It's Official: After Three Years of Tweaking, We Got It!.
After three years of route tweaking and countless trips around the entire island (on and off a bike), we are confident that we have the best route ever. Effective year 2010, we will be using the route presented here to ride "La VUELTA" around the island of Puerto Rico. For the most part, we follow secondary and terciary roads and only if its strictly necessary do we use primary ones.
Day 1 Route (San Juan to Ponce, 147.8 mi.)
On Day 1, there is an "energy stop" at around mile 80.2. This quick stop will provide an energy drink which will serve as fuel for what is considered to be the challenge of the entire VUELTA, "Camino Nuevo" (New Road). From this energy stop to the lunch area in the Maunabo Lighthouse there is only 9.42 miles. However, you must ascent 702 ft above sea level for close to 4.6 miles with a final 8% grade kick as you reach the top. Its a lot of FUN!! Here is a little link to this specific spot so that you can work with it yourself ... CAMINO NUEVO
Day 2 Route (Ponce to Mayaguez, 90.49 mi.)
Day 3 Route (Mayaguez to San Juan, 133.3 mi.)
Download Cue Sheet for all 3 days (PDF File)
Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned route. Any unforeseen adjustments will be noted on our website in anticipation of the event or with our Directors and Road Captains during the VUELTA.