-5:15pm Meeting by the lobby, Holiday Inn
5:45-6:30pm Meeting at the stage, Riu Montego Bay
7:00pm Dinner and evening at leisure in your hotels
Overnight Host Hotels: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay
DAY 2 - Friday - Welcome Ride -Ironshore- Rose Hall-Falmouth
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.
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07:00-07:30 - Breakfast
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07:30-08:00 - Group Photos and then Ride out
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11:30am - Return to hotel
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Lunch at leisure in the hotel
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4:00-5:30pm - Optional Cycling - One hour training with 3 time Olympian Coach Peter Aldridge and his team on a closed course - skills training.
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Dinner and evening at leisure to enjoy the hotel
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6:00pm Optional tour: Luminous Lagoon
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Overnight Host Hotels: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay
DISTANCE AND ROUTE OPTIONS: Welcome Ride
Cycling Option 1- Full route - 40 miles/940ft
Cycling Option 2-Short route - 25 miles/581ft
OPTION 1: FULL ROUTE PROFILE
OPTION 2 SHORT ROUTE PROFILE
DAY 3 -Saturday - Montego Bay - Sandy Bay
A scenic ride with a few rollers, along the northcoast of the island. We stop to enjoy coconuts with Sugar, the vendor who has been serving our Bicycle Tour since 2009 at a new location. Drink fresh coconut water straight from the nut- it's the best natural hydration and it's so delicious. Not like from the box!
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06:30-07:00 - Breakfast
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07:00-07:30 - Photos and then Ride out
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11:30am - Return to hotel
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Lunch at leisure in the resort
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13:00- 17:30 Optional Sightseeing tour Tour: Dunns River Waterfalls
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Dinner and evening at leisure to enjoy the hotel
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Overnight Host Hotels: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay
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DISTANCE AND ROUTE OPTIONS: Saturday
Cycling Option 1- Full route - 55.6 miles/1567ft
Cycling Option 2-Short route - 36.6 miles/897ft
OPTION 1: FULL ROUTE PROFILE
OPTION 2 SHORT ROUTE PROFILE
DAY 4 - Montego Bay - Rio Bueno
Metric Century-62 miles/2332 ft
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.
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06:30-07:00 - Breakfast
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07:00-07:30 - Photos and then Ride out
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1:30pm - Return to resort for lunch
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7:00 pm Depart Riu for Holiday Inn
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7:30pm Farewell dinner at the Holiday Inn, with award ceremony
Overnight Host Hotels: Holiday Inn/ Riu Montego Bay
DISTANCE AND ROUTE OPTIONS: Sunday
Cycling Option 1- Full route - 62.3 miles/2335ft - Metric Century Challenge
Cycling Option 2-Short route - 35 miles/661ft
OPTION 1: Sunday - FULL ROUTE PROFILE
OPTION 2: Sunday: SHORT ROUTE PROFILE
DAY 5 - DEPARTURE
Transport from Host Hotels 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.