Where:

 

The Beautiful, Exotic, Rough Jamaican Cockpit Country.    

 www.cockpitcountry.com.

 

In addition we’ll ride through abandoned plantations, cane fields, coffee fields shielded

 by wide-leafed banana plants, orchards, vales, beaches and rustic towns.  We need to

 stress  rustic.  You are not in Hawaii!

 

You will stay at one of the most beautiful 18th Century Great houses in Jamaica,      

now known as :

Good Hope Country House.    www.goodhopejamaica.com

 

Formerly the largest sugar estate in Jamaica, this property boasts some of the finest

views in Jamaica, and is now a working farm covering hundreds of acres of Orange

Groves.  Movies, (How Stella got her Groove Back), many fashion shoots,                  

and countless travel magazines have featured the relaxed atmosphere of this very special

place.

Travel and Leisure magazine eloquently describes Good Hope as,

 

 “Quite possibly the most beautiful place on earth to watch the sun rise”…

 

You will enjoy Good Hope on many levels, as Good Hope contains some of the finest

remaining architectural sites of sugar works and near perfectly restored Georgian       

inspired outbuildings from the late 1700s.

 

 This magical property has been especially reserved for this very special benefit-ride     

to help the people of the nearby town of Bunkers Hill.

 

“Good Hope is the ultimate escape _ a stress-free environment unique in

 all the world _ off the beaten track _ a memorable mountain top retreat _ a

panacea for the soul.”

 

-Conde Nast Traveler

 

Also expect to finish at least one ride at the beach which is only a few miles away.  We

may have other beach visits as request warrant.  The Great House also has a beautiful

pool along with a very special Martha Brae River swimming hole.

This Garden of Eden is enveloped in massive towering shoots of bamboo as the river

runs alongside centuries old Roman inspired arched bridges and aqueducts.  This side 

of Jamaica,  casual beach tourists can only dream about.  

 

 

When :

January 30,  2010  for 4 nights.

 Arrival day (30th) late afternoon short prologue ride, then 3 days of longer rides. 

Jan 30th — Fly Out.

Jan 31st, Feb 1st and 2nd — Ride.

Feb 3rd  –  Fly Home.

 

How:

You may be able to obtain direct flights through either Air Jamaica, Delta or United   

to Montego Bay.  I usually book through www.orbitz.com.

 

How much:

Shared room with two people is $850.00 per person.  A private room is $1400.00 In

include all transfers and 3 daily, marvelous Jamaican country meals.  (Breakfast will        

feature the world famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.  We’ve chosen the world    

famous, Alex Twyman’s Estate grown coffee.  Transfers included.  Airfare and Alcohol are extra. 

50% of the monies is required as soon as possible to hold your space.  Remaining 50% due 60 days prior to departure.  If for any reason, before  November 26th, you find you cannot attend, all your money will be refunded.  After November 26th,  if for any reason, after you have submitted monies to One Love, and you find you cannot go, we will use this money as a down payment for the following year.

 

Special Info For Kingston Riders

We’ll feature rides: (1)  To Windsor Caves, (2) Into the National Park-like setting

of the well planted Papaya plantation of Spring Vale.  Then ascend into commanding

views of the Maroon Town area, (3) Through the old Hampstead Estate down the

Martha Brae river, and finally to the, Time N’ Place Beach.  We’ll explore the Petosi

Shooter, Covey Estate, Part of Wales Estate, along with the restored Water Wheel

of Good Hope.

 

 

Cane Road, Circa 1750?

Good Hope is an extraordinary 18th Century Great House on a magnificent 2,000-acre plantation ... with 13 air-conditioned bedrooms, lighted tennis court, private pool, digital satellite system, nearby two-mile beach, stables and miles of private riding trails through untouched forests and cool river valleys.

 What to Bring and Additional Information

1.  Helmet. 

 You can't ride without one.

2.  Bicycle. 

Have your local bike shop provide you with a semi-new bike box.  Simply

 take off the handlebars, seat, pedals and wheels of your bike, then  place everything

(including helmet) in the box.  Wrap the box with duct tape, and you're done. 

 Easy.  (If you live in the Chicagoland area, Greg at Trek Bicycle Store

 Trekdg.com on Ogden in Downers Grove will do everything for you.)

(Airlines will charge about $75 each way.  Although on our Air Jamaica flights in 2006,

 as we only had carry-on luggage, the bikes were shipped free!)

3.  Bug Juice.

  Works great as Jamaican bugs seem to particularly hate the stuff.   

4.  Sun lotion. 

5.  I-pod with upgraded ear phones.  You haven't lived until you've blasted, 

 

"The Very Best of UB40" as you ride through the bush. 

Please write your check to:  Good Hope

 

 We need a 50% down payment to guarantee your space. 

  That is,  $425.00 for a shared room, or $700.00 for a private room.

 

 With the balance due by November 30th, (60 days prior to departure).

 

 Please mail  to:

 

Brian Miller

428 N. Lincoln

Hinsdale, IL 60614

 

 

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Hampstead Plantation Ride (note sugar works chimney)