Cuba Bike Touring Going Great!    Cycling in Cuba brings you up close to Cuban life and culture  As we prepare to leave our Canadian winter behind and head off for 2-months of warm sunshine in Cuba, we would like to share some photos from the recently completed and successful November 2023 bike tour of western Cuba led by Jim Michler with the able assistance of our Cuban Tour Guide Karel Pupo. Despite what you may have heard, there is ample evidence that you can travel safely and in comfort in Cuba and have a great time while you are there. We are fortunate to have a solid team with Bicycle Breeze to make a cycling holiday in the warmth of Cuba this winter a reality. Beth and I will be in Cuba in January and February 2023. Follow us on Facebook to see our progress and adventures in photos and videos. November 2023 Fat Mary Tour Recap Every new touring season in Cuba is an opportunity for a safe and relaxing adventure in the warmth of the Cuban weather and people. L...

Book your Cuba Bike Tour Today    Beth and I have two tour offerings this year.  Spaces are filling up but we have more spots and would love to have full buses of friends to help support the Cuban people.  Our tours provide jobs for Cubans, support provincial youth cycling clubs across Cuba with donations that our clients bring, and recently we have been encouraging people to bring medicine which is in short supply.  Despite the hardship Cubans are experiencing, tourists can count on a great experience this winter. Exploring the Western United States this fall  The tour company Bicycle Breeze will support you from arrival to departure with a team including your tour leaders (Lee and Beth), a Cuban cultural tour guide, a bike mechanic, a bus driver, and a logistics team in Havana. Registration is now open and encouraged .  You can register without obligation and with no deposit.  Registering helps us plan - and is much appreciated.  Deposits w...

  Do You Like Summer?  Cuba is Like that in the Winter    In Cuba, November to April are the dry months, with average daytime highs around 25-28 Celsius and lows around 19-20 Celsius. The ocean is warm for swimming at 25-30 Celsius. Altogether, perfect for cycling, swimming, and sightseeing. And yes, Cuba is a safe travel destination, made better by the support of Bicycle Breeze who support you from arrival to departure with a team including your tour leaders (Lee and Beth), a Cuban cultural tour guide, a bike mechanic, a bus driver, and a support team in Havana. Beth and Lee at Lake Hanabanilla, Cuba Beth and Lee will be returning in 2024 for two of their favourite tour routes both in eastern Cuba, "Guantanamo Mango" and "Celia Sanchez" -  registration is now open and encouraged .  You can register without obligation and with no deposit.  Registering helps us plan - and is much appreciated.  Deposits will be requested by the tour company "Bicycle...

  Our 2024 Bike Tours   This newsletter will focus on sharing information on our winter 2024 tour season which will be based in Holguin.  We will be returning to two of our favourite tour routes both in eastern Cuba, Guantanamo Mango and Celia Sanchez - registration is now open . But first, let me share some of the photos of the Fat Mary Tour we led last winter.  This was the first tour of 2023 for us during our two glorious months in Cuba leading 2 different bike tours with 25 riders.   This bike tour began with us meeting with the Matanzas youth cycling club on the first day of our tour.  Bicycle Breeze donated custom team jerseys for the club, and our riders donated 2 large bags of bicycle equipment to keep these kids riding.  Then we cycled on to Havana which is a truly exceptional experience with so much restoration having taken place in recent years.  Next, we continued west to the Town of Soroa, in the low hills west of Havana, an...