VeloGuide Intro to Intermediate Rides

San Juan de Abajo

This is our intro ride which heads out to the quiet countryside east of Bucerias. Lush farmland, patient and courteous drivers. This is a perfect way to get acclimatized riding in Mexico.

Departs: 8am and available daily except Thursdays
Includes: Guide, bike, snacks, hydration and agua fresca at the end
Durations: 90 minutes to 2 hours
Distance: 40 km (flat)
Degree of Difficulty: Easy

The Arroyo

The ride to the Arroyo goes past San Juan and El Colomo. The ride turns around at a little restaurant located on an arroyo (dry river bed) where you will sample cold fresh coconut water, handmade tortillas and other delicacies

Departs: 8am and available daily except Thursdays
Includes: Guide, bike, snacks, light lunch and agua fresca at the end
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Distance: 65 km (flat)
Degree of Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Higuera Blanca

This ride takes you up the old coastal road that has recently been repaved and has almost no traffic. This is a great ride to get acclimatized to a little climbing. We will stop at a local beach for an agua fresca and a some photos.

Departs: 8am and available daily except Thursdays
Includes: Guide, bike, snacks, and agua fresca at the end
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Distance / Elevation: 57 km and 500 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate

Sayulita

This ride extends past Higuera Blanca and allows you the opportunity to do two short but steady 2.5 km climbs. This is a great ride to do before heading off into the bigger mountains. We will stop in Sayulita for some of the best coffee around!

Departs: 7:45 am and available Sunday and Tuesday
Includes: Guide, bike, snacks, coffee
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Distance / Elevation: 72 km and 721 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Fortuna de Vallejo

This is a beautiful ride that extends past the Arroyo and into the local ranchlands. During the ride you will likely come upon local vaqueros (cowboys) riding their horses and herding their cattle. We stop at the Arroyo for a quick coconut water.

Departs: 8am and available Monday and Friday
Includes: Guide, bike, snacks, light lunch and agua fresca at the end
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Distance / Elevation: 78.5 km and 238 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate

BOCA TO COLUMPIO OR TUITO | Level 1

One of our favourite rides. We drive from Bucerias to the beautiful bay of Boca de Tomatlan. From there we make our way from the jungle to a pine forest before starting a beautiful short descent to El Tuito. For those new to climbing, we have the option of going to the town of Columpio which is a total climbing distance of 18 Km.  We end the ride on the beach where you can swim and enjoy an amazing seafood barbeque lunch, beers and/or drinks of your choice.

Departs: 6:15 am and available Thursday
Includes: Transportation to and from Boca, support vehicle*, guide, bike, snacks, lunch and drinks
Duration: 6 to 7 hours (2.5 - 3 hours riding)
Distance / Elevation: 36 to 56 km and 1000 to 1200 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Challenging

BOCA TO EL TUITO + | Level 2

We drive from Bucerias to the beautiful bay of Boca de Tomatlan. From there we make our way from the jungle to a pine forest before reaching the goal of El Tuito Faster riders will continue on past El Tuito which will give them some additional mileage and elevation. We end the ride on the beach where you can swim and enjoy an amazing seafood barbeque lunch, beers and/or drinks of your choice.

Departs: 6:15 am and available Thursday
Includes: Transportation to and from Boca, support vehicle*, guide, bike, snacks, lunch and drinks
Duration: 8 hours (4 hours riding)
Distance / Elevation: 60 - 80 km and 1200 to 1500 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Very Challenging

LAS PALMAS TO LA ESTANCIA | Level 2

This is a ride into the high mountains. We drive from Bucerias to the town of Las Palmas where we begin this majestic climb into the heartland of Jalisco. The nature of the Sierra is an up and down profile that accumulates extra elevation and makes it a lot more challenging on the way back. We will finish with beers in Las Palmas and lunch in Bucerias.

Departs: 6:15 am and available Tuesdays
Includes: Transportation, guide, bike, snacks, lunch and drinks
Duration: 6 hours (3 hours riding)
Distance / Elevation: 60 km and 1200 meters
Degree of Difficulty: Challenging