San Juan City Bike Tour on Thursday, February 4th
- Breakfast at the famous “La Bombonera” restaurant
guided cycling exploration through the romantic cobblestone streets in the old city, the campus of the University of Puerto Rico, the financial district of Hato Rey, the pristine beaches of Ocean Park, and the historic architecture throughout San Juan, the Governor’s mansion, the Agrelot Coliseum, San Felipe and San Cristobal historic forts, as well as the various art galleries, restaurants, and shops along the way.
Day 1 (San Juan to Ponce, 147.8 mi. ~2200 ft climbing)
Highlights:
- Lots of farily flat miles along the beautiful coast
-energy stop" at around mile 80.2 before "Camino Nuevo" (New Road) - 9.42 mile climb to lunch in the Maunabo Lighthouse including 702 ft ascent over 4.6 miles with a final 8% grade kick as you reach the top.
Final 60 miles along coast to Ponce - mostly flat
Day 2 ( Ponce to Mayaguez, 90.5 mi, ~1600 ft of climbing)
Highlights: The route snakes along the southern coast occasionally heading inland a bit
Past the Capo Rojo Widlife Refuge
Includes a dirt gravel section to the lunch stop on the S0uth western tip of the island - Punta Jaguey. Then turning north up to Mayaguez
Day 3 (Mayaguez to San Juan, 133.3 mi. ~ 2300 Ft climbing)
Highlights:
Staggered start with slower riders heading out first for a run along the North coast with a regrouping at Plaza de Dorado, (about 30 miles out of San Juan) in order for the entire 450 person peleton to ride as a group into San Juan
Getting excited!!
Ride Safe everyone
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