Puerto Vallarta Cycling Experience

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CYCLING PUERTO VALLARTA AND BUCERIAS

Just found this older review on a google search! Thought i would post it....

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March 1, 2015/in Country Cycle, Road Cycling /

I had the chance to get away on a warm holiday this past January.  We stayed in Bucerias Mexico.  It was the perfect destination because I could both relax with my family and experience some amazing road rides.  I found a tour and bike rental outfit called Bici Bucerias.  They hooked me up with a bike and gave me personal tours of the roads in the area.  Once familiar with the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of road riding in rural Mexico, I set off on my own.  The highways are without a proper shoulder but found the drivers to be courteous and willing to share the road.  I didn’t experience any ‘close calls.’  Overall the highways are in very good shape.  The scenery is stunning.

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Gran Fondo Riviera Nayarit Mexico 2016 #GFRN2016

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Road Cycling in Mexico - A Gran Fondo in Paradise 

Our second annual Gran Fondo is approaching and will take place on December 4th. As a special surprise, we will soon be releasing details of a new Individual Time Trial and Team Time Trial to take place the day before on December 3rd. 

The Velo Bike Time Trial course will have incredible views and challenging roads. There will be an Individual Time Trial (ITT) and a Team Time Trial (TTT) category to choose from. The course is a 15.2 km loop that starts and finishes in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. This challenging loop has a total elevation gain of 189 meters. It will be especially challenging for those who opt to do the 4 up TTT as it will require teams to stay together over several up and down sections along the coast as well as a final climb and descent back to La Cruz. 

PUERTO VALLARTA GRAN FONDO RIVIERA NAYARIT TIME TRIAL COURSE

PUERTO VALLARTA GRAN FONDO RIVIERA NAYARIT TIME TRIAL COURSE

Bici Bucerias Puerto Vallarta KOM Competition

In addition to the time trial, we will be offering prizes to the top climbers during the Gran Fondo. Sponsored by Bici Bucerias Puerto Vallarta, male and female riders in the Gran Fondo distance will received points for reaching the top of the initial climb on each and every lap. Points will be awarded as follows:

  • 10 Points - First 
  • 5 Points - Second 
  • 3 Points - Third 
  • 1 Point - Forth

Prizes - Top male and female rider

  • Bici Bucerias Puerto Vallarta KOM Jersey
  • One week accommodations at Casa Victoria Villas in Bucerias

MaraVilla p/b Bici Bucerias KOM (Segment) Competition 

Sponsored by MaraVilla, a spectacular new vacation rental property in Bucerias, all competitors in both the Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo will be eligible for two KOM awards. Riders must record their own ride rides and upload to STRAVA. We will be awarding prizes for any competitor who takes away the existing KOM records on two climbs (segments) during the actual event. Both segments are named "MaraVilla p/b Bici Bucerias KOM". They are the north and southbound climbs leading to and out of Sayulita. Riders will have until NOON following the day of the event to upload their data to STRAVA. 

Prizes - Available for each segment

  • Bici Bucerias KOM Jersey*
  • One week accommodations at MaraVilla in Bucerias*

For more details visit the website at www.GranFondoNayarit.com

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EPIC Puerto Vallarta Cycling Tour with Bici Bucerias

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Bici Bucerias Epic Climbing Challenge

La Bufa - Beyond Epic Puerto Vallarta Cycling Tour

The Start

I have always wanted to ride La Bufa which is a climb in of itself out of San Sebastian del Oeste in Jalisco Mexico.  The elevation chart really puts things in perspective. We started just north of Guayabitos. The first 5 km is on nice pavement and is basically a gentle steady climb to Alta Vista. From there, we crossed over 20 km of gnarly cobble including some sharp 12 - 18% gradients to zap the legs.

Gravel Cycling and River Crossings

Now that we were good and warmed up, we crossed the Ameca river and road several km of gravel before entering the cobble streets of Las Palmas. From Las Palmas, it is a steady 28 km climb to La Estancia. It is easy to put too much effort in this part of the ride. We road smart and we rolled steady.

Climbing to San Sebastian del Oeste

The climb to San Sebastian starts in La Estancia. While this is not a long climb, there are around 3 km of double digit paved grades to deal with before you finish with a leg busting final section completely made up of Mexican Cobble.

The Climb to La Bufa

Words really do not describe what you are to expect on the climb to La Bufa. Now, if you showed up on a mountain bike with some low gearing, you could eventually spin yourself to the top. We electected to do the entire ride on cross bikes. The best gearing we had was a 39 on the front and a 32 on the back. While this would be ok on 12 - 15% paved grades, try mashing that gear ration on 25% sections of cobble! My goodness... there were times we just could not peddle and had to walk the bikes to a more gentle section of 18%!

Conquering La Bufa

I have to admit, the last few km I found myself actually being angry at this climb - It was so demoralizing. That being said, once we reached the summit, there was such an amazing sense of accomplishment. This is definitely one of the toughest non-racing rides I have ever done. I will be back! 

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Video of our ride to La Bufa

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