Mexico · 6 days
Day one is arrival in Bucerias: set up the bike, then a 4:30 pm "Bikes, Burgers and Beer" ride of 25 to 40 km on a route to be confirmed. From there the week builds. Monday is Bucerias to Mascota, 113.11 km with 2,335 m of climbing. Tuesday goes Mascota to Los Volcanes, 120.41 km and 2,624 m. Wednesday is the queen sta…
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Mexico · 6 days · From USD 500 (indicative)
Day one is arrival in Bucerias: set up the bike, then a 4:30 pm "Bikes, Burgers and Beer" ride of 25 to 40 km on a route to be confirmed. From there the week builds. Monday is Bucerias to Mascota, 113.11 km with 2,335 m of climbing. Tuesday goes Mascota to Los Volcanes, 120.41 km and 2,624 m. Wednesday is the queen stage, Ayutla at 177.26 km with 3,471 m. Thursday is shorter, Talpa de Allende at 64 km and 1,556 m. Friday closes it out with Mascota back to Bucerias, 105 km and 1,081 m. Strava route links are published for each day.
What separates this from a standard guided tour is who is at the front. Phil Gaimon raced at WorldTour level and the tour is built around riding with him, not just in the same hotel. The route itself is the other difference: Jalisco's Pueblo Magicos roads, climbing from the coast to over 2,400 m, through parts of Mexico most tourists never see.
Support is set up so a mixed-ability group can stay together. There is one riding VeloGuide per four customers, a minimum of two vehicles providing ongoing support, and mechanical support. The stated pace is moderate, with regroups through each ride.
The price is based on double occupancy, with a single occupancy premium available on request. A $50 USD per person airport pickup including bike transport is listed, alongside return transport to the airport or Bucerias on the final day. A 5% tour booking fee applies to all tours. A $500 deposit reserves a place. There is also an option to add a Tequila Gran Fondo weekend package, 9 to 12 November 2023.
- 5 nights accommodation (double occupancy) - All meals and beverages, including non-alcoholic drinks and local national beers - Ride snacks: fruit, hydration, electrolytes and local Mexican snacks - One riding VeloGuide per 4 customers - Minimum of two support vehicles on every ride - Mechanical support - Return transport to the airport or Bucerias on the final day - Airport pickup including bike transport ($50 USD per person)
- Single occupancy premium (available on request) - 5% tour booking fee - $500 deposit to reserve (payable at booking) - Travel to and from Mexico - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included