La Ruta

THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE!

La Ruta de los Conquistadores returns October 29–31, 2026, calling riders from around the world to face one of cycling’s most legendary challenges.

Over three relentless days, athletes will traverse Costa Rica from the Pacific to the Caribbean, battling brutal climbs, dense jungle, volcanic terrain, river crossings, and relentless heat. This is not a loop. This is a journey—coast to coast—where every mile earned brings you closer to the opposite ocean.

La Ruta is more than a race. It is a proving ground. A test of resilience, preparation, and willpower that has defined the standard for mountain bike stage racing for over three decades. Riders don’t come here to chase comfort—they come to see what they’re made of.

Whether you’re an elite competitor, a seasoned endurance athlete, or someone ready to take on a true bucket-list challenge, La Ruta offers an experience unlike anything else in the sport.

Three days. Two oceans. One chance to conquer Costa Rica.