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Ride Description

Overview: Looking to unwind after the holidays and get a jump on your 2026 riding?  Join us in Nuevo Vallarta for a week of cycling and relaxation. Nuevo Vallarta is a resort town in Mexico known for its beaches, golf courses, and luxury resorts. It's located on the Pacific coast in the state of Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta. This one week tour, beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday will be a six night, fixed based, winter vacation getaway with 5 days of riding; Monday - Friday.  Although this trip will not be scouted, the ride leaders are working with a friend who lives in Nuevo Vallarta and the local cycling club to assist with route planning. 

Health and Safety: Participants are expected to come to the tour in good health and ready to ride. Should someone's health become compromised and the group’s health and safety placed in jeopardy, a plan will be developed by the ride leader(s) and communicated to all individuals. The expectation is for the group to work together to mitigate any spread of infection or illness as a means to ensure the tour can continue as planned. 

Ride Rating: This tour is rated a 3C. The preferred routes will have you log 326 miles over the 5 days with 14,857 ft. of climbing!  Not bad for 5 days of winter training!  Alternate routes will be available for those wanting to enjoy the beach and pool a little bit  more. Please see the chart below for route details.  

Routes for 3C Rating                           Alternate Routes

53 miles, 1370 ft.                                   45 miles, 1150 ft. 

80 miles, 5227 ft.                                   39 miles, 2900 ft. 

59 miles, 1581 ft.                                   30 miles, 647 ft. 

75 miles, 4696 ft.                                   39 miles, 891 ft. 

59 miles, 1983 ft.                                   42 miles, 1718 ft.

Ride With GPS: An event will be created in Ride With GPS and all routes will be shared through the Ride With GPS platform.  At a minimum riders should have a “free” account and download the RWGPS app in order to be able to access the event file.  Turn by turn directions will be available.  Cue sheets will not be provided, but participants may print them prior to arrival.  

Weather: January is a perfect time to cycle in Nuevo Vallarta.  January’s temperatures range from 64 degrees in the evening to 80 during the day with the average being 72 degrees. 

Lodging & Meals:  Our fixed base resort will be the Occidental Nuevo Vallarta, an all inclusive resort on the beach. https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/occidental-nuevo-vallarta/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=my_business&utm_content=7321 Ocean view rooms with balconies have been reserved.  All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks are all included in the price. The group will utilize the restaurants at the resort for two group dinners and 6 daily social hour / route rap gatherings.  

Logistics: Participants can fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport and take a taxi or ride share to the Occidental Puerto Nuevo approximately 20 minutes away.  Our first meeting will be at 5:00pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the resort.  The tour will conclude the morning of Saturday, January 17, 2026.   

All types of bicycles are welcome: Road, gravel, ebikes, tandems.  Tire width should be at least 28 mm.  The preferred bicycle shop in the area is Velo Bike Puerto Vallarta. Rentals are very limited and participants will need to make their own arrangements by contacting the bicycle shop directly. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ZJty5r4FZMJhdtdA. Bicycle boxes will need to be stored in your room.  

Cost & Administration: The cost includes lodging, unlimited meals, snacks and beverages at the resort.  We will not be renting a vehicle, so there will not be sag support.  

A deposit of $675 is required upon acceptance on the ride.  The second payment of $500 will be due October 1, 2025.  The current budget is figured on 18 paying riders, should the ride reach the max number of participants of 30, the second payment will be decreased.  

Singles & Solos Policy: It is recommended that singles who want a roommate try to find their own. However, after receipt of the initial deposit, a single rider without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until October 1, 2025 to find a roommate. If they are unable to find a roommate, they will have the option to receive a full refund (minus the BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fee) or pay the $900 Solo Supplement and stay on the ride. If a single person pays the supplement, they may continue to seek a roommate, but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride.  

The solo supplement payment of $900.00 is due by OCTOBER 1ST and can be paid by Zelle or check.  To pay using Zelle:  

• In your bank's website, add Bicycle Adventure Club as a new recipient, with email address treasurer@bicycleadventureclub.org

• Initiate a payment

• In the Message block, enter the name of your ride.

If you have questions, contact Nancy Bohnett nbohnett@bicycleadventureclub.org. Checks should be made out to “BAC” with a notation of the tour name included on the check and mailed to:  Bicycle Adventure Club, PO Box 23998, San Diego, CA 92193.

Cancellation Policy: The BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fees are not refundable unless the entire tour is canceled because the number of participants registered is less than the minimum established for the tour. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost as a result of cancellations. If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the canceling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance. 

Ride Participant Responsibility: Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from the Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you might have and respect the Ride Leader’s decisions. 

Insurance: Before participating in any BAC tour, you should assess whether your medical and travel insurance coverage is sufficient. BAC maintains insurance that covers expenses related to accidents, medical emergencies such as sudden and unexpected sickness, and repatriation. This coverage applies when touring outside the US and your home country, regardless of your nationality. It will cover you door-to-door for a maximum of 90 days but will expire if you make a side trip not related to the BAC tour for more than 7 days before or after. There is limited coverage for a family member to join a covered person in an emergency. The policy covers the cost of treatment for Covid and other unexpected illnesses, but not quarantine. You should ensure that your vaccinations are up to date. Coverage is subject to a $1000 deductible.

Sign-up: To register for this ride, use the sign-up links just above the Ride Description. After preliminary acceptance, you will be moved to the pending list and receive an email requesting you to go back to the BAC site to digitally accept the terms of the Release of Liability (ROL), and pay the Tour Deposit and the non-refundable BAC Ride Registration Fee by credit card. There is $150.00 international ride fee. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. BAC members with questions may contact the Ride Director by "clicking" the name at the top of this Ride Description.