Mountain biking in Costa Rica
Posted in Costa Rica on Oct 23rd, 2008
Mountain biking around the Arenal Volcano area
The last time my wife and I were in Costa Rica we went mountain biking. It’s something we love to do wherever and whenever we can. We made a reservation with <a href=”http://www.bikearenal.com/”>Bike Arenal</a>. They picked us up at the hotel in a minivan with the bikes on top. They drove us to a trail head and we went biking down some rural dirt roads. We had a blast! The scenery was spectacular and the riding was challenging but not too technical. We took a break next to a mountain stream. The water was as clear as spring water and just as refreshing. Just what we needed after a long ride.
My wife and one of our guides preparing a snack by a mountain stream.
We’ll be doing more riding when we go back in December. If you have a large noggin’ like mine I suggest you bring your own helmet. None of the ones they had were able to fit my big gringo head. I would also bring my own gloves and a water pack (camelbak or whatever) is indispensable. We’re from Florida so the heat and humidity were not too daunting. If you’re from a colder climate you’ll want to make sure you drink plenty of water and that you pace yourself.
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