Hi there everyone. Training for La VUELTA is now in full gear for most if not all of you and we wish to correct some information related to the accumulated climbs of our tour. We had incorrectly informed that La VUELTA had 18,000 feet of climbing in the three days but its really 8,000. That was a typographical error!!
So, if you have been training for 18,000 feet, then I guess you are in good shape right now!! Stay tuned here for more news and remember that our registrations under the regular price are until midnight, December 14, 2009.
Questions? email info@vueltapr.com
Bicycling Magazine Online is recommending our tour "La VUELTA" of Puerto Rico as one of the sixteen (16) "Best Gift for Bicyclists 2009" and we STRONGLY AGREE!! (See all 16 recomendations in HERE, ours is number 16!!)
Bicycling Magazine Online states ...
Vuelta PR: A Tropical Ride Around Puerto Rico. A mid-winter riding vacation is a great gift for cyclists, especially if Mother Nature regularly shuts down your season each year. One warm, beautiful, and reasonably priced option is The Lighthouse Cycling Tour of Puerto Rico: aka La VUELTA. La VUELTA is a fully supported three-day loop starting and ending in San Juan that explores 375 miles of the island's coastline. Riders choose between three groups of varying ability (with a no-drop policy so slower riders aren't left behind), and the chance to pedal through tropical rainforest, coconut plantations, exotic beaches, world-class marinas and 43 coastal towns. Click here for more information, to register, or to purchase as a gift.
We have extended the regular price of $379 until midnight Monday, December 14, 2009 due to Bicycling Magazine Online's announcement. This will give a fair chance for the readers of Bicycling Magazine to read about us and sign up.
It was so much fun getting to know the triathletes here in Madison! The best part was watching how excited they got at the idea of riding 375 miles in 3 days with 18,000 feet of climbing. I loved watching the eyebrows go up when they realized that the Group A rider's average speed is more than 20mph...emphasis on the "more than". Yeah, baby, this is no "chat ride" through Wine Country on a nifty, little hybrid. We met some fantastic people from Smith and Nephew who were freaking everyone out/promoting their famous hip resurfacing. Also, the team from Flax Matters were there encouraging everyone to get their Omega-3 on. We are going to pull the winner from the group of entries for the free registration for the 2010 VUELTA. The question is...will you be tough enough for Group A??? (If not, please see ME in Group C with the non-psychos...aka 15mph average.)
With all due respect to my hometown bike shops in RI, Machinery Row is NO JOKE. Not only did they have an amazing selection of bikes, but they also have a $39,000, one-of-a-kind, titanium, TRIPLE- tandem bike in the house...umm, for the cyclist who has everything?? Aside from checking out the local scene, I met some of the thousands of triathletes that will be competing on Sunday. Everyone is full of nerves, smiles, and Gatorade! To be honest, this is the first time that I am at a triathlon and I am NOT competing myself, but I am having a great time trying to get people to think about base-building in 82-degrees in February. The Canadians, in particular, seem to be very enthusiastic... (!)
During my taxi ride from the airport, I couldn't believe my eyes! Bike lanes, bike paths, and cyclists, oh my! Yes, it appears that Madison is the place to be for commuters. Even my taxi driver told me that is it usually the cars that have to smoosh themselves over to one side of the road while the cyclists take over the road. A walk around Lake Monona confirmed it...from tri bikes to commuters, from hybrids to beach cruisers, every kind of bike is represented here. I suppose I am not surprised, I mean, I do own a copy of "American Flyers" and have probably watched it about 500 times. Oh no! I guess I just let everyone know how old I am if I remember Kevin Costner in bike shorts...
I am so excited to be a part of La VUELTA de los Nueve Faros and can't believe that registration officially opens tomorrow! If you have any questions about the tour, I mean any questions at all, please go ahead and send me an email. In the meantime, I am heading out for a bike ride before spending the rest of the week promoting the VUELTA at the EXPO for IRONMAN Wisconsin. Stop by and say hello to William and me if you happen to be in Madison. Good Luck triathletes!!
We are pleased to announce two improvements to our already spectacular tour!
For the first time, the route of the 2010 VUELTA will be marked with arrowed signs to provide directional assistance to riders.
Additionally, the 2010 VUELTA will be a "No Drop" ride. A team of two cyclists will serve as "Lanterne Rouge", riding behind the entire peloton with a SAG wagon to assure its successful arrival at the end of each day. Stay tuned at our blog for more details!!
Registrations open September 9, 2009!!
"Lantern Rouge" ... term used in professional cycling races for the last rider!!
The Road Captains
Our Road Captains are a group of men and women from all walks of life that share a passion for cycling and for Puerto Rico. All are either born or raised in the island and have collectively ridden their bikes around enough times to make anyone dizzy. All are La VUELTA veterans some of which have been Road Captains since our inception. They bring experience, knowledge & leadership for the benefit of all those participating.
The role of these Road Captains is to ensure guidance and leadership to our participants while ensuring that you all arrive from point A to point B within the programmed times.
We are happy to announce the appointment of these fine Road Captains for the 2010 edition of La VUELTA. Alphabetically, these are ... <learn more>
Many of our participants come from as far as Spain and California. To make the trip even more worthwhile we are presenting three new offerings. The San Juan City Bike Tour which is a 45 mile historical ride around the San Juan area the day before La VUELTA. We will also be offering a Tour to El Yunque Rainforest and a Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure in Fajardo on Monday, the day after La VUELTA. This will cap off an unforgettable trip to Puerto Rico. <more here>
We are proud to announce a new web site launch for "La Vuelta"! Check out all the new photo galleries, videos, and updated information. Also make sure to keep posted on the latest info through our blog.
At 12:26 pm, July 7, 2009 we open our new website that will be loaded with all the information you will need to make your participation in the VUELTA that much better. We are making improvements that are geared towards once again exceeding the expectations of the most discriminating cyclist. Please help us spread the word.
PS: We have added a 45 mile, 4 hour guided San Juan City Bike Tour for the day before the VUELTA starts and we also added two post Tour Day Trips; the El Yunque Tropical Rain Forest Daytrip and the Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Evening Tour for the day after the VUELTA is completed. This will cap off a memorable week in Puerto Rico for all its participants. (Bio Bay Capacity ... 140 persons ONLY!!)