GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA

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2 Table of Contents GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA 1. VIP Experience 2. Important Dates for Planning Your Travel to Punta Cana 3. Airport Info 4. Bike Transport 5. Bike Shipping / Bike Rental / Partner Bike Shops / Bike Services 6. Schedule of Events 7. International Travel Partners 8. Frequently Asked Questions 9. Your GFNY World Travels Thank you for joining us at the 2019 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA BY LG cycling marathon! If you have any questions not covered in this Travel Guide, please refer to the GFNY República Dominicana website at where additional information is provided. If you don t find the answer to your question, please us at info@gfnyrd.com We look forward to seeing you in Punta Cana on April 7 th 2019! 2

3 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA Consulte la Gui a de Viaje en espan ol aqui : VIP EXPERIENCE: 3

4 VIP RIDERS ALSO GET FREE BIKE SERVICES! The only thing we won't do is ride the bike for you, but we'll enhance your VIP experience by providing FREE BIKE services! GFNY_RD VIP riders at Punta Cana will receive all necessary basic mechanical bike services, leaving sufficient time for you to enjoy the wonderful cycling vacation ahead. After landing at the Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), VIP riders will be welcomed by the VIP crew saving them immigration line, luggage pick-up and customs while they enjoy PUJ - VIP LOUNGE. When ready to leave you will be escorted all the way to the exit of the airport to your transportationand to your hotel. Later we can take care of your bike at no extra cost. ENJOY all these and more when you register VIP. Register Now Important Dates for Planning Your Travel to PUNTA CANA APRIL 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 RACE DAY! BEACH PARTY EARLIEST RECOMME NDED DEPARTUR E DATE FROM PUNTA CANA Recommended arrival Day 4 Early group rides 5 Latest recommended arrival Date Early group rides EXPO If you are flying to Punta Cana, we recommend that you book a flight that lands Friday April 5, or no later than 12 at noon on Saturday, April 6. This will still give you sufficient time to get your luggage and travel from the airport and get to the expo before it closes. If you booked your flight already, we recommend you call the airline to change your ticket and not lose your pick-up package at the expo. 4

5 IMPORTANT! GFNY race packet pickup hours are: April (last entry 5:30pm). In-person race packet pickup is mandatory. Each participant must come in person to check-in and pick up their race materials. You must come to the Expo at BlueMall Puntacana Saturday ONLY. You must be at the expo before 5:30pm on Saturday, April 6 in order to be able to pick up your race packet. If you do not come to the expo during expo hours, you forfeit your registration and ability to take part in the event. 5

6 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA Official Hotels Q: Which hotel is the best choice for me? If you are traveling to Punta Cana wishing to be close to the Expo and race start/finish, we strongly recommend staying in a Punta Cana or Cap Cana area hotel. Q: which are the Official Hotels for the GFNY República Dominicana - Westin Puntacana: Is the Host Hotel for your GFNY República Dominicana race GFNY_RD Discount Rate - Secrets Resort & Spa: Is an official Hotel for your GFNY República Dominicana race Book online here Q: Punta Cana has a lot of hotel options. Why should I book an official GFNY República Dominicana hotel? 1. Location: we know what makes sense from a GFNY República Dominicana perspective 2. They allow bikes in your hotel room 3. You are around other participants for an impromptu training ride in the area 4. We've done the research; all you need to do is book 5. The hotels offer discounted rates 6

7 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA April is a busy month in Punta Cana. Make sure you book your stay now. AIRPORTS Punta Cana can be accessed by 3 international airports within 2 hours distance by vehicle. In order of nearness PUJ (Punta Cana International airport) Most convenient airport, with access to a large number of cities around the world. Get to your hotel by: taxi service, rent car 7

8 La Romana International airport) Located 40 Minutes from Punta Cana. Is a small international airport serving the Casa de Campo and Bayahibe tourist area. Get to your hotel by: taxi service, rent car AILA (Aeropuerto Internacional Las Americas) Major international airport Get to your hotel by: taxi, rent car, Uber AIRLINES All major airlines flight directly to the Punta Cana International Airport. You may find the list of airlines Here 8

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12 Coming from Puerto Rico. Two great options 1. Ferries Del Caribe has an all-inclusive offer specially for cyclists and their parties coming from Puerto Rico 12

13 2. Offer from VIAJES DUMBO PAQUETE de 5 noches y 6 días Del 4 al 9 de abril de 2019 en Punta Cana Incluye Aéreo San Juan-Miami-Punta Cana (Ida y vuelta) Traslados Aeropuerto-Hotel-Aeropuerto Alojamiento por 5 noches en el hotel seleccionado Cocktail de bienvenida en el hotel Hospitality desk en el lobby del hotel Traslados Hotel-EXPO Bluemall PC-Hotel (6-Abril) Traslados Hotel-Línea Salida de carrera Bluemall PC (7-Abril) Traslados Fiesta After-Race a Playa Blanca Traslados Playa Blanca-Hotel CONDICIONES Precios por persona, dólares americanos, ocupación doble Precios sujetos a cambios y solo se garantizan al momento de reservar Paquete de 5 noches de alojamiento según hotel seleccionado Régimen de alimentos de acuerdo al hotel seleccionado El programa está sujeto a cambios causados por un evento de fuerza mayor DEPOSITO: 50% del valor del paquete, no reembolsable PAGO FINAL: Restante 50%, 60 días antes del evento (2-Feb) 13

14 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LIBERTY, an international transportation and tour services company is the official transportation and local tour provider for the event. The best thing about LIBERTY is that their President Francisco is a bike rider, and he knows how to treat a bike, your family and friends We urge you to make your transportation reservations with enough time. For reservations please contact: dr2@liberty-int.com Bike Transport By bringing your bike to the race, you assure to ride a bike in the right size, with the components that you prefer. You may transport your bike in a travel case, and the lowest budget (free) option for a bike carton is visiting your local bike shop and picking up a carton box from a bike sale they ve just made. Please consider everything needed to protect your bike during transportation. 14

15 Bike Shipping Note that we do not recommend shipping your bike internationally. When shipping the bike internationally, you run the risk of the bike getting stuck in customs and potentially not arriving to the race in time. We strongly recommend flying with your bike. 15

16 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA Bike Mechanical Services GFNY República Dominicana announces multiple bike services available to all riders attending the cycling marathon. BikeZone Punta Cana will be offering a wide range of services such as bike assembly and disassembly, tube changes, hotel pick-up and delivery, maintenance, among others... Make your reservation with time!!! In addition, BikeZone Punta Cana is offering Valet Hotel Bike Pick Up/Drop off Assembly Service. Cost $200 BikeZone Punta Cana will pick up your bike at your hotel prior to GFNY República Dominicana, assemble it and return it to you. After GFNY República Dominicana, BIKEZONE will pick up the bike, disassemble it and return it to your hotel. Mechanical services will be available at the Expo Experience in BlueMall Puntacana during the race week. Make sure to reserve the services well on time 16

17 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA Bike Rentals A limited number of bikes for rental will be made available by BikeZone Punta Cana. Make your reservation with time!!! Ride Groups WEDNESDAY, April 3 8AM-3PM GFNY República Dominicana Welcome Zone at BlueMall Punta Cana 8AM GFNY República Dominicana group ride starting from Welcome Zone THURSDAY, April 4 8AM-3PM GFNY República Dominicana Welcome Zone at BlueMall Punta Cana 8AM GFNY República Dominicana group ride starting from Welcome Zone FRIDAY, April 5 8AM-3PM GFNY República Dominicana Welcome Zone at BlueMall Punta Cana 8AM GFNY República Dominicana group ride starting from Welcome Zone 17

18 GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA AT PUNTA CANA Race Day 4:45 AM Opening of start area on Eastern parking side of BlueMall (side of the Cap Cana highway) 6:00AM Closing of start area 6:30AM Start of GFNY República Dominicana long and short distances race 8AM Opening of GFNY República Dominicana 10:15AM Winner of the GFNY República Dominicana BlueMall Puntacana 2:00PM Transportation from BlueMall Puntacana to Playa Blanca for lunch and award ceremony 3:00PM Beach Party and Award ceremony at the GFNY República Dominicana at Playa Blanca 4:30PM Course closes 6:30PM Closing of Post-Race Beach Playa Blanca Puntacana 18

19 CAR WELCOME ZONE If you plan to arrive to the Welcome Zone by car, you can park at either side of BlueMall Puntacana, at no cost and with plenty of parking spaces. International Travel Partners gfnyrd.com/travel For a peace of mind during your trip to Punta Cana, let the travel pros take care of you and your family. From coordinating your airport transfers, booking show tickets, dinners or pre-race massage, scheduling a pre-race group ride, to renting a bus to take you and your family to the BlueMall to the start and Finish Village, these Official GFNY República Dominicana Tour Operators know the ins & outs of GFNY Republica Dominicana and the Punta Cana area so you just focus on your fun and your cycling and they'll take care of the rest. 19

20 (507) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GFNY.COM/FAQ Q: DO I HAVE TO QUALIFY TO TAKE PART IN THE REPUBLICA DOMINICANA BY LG CHAMPIONSHIP? A: No, the qualification is for riders who want to start in the racer corral, seeded in the front of the field. If you finished in the top 10% of your age group at any GFNY World race since Campagnolo GFNY World Championship 2017, you get a racer corral starting position at the GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA BY LG Championship 2019 in Punta Cana. Only completion of the longest course counts toward qualification. Check to see if you qualified for the racer corral here: Q: DO I NEED TO BE A LICENSED RACER? I JUST WANT TO RIDE AS A PERSONAL CHALLENGE. A: GFNY is open to all fitness levels. You don t need to be a licensed racer. Some riders will compete for prizes, others will do their best to beat the cut-off. GFNY República Dominicana is about doing your best whether it is competing for the win, trying for a top 10% in your age group or beating the cut-off. Q: I REGISTERED FOR GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA LONG COURSE, BUT I PREFER TO RIDE GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA MID DISTANCE. IS THAT POSSIBLE? A: You can transfer your GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Long Course registration to the GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Short course or your GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Short course registration to GFNY REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Long course registration at no extra cost until March 30th, or until the spots have been filled, whichever comes first. Please us at info@gfnyrd.com to request a distance change. 20

21 Q: I M TRAVELING FROM ABROAD AND DON T HAVE DOMINICAN HEALTH INSURANCE. I M CONCERNED ABOUT IF SOMETHING HAPPENDS TO ME DURING MY TRIP AND HOW TO PAY FOR IT. A: We strongly encourage any rider without a Dominican Republic-based health insurance to purchase travel insurance to assist with any potential expenses incurred during your trip or during the event. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Contact the travel agent or website where you booked your flight or contact your credit card company that you booked your trip with. Travel insurance can cost under $100 but provides you an insurance policy for your trip, and a variety of services should you need them. Check the terms of the insurance policy to know exactly what is covered. Q: I NEED TO CHANGE MY JERSEY SIZE / TEAM AFFILIATION / CATEGORY. HOW CAN I DO THAT? A: Please us at info@gfny.com with your change request. Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE ENTRY FEE? A: GFNY full zip cycling jersey Designed in New York City and Made in Italy by GFNY, GFNY bike bottle by Elite, various GFNY goodies, course marking, aid stations, chip timing, post race meal, competition and raffle prizes, bike valet service at the expo and at GFNY Finish Village and much, much more. 21