What the Riders had to Say:
The tour was amazing an incredible experience!!  I have already contacted the WCC (Woodlands Cycle Group – Houston).  So hopefully you will get many others from Texas for next year.
Mark Heady 2009
Houston, Texas
Schedule: Day to Day

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Wine and Cheese Party ($19, tickets available in advance.)
Meet other riders, Pace Group Captains, VUELTA Directors, and other staff as you enjoy a glass of wine. This is the place to get your questions answered, introduce yourself to new friends, and learn the inside scoop on the VUELTA
Where: To be announced
When
: To be announced

 

Thursday, February 4, 2010

San Juan City Bike Tour ($79)
This optional, guided tour is the best way to get to know our city…on a bike!
Where: Caficultura, San Francisco and O'Donell Street, Old San Juan opposite of Teatro Tapia. 
When: 7:00 AM (be there at 6:00 AM the latest!!)
Note: Caficultura will open at 5:30 AM to serve some awesome coffee and amazing breakfast ... bring your cash or favorite credit card!!.
 

EXPO, Check-in, and Party (FREE), Opening Dinner ($19 per person, FREE for registered riders)
Where
: Puntilla Museum, Old San Juan
When
: 5:00pm

 

La VUELTA

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Day 1: Old San Juan-Ponce: 148 miles, Rest Stops: 8, fully stocked
4:00 - 5:30 am: Luggage drop-off, Paseo de la Princesa, Old San Juan
5:30 am: Cyclist line-up according to pace group A, B, or C, Paseo de la Princesa, Old San Juan
6:00 am: Mass Start, all groups
3:00 pm- 6:00 pm: Cyclist arrival in Ponce, dinner, and entertainment starts at 7:00 PM in Plaza las Delicias  ($19, FREE for registered riders)

 

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Day 2: Ponce-Mayaguez: 107 miles, Rest Stops: 5, fully stocked
5:00-5:30 am: Luggage drop-off, Plaza las Delicias, Ponce
5:30 am: Cyclist line-up according to pace group A, B, or C, Plaza las Delicias, Ponce
6:00 am: Mass Start, all groups
1:30 pm-3:00 pm: Cyclist arrival in Mayaguez Starting at
1:30 pm: Complementary, 10-minute recovery massages begin, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
6:30pm: Dinner and entertainment ($19, FREE for registered riders)

 

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 **Staggered Start** 

Day 3: Mayaguez-Old San Juan: 131 miles, Rest Stops: 6, fully stocked

Group C, 15 mph Pace Group:
5:00 - 5:45 am: Luggage Drop-Off, Holiday Inn Mayaguez 
5:45 am: Cyclist Line-up, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
6:00 am: Departure

Group B, 18 mph Medium Pace Group:
6:30 - 7:15 am: Luggage Drop-Off, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
7:15 am: Cyclist line-up, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
7:30 am: Departure

Group A, Fast Riders Only (>20 mph average)
7:30 - 8:15 am: Luggage drop-off, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
8:15 am: Cyclist line-up, Holiday Inn Mayaguez
8:30 am: Departure

3:20 - 3:40 pm, ALL GROUPS: Cyclists in all groups merge together at Plaza de Dorado
4:00 pm, at 15 mph average mass re-entry to San Juan
5:30 pm: LA VUELTA Grand Finale at Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Old San Juan
5:30-8:00 pm: Arrival, entertainment, and fun! Closing Dinner ($19, FREE for registered riders)

 

Monday, February 8, 2010 

El Yunque Tropical Rainforest Excursion ($69 per person)
Where: Meet in front of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
When: 9:00 am

Restorative Yoga for Cyclists ($29 per person)
Where: To be announced When: 10:00 am

Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Excursion ($69 per person)
Where
: Meet in front of Puerto Rico Tourism Company
When
: Group 1 meets at 4:00pm, Group 2 meets at 6:00 pm