Colombia’s first multi-stage mountain bike race, the ‘The Legend of El Dorado’, will be taking place between 31st July and 6th August 2016. In the 600km endurance race riders will face 17,000m of ascent and pass through 7 different climatic zones. Read all the details on this inaugural race in the press release:
‘The Legend of El Dorado’, an unprecedented, multi-stage mountain bike race across Colombia, has announced its imminent arrival on the 2016 world cycling circuit. Between July 31st and August 6th next year, some of the world’s top professionals and keenest amateur mountain bikers will take part in the showpiece event amongst the majestic mountains of Colombia, supported by Specialized, official bike partner of ‘The Legend’.
“The route promises to be both incredibly demanding and truly spectacular. We’ll have to push our bodies to the limit on huge climbs and steep descents, but at the same time get to pass through stunning places that I never knew existed in my own country.” Miguel Londoño, Colombian Professional MTB rider and ex Panamerican MTB Champion.
Riders will take on ‘The Legend’ in teams of 2 in a daunting 7 day challenge that will cover over 600 kms and include in excess of 17,000 meters of climbing. The full service race will cover all their needs, leaving them to fully concentrate on their unique adventure in the Colombian Andes.
“We’ve designed ‘The Legend’ to be one of the world’s premier, must do, endurance mountain bike races. We look forward to attracting riders from around the world who’ll experience the best of Colombia and all the treasures it has to offer.” Rohan Ayres, Race Director.
The race pays homage to Colombia’s extraordinary natural diversity by crafting a route that sets off from Villeta, North West of Bogota, and ends in El Retiro, just outside Medellin, Colombia’s most vibrant and innovative city. Along the way participants who ‘ride the legend’ will cross the Central Cordillera, Colombia’s mightiest mountain range, ride through 7 different climatic zones ranging from jungle to high altitude Paramo environments, and ride up to 4,200 meters to pass over the giant Nevado del Ruiz Volcano.
Places in the race are strictly limited so an early sign up is essential to be part of the exclusive, inaugural race in Colombia.
Interest in the Legend of El Dorado can be registered at legendofeldorado.com
Words & Photos: The Legend of El Dorado PR
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