The bridge to Hog Island in Grenada is truly a place that you can only get to by bike or walking….and who wants to walk when you can take a bike?

In this edition of Grenada by Bike, I venture out to this hidden location on the South-East coast and take a quick video from the bridge.

Here’s a few more pictures taken from my Hog Island trip.

I remembered to grab my video camera before taking off for a ride, and this time I stop in at Mocha Spoke for another segment in our “Grenada by Bike” feature.

Please excuse the fact that I cut off the top of my head once again in the video.  I either need to practice centering my face I the shot, or hire a camera person.  Anyone wish to apply?

I was out repping #bikeschool in this video and stopped in to show you the beginning stages of Mocha Spoke.

Attention all Triathletes: Take part in this one week triathlon camp held in Grenada, West Indies this March.  It will give you quality training time just prior to your full season getting started, and you’ll cap off the week by competing in the Grenada Tri de Spice Triathlon.

Oh, and when you’re not training you’ll be in for one incredibly fun and relaxing time on this beautiful Caribbean island.

This triathlon camp will be focused on cycling, but information and training for swimming and running will also be available.

Dates

• Training Camp runs from March 24 to 30, 2013.
• Tri de Spice Triathlon – March 31
• 9 Nights Accommodation (March 23 to April 1)

Schedule

Day 1:  Cycling for triathlon

• Introductions / Bike set up 2 hour
• Short fun ride 1-2 hour
• Talk about cycling for triathlon followed by discussion and QA
• One on One bike fitting (others have free time to swim or run)

Day 2:  Bicycle fit and positioning / Ocean Swim

• Morning ride 1-2 hours
• Talk and workshop about bicycle fit and positioning for triathlon
• One on One bike fitting (others have free time to swim or run)

Day 3:  Equipment

• Morning ride 1-2 hours
• Talk and discussion on proper bike set up, equipment bikes, wheels, etc.
• One on One bike fitting (others have free time to swim or run)

Day 4: Cycling Technique / Ocean Swim

• Morning ride 1-2 hours
• Talk/presentation about being an efficient cyclist for triathlon
• Hands on workshop on pedaling technique, cadence, bike handling skills
• Riding in the wind, etc

Day 5: Pacing for triathletes

• Longer ride
• Talk/discussion on how to pace in training and during a race 2 hours
• One on One bike fitting (others have free time to swim or run)

Day 6: Putting it all together / Ocean Swim

• Short ride practicing technique
• Talk and discussion about incorporating what you have learned
• workouts and training plan
• One on One bike fitting (others have free time to swim or run)

Day 7:  Rest Day

• Free day to relax on the beach or take in an island tour or event (ask us for a list of recommended options and prices)

Day 8:  Tri de Spice Triathlon (Olympic or Sprint) 

• More details for the triathlon can be found at www.tridespice.com

Accommodation

Option 1: Deluxe Waterfront (waterfront location)

Includes balconies or patios facing the Bay and surrounded by gardens, these spacious rooms are decorated in Caribbean colors with teak furnishings and have fully equipped kitchenette, Cable TV, phone, ceiling fans and A/C. Option for king bed or two single beds.

Daily Continental breakfast buffet included

Option 2: Standard (non-waterfront location)

One bedroom apartment accommodation. Attractively furnished with a double bed, fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, laundry facilities and internet.

Coach

Victor Jimenez is a professional bicycle fitter, technical cycling consultant and recognized authority on road and triathlon cycling. A teacher and problem solver at heart, Victor helps athletes and coaches better understand the technical aspects of cycling. “It amazing to work with athletes on their bicycle fit, equipment, and riding technique and see the results in their races and in their smiles.”

For over 25 years Victor has been involved in bicycle fitting, cycling, triathlon and the bicycle industry.  He shares his thoughts and ideas about bicycle fit and technique on several cycling and fitness related blogs. He is a regular contributor and writer for Endurance Magazine and other publications.

Victor got into cycling through the sport of triathlon in the early 80′s then moved into bike racing.  He started out as an athlete and American College of Sports Medicine trainer/ fitness testing specialist. In the mid eighties he began to couple his background in fitness testing and cycling to better understand how we interact with a bicycle. He has worked with thousands of athletes to improve their position on the bike and ultimately their riding. “Its not always about getting faster, I want to help athletes have fun and enjoy the sport of cycling”.

Victor works with coaches and athletes on positioning, form and overall efficiency.  He has been presenter for USA triathlon coaching certification and continuing education workshops.  He works equally well with beginner athletes and elite professionals.

More information on Victor can be found at BicycleLab.com, TheFluentCyclist.com, and Cycling360media.com.

Package Price

Packages include 6 days of training, entry fee for Tri de Spice Triathlon, Airport transfers, Welcome Dinner, Sunset Sailboat Cruise, all taxes, and more.

Deluxe Oceanfront Accommodations:

$3,699 per person – Single Occupancy

$2,399 per person – Double Occupancy

Standard Accommodations:

US$1,799 per person – Single Occupancy

US$1,399 per person – Double Occupancy

Here’s another edition of our Grenada By Bike feature in which we highlight a different aspect of Grenada as seen from a bicycle.  This time around I stopped just West of the capital city of St. George’s to capture a cruise ship in at port.

It’s said that the cruise ship industry injects nearly $2 billion a year into the economies of the Caribbean, so you can easily imagine what these floating hotels mean to an island like Grenada.

Enjoy Your Ride.  Bike Grenada.

My friend Victor from Bicycle Lab and the Cycling 360 Podcast told me that he’d really like to see some video of what it’s like biking around Grenada.  He’s a wise man (he is a guru after all) so I’m taking his advice and today’s post is the start of our new Grenada By Bike feature at Loving the Bike.

When I’m on my road bike it’s all about the training so I decided to take Tina Turner (my commuter) out for a spin so I could grab some shots of me riding around.  The roads are the same ones I road bike on and maybe one of these days I’ll even take the camera out on a training ride as well.

Here’s a first look at Grenada By Bike…be sure to keep tuning in for more in this feature, and also let me know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see me film while out for a ride.