Biking & Reggae in Negril | Jamaica - Lonely Planet Forum

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Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:48:22 +0000

Howdy,

I am heading to Negril in early Jamaica (I really hope the airline does not go on strike, as that is how I am travelling).

I bike all around NYC - including Manhattan and Brooklyn- so I am use to cars/people/skateboarders/taxis/tourists that like to get in the way. Will I have any problems along the main road in Negril? I have heard cars are not too mindful when it comes to bikes. Also, can any one recommend a good bike shop?

I also really love reggae. Great venues to check out? I am a particular fan of dub.

Many thanks.
Ruth

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Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:49:08 +0000

oops! I meant early APRIL.

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Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:41:40 +0000

I'm not a biker, but I would be particularly careful from the roundabout out to the lighthouse on the the West End Road. Drivers fly down the road that is a bit curvy and narrow.
Negril Escape on the West End Road has been having weekly concerts of well know Reggae stars.

Regards.

Bob

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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:05:39 +0000

yea the west end can be bad for bikes ,but the rest of negril is very cool and on toward greenisland ,just the raod on the west end of negril r pretty curvy but u can always walk the bike a lil if u feel a way!
Bike shop.. best to bring all u may need with u . there r a few shops in negril but ya never know if they out burning a fatty and bring xtral it makes for great trade.. have fun...oh ya ! music is all over negril !!

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Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:43:25 +0000

You are an experience biker, so you should not have any problem biking in Negril.
The main road is just one long winding road.
ONE LOVE !!
Mike

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