Our first ride for this year will take you to Jezzine district, passing by Saida and Deir El Mkhalles area... Let's enjoy the blooming spring colors and explore the charming landscape and scenic views of Saida hills, Deir El Mkhalles olive groves, Bisri river & valley, Shouf mountains, Bkassine pine forest, and Jezzine waterfall & surrounding villages!

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Date: Sunday 18 March 2018

Level: DIFFICULT (with steep uphills and downhills)

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Route description

Type: paved, suitable for road, hybrid, and mountain bikes

Shape: loop

Distance: 70 km

Elevation gain: +1900 m

Routing: Lebaa, Salhieyh, Majdelyoun, Aabra, Bramiyeh, Aalman,  Joun, Bisri, Taaid, Al Harf, Al Midan, Houtiyeh, Benouati, Bkassine, Sabbah, Homsiyeh, Qabaa, Maknouniyeh, Qataa, Hidab, Saidoun, Raimat, Barti, Wadi El Laymoun, Mharbiyeh, Baissour, Ain El Mir, Lebaa

You can download the detailed map and save it on your device (Phone or GPS) from the following link

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/571278

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Program

7:00 Meeting and registration in Lebaa (Saida-Jezzine main road)

7:30 Start of the cycling tour

9:30 Visit Deir El Mkhalles - Joun

12:30 Village tour in Bkassine and lunch

(Lunch is sponsored by the Union of Jezzine Municipalities)

14:00 Continue the cycling tour

16:00 End of ride

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VERY IMPORTANT

- Make sure to have a consistent breakfast before the ride

- Every cyclist should be in FULL AUTONOMY with his/her own Water, Snacks, Bike repair tools, and Extra tubes

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ANY CYCLIST WHO IS UNABLE TO CONTINUE THE RIDE WILL HAVE TO RETURN TO THE STARTING POINT ON HIS/HER OWN

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This event is free of charge.

Poly Liban rides are supported by Cyclo Sport Gemayze where you can rent a bike and helmet with a special discount.

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REGISTRATION (supported by ihjoz)

Free online registration is a must before Friday 16 March 2018

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DISCLAIMER

Every participant assumes all possible risks and is responsible for his own safety and security. Association du PolyLiban is not accountable for any damage or injury that may take place during this event.

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For more info please call 03-567880 / 03-077831

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Let's ride!

Association du PolyLiban