Cuba's road system is extensive and the automobile traffic is minimal. Cuban drivers are very accustomed to accommodating cyclists on the road because many Cubans use bicycles as their daily mode of transport.

Cuba is a very safe place to cycle, not simply because of its uncrowded roads, but because Cuban people pride themselves on maintaining the country's security, both for themselves and for their visitors.

As you ride through towns or stop for a meal or drink, locals will invariably engage you in conversation. They are your greatest source of information about the history and workings of the area you are in. They are usually more than happy to share what they know, although they may tease you a bit choosing to cycle such distances when you don't have to.