This is the proposed route and itinerary for the Cuba ride. As all good plans change this may be altered along the way.



Day 1, Nov 18, redeye flight YVR – YYZ



Day 2, Nov 19, Fly Toronto - Santa Clara, dx 09:45am – arr 1:25pm
assemble bikes, explore and overnight. Reservations at the Richard y Norma Casa Particular



Day 3, Nov 20, Ride to Sancti Spiritus. 80 km.



Day 4, Nov 21, Ride to Trinidad or La Boca on the south coast. 76km or 82km.


Day 5, Nov 22, Ride to Cienfuegos. 83 km


Day 6, Nov 23, Ride to Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs). 90km


Day 7, Nov 24, Ride to Jaguey Grande (Australia). 66km


Day 8, Nov 25, Ride to Matanzas. 86km
Roger and Kerry will split off at Jovellanos and short cut to Varadero, R & K total approx 80km



Day 9/10, Nov 26/27, Ride to HavanaThe rest of us ride along the beautiful north coast to Havana. There are too many lodgings to mention along there according to the guidebook and the beaches are spectacular. We could play it by ear here and find a nice Casa. 95km total


Day 11, Nov 28, Explore Havana


Day 12, Nov 29, Bus to Varadero to meet up with the Roger/Sherry and Kerry/Candice. Viazul Transport (luxury coaches, air conditioned, bike transport also) 4 daily trips, $10.80



Day 13, Nov 30, Varadero, Barcelo Solymar. eat, drink and be merry.



Day 14, Dec 1, Varadero, Barcelo Solymar, eat, drink and be merry.



Day 15, Dec 2, Varadero, depart 02:15pm to YYZ, cnx to YVR, arr late evening