S M O R B A

Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival 2011

Two Wheels, One Love. What more could you ask for? Set for February 20-27,
the 13th annual Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival combines fantastic riding with Jamaica’s
unique, vibrant culture for an experience you will never forget!
Jamaica Bicycle Bash Ocho Rios Pimento Hill Robin’s Bay Blue Mountain

February 20th is the day for
Jamaicans to show off their
own local riding skills.
Dubbed “A celebration of
Jamaican Bicycling Culture”
the Jamaica Bicycle Bash is
designed to provide a unique,
fun-filled atmosphere
centered around all things
bicycle. Highlights will
include a 5 mile race looping
through Oracabessa, a “Gas
Done” gas cylinder carrying
race, a Stunt Course race and
many other games and
contests that are sure to
provide great entertainment!
On February 21 riders will
shuttle up to Murphy Hill,
perched high above Ocho
Rios. After taking in the view
it will be time to let brakes
overheat on the blistering
descent to world reknown
Dunn’s River Falls.
After regrouping at John
Crow’s, the crew heads out to
the friendly communities of
Oracabessa, Hamilton Mtn,
and Jacks River. Checking out
SMORBA’s trails in western
St. Mary is sure to prepare
riders for the after-ride
relaxation and the evening’s
festivities at “Conscious
Corner” bar in Rio Nuevo.
The next day riders say
goodbye to Ocho Rios and go
to Pimento Hill, St. Mary -
deep in rural Jamaica. These
amazing, technical
singletracks (including the
famed Carlton Pass) are the
trails that led Katrina Strand
to proclaim “This is the best
day of my life… and it isn’t
even over yet!”
This epic day will culminate
at Charlie’s Beach where
SMORBA Trail Guru Natty
Grant will have a meal fit for
Rastas ready and waiting!
Accommodation for the
evening will be at River
Lodge in nearby Robin’s Bay.
The morning ride takes
participants along the rugged
coast line featuring mello
singletrack and breathtaking
views. Ancient Spanish ruins
signal the end of the track and
the beginning of a 1/4 mile
hike to hidden Kwaaman
Falls. So hidden in fact, that
few Jamaicans have ever
heard of - much less been to -
this amazing area.
Fully refreshed and
invigorated, riders will be
ready for the next leg of the
trip to our Top Secret location
in the Blue Mountains.
This year’s 2 day visit to the
Blue Mountains will be
named the Ken Klowak
Memorial Ride. Ken was the
trail builder responsible for
the fantastic riding at the site
and we will pay our respects
to a great friend by ripping
his trails as he would have
wanted.
After recovering from the
post-ride party, we will head
back to Ocho Rios on
February 26, but not before
hitting up beers, burritos and
the awesome Red Light
downhill trail (probably not in
that order).

Spaces for this year’s event are limited. So if you are interested in attending or need more
information, visit or website at www.smorba.com or email us at smorbaja@hotmail.com

St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association, c/o PO Box 38, Oracabessa, St. Mary, Jamaica
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It Could be You...
“This is the best day of my life and it isn’t even over yet”
— Katrina Strand
“There is an epic ride planned
every single day, and each ride
will make you wonder why
you’ve never heard of a pro
mountain biker from Jamaica. The
terrain is off the hook with ocean
views thrown in to garnish the
experience.”
Cam McCaul
“Its a place full of good spirits.
You can’t have a bad time - its just
not allowed”
Kyle Ebbett
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S M O R B A
“Jamaica has all the ingredients
for a magical and unforgettable
mountain biking experience for
me. All you have to do is feel the
good vibrations of the island’s
atmosphere and you’re there.”
Kathy Pruitt
“Our rides took us through small
villages, beautiful vistas and even
a waterfall. It was all so perfect.”
Thomas Vanderham
St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association, c/o PO Box 38, Oracabessa, St. Mary, Jamaica