La Ruta de los Conquistadores is called one of the toughest mtb races in the world. Over 220kms long, total climbing is 6764m it takes 3 days, starting on the pacific coast in the town of Jaco and ending on the Caribbean side in the town of Limon. Hot, cold, wet and dry. It roughly follows the course of the Spanish Conquistadores, which took them almost 20years to complete. Amazing in every way.
Lance Armstrong competed this year, and he said day 1 was the toughest day he’s ever had on a bicycle!!
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Hopefully next year we’ll see some athletico-Budelsdorf jerseys in La Ruta!!