OK, you have either successfully completed the Cutter's Negril Training Programme, or you are already a fit cyclist. If you are not fully fit, then you can join the programme as a relay participant and have the distinction of completing this signature ride.What are your options with regards to actually completing the ride?
The Negril First-Timers Ride is designed to make it easy for someone who is already reasonably fit to complet the 142 mile ride to Negril on Heroes' Day, Oct 14th.
Programme Features:
= Open to MTB riders with slick tires, and road-bike riders
= starts from the Esso Station on Molynes Road = a “security vehicle”/sag wagon would be provided for the rides
= an experienced Ride Captain will be present on the entire ride
= a mechanic will be available to make small repairs
= no rider will be left behind
= a briefing meeting for the ride will be take place during the week before the ride covering the route, troubles-spots, techniques, equipment needed, referrals to bike-shops and fitters, etc.
= participants will be paired up with other riders to complete the ride in a relay team, if they choose = Gatorade and energy snacks
= all Cycling Federation fees and paperwork are covered for the ride = First Aid provided, and emergency transportation
= Complimentary event T-shirt
= 50% off annual membership to Cutters , 10% off Cutter Club Jersey (a $5000 savings) Benefits to the Participant include:
= a convenient way to complete a big challenge
= experience of riding a long distances in a group
= being part of an organized, cohesive group
= not being left behind
= safety and security
= fitness
= “bragging rights” to all and sundry that you completed the Kingston to Negril ride!
Hopefully, there won't be the need to push any of our First-Timers, but we did help each other to enjoy the ride in 2005 with some helpful hands!
Details on prices of the First-Timers ride are available on the flyer for the programme.
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