Sunday, January 16, 2011

La Vuelta Puerto Rico: The Cycling Tour Of Puerto Rico

Looking for a challenge to start the new year?  Have you gained a few pounds during the holidays?  La Vuelta Puerto Rico could be a fun and adventurous challenge for you, and at the same time help you eliminate those extra pounds.


La Vuelta Puerto Rico is the ultimate cycling adventure, in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, for athletes with the ability, and stamina to complete the tour.  La Vuelta (The Tour) is a loop around the entire island.  The Tour is a fast-paced, fully supported, three-day, 375-mile ride.  La Vuelta is not a race, but a tour with three different pace groups of riders, cycling together at their respective speeds along the course ( with no-drop policy so slower riders are not left behind ).  La Vuelta Puerto Rico is held every year in January.  This year, La Vuelta will take place January 28-30, 2011.


Along the tour you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, stunning ocean views, and beautiful coastal towns few visitors, to the island, ever get to experience.  In addition La Vuelta, offers optional excursions to Old San Juan, El Yunque Rain Forest, and Bioluminescent Bay, so you can visit and experience the top attractions of Puerto Rico.


Currently, close to 600 cyclist have registered to participate in the three-day event.  Bikes are available for rent or cyclist can bring their own bikes. 


Be a part of La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2011.  To register click here.


Take a look at La Vuelta Puerto Rico 2010: