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Views of the Pacific
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific 2002

Fri Nov 5, 2004 2 weeks Regular $765

This is a REGULAR difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Ciudad Lazaro Cardenas . As we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. This tour can be linked up with "Mountains and Natural Wonders" after it to make a 5½ week tour. more information

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Mountains & Natural Wonders
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

NEW! Mountains and Natural Wonders 2002

Tues Apr 5, 2005 3 weeks Challenge $995

This CHALLENGE difficulty tour is entirely in the western Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. We will see volcanos, geothermal vents, the migration of the monarch butterfly, pine forests, colonial towns and more. We'll even visit the marble-paved streets of the birth village of the last Aztec emperor. After meeting in Zihuatanejo , we take the bus to Uruapan and then cycle back along a very scenic 3 week route. This tour can be linked up with "Views of the Pacific" before it to make a 5½ week tour. more information

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BikeMexico
2002-2003 Yucatan

NEW! The Other Yucatan 2003

Sun. Feb. 2 to Sun. Feb. 16, 2003 (2 weeks) 2 weeks Challenge $835

We start and end this CHALLENGE difficulty tour in Mérida . Highlights include flamingos, Mayan ruins and modern Mayan villages, colonial towns and cities, cenotes and caves. We'll see parts of the Yucatan that tourists never visit. This tour can be linked with "Yucatan's Beaches and Ruins" before it to make a 4½ week tour, or with "Yucatan to the Clouds" after it to make a 6 week tour. more information

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Yucatan's Beaches and Ruins
2002-2003 Yucatan

Yucatan's Beaches and Ruins 2003

Wed. Jan. 15 to Wed. Jan. 29, 2003 (2 weeks) 2 weeks Light $835

Cancun to colonial Mérida with lots of beaches, night life, Mayan ruins and past and present culture along the way. We start down the Mexican Caribbean coast, and then work our way inland and up to the gulf coast. We will also visit many cenotes, caves and charming little towns. This is a LITE difficulty tour. It can be linked with "The Other Yucatan" after it to make a 4½ week tour. more information

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2004-2005 Yucatan

Hacinedas, Cenotes & Ruins 2003

Sun Jan 30, 2005 2 weeks Light / Regular $560

Formerly "Yucatan in a Week" . Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a LITE to REGULAR difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is a sinkhole that accesses the immense underground river system of the Yucatan. Each one is spectacular but different from the one before. more information

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Yucatan to the Clouds
2004-2005 Yucatan

Yucatan to the Clouds 2003

Thurs Feb 10, 2005 3½ weeks Challenge $1,095

The long one. On this CHALLENGE difficulty tour we cover about 1300km in 3½ weeks from Cancun to San Cristóbal , Chiapas. We start with easy spinning along very flat terrain, gradually moving on to rolling countryside and finally climbing to 2200m in the midst of the exhilarating Sierra Madres of Chiapas. Highlights include Caribbean beaches, caves and cenotes, Mayan ruins, cArNaVaL, small friendly villages, colonial cities and enchanting mountains. This tour can be linked with "The Other Yucatan" before it to make a 6 week tour. more information

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Roaming Backroads Yucatan
2004-2005 Yucatan

NEW! Roaming Backroads Yucatan 2003

Wed Jan 12, 2005 2 weeks Regular $835

We start and end this REGULAR difficulty tour in Mérida . Highlights include flamingos, Mayan ruins and modern Mayan villages, colonial towns and cities, cenotes and caves. We'll see parts of the Yucatan that tourists rarely visit. more information

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Mexico's South Coast
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

Mexico's South Coast 2004 (Dec.)

Fri Nov 26, 2004 2 weeks Regular $865

This is a REGULAR difficulty tour that continues down the Pacific coast down from Zihuatanejo to Puerto Escondido . More great beaches and views are to be had on this one. Enjoy the natural beauty of where the Pacific ocean meets the mountains of Mexico. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific 2004 (Nov.)

Fri Nov 5, 2004 2 weeks+ Regular $865

This is a REGULAR difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . As we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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Mountains & Natural Wonders
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

Mountains and Natural Wonders 2004

Tues Apr 5, 2005 Duration unknown Challenge $995

This CHALLENGE difficulty tour is entirely in the western Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. It's VERY CHALLENGING! We will see volcanos, geothermal vents, the migration of the monarch butterfly, pine forests, colonial towns and more. We'll even visit the marble-paved streets of the birth village of the last Aztec emperor. After meeting in Zihuatanejo , we take the bus to Uruapan and then cycle back along a very scenic 3 week route. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2005-2006 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific - November 2005

Sat Nov 5, 2005 2 weeks+ Regular $1,115

This is a REGULAR difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . As we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2004-2005 Yucatan

Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins ...& cArNaVaL! 2005

Sun Jan 30, 2005 1 week Regular $610

Formerly "Yucatan in a Week" . Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a REGULAR difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid during the time of Carnaval. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is a sinkhole that accesses the immense underground river system of the Yucatan. Each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Yucatan to the Clouds
2004-2005 Yucatan

Yucatan to the Clouds 2005

Thurs Feb 10, 2005 3½ weeks Regular / Challenge $1,295

The long one. On this REGULAR - CHALLENGE difficulty tour we cover about 1300km in 3½ weeks from Cancun to San Cristóbal , Chiapas. We start with easy spinning along very flat terrain, gradually moving on to rolling countryside and finally climbing to 2200m in the midst of the exhilarating Sierra Madres of Chiapas. Highlights include Caribbean beaches, caves and cenotes, Mayan ruins, small friendly villages, colonial cities and enchanting mountains. more information

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Mountains & Natural Wonders
2004-2005 Pacific Coast

Mountains & Natural Wonders 2005

Tues Apr 5, 2005 Duration unknown Challenge $1,245

This very VERY CHALLENGING difficulty tour is entirely in the western Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. We will climb a 4200m high volcano, visit villages producing fantastic crafts, see geothermal vents, pine forests, lakes, colonial towns and mining towns, a massive cave and more. We'll even visit the marble-paved streets of the birth village of the last Aztec emperor. After meeting in Zihuatanejo , we take the bus to Uruapan and then cycle back along this very scenic 3 week route. more information

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Roaming Backroads Yucatan
2004-2005 Yucatan

Roaming Backroads Yucatan 2005

Wed Jan 12, 2005 2 weeks Regular $935

We start and end this REGULAR difficulty tour in Mérida . Highlights include flamingos, Mayan ruins and modern Mayan villages, colonial towns and cities, cenotes and caves. We'll see parts of the Yucatan that tourists rarely visit. more information A Travel Journal of the 2003 trip by Jean & Ross.

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Flamingos in the Mayan World
2005-2006 Yucatan

New Tour! Flamingos in the Mayan World - Feb. 2006

Fri Feb 3, 2006 1 week Regular $665

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam, and several cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a REGULAR difficulty tour. more information

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BikeMexico
2005-2006 Yucatan

Roaming Backroads Yucatan - January 2006

Fri Jan 27, 2006 2 weeks Regular $935

We start and end this REGULAR difficulty tour in Mérida . Highlights include flamingos, Mayan ruins and modern Mayan villages, colonial towns and cities, cenotes and caves. We'll see parts of the Yucatan that tourists rarely visit. more information

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Beyond the Mayan Riviera
2005-2006 Yucatan

New Tour! Beyond the Mayan Riviera - January 2006

Mon Jan 9, 2006 2 weeks Light / Regular / Challenge $1,035

Cancun to colonial Mérida with lots of beaches, night life, Mayan ruins and past and present culture along the way. This is LITE - REGULAR difficulty tour starts off the same as our classic "Yucatan's Beaches & Ruins" (see below), but the second week is a little more challenging and focuses on the many Mayan ruins of the Puuc Hills region. more information

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High Deserts & Pine Forests
2005-2006 Mexico

New Tour! High Deserts & Pine Forests - July 2006

Sat Jul 22, 2006 1 week Challenge $725

This CHALLENGE difficulty tour starts in Queretaro, central Mexico, a spectacular colonial city. We start off on fairly gentle terrain but later in the tour we encounter very challenging remote mountains. One minute we're silently sliding through the fog shrouded pine forested mountains and the next a breathtaking vista of desert landscapes bursts open before us. We end our tour in the north east end of the state in Jalpan de Serra. Highlights include 18th century Fransiscan missions, diverse cactus, quiant old mining towns, a winery tour and much more. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2006-2007 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific - November 2006

Sat Nov 11, 2006 2 weeks+ Regular $1,185

This is a REGULAR difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . On this very popular tour we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca
2006-2007 Oaxaca

Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - December 2006

Tues Dec 5, 2006 2 weeks Challenge $1,065

This extreme CHALLENGE difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination, Juquila . People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in indigenous culture , mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge. more information

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2005-2006 Yucatan

Yucatan to the Clouds - February 2006

Tues Feb 14, 2006 3½ weeks Regular / Challenge $1,295

The long one. On this REGULAR - CHALLENGE difficulty tour we cover about 1300km in 3½ weeks from Cancun to San Cristóbal , Chiapas. We start with easy spinning along very flat terrain, gradually moving on to rolling countryside and finally climbing to 2200m in the midst of the exhilarating Sierra Madres of Chiapas. Highlights include Caribbean beaches, caves and cenotes, Mayan ruins, small friendly villages, colonial cities and enchanting mountains. more information

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2005-2006 Yucatan

Yucatan's Beaches and Ruins - January 2006

Tues Jan 10, 2006 2 weeks Light $935

Cancun to colonial Mérida with lots of beaches, night life, Mayan ruins and past and present culture along the way. We start down the Mexican Caribbean coast, and then work our way inland and up to the gulf coast. We will also visit many cenotes, caves and charming little towns. This is a LITE difficulty tour. more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2005-2006 Yucatan

Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins - January 2006

Wed Jan 25, 2006 1 week Regular $675

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a REGULAR difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2006-2007 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - October 2006

Wed Oct 25, 2006 Duration unknown Regular $1,120

On this REGULAR difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2006-2007 Yucatan

Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins - January 2007

Sat Jan 27, 2007 1 week Regular $705

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a REGULAR difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca
2007-2008 Oaxaca

Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - December 2007

Tues Dec 4, 2007 2 weeks Challenge $1,115

This extreme challenge difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination, Juquila . People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in indigenous culture , mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge. more information

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Roaming Backroads Yucatan
2006-2007 Yucatan

Roaming Backroads Yucatan - January 2007

Tues Jan 9, 2007 2 weeks Regular $1,085

We start and end this REGULAR difficulty tour in Mérida . Highlights include flamingos, Mayan ruins and modern Mayan villages, colonial towns and cities, cenotes and caves. We'll see parts of the Yucatan that tourists rarely visit. more information A Travel Journal of the 2003 trip by Jean & Ross.

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Complete Yucatan Adventure
2006-2007 Yucatan

New Tour! Complete Yucatan Adventure - Feb 2007

Wed Feb 7, 2007 3 weeks Regular / Challenge $1,510

On this 3 week REGULAR - CHALLENGE difficulty tour we start and end in Mérida . We will see most of what the northern Yucatan has to offer; cenotes, Mayan ruins, beaches, the gulf coast, wetland birds and flamingos, haciendas, friendly Mayan villages and beautiful colonial towns and cities, and of course the most pleasant quiet roads to cycle on. Oh and there's also CARNAVAL!!! more information

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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca
2008-2009 Oaxaca

Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - December 2008

Fri Dec 5, 2008 2 weeks Challenge $1,115

This extreme challenge difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination, Juquila . People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in indigenous culture , mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge. more information

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Flamingos & Gulf Coast
2007-2008 Yucatan

New Tour! Flamingos & Gulf Coast & cArNaVaL!!! Jan 2008

Fri Jan 25, 2008 1 week Regular $725

Colonial Valladolid to Mérida . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam , and several cenotes . A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a regular difficulty tour. We just happen to be touring during the last week of carnaval , and we recommend staying a couple of days after the tour to enjoy this great spectacle in Mérida. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2008-2009 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific - November 2008

Sat Nov 15, 2008 2 weeks Regular $1,185

This is a regular difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . On this very popular tour we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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More Yucatan Backroads
2007-2008 Yucatan

New Tour! More Yucatan Backroads - January 2008

Tues Jan 8, 2008 2 weeks Regular $1,135

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . The exact tour itinerary is yet to be determined. It will be a remake of our classic "Roaming Backroads Yucatan" tour involving some new towns and roads and some of the same. It will be of slightly easier difficulty.

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Mexican Three Week Odyssey
2007-2008 Yucatan

New Tour! Mexican Three Week Odyssey - Feb 2008

Wed Feb 6, 2008 3+ weeks Regular / Challenge $1,580

On this 3 week regular - challenge difficulty tour we start in Mérida and finish in San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands. The odyssey is split up into four phases; the Yucatan, gulf coast, wetlands, the cacao region, and the mountains. We will see an impressive cross-section of south-easern Mexico and explore a diverse array of culture and geography. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2008-2009 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - October 2008

Wed Oct 29, 2008 2 weeks Regular $1,170

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Yucatan One Week Tour
2008-2009 Yucatan

New Tour! Yucatan One Week Tour - Jan 2009

Sat Jan 24, 2009 1 week Regular $795

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Valladolid . The loop ride will highlight some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, including Chichen-Itza, Coba and Ek-Balam. We will also visit several cenotes and ride some of the quietest roads around. Besides Valladolid, Izamal is another colonial gem and we will also delve into some beautiful natural places. more information

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More Yucatan Backroads
2008-2009 Yucatan

More Yucatan Backroads - January 2009

Tues Jan 6, 2009 2 weeks Regular $1,235

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs. more information

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Mexican Three Week Odyssey
2008-2009 Yucatan

Mexican Three Week Odyssey - Feb 2009

Wed Feb 4, 2009 3+ weeks Regular / Challenge $1,720

On this 3 week regular - challenge difficulty tour we start in Mérida and finish in San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands. The odyssey is split up into four phases; the Yucatan, gulf coast, wetlands, the cacao region, and the mountains. We will see an impressive cross-section of south-easern Mexico and explore a diverse array of culture and geography. more information

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Flamingos & Gulf Coast
2009-2010 Yucatan

Flamingos & Gulf Coast Jan.2010

Mon Feb 22, 2010 1 week Regular $795

Colonial Valladolid to Mérida . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam , and several cenotes . A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a regular difficulty tour. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2010-2011 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific - Nov-Dec 2010

Sat Nov 20, 2010 2 weeks Regular $1,355

This is a regular difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . On this very popular tour we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2009-2010 Yucatan

New Tour! Backroads to the Beach - Jan.2010

Sun Jan 24, 2010 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,310

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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One Week Tour
2009-2010 Yucatan

New Tour! One Week Tour - Feb.2010 & cArNaVaL!!!

Thurs Feb 11, 2010 1 week Regular / Challenge $795

This will be a 1 week regular - challenge difficulty tour. We start and end in Valladolid (you fly into Cancun ). We will cycle some of the Yucatan's wonderful backroads to visit Isla Holbox during their very authentic carnaval celebrations . Later we'll visit Coba mayan ruins and do a Mayan homestay in the town of Tihosuco, center of the Caste War . more information

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Journey to Ixtlan
2009-2010 Oaxaca

New Tour! Journey to Ixtlan - Jan to Feb 2010

Wed Jan 6, 2010 2 weeks Challenge $1,245

This is a challenge difficulty tour in the northern part of the state of Oaxaca starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 9 days of cycling, averaging 62km a day, with lots of climbing and some steep sections. We will ride a counter clockwise loop, riding high up into the misty Sierra Juarez before descending an epic downhill to Tuxtepec. We'll explore some forgotten areas of Oaxaca and loop back through the Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan desert, and back up into the cool pine forests. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2010-2011 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - Oct-Nov 2010

Wed Oct 27, 2010 2 weeks Regular $1,340

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Journey to Ixtlan
2010-2011 Oaxaca

Journey to Ixtlan - Feb 2011

Fri Feb 11, 2011 2 weeks Challenge $1,245

This is a challenge difficulty tour in the northern part of the state of Oaxaca starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 9 days of cycling, averaging 62km a day, with lots of climbing and some steep sections. We will ride a counter clockwise loop, riding high up into the misty Sierra Juarez before descending an epic downhill to Tuxtepec. We'll explore some forgotten areas of Oaxaca and loop back through the Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan desert, and back up into the cool pine forests. more information

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Views of the Pacific
2011-2012 Pacific Coast

Views of the Pacific - November 2011

Sat Nov 12, 2011 2 weeks Regular $1,385

This is a regular difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from Puerto Vallarta to Zihuatanejo . On this very popular tour we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests. more information

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Yucatan One Week Tour
2010-2011 Yucatan

Yucatan One Week Tour - Feb. 2011

Sun Feb 6, 2011 1 week Regular $795

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Valladolid . The loop ride will highlight some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, including Chichen-Itza, Coba and Ek-Balam. We will also visit several cenotes and ride some of the quietest roads around. Besides Valladolid, Izamal is another colonial gem and we will also delve into some beautiful natural places. more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2010-2011 Yucatan

Backroads to the Beach - Feb-Mar.2011

Thurs Feb 17, 2011 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,310

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca
2011-2012 Oaxaca

Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - December 2011

Tues Dec 6, 2011 2 weeks Challenge $1,315

This extreme challenge difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination, Juquila . People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in indigenous culture , mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge. more information

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More Yucatan Backroads
2010-2011 Yucatan

More Yucatan Backroads - Jan-Feb. 2011

Wed Jan 19, 2011 2 weeks Regular $1,235

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2011-2012 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - Oct-Nov 2011

Wed Oct 19, 2011 2 weeks Regular $1,370

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Journey to Ixtlan
2012-2013 Oaxaca

Journey to Ixtlan - Dec 2012

Fri Dec 7, 2012 2 weeks Challenge $1,345

This is a challenge difficulty tour in the northern part of the state of Oaxaca starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 9 days of cycling, averaging 62km a day, with lots of climbing and some steep sections. We will ride a counter clockwise loop, riding high up into the misty Sierra Juarez before descending an epic downhill to Tuxtepec. We'll explore some forgotten areas of Oaxaca and loop back through the Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan desert, and back up into the cool pine forests. more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2011-2012 Yucatan

Haciendas Cenotes & Ruins - January 2012

Fri Jan 6, 2012 1 week Regular $865

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a regular difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Flamingos & Gulf Coast
2011-2012 Yucatan

Flamingos & Gulf Coast January 2012

Sat Jan 14, 2012 1 week Regular $865

Colonial Valladolid to Mérida . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam , and several cenotes . A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a regular difficulty tour. more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2011-2012 Yucatan

Backroads to the Beach - Jan-Feb 2012

Thurs Jan 26, 2012 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,410

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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Mexican Three Week Odyssey
2011-2012 Yucatan

Mexican Three Week Odyssey - Feb-Mar 2012

Tues Feb 14, 2012 3+ weeks Regular / Challenge $1,780

On this 3 week regular - challenge difficulty tour we start in Mérida and finish in San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands. The odyssey is split up into four phases; the Yucatan, gulf coast, the cacao region, and the mountains. We will see an impressive cross-section of south-easern Mexico and explore a diverse array of culture and geography. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2012-2013 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - Oct-Nov 2012

Wed Oct 24, 2012 2 weeks Regular $1,370

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Journey to Ixtlan
2013-2014 Oaxaca

Journey to Ixtlan - Dec 2013

Fri Dec 6, 2013 2 weeks Challenge $1,409

This is a challenge difficulty tour in the northern part of the state of Oaxaca starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 9 days of cycling, averaging 62km a day, with lots of climbing and some steep sections. We will ride a counter clockwise loop, riding high up into the misty Sierra Juarez before descending an epic downhill to Tuxtepec. We'll explore some forgotten areas of Oaxaca and loop back through the Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan desert, and back up into the cool pine forests. more information

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More Yucatan Backroads
2012-2013 Yucatan

More Yucatan Backroads - Jan-Feb. 2013

Fri Jan 18, 2013 2 weeks Regular $1,410

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs. more information

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Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca
2013-2014 Oaxaca

New! Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca - Oct-Nov 2013

Fri Oct 25, 2013 1½ weeks Regular $1,285

This is a regular difficulty tour in central high valleys of the state of Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead celebrations, starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 8 days of cycling, averaging 45km a day, with some climbing and some dirt roads . We'll visit several colonial towns and cities, major weekly markets, Zapotec ruins, artisanal mescal makers, and various centers of Oaxaca crafts. more information

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Mexican Three Week Odyssey
2012-2013 Yucatan

Mexican Three Week Odyssey - Feb-Mar 2013

Mon Feb 4, 2013 3 weeks Regular / Challenge $1,780

On this 3 week regular - challenge difficulty tour we start in Mérida and finish in San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands. The odyssey is split up into four phases; the Yucatan, gulf coast, the cacao region, and the mountains. We will see an impressive cross-section of south-easern Mexico and explore a diverse array of culture and geography. Also, Carnaval celebrations will be going on for the first week of the tour. more information

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Flamingos & Gulf Coast
2012-2013 Yucatan

Flamingos & Gulf Coast January 2013

Tues Feb 5, 2013 1 week Regular $865

Colonial Valladolid to Mérida . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos, and also the Carnaval celebrations. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam , and several cenotes . A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a regular difficulty tour. more information

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Day of the Dead Tour
2013-2014 Michoacan

Day of the Dead Tour - Oct-Nov 2013

Wed Oct 23, 2013 2 weeks Regular $1,434

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Michoacan state during the famous Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Quiroga . We suggest that you fly into Morelia international airport . more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2013-2014 Yucatan

Haciendas Cenotes & Ruins - January 2014

Fri Jan 10, 2014 1 week Regular $908

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a regular difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca
2014-2015 Oaxaca

Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca - Oct-Nov 2014

Fri Oct 24, 2014 1½ weeks Regular $1,285

This is a regular difficulty tour in central high valleys of the state of Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead celebrations, starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 8 days of cycling, averaging 45km a day, with some climbing and some dirt roads . We'll visit several colonial towns and cities, major weekly markets, Zapotec ruins, artisanal mescal makers, and various centers of Oaxaca crafts. more information

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Flamingos & Gulf Coast
2013-2014 Yucatan

Flamingos & Gulf Coast January 2014

Sat Jan 18, 2014 1 week Regular $908

Colonial Valladolid to Mérida . The highlights of this tour are the flamingos and other aquatic birds in the mangrove habitat of Ria Lagartos. We also visit Mayan ruins including the well kept secret of Ek Balam , and several cenotes . A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. Along the route are also some interesting Mayan and Yucatecan towns and villages. This is a regular difficulty tour. more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2013-2014 Yucatan

Backroads to the Beach - Jan-Feb 2014

Thurs Jan 30, 2014 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,474

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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Under the Volcano
2014-2015 Puebla

Under the Volcano - Dec 2014

Tues Dec 2, 2014 2 weeks Regular $1,447

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Puebla state. Highlights include Pueblan cuisine, snow capped mountain views, cool pine forest, a cactus reserve, museums (Puppets, Anthropology and Minerology, Fossils) and the prehispanic ruins of Cacaxtla and Cantona. We'll also see colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and sample pulque. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Cholula . We suggest that you fly into Puebla international airport . more information

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Under the Volcano
2013-2014 Puebla

New! Under the Volcano (a) - Jan 2014

Tues Jan 14, 2014 2 weeks Regular $1,434

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Puebla state. Highlights include Pueblan cuisine, snow capped mountain views, cool pine forest, a cactus reserve, museums (Puppets, Anthropology and Minerology, Fossils) and the prehispanic ruins of Cacaxtla and Cantona. We'll also see colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and sample pulque. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Cholula . We suggest that you fly into Puebla international airport . more information

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Under the Volcano
2013-2014 Puebla

New! Under the Volcano (b) - March 2014

Tues Mar 4, 2014 2 weeks Regular $1,434

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Puebla state. Highlights include Pueblan cuisine, snow capped mountain views, cool pine forest, a cactus reserve, museums (Puppets, Anthropology and Minerology, Fossils) and the prehispanic ruins of Cacaxtla and Cantona. We'll also see colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and sample pulque. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Cholula . We suggest that you fly into Puebla international airport . more information

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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins
2015-2016 Yucatan

Haciendas Cenotes & Ruins - January 2015

Sat Jan 10, 2016 1 week Regular $917

Colonial Mérida to Valladolid . This is a regular difficulty tour. We will enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture of several towns on this tour including Mérida, Izamal and Valladolid. Mayan ruins that we visit include the famous Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal and several others including more in the Puuc hills. There are caves including Lol-Tun, and cenotes. A cenote is an opening to the immense underground lake and river system of the Yucatan; each one is spectacular and unique. more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2015-2016 Yucatan

Backroads to the Beach - Jan-Feb 2015

Tue Jan 20, 2016 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,487

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca
2015-2016 Oaxaca

Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - Jan 2015

Tues Jan 6, 2016 2 weeks Challenge $1,422

This extreme challenge difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination, Juquila . People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in indigenous culture , mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge. more information

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Under the Volcano
2016-2017 Puebla

Under the Volcano - Oct-Nov 2016

Tues Oct 25, 2016 2 weeks Regular $1,470

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Puebla state. Highlights include Pueblan cuisine, snow capped mountain views, cool pine forest, a cactus reserve, museums (Puppets, Anthropology and Minerology, Fossils) and the prehispanic ruins of Cacaxtla and Cantona. We'll also see colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and sample pulque. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Cholula . We suggest that you fly into Puebla international airport . more information Note: Minimum of 4 participants needed to form tour

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More Yucatan Backroads
2016-2017 Yucatan

More Yucatan Backroads - Jan 2017

Fri Jan 13, 2017 2 weeks Regular $1,510

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs. more information Note: Minimum of 4 participants needed to form tour

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Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca
2017-2018 Oaxaca

Cycling Valleys of Oaxaca - Oct-Nov 2017

Fri Oct 27, 2017 1½ weeks Regular $1,330

This is a regular difficulty tour in central high valleys of the state of Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead celebrations, starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 8 days of cycling, averaging 45km a day, with some climbing and some dirt roads . We'll visit several colonial towns and cities, major weekly markets, Zapotec ruins, artisanal mescal makers, and various centers of Oaxaca crafts. more information

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Under the Volcano
2017-2018 Puebla

Under the Volcano - November 2017

Tues Nov 14, 2017 2 weeks Regular $1,540

On this regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of Puebla state. Highlights include Pueblan cuisine, snow capped mountain views, cool pine forest, a cactus reserve, museums (Puppets, Anthropology and Minerology, Fossils) and the prehispanic ruins of Cacaxtla and Cantona. We'll also see colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and sample pulque. This is a loop tour starting and ending in Cholula . We suggest that you fly into Puebla international airport . more information

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Backroads to the Beach
2017-2018 Yucatan

Backroads to the Beach - January 2018

Tue Jan 16, 2018 2 weeks Light / Regular $1,585

This is a light - regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan. more information

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More Yucatan Backroads
2019-2020 Yucatan

More Yucatan Backroads - Jan-Feb 2020

Fri Jan 24, 2020 2 weeks Regular $1,660

We start and end this regular difficulty tour in Mérida . We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs. more information

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