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Top 20 Most Beautiful Road Biking Routes in Puerto Rico

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Piñones – El Ancon de Loiza Loop from Sagrado Corazón	Intermediate	63.9 mi
Piñones – Vacia Talega Beach Loop from Sagrado Corazón	Intermediate	39.6 mi
Ciudad amurallada – Castillo San Felipe del Morro Loop from Isla Verde		17. 4 mi
Isla Verde Beach Loop from Miramar		18.7 mi
El Ancon de Loiza – Vacia Talega Beach Loop from Palma Sola	Difficult	73.1 mi
7733 Loop from Torrimar	Difficult	51.9 mi
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Loop from El Condado	Intermediate	18.3 mi
La Playa – Shopping Loop from Deportivo	Difficult	101 mi
Roadbike Loop from Torrimar	Intermediate	28.8 mi
Roadbike Loop from Vistas de Guaynabo	Difficult	40.4 mi
Kioscos Balneario Luquillo – El Ancon de Loiza Loop from San Antón	Difficult	75.2 mi
Piñones – Vacia Talega Beach Loop from Sector Campeche	Intermediate	49. 9 mi
Piñones – Kioscos Balneario Luquillo Loop from Sagrado Corazón	Difficult	103 mi
Kioscos Balneario Luquillo – El Ancon de Loiza Loop from Cupey	Difficult	92.6 mi
Ciudad amurallada – Castillo San Felipe del Morro Loop from San Francisco	Intermediate	22.1 mi
Granos cafe Loop from Comunidad Savarona	Difficult	53.0 mi
Piñones – El Ancon de Loiza Loop from Bayamón	Intermediate	55.2 mi
7733 Loop from Vistas de Guaynabo	Difficult	42.3 mi
7733 Loop from Terralinda	Difficult	41.5 mi
Roadbike Loop from Comunidad Los Cajones	Difficult	32.7 mi

Intermediate

63. 9 mi

15.7 mph

1,000 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

39.6 mi

15.7 mph

525 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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17.4 mi

11.3 mph

425 ft

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18.7 mi

11.6 mph

525 ft

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

73.1 mi

14.2 mph

2,325 ft

2,275 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

51.9 mi

12. 4 mph

4,400 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

18.3 mi

8.7 mph

550 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

101 mi

15.3 mph

2,200 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

28.8 mi

11.7 mph

2,750 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Difficult

40.4 mi

12.5 mph

3,250 ft

3,225 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Difficult

75.2 mi

14.8 mph

2,300 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

49.9 mi

14.5 mph

1,625 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Difficult

103 mi

15.0 mph

2,175 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

92.6 mi

14.1 mph

3,800 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

22.1 mi

10.4 mph

650 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

53.0 mi

12.4 mph

4,525 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

55.2 mi

15.0 mph

1,225 ft

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

42.3 mi

11.8 mph

4,050 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Difficult

41.5 mi

11.8 mph

4,000 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Difficult

32.7 mi

12.0 mph

3,000 ft

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Recommended Routes: Tortuguero Lagoon, Puerto Rico

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The world of gravel cycling is exploding. More and more people are venturing beyond the tarmac in search of quieter, safer roads, exploring the world around them in the process. But if you’ve never ridden gravel before, it can be hard to find the perfect trails and roads to explore this burgeoning discipline of the sport.

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Words by Emmanuel Márquez | Photos by Eric Rojas

It is impossible to turn down a bike ride invitation that promises sand surfing on the whitest of sands, access to secret beaches, and a splash in a natural spring all on the same route.

That’s why I accepted my friend Carlos’s invitation without thinking about it. Even though I’ve never ridden a gravel bike before.

See, gravel riding is not big in Puerto Rico yet – it is in its discovery phase. There is much more hype about mountain biking, but you can catch people in the cycling scene talking about Colin Strickland’s latest race or Lachlan Morton’s alternative calendar, so people are learning, awareness is up, and bike sales too.

The plan was to start at the white sands of the Tortuguero National Reserve bike trail in the town of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and ride the least amount of tarmac to connect with another natural reserve, Hacienda La Esperanza, in Manatí, and back again along the coast. The route itself is only 30 miles (48 km) or so, but trust me, riding in the Caribbean heat will make you feel like you went way further.

Our starting point, Tortuguero, has the only fresh water lagoon in Puerto Rico. We decided to stop there first thing in the morning for a little meditation before heading off. Standing on the little pier we were greeted by reflections so crisp that you could see both the sky and the water at the same resolution. You can kayak here if you want too and the place is just perfect for a picnic.

At 6:30 am we set up our Trailforks app and headed on. The first part of the ride was mostly on dirt single track surrounded by seagrape plantations where we could hear the sneaky sounds of some jungle creatures that we just frightened or that decided to say hi at the last minute. The sun was not fully above yet and we enjoyed the freshest temperature of the day as we were into the woods and just a few sun rays escaped the bushes to illuminate the way perfectly.

That’s the special thing about off-road riding, it is just you, your bike, and nature. Your senses step up a notch and you just zone in on your adventure.

The gravel bike moved well on this terrain. I didn’t know what to expect as I’m an averaged roadie with limited off-road experience, but it was surprisingly fine. Even without any suspension my arms were not fatigued at all. The 48/31 chainrings combined with an 11×34 cassette were the perfect gearing and I never found myself scrapping for an extra tooth on the climbs or on the flats.

Then we hit the fun part: the white sand stretch that we call “Arenas Blancas”. Smooth, inoffensive grains of sand require all your torque to stay on top of your bike. Pedalling through the fine white sands is the closest I’ve ever been to surfing. You’re on the edge. Like anything in life, you need to keep pedalling to find your balance and move forward. Just let the tires fight to find some traction and cherish every second you’re not on the floor like a victory.

Hitting the dirt single track again brought the most technical part of the ride. There are just a couple of inclined slopes with sharp rocks and then a fluid but not steep descent where we could roll smoothly if we found a good line and could manage a few drops. “Spin for the win!” I repeated this to myself many times. Pushing high gears here will just gas you up.

Halfway through the climb it was time for the main event of the ride. The Guayaney Spring is one of the most impressive natural sights I have ever seen in my life. You need to be careful descending the rocks to the water, but this little trek is well worth it. The water in the spring has so many tones of blue that my retina struggled to find the perfect one.

It is cold but not freezing, perfect for a splash on a day like today where the sun wants to tattoo itself on your skin. Dipping my feet in the water was therapy. The rocks on the bottom reflected a polished silver spectrum. We saw fishes happy to live there and we asked ourselves how this miracle was created. The best part is you can only get here by foot or bike.

Once you descend from the spring you hit some open space. The valley, as I like to call it, is a short dirt single track surrounded by palms and local Flamboyan trees that takes you from Tortuguero to the town of Manatí. You can go fast here if you want or save your strength for the weekly local crit. You will also feel the heat in this part the most as you are fully exposed to the sun. I used the time to look around, take in the scenery, and carry the hell on because my friend Carlos was about to drop me.

There is a small cafeteria just as you hit the trail end called Brisas de la Laguna (or “Lagoon Breeze”). “Chinchorro” is the local term for this type of rugged/improvised but convenient spot on the side of the road that offers drinks and snacks for half the price of fancier places.

It’s roughly 8:00am and their glass display on the counter was already full of handmade fried empanadas, chicken, beef, and cheese. In the background some Mexican pop music blasted the speakers as the employees finished up the prep as if waiting for a lunch hour rush. I thought it was Selena’s voice but I was wrong. You can buy water and soft drinks here and if you’re feeling ready by this point, a local beer too. Ask for a Medalla (“medal”) and thank me later.

It was time for some tarmac. The special thing about the road segments on this course is that you are going parallel to the coast and they always present temptation to hit the beach or stop for a coconut full of water. Road conditions are good and the rolling terrain will keep you awake and entertained.

That meant it was also a great opportunity for our food/cafe/chatting/Instagram-scrolling stop. A proper pit stop. We settled on a place just off road #687 called Panakeia Juice Bar. Air conditioning was a pleasant amenity but they also offer an outdoor patio perfect to keep our COVID peace of mind. After a delicious cornmeal with cinnamon, a turkey omelet, and coffee we almost forgot there was more riding to do.

Hacienda La Esperanza Natural Reserve is one of those places that makes me question if I’m still inside the country. Everything is greener here and well kept, a rare open space in the concrete jungle we call the city. I later found out that Hacienda La Esperanza is the largest natural protected area in the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

Once you enter the main grass trail around the wetlands you connect with the white gravel path that takes you to secret beaches, Las Marías and Tómbolo Beach. For a moment I thought I was Fabian Cancellara hammering away on the roads of Tuscany during Strade Bianche. OK. I was slow(er), but the sound of the gravel being crushed to the ground by my tires as the breeze hit my face was so soothing and made me feel like a champion on the podium.

Do you remember the movie Cast Away with Tom Hanks? That’s how we felt once we hit the back end of the trail and discovered the beach. Pristine waters, fallen coconuts in the sand, a natural C-shaped seawall and nobody else in sight. The panorama was postcard-worthy and tempting enough for our photographer Eric who decided to jump in the water.

Riding back to the car with my bike and legs covered in white dust and lactic acid, a sense of accomplishment filled the air. It was well over 90 ºF (32 ºC) now. The sweat dripped from my head rapidly as I unzipped my jersey, but I was feeling refreshed and happy. I wondered why, but then realized I just rode through Paradise.

What you need to know

Weather

It’s no secret that Puerto Rico’s climate is hot year round. Even though this route goes through a Natural Reserve and some tree-covered sectors, heat is a major factor. Expect temperatures from 80-90 ºF (27-32 ºC) and high levels of humidity. Dress accordingly, hydrate well before, during and after the ride, wear sunscreen and cool down afterwards in the natural spring.

Food

Up Restaurant & Bar is the top-rated restaurant in the area on trip advisor. They specialize in Caribbean cuisine and wines but they also offer brunch and lunch. Their menu includes seafood, steaks and pasta. I heard their bar is one of the most complete in the area.

Mentioned by Puerto Rican global urban artist Bad Bunny on one of his songs as a childhood spot, Padilla’s Pizza features all you can ask for in fresh delicious pizza dishes. They also serve steaks and burgers that you can combine with a cold beer or Margarita.

If you’re starving once your ride is done Tortuguero BBQ can certainly fill you up. They have typical creole food that includes rotisserie chickens, BBQ ribs, and roasted pork. All of them go perfectly with the local favorite rice and beans, yucca, or some fried plantains.

Bike shops

Pedalea Bike Shop in Vega Baja. Check out their newly remodeled facilities with one of the best product stocks on the island from components, to clothing, and nutrition. Pedalea also has a well-rounded repair shop, they know their craft well, and they have one of the most competitive cycling clubs on the island.

Parking

If you’re riding during the work week, Monday through Saturday, you can use the Tortuguero athletic track on road #687 parking lot at no charge from 6am to 7pm. If you go out on Sundays, you will most likely find 100 cars parked alongside road #687 as this is one of the most popular off-road riding destinations on the island.

Directions

If traveling from San Juan international Airport, drive west on highway PR22/Expreso José De Diego. Take Exit 43 to state road #2 and follow the signs to Tortuguero Natural Reserve. The drive takes around 40 minutes. Expect tolls.

Miscellaneous

If you want to know more about gravel riding in Puerto Rico you can contact Hansel Pellot from the Puerto Rico Gravel Project on Instagram. He frequently organizes weekend rides and backpacking adventures and posts them as vlogs on YouTube.

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Road Cycling Championship

The Puerto Rico Road Cycling Championship is a national road cycling championship organized by the Puerto Rico Cycling Federation.

Summary

1 Podium finishes in men’s championships
- 1.1 Road Race
- 1.2 Time Trial
- 1.3 Hopes Online Race
- 1.4 Trial of Hope
- 1.5 Junior Road Race
- 1.6 Junior Time Trial
2 Women’s Championship podiums
- 2.1 Road Race
- 2.2 Time trial
3 External links

Men’s championship podiums

Online race

Race winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
1998	Sammy Negron	Luciano Reyes	Roberto Alvarado
2007	Edgardo Richies	Agustin Font	Ruben Borrero
2009	Edgardo Richies	Sammy Negron	Ruben Borrero
2010	Juan Martinez Adorno	Carlos Torres Figueroa	Sammy Negron
2011	Efren Ortega	Juan Martinez Adorno	Kevin Gonzalez
2012	Efren Ortega	Edgardo Richies	Gabriel Akaba
2013	Juan Martinez Adorno	Edgardo Richies	Brandon Zavala
2014	Efren Ortega	Juan Martinez Adorno	Joseph seppi
2015	Edgardo Richies	Juan Martinez Adorno	Brian Babylonia
2016	Edgardo Richies	Jorge Pagan	William Guzman
2017	Elvis Reyes	Gian Martinez	Nelson Seda
2018	Elvis Reyes	Gian Martinez	Brian Leon
2019	Abner Gonzalez	Elvis Reyes	Jacob Morales
2020		not disputed

Against the clock

Race winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
1998	Eduardo Colon	Sammy Negron	Roberto Alvarado
2001	Sammy Negron	Carlos Torres Figueroa	Hernan Santiago
2002	Eudaldo Asensio	Carlos Torres Figueroa	Oswaldo Candelaria
2009	Edgardo Richies	Humberto Abraham	Jaime Colon
2010	Jaime Colon	Tedis Vargas	Juan Martinez Adorno
2011	Efren Ortega	Juan Martinez Adorno	Carlos Torres Figueroa
2012	Edgardo Richies	Eddie Sorriano	Juan Martinez Adorno
2013	Eddie Sorriano	Oswaldo Garcia	Juan Martinez Adorno
2014	Edgardo Richies	Eduardo Colon	Brandon Martinez
2015	Juan Martinez Adorno	Efren Ortega	Brandon Martinez
2016	Juan Martinez Adorno	Nelson Seda	Pedro Lajara
2017	xavier santana	Juan Martinez Adorno	Agustin Quiñones
2018	Elvis Reyes	Luis David Rivera	xavier santana
2019	Luis Molina	William Guzman	Joseph Marrero
2020		not disputed

Online Race Hopes

Race Winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
2015	Brian Babylonia	Oscar Perez	Ruben Diaz
2019	Abner Gonzalez	Jacob Morales	Joseph Marrero

Hopes Time trial

Race winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
2015	Brandon Martinez	Brian Babylonia	Jorge Echevarria

Junior Highway

Race winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
2011	Eddie Sorriano	Ricardo Mines	Jorge Luis Charon

Junior Time Trial

Race Winners
Year	Winner	Second	Third
2012	Brando Martinez	Christian Marrero Garcia	Jared Juma Gonzalez

Women’s championship podiums

Online race

Year	Winner	Second	Third
2007	Aida Jimenez	Adormari Martinez	Donelis Carino Rivera
2010	Marie Rosado	Fabiola Acaron	Cassandra King
2011	maria del mar rivera	Donelis Carino Rivera	Adormari Martinez
2012	Marisol Tellado	Donelis Carino Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2013	Marisol Tellado	Donelis Carino Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2014	Donelis Carino Rivera	Solymar Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2015	Solymar Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez	Donelis Carino Rivera
2016	Solymar Rivera	Marisol Tellado	Donelis Carino Rivera
2017	Solymar Rivera	Donelis Carino Rivera
2018	Donelis Carino Rivera
2019	Donelis Carino Rivera	Cristina Torres
2021

Against the clock

Year	Winner	Second	Third
2010	Fabiola Acaron	Luz Rodriguez
2011	Maria del mar rivera	Donelis Carino Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2012	Marisol Tellado	Donelis Carino Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2013	Marisol Tellado	Nilmari Gonzalez	Donelis Carino Rivera
2014	Donelis Carino Rivera	Nilmari Gonzalez
2015	Nilmari Gonzalez
2016	Marisol Tellado	Donelis Carino Rivera	Solymar Rivera
2017	Donelis Carino Rivera	Solymar Rivera
2018	Donelis Carino Rivera
2019	Donelis Carino Rivera	Cristina Torres
2021

External links

“ Men’s Road Race Winners”, at http://www. siteducyclisme.net/
“ Men’s Road Race Winners”, at https://cqranking.com/
“ Men’s Time Trial Winners”, at http://www.siteducyclisme.net/

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America	Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Ecuador USA Grenada Guatemala Guyana Honduras Cayman Islands British Virgin Islands Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Lucia El Salvador Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Uruguay Venezuela
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Oceania	Australia Fiji Guam New Zealand
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