La Ruta de los Conquistadores
La Ruta de Los Conquistadores is no ordinary mountain bike race. Each year riders confront the daunting task of retracing the historic steps of Spanish conquistadors across Costa Rica in this killer 3 day stage race that covers over 300 miles and 30,000 vertical feet of climbs spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the beaches of the Caribbean Sea.
Not only do riders face-off with competitors from around the world, but they must pit themselves against Costa Rica’s unforgiving natural environment, which includes endless hike-a-bike through mud that will peal the skin from the riders’ heels, brutal climbs up smoldering volcanoes, long tricky descents through coffee plantations, and so many climate changes that riders may suffer heat stroke and hypothermia on the same day!
Each year, countless articles and television spots appear in dozens of languages featuring La Ruta de Los Conquistadores and the heroes who brave its many faces. Race organizer Roman Urbina predicts 2004 will be an even bigger media event, drawing on the wide international appeal of La Ruta de Los Conquistadores.
3 days, 300 miles, and 30,000 vertical feet of nasty climbs, set in the harrowing wilderness of Costa Rica. Whether the athletes are getting paid to suffer or amateurs willing to dig deep, La Ruta de Los Conquistadores promises to be a dramatic and visually compelling event that should not be missed by cyclists, couch-bound sports enthusiasts, print and cable media alike. Add La Ruta de Los Conquistadores (November 12-14, 2004) to your list of upcoming events!
*Deadline for registration is October 16, 2004.
Packages:
1. Veteran Racers: $550* / double occupancy.
If you pay after august 2nd, the fee is $600*
2. First Time Racers: $650* / double occupancy.
If you pay after august 2nd, the fee is $700*
3. Single Occupancy: $700*
If you pay after august 2nd, the fee is $750*
4. Companion: $700* / double occupancy.
If you pay after august 2nd, the fee is $750*
* If you pay by credit card we charge 5% more from the original price
La Ruta Online www.adventurerace.com
