2015 Ruta Maya cyclists speak out
“The trip was a blast “ – Eleanor Patterson (Australia) “The most challenging trip I have ever done, but also the most rewarding. Riding through incredible scenery, seeing close up how another part of...
View Article2016 Ruta Maya Finish Line Moves to Caye Caulker
The 2015 Ruta Maya cycling expedition was a huge success. The 34 cyclists who took part in this incredible adventure were thrilled. Canadian Charles Feaver wrote “Good group, good leadership, good...
View Article11 Reasons to Cycle Central America
Michael Coo scouted the route for the original Ruta Maya Cycling Expedition route in 2012 and offers this advice to those planning to cycle in Central America. 1. Lake Atitlin – The Most Gorgeous...
View ArticleRuta Maya Cycling Scholarship
Thanks to a generous donation by one of our past riders, we have the lucky job of selecting 2 deserving young people for a cycling scholarship to participate in the 2016 Ruta Maya. Here is what is...
View ArticleFirst Scholarship Student Prepares for Central American Cycling Adventure
“I don’t have a bucket list but my list of goals is a mile long”. These are the words of 19 year old Samira Jamily, who was recently selected to participate in our cycling tour in Central America. One...
View ArticleWell Deserved Rest at Rancho Margot
While the Ruta Maya is nowhere near TDAs longest cycling expedition it has gained the reputation for being our toughest ride day in and day out. The tour kicks off with a 1000 m ”baptism by fire”...
View ArticleHasta Luego Nicaragua
La Ruta Maya has now completed its second Central American country, crossing from Nicaragua into Honduras. Our 6 days in the land of the Sandinistas have been more than rewarding, not only from a...
View ArticleBurn your chamois!
Okay, this article might be cycle-sacrilege to some, but I’ll continue, and take my chances. If you’ve ridden a bike long distances, you know the chamois. Perhaps you love your chamois! You may have...
View ArticleHeaven & Hell: an Epic Day in Honduras
Stage 15 on the Ruta Maya is Epic, 2650 meters up and 2850 down over 116 km with a 30 km off road gauntlet in the middle. It’s also the last of a 4 day stretch featuring more than 9000 meters total...
View ArticleThe Right Stuff
The Ruta Maya is rated as TDAs hardest tour, and having recently cycled about 90% of the first 20 stages, I can vouch firsthand for the gruelling nature of this trans Central America cycling...
View Article#TDARutaMaya in 10 Instagram Photos
Our shortest, but arguably toughest cycle adventure came to a close earlier this month. The staff are busy sunning themselves poolside in Caye Caulker, so before we get a final report to post on our...
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