20 Dec, 2009
Continuing on from our most recent post “Biking on Culebra Island” I thought that I would put up some quick information for folks who might like to go running/jogging while here on island.
Even though Culebra is only 7×3 miles we have some fantastic running routes. One of my favorites is a six mile loop that runs through town and then heads out east along the coast road by the Culebra cememtary and back again.
If you start at the four way intersection near the Culebra Island airport and Carlos Jeep rental and run to town and go past Mamacitas restaurant, over the hill past Butiki and then cruise on the coast road (and back again) it’s exactly six miles.
I did the run today at a fairly easy 9.30 minute pace and burned 711 calories.
If you would like to come to Culebra Island for some sun and fun, or if you’re looking for a warm weather training destination, give us a call at the Palmetto Guesthouse and we can help get you sorted.
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13 Dec, 2009
This time of year we find many folks coming to Culebra Island from the northeast United States to escape the cold. One of the more common questions we get is, “Can you bike around Culebra?” (Culebra bike rental information.)
And the answer is a definitive YES! Some want to bike for exercise, and others just want a simple mode of transportation.
There are any number of bike routes on Culebra and this morning I took a bike ride with my Garmin 305 and mapped a couple of the routes:
1. My first ride was to the top of Zoni Beach. I started at the four way intersection (at Carlos Jeep Rental) and headed east. According to my Garmin the ride is 9.43 miles, it took me 50 minutes (round trip) and I burned 645 calories.
And half-way through the ride you get to enjoy this view over to Culebrita Island and St. Thomas in the USVI.
2. My second ride again started at the four way intersection and this time I went through town and then headed to Flamenco Beach. For the less motivated visitor, this is an easier option.
Although there is one pretty good hill half way through the ride. According to my trusty Garmin 305 the ride is 5.13 miles, it took me 27 minutes, and I burned an additional 335 calories.
Of course, there is a killer view at the half-way point!
Want to get away to a warm weather destination for your training? If you have further questions about biking (or running and swimming) on Culebra Island, please get in touch with us at the Palmetto Guesthouse.
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