VER RESULTADOS
MAY 26 – 28, 2022
PLAYA HERRADURA, GARABITO, PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA
THE COURSE
FAQ
THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE!

La Ruta is the original mountain bike stage race that has been dubbed the world’s toughest mountain bike event due to the route’s incredible elevation, treacherous jungle terrain, and 20 microclimates while crossing Costa Rica. In addition to the rugged stage race, riders who are not ready to conquer the entire crossing can get a taste by taking on the La Siesta one day ride. Whether you are an experienced rider or amatuer looking for a quality mountain bike experience the event should be on your bucket list!

La Ruta has returned for the 28th annual event in 2022! La Ruta is the original mountain bike stage race that has been dubbed the world’s toughest mountain bike event due to the route’s incredible elevation, treacherous jungle terrain, and 20 microclimates while crossing Costa Rica. In addition, to the rugged stage race, riders who are not ready to conquer the entire crossing can get a taste by taking on the La Siesta one-day ride. Whether you are an experienced rider or amateur looking for a quality mountain bike experience the event should be on your bucket list!

SEE RESULTS
THE COURSE

Conquer your limits at the original mountain bike race that traverses the continental landmass from coast to coast-from Pacific to Atlantic-is no easy day at the beach. Between its sea-level start and finish, the 275K route crosses five mountain ranges forcing you to climb an elevation gain of 12,000 m! The daunting terrain is so harsh that half a millennium ago it took Spanish conquistadores led by Juan De Cavallón 20 years to cross the land of Costa Rica from the Pacific to the Caribbean Sea; today, following almost the same trails they blazed, modern-day explorers racing on mountain bikes will do in 3 days.

Explore each stage race

STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3

To download the course GPX files, please view them from a computer.

CATEGORIES AND AWARDS

Categories

Open Categories (18-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60+)

Elite (All Ages)

Schedule of Events

MAY 21
Location: Motores Británicos de Santa Ana

8am – 7 pm: Packet pick up and registration zone for costa ricans and residents

5pm – 7pm: Meet & Greet

MAY 25
Location:: Hotel Marriott Los Sueños

8am – 7 pm: Packet pick up and registration zone for international racers

5pm – 7pm: Meet & Greet

MAY 26
Location: Hotel Marriott Los Sueños

4:50am — 5:05am: Lineup Time

5:15am: Start Finish: Parque VIVA Awards: As soon as the third place of each category arrives at the race finish

6:00pm Event Close

MAYO 27
Location: PRICE SMART, Tres Ríos

4:35am-4:50am:Lineup TIme

5:00 am: Start

Finish: CATIE, Turrialba

5:00 pm: Event Close

MAYO 28
Location: Polideportivo Siquirres

8:35am – 8:50am: Lineup Time

9:00am: Start

Finish: Polideportivo Siquirres

1:00pm: Event Close

4:00 pm: Cierre del Evento

TMB MERCHANDISING

Purchase Select La Ruta Apparel when registering.