From Race to Race around the Mountain Bike Calendar 2009.

Ekowest MTB Challenge @ Monte Carlo. March 15, 2009 09:30 AM. Puerto Rico Best MTBike Race at the Mountain Bike Capital of Puerto Rico, Cabo Rojo. In the last couple of years Monte Carlo has became one of the best competition routes at the west coast. Pirate Jim, a local dentist, who have created and adopted every route of Cabo Rojo, is the one responsible for creating the Mountain Bike Mecca of the Caribbean.

UCI Medalla Light Challenge. March 29, 2009 09:00 AM. XC and Downhill Race @ Rincon, Puerto Rico. Where the best Surfing Beaches and the Best MTBike Trails collide... An UCI Cross Country Cat 1 race, that draw racers like Todd Wells, Adam Craig, Jason Sager and Tinker Juares to participated on this challenge as a warm up for upcoming events.

Here are some results of the Rincon MTB Challenge Top 5 2007: Elite Men Todd Wells (USA) GT Team 1.54.29 2 Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (USA) Subaru / Gary Fisher 0.01 3 Michael Broderick (USA) Kenda / Seven Cycle 1.11 4 Adam Craig (USA) Giant USA 5.02 5 Cristobal Silva (Chi) Seleccion Chile 5.27 Elite Women 1 Mary McConneloug (USA) Kenda / Seven Cycles 1.46.27 2 Heather Irmiger (USA) Subaru / Gary Fisher 3.25 3 Francisca Campos (Chi) Subaru / Selec Nac 9.06 4 Carla Salgado Gonzalez (Mex) Trek 16.48 5 Kelli Emmett (USA) Giant 20.13

UCI Monagas MTB Challenge. April 05, 2009 09:00 AM. On this metropolitan forest you will be always climbing or going down a drop, one of the best single tracks of Puerto Rico. More than 9 miles of single tracks, climbs, drops and rock gardens were the locals meet every day. Also expect to see the same International riders from Rincon since the Monagas race is only a week away.

Clasico Ciclomundo Cerro Gordo. April 19, 2009 09:00 AM. Dorado, Puerto Rico. A route of almost 4 miles of pure single tracks that pump your adrenaline and with breathtaking views of the ocean. This route is our latest acquisition of local trails to enjoy.

Coor's Light Challenge. May 17, 2009 09:00 AM. XC @ Florida Puerto Rico. This route is a very technical track that includes single tracks, hills, drops and rock gardens. For the past couple of years the 24 Hours events were celebrated and is an expected one among the local riders.

Barranquitas MTB Challenge. May 31, 2009 09:00 AM. In the middle of Puerto Rico, Barranquitas is a very fast route with a lot of climbing and a rewarding fast technical drop. Puerto Rico is a tropical island but at Barranquitas the cold is no stranger, last year for the first time in the competition circuit this route was very cold, slippery and wet!!!

Coor's Light MTBike CUP. July 12, 2009 09:00 AM. This is the second race of the year @ Cabo Rojo, the MTBike Capital of Puerto Rico. This race has become a Carnival for the locals, where music, good food and extreme mtbike conditions merge to create an excellent event.

Campeonato Nacional de Puerto Rico. July 26, 2009 09:00 AM. Guayama become the venues for the Puerto Rico National Championship were the best of the best get at this dry spot in Puerto Rico. Guayama if a very fast pace race were the Hot Sun get the most out of you, so be prepare for a long ride with the fastest dude's around the island.

Survivor 2009. August 30, 2009 06:00 AM. Puerto Rico Survivor is the top event of the 2009 circuit at Puerto Rico, in this event open Internationally is were strong stamina and endurance merge to reunite top athletes teams of five to race in a 200 kms route unknown until the same day of the competition. The competition goes thru dense forests, dry spots with over 100 degrees and wet conditions. Historically, statistics shows that 50% of the teams do not finish the race! Are you ready?

MTB Marathon. September 20, 2009 09:00 AM. Marathon @ Barceloneta has become an icon to the MTBike community at Puerto Rico, an almost flat route with a couple of single tracks is one of the most expected races were over 300 riders meet to compete against the fastest. This is like a road bike competition but with MTbikes, so keep the pace at over 20 MPH thru the fire roads, and you will be at competition.

24 Hours Coor's Light Challenge. October 04, 2009 09:00 AM. Last but not least... The 24 hrs Challenge @ Florida has become a Rock Festival were locals bands entertain the public and keep them awake so they can support their fellows running thru the forest in a 24 hours event... This route is one of my favorites, since it has a little about everything, single tracks, drops, flats sections, fire roads, rock gardens and long climbs. This route can betray you since it can be 'slippery and wet' or 'dry and nasty', it will be a surprise, so you need to be patience until race day and be prepare for both scenarios. Good Luck!