DJBB 6 days ultimate tour route - May 1st to May 7th 2025

Day 1 is called The Beautiful Ride, because it takes us through what many consider the most beautiful part of Jamaica. One person commented on a ride once that "this view is anti cancer"

Leaving from the eye stopping parish of Portland (Port Antonio), to the well known Tourist Resort, Ocho Rios, in the parish of St. Ann. This scenic coastal route is 62.7 miles and 2818 feet of elevation. However, the only thing you will notice is the breathtaking beauty around you. But the experience starts from the day before when we descend on Port Antonio and experience the fabulous local cuisine, which was a big hit on our last ride.

• Day 2 is known as The Century, when we do the only century ride for the tour, and sees us leaving Ocho Rios and heading to another well known tourist resort, the relaxed town of Negril and its seven mile long beach. We will ride through the famous Montego Bay, and of course ride on the well known Hip Strip. This is the longest route at 108.9 miles with 3244 feet of elevation and is another very scenic route as we ride next to the ocean on the north coast. Cyclists will get to put another century under their belt. Although the longest route this will be made easier with a couple stops for real Jamaican refreshments and hospitality. A century has never felt so good.

Day 3 takes on the famous Spur Tree Challenge....many have tried and some have finished but everyone has said how challenging it is. No doubt the real bragging rights of the tour when finished. The day is just around 80.7 miles but comes in at 4445 feet of elevation and comes after two days of riding and the Spur Tree climb is after riding for 70 miles. So you will want to get a massage in Negril the evening before and relax by the pool or beach before taking on this segment. This route takes us on the South Coast and through the scenic Holland Bamboo and places like Middle Quarters, the home of the delicious peppered shrimp and Claudette's for her world famous curry goat.

Day 4 would normally be an easy day, at just around 60.3 miles, and only 1322 feet of elevation. But watch out for the head winds as we head from Mandeville to Kingston and remember that you have just completed 3 days of riding, 253 miles and over 11500 feet of elevation. So your legs are not the freshest. We will make this final day much easier as we stop for Jerk Chicken and Pork and make a stop at the Coconut vendor to refresh ourselves before heading into New Kingston where we will close out the 4 day tour, and replenish...but as true cyclists we always look forward to the recovery ride.