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Is Culebra bike Friendly?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Hector Rosario (---.onelinkpr.net)
Date:   10-15-12 16:59

Hi there, Im planing to MTB Culebra. Im gonna use my Motobecane 29'er with a back rack and maybe some Ortileb Panniers. I was thinking into going with my Touring bike but I think the dirt paths are gonna be too much there. From what I saw in Google Earth there is a track that leads from Flaming to Carlos Rosario Beach and Hidden Beach. Also I see a big walking path that gets to the northern point of Culebra, I'd love to ride my bike up there if its allowed.

Is it safe to let the bike in the Campsite if I have to hike some bike forbidden trails?

Do the Ferry accept bike Tourers?

Are the roads friendly enough to bike riding?

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Re: Is Culebra bike Friendly?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Linda H (---.dhcp.mrqt.mi.charter.com)
Date:   10-15-12 23:43

I would think biking from Flamenco to Carlos Rosario would be doable if you have a good bike and aren't expecting a paved path. It's up one side of a ridge and then down the other, narrow and rocky in some spots. A mountain bike is preferable to a road bike even on the paved roads, as the pavement isn't the greatest in some spots, and the roads are narrow with no shoulders in most areas. Bike-friendly? The good part is there's not a lot of traffic, but the bad part is that due to the narropw winding roads there's not a lot of room. And like everywhere, there are always those folks who think they own the road (both lanes) and are in a huge hurry to get where they are going. We almost got run off the road to zoni by a pickup coming around a corner in our lane, but that can happen anywhere. Just be careful, use a mirror so you can see what's coming behind you, and if you go off pavement, watch out for acacia thorns. They will punture a bike tire (or the sole of your shoe) in a second.

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Re: Is Culebra bike Friendly?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Hector Rosario (---.onelinkpr.net)
Date:   10-16-12 19:14

Thanks for all the helpfull advice, 2 thing I forgot to ask; is it any place near the campsite to buy Ice? and are the restrooms clean, functional and usable? Again I apreciate your reply

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Re: Is Culebra bike Friendly?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Arroz (---.73.60.69.cpe.seasidehighspeed.com)
Date:   10-17-12 18:28

Be sure to carry spare tubes and a pump with you if you go on trails. There are lethal thorns which can puncture a car tire with no problem. I had several flats.

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Re: Is Culebra bike Friendly?
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Hector Rosario (---.onelinkpr.net)
Date:   10-17-12 18:31

Thanks Arroz, I will surelly use a tubeless Tireset plus good sealant. Will carry some tubes and patches just in case.

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