Deportivo
This is a Cuban sportif ride, for riders seeking a challenging adventure on a bicycle in Cuba
Tour Leader
Cost
N/A. Should you register looking to share with another and we are not able to find an acceptable companion, you will need to pay the Single Supplement charge.
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Tour Details
- Destination: Western Cuba.
- Duration: 9 days.
- Arrives: 04/08/2022
- Departs: 04/16/2022
- Days of cycling: 6
- Usual daily distances: 124 K (average).
- Terrain: Mostly flat ridding, except for 2 days in Sierra del Rosario. The use of a road bike is your best choice for this tour.
- Support vehicle: 100%
- Tour staff: 1 tour leader, 1 cultural guide, 1 driver, 1 bike mechanic.
This is a fully supported Sportive bike tour designed for over the hill hard boys. Ladies are most welcome. With stages of between 67k and 165k, good accommodation, good company and good food.
See Havana, Viñales and Maria La Gorda, This is not a race or is it? If you can’t cut it, just jump in the bus and cool off. Be in good shape for this one. We will hook up with the club in Pinar del Rio, just for some added fun. Beach time included two days!
We first undertook this event in 2011. At that time it became evident that we had two camps forming in this event, those who were at one time in their cycling past involved with racing and the other camp was basically made up of newbie cyclists in and around the 40/50 age bracket, they had no intention on of hurrying along and took long hauls on the bus. For this reason we decided two events were possibly a better idea.
Now we have the Deportivo, for those who wish to ride across Cuba (Every inch of the way) and have added Cyclo Temba for those not in such a hurry. For an easier version of Trans Cuba take a closer look at “Cyclo Temba”, it is an easier way to get across Cuba. No matter your preference, there is a great sense of achievement crossing Cuba by bicycle.
TOUR GALLERY
DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE
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Arrival April 8th.
Fly to Havana and transfer to the Vedado area on the Malecón. Settle into “casas particulares” and set up the bikes in front of the CAFE RUEDA. Our evening meal at a local restaurant will give us an opportunity to chat and introduce ourselves.
- Cycling: 0 km.
- Accommodation: Casas particulares.
- Meals Included: Dinner in Paladar Gringo Viejo.
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April 9th.
This day starts in a garden in Punta Brava. The garden is home to a unique cycling club and BICYCLEBREEZE is a proud sponsor of this youth cycling team. From the garden we ride west through Artemisa and onto Soroa in the foothills of the Sierra Rosario.
- Cycling: 115 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Moka in Las Terrazas.
- Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 10th.
Depart after breakfast and ride to the town of Viñales. This is the hardest day with some difficult climbs.
- Cycling: 154 km.
- Accommodation: B&B in Viñales.
- Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 11th.
Assemble in town centre and ride to Cayo Jutias and back with a one hour lunch included beach stop. The roads are rotten on this loop.
- Cycling: 117 km.
- Accommodation: B&B in Viñales.
- Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 12th.
Assemble in town centre and ride in a loop to Pinar del Rio on rough roads. Stay in a hotel in the city.
- Cycling: 62 km.
- Accommodation: Hotel Vueltabajo.
- Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 13th.
Depart after breakfast for a ride to María la Gorda. Flat and long rough route.
- Cycling: 141 km.
- Accommodation: Villa María la Gorda.
- Meals Included: Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 14th.
A very flat ride on a rough road. Ride to Cabo San Antonio and return to María la Gorda.
- Cycling: 152 km.
- Accommodation: Villa María la Gorda.
- Meals Included: Pack Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast.
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April 15th.
Depart hotel after breakfast. Drive back to Havana with coffee break at hotel Pinar del Río.
- Cycling: 0 km.
- Accommodation: Casas particulares in Vedado.
- Meals Included: Dinner in Paladar Café Laurent.
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April 16th.
Departure day. Assemble at Café Rueda for flight to USA.
Cycle Rental
Bicycle Breeze has bike rentals at great prices. For this bike tour you will need a ROAD BIKE. Should you prefer to bring your own that is fine with us, you will get the same mechanical assistance as the renters.
Check your travel company for costs of shipping your bike. Depending on your country of embarkation you may be better to rent. Renting has other positive aspects. Your bike will not get lost in transit. It is far easier to travel without a bike box and spare bikes are on the bus for renters. The negative side is that this is not your favourite ride.
Customize This Tour
With a group of 10 or more riders, Bicycle Breeze can offer the ability to customize a tour to suit your needs. Contact us to start planning your next great adventure.
Hi Tom. Hope you and family are doing well. Fred stayed with us this weekend and shared the info about the Cuba ride. Looks like a blast and a great way to experience the country.
I would be interested in joining the group if there are openings in the future. This year doesn’t work because travel already scheduled. But would be on board for next year. Keep me posted. Thank,
Satch