{"id":24060,"date":"2018-01-15T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=24060&preview=true&preview_id=24060"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:34:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:34:00","slug":"cycling-in-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/cycling-in-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuban revolution: 11 things I learned while cycling through Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you think the best way to see Cuba<\/a> is from the backseat of \u201952 Chevy, you could be right. <\/strong><\/p>\n

But an even better way to experience the Caribbean island is from the saddle of your trusty bike; wind in your (helmet-covered) hair, the smoky scent of tobacco on the breeze, and the promise of a knock-your-socks-off rum or two at the end of a long day of cycling.<\/p>\n

I recently hit the (sometimes bumpy) road for a two-wheeled adventure across the country<\/a>. Here are 11 things I learned in Cuba:<\/p>\n

1. Cubans eat a *lot* \u2013 and the food is better than you think<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

Dinner in Cuba<\/p><\/div>\n

Before my cycling adventure through Cuba, I\u2019d heard so much about the food being bland, with good ingredients hard to come by. But that just wasn\u2019t the case. Sure, we had the usual rice and beans with pretty much every meal (and a Mars bar was nowhere to be seen), but we also had stewed beef (ropa vieja<\/em>), deep-fried yucca, pork, chicken, seafood and vegies. The Cubans are incredibly hospitable people and will always overfill your plate (or in the case of dinner, multiple plates). And despite riding almost every day, I still managed to put on weight (although that may have been the street pizza).<\/p>\n

2. There are heaps of ups and downs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Two<\/a>

Cycling through Vinales<\/p><\/div>\n

I\u2019d never thought of Cuba as hilly, until I had to ride it. While the real hills are over in the east of the country (Pico Turquino is almost 2000m\/6500ft high), the hills in the west are short but steep, and came as a surprise even to an experienced cyclist. Having said that, even the least fit person in our group refused to get off and walk up any of it \u2013 and the reward of a good climb (other than beautiful scenery and helping to burn off the oversized dinner from the night before) is the thrilling descent, with barely a turn of the pedals. Until you get to the next hill of course\u2026<\/p>\n

RELATED: TIPS FOR SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS IN CUBA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. The roads are in pretty good condition (except when they\u2019re not)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Soroa<\/a>

Soroa Road<\/p><\/div>\n

Cuba isn\u2019t traditionally known for its good roads, but near the main towns the roads were as good as anywhere in more developed countries, and helped us keep a good riding pace. At one point I was even thinking I should have brought my road bike \u2013 until we turned a corner and left the main road. Suddenly it\u2019s a different story, as the tarmac is replaced by gravel, potholes and patches of sandy soil that better resemble a beach than a road. It might sound terrible but it\u2019s here that you experience the \u2018real\u2019 Cuba, as motorised vehicles are replaced by horse drawn carts. Thanks to the sometimes awful roads, a cyclist can get to places another vehicle simply can\u2019t \u2013 which is the real beauty of cycling.<\/p>\n

4. Cubans are considerate drivers <\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

Our group (and a vintage car)<\/p><\/div>\n

Growing up riding in the UK and Australia, I have a healthy respect \u2013 or perhaps fear \u2013 of motorists as they rush about their daily commute. It\u2019s different in Cuba. Cubans don\u2019t rush, or drive aggressively. In Cuba, the traffic seems to glide along with a mutual respect of all users of the road. Maybe it\u2019s because those cars are too precious to scratch, or maybe it\u2019s because a driver earns more than a doctor here, but either way, it\u2019s bliss to cruise along with the traffic, without fearing for your life.<\/p>\n

5. Don’t ignore the packing list<\/h3>\n
\"Three<\/a>

Garbage bag chic<\/p><\/div>\n

It never rains in the Caribbean right, so why on earth would I need a raincoat? The simple answer to that is \u2018because they usually look so much more stylish than wearing a garbage bag when you’re struck with torrential rain for three days\u2019. But kudos to the local that saw the opportunity and sold us three \u2018Cuban raincoats\u2019 \u2013 and you know what, they worked a treat! Still, it’s better to be safe (and dry) than sorry (and dressed in a garbage bag) so make sure you’ve got everything on the packing list.<\/p>\n

RELATED: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET BLISSFULLY LOST IN TRINIDAD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

6. Life without regular internet is a blessing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

Exploring the caves in Portales<\/p><\/div>\n

In a data-obsessed world, even the simple act of cycling can be an excuse to get on to the internet. From uploading your rides to brag to your mates on Strava, to posing for Insta pics, to updating your travel blog, the pressure to post on the internet can be intense. In Cuba, that pressure isn\u2019t there because in many places you just can\u2019t get access to the web. Instead, focus on the humble act of riding your bike, just being<\/em> in the moment and taking in your surrounds for what they are.<\/p>\n

7. Cycling with people more or less experienced than you is an opportunity to learn and grow<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

Quick photo stop!<\/p><\/div>\n

Truth is, I ride my bike every day, and as quickly as I possibly can most of the time. When I ride with others, they\u2019re usually dressed in lycra and just obsessive as I am (and the numbers showing on my speedo are king). But cycling with people less experienced than I am was an epiphany. People that don\u2019t race actually just enjoy riding: they enjoy the scenery, see things that would usually pass me by and, most importantly, they talk! About life, themselves, the country they\u2019re visiting and how they\u2019re feeling. They share the experience and help you see things from an entirely different perspective. So I thank my cycling companions for slowing me down and helping me smell the roses (or in Cuba\u2019s case, the fragrant Mariposa flower).<\/p>\n

8. It\u2019s a perfect winter getaway \u2013 even in a Cuban winter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Cayo<\/a>

Cayo Jutias Lighthouse<\/p><\/div>\n

Cuba has a reputation as a Caribbean paradise, but even paradise has a winter. The good news is that \u2018winter\u2019 in Cuba is a balmy 25C, so when it\u2019s freezing in Europe and North America in December, January and February you can ride your bike to the closest gorgeous Cuban beach and enjoy the \u2018winter\u2019 sun.<\/p>\n

9. If you want to impress the Cubans, get good at dominos!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cubans love dominos. It\u2019s a game that can be played on any street corner, or when the electricity isn\u2019t working, or with a few shots of rum, and people of all ages partake in this most idiosyncratic Cuban pastime. At the end of a hard days\u2019 cycling, settling down to a game of dominos as the light fades is a unique experience and a great way of interacting with locals (just don\u2019t expect to win).<\/p>\n

10. Cuba is full of surprises, yet somehow feels familiar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Colourful<\/a>

Cuban carpark.<\/p><\/div>\n

Most people have a preconceived idea of Cuba, but what surprised me the most was how familiar the country felt. Cycling through Vinales, I was reminded of the limestone karst scenery of southern Thailand or Vietnam, and the decaying colonial buildings of Havana took me back to the streets of Yangon. But the one thing that made it all feel so familiar was the simple friendliness and generosity of the Cuban people. Relationships matter to Cubans, so you feel like an old friend each time you meet a local. And cycling seemed to amplify that feeling, judging by the waves and friendly hola<\/em>s we got when we rode through a village or small town.<\/p>\n

11. T.S. Eliot\u2019s famous quote \u201cThe journey, Not the destination matters\u201d finally felt true<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

A perfect day in Soroa<\/p><\/div>\n

Many times in travel, the journey can be tedious, or even onerous. Endless connections, time wasted, or bureaucracy seemingly getting in the way of a good time. Cycling in Cuba is predominantly about the journey, both physically and spiritually. On the bike, you really experience Cuba; you smell it, you feel it… Sometimes that feeling is a sore butt as you bounce along bad roads, or the smell of diesel fumes from a 1952 Cadillac, but the payoff is that you aren\u2019t insulated from a single part of the Cuban experience. And isn\u2019t that the true essence of travel?<\/p>\n

Ready to don your helmet and cycle your way around Cuba? Jump on our 7-day Cycle Cuba<\/a> tour now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All images C\/O Frank Cheshire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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