OVERVIEW
If you’re looking for a mountain bike adventure with fresh sights and new experiences, then there is no better destination than the mountain, forests, and jungle trails of western Mexico. Here, the days are sunny, clear, and mild no matter the season. With Access Trips, your journey will begin in Guadalajara and wind its way through remote rural villages, volcanic landscapes, and mountain forests. The trails are 100% off-road, and the majority of these are single-track. You’ll experience strenuous uphills (although we can shuttle some of these), but you’ll be rewarded with long, exhilarating, technical downhills on trails that few people ever travel. Your instructor and guide is an expert with extensive mountain biking experience, including three years on the Mexican national team. With his personalized instruction, you’ll get the attention you need to enhance your skills while taking in the distinctive flavors and sights of western Mexico. When you’re not on your bike, our Mexican Highlands Mountain Bike Trip gives you unique access to a region of Mexico rarely explored by tourists, allowing you to experience life in picturesque Mexican villages while staying in some memorable accommodations.
INSTRUCTION
Our Mexican Highlands Mountain Bike Trip is ideal for intermediate and advanced mountain bikers who wish to develop their all-round riding skills. Our expert instructors will work with you to develop your riding technique, your confidence, and your technical knowledge. You’ll sharpen critical skills such as climbing, descending, cornering, balance, and weight distribution, as well as more advanced techniques such as drop offs, basic front and back wheel lifts and switchbacks. Our instructors will also teach you about bike mechanics, maintenance and repairs and responsible trail use.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive and Relax
Pick-up from Guadalajara Airport. Explore the city, relax and prepare the bikes. Dinner in the colonial district
DAY 2: Downhill trails in the 'Forest of the Spring'
Single track, downhill and some uphill in the national park known as the 'lung of Guadalajara' thanks to its diversity of wildlife and its 400 natural hotsprings
DAY 3: Mountains, valleys & remote, rural villages
Today we'll pass through several authentic rural villages, lush valleys and jungle-clad mountains as we enjoy 5 hours of incredible single track.
DAY 4: Talpapa ride
Basing ourselves in the beautiful colonial town of Talpapa, we'll embark on another day of single trails, exhilarating downhill (and climbs) and spectacular scenery.
DAY 5: Relaxing & riding at Mexico's largest lake
Basing ourselves on the shores of Mexico's largest lake, you'll have a variety of options available today - a ride to the top of Cierro Viejo, a single track ride to some spectacular waterfalls, or simply relaxing by the lake
DAY 6: Back to La Primavera Forest
A day of technical riding in the national park to hone your skills and get your final mountain biking fix before heading home. Tonight we'll celebrate the trip in Guadalajara
DAY 7: Departure
We'll drop you off at Guadalajara Airport for your flight home
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Duration7 days
Dates| May - Sep |  |
Prices from| Waitlist Only | |
Skill levelInt - Adv
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Our Mexican Highlands Mountain Bike Trip is ideal for intermediate-to-advanced mountain bikers who wish to develop their all-around riding skills. It's the perfect trip for riders looking to escape the rain and snow of North America in favor of clear days and single track.
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| » | Spectacular and diverse scenery – volcanic formations, countryside, national parks, and forest. | | » | Rides on the unspoiled Mexican Sierra and its mountain towns. | | » | Excellent single track & off-road trails for intermediate & advanced riders. | | » | Expert instruction from former Mexico national team competitor. | | » | Constant variation and movement – this is a road trip in its best sense, touring the best trails of western Mexico! |
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TrailsSingle-track and dirt roads
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:4
Max Group Size
AccommodationCharming villas & country houses.
FoodIncludes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance and equipment information
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Miriam (USA): Alvaro (our cook) was amazing, friendly, and had lots of vegetarian options for me. Very good!
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