Stage 2 of La Ruta de los Conquistadores

Check out the article here at VeloNews. Here are some pictures.

La Ruta de los Conquistadores stage one report

Check out the article here at VeloNews. The article is good but let me just say that Roberto Heras is racing the off road tour. He rode for Lance Armstrong is 3 of his 7 Tour De France wins and to quote Phil Legit he was worth his weight in gold in all the Alps mountainous stages. He's the rider wearing the Giant jersey in one of the pictures.

Flintstone, meet the Flintstones!

I just saw this picture on PinkBike.com and thought it was interesting. I wonder if you can ride it at all.

La Ruta de los Conquistadores. Let the punishment begin!

La Ruta de los Conquistadores has got to be the toughest mountain bike race in the world. Check out the official website here. It starts this November 12 and ends November 15 and it races 250-miles from Costa Rica’s Pacific to Caribbean coasts. In the words of one of last years racers, its nothing short of physical suffering and crazed frustration, flat tires, bug bites, muddy drive trains and long hikes through the jungle. Here's a few shots from the race. Some of the looks on the riders faces tell a lot. You can see Tinker Juarez with the dreadlocks in some of the shots. You know when a pro racer like him who has won numerous 24 hour off road world championships is hurting it has to be tough.

Julich takes management role with Saxo Bank

Bobby Julich was a great American rider. Check out the story at VeloNews.

Singlespeeds and fixies at Interbike 2008, check it out!

Here's the link from bikeradar.com.

Results from the 2008 Outback Classic!

I've got to ride in an off road stage race like this in the next 4 to 5 years. The grueling stages, river crossings, brutal climbs, sand, unbearable heat, and punishing terrain. Now that would be a fun race! Check out the final story from VeloNews. Here's a link from VeloNews with stage results, pictures, and details. Check out a few pictures from the race.