On Saturday, November 29th, the first mountain biking rally "Amazon Mountain Bikers Challenge" took place in the town of San Roque de Cumbaza, located an hour away from the city of Tarapoto. Part of the De Aventura team was present to participate in the event and share their experience of this new jungle adventure.
It all started on Saturday at 7:30 in the morning, participants gathered at the meeting point in the city of Tarapoto to be taken to the event location. During the journey, we were able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of our jungle, full of peace, nature, life, and a hint of mystery.
Upon arrival in San Roque, we found a perfect setting for mountain biking; the weather was mild, not too sunny, with a light drizzle. The 21 km competition route was filled with inclines, descents, flat stretches, narrow paths, trails, and an incredible amount of vegetation surrounding us.
This route was specially created for this mountain biking rally and it was truly amazing. Many cyclists from different parts of Peru were amazed by this beautiful yet challenging course.
Participants unloaded their bikes and began fine-tuning the last details before the start. In the moments leading up to the rally, there was an excellent atmosphere, full of camaraderie, excitement, adventure, and great vibes. Then came the starting time, around 11 am, and the cyclists set off in groups, according to categories:
1.- Open 18 to 29 years.
2.- Open master 30 years and older.
3.- Open women 18 years and older.
4.- Open novices 18 years and older.
5.- Novice Junior 15 to 17 years.
There were over 50 competitors at the starting line ready to pedal away. The beginning of the rally set the pace for many cyclists, with the most experienced and prepared taking a slight lead in the first kilometers.
During the journey, some cyclists faced technical issues and fell behind, but thanks to the locals who provided assistance to many cyclists, they were able to continue and complete the race.
After completing the 21 km route, an exhibition of BMX jumps and maneuvers began, while the rally competitors rested, regained strength, and prepared for the awards ceremony.
The best time in the competition was 69 minutes achieved by Elmer Gonzales Ocas, followed by Luis Fuster in second place with 72 minutes, and Lenin Mesias Jimenez in third place with 76 minutes.
For us, it was an unforgettable experience, not only because of the organization, the route, the atmosphere, the participants, and the care for nature, but above all, for the unity that a demanding sport like cycling created.
The next day, the 4th edition of the "Amazon Race Forest" took place, featuring a circuit of three categories: 10, 21, and 42 km, filled with jungle, mountain, and scorching heat, making this mountain race (Trail Running) an exceptional challenge for all runners.
Finally, we want to thank Amazon Mountain Bikers and Bruno Mendoza for the excellent organization and all the facilities provided during our stay in Tarapoto. Undoubtedly, when things are done right, great results are achieved.
We hope that adventure sports continue to be promoted throughout the country and that we become more adventurers forming this great community.
It all started on Saturday at 7:30 in the morning, participants gathered at the meeting point in the city of Tarapoto to be taken to the event location. During the journey, we were able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of our jungle, full of peace, nature, life, and a hint of mystery.
Upon arrival in San Roque, we found a perfect setting for mountain biking; the weather was mild, not too sunny, with a light drizzle. The 21 km competition route was filled with inclines, descents, flat stretches, narrow paths, trails, and an incredible amount of vegetation surrounding us.
This route was specially created for this mountain biking rally and it was truly amazing. Many cyclists from different parts of Peru were amazed by this beautiful yet challenging course.
Participants unloaded their bikes and began fine-tuning the last details before the start. In the moments leading up to the rally, there was an excellent atmosphere, full of camaraderie, excitement, adventure, and great vibes. Then came the starting time, around 11 am, and the cyclists set off in groups, according to categories:
1.- Open 18 to 29 years.
2.- Open master 30 years and older.
3.- Open women 18 years and older.
4.- Open novices 18 years and older.
5.- Novice Junior 15 to 17 years.
There were over 50 competitors at the starting line ready to pedal away. The beginning of the rally set the pace for many cyclists, with the most experienced and prepared taking a slight lead in the first kilometers.
During the journey, some cyclists faced technical issues and fell behind, but thanks to the locals who provided assistance to many cyclists, they were able to continue and complete the race.
After completing the 21 km route, an exhibition of BMX jumps and maneuvers began, while the rally competitors rested, regained strength, and prepared for the awards ceremony.
The best time in the competition was 69 minutes achieved by Elmer Gonzales Ocas, followed by Luis Fuster in second place with 72 minutes, and Lenin Mesias Jimenez in third place with 76 minutes.
For us, it was an unforgettable experience, not only because of the organization, the route, the atmosphere, the participants, and the care for nature, but above all, for the unity that a demanding sport like cycling created.
The next day, the 4th edition of the "Amazon Race Forest" took place, featuring a circuit of three categories: 10, 21, and 42 km, filled with jungle, mountain, and scorching heat, making this mountain race (Trail Running) an exceptional challenge for all runners.
Finally, we want to thank Amazon Mountain Bikers and Bruno Mendoza for the excellent organization and all the facilities provided during our stay in Tarapoto. Undoubtedly, when things are done right, great results are achieved.
We hope that adventure sports continue to be promoted throughout the country and that we become more adventurers forming this great community.
See also:
- John Tomac: The Essence of Mountain Bike.
- How to Choose Your Bike According to Your Size
- Pedaling for Children
- Peruvian Cyclist with Disability Wins Silver Medal in Spain
- World Cycling Elite Present at the VIII Edition of the Tour de San Luis
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