6 Must Do Multi-Day Cycling Tours & Bike Trips in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Cyclists from all over the world have traveled to Puerto Vallarta to go on bike routes and cycling trips in Mexico with Bici Bucerias. Below we’ll go over our 5 MUST DO multi day Puerto Vallarta cycling tours.
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Fun & Easy Puerto Vallarta Cycling Tours
Our easy to moderate cycling tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico are great for newer cyclists, couples, cycling families, or people who are more interested in the ability to chill as opposed to hammering.
#6 Beach, Bikes Beers and Burritas!
A week-long Bike and Beachtime vacation
This is the perfect week-long Mexico cycling vacation that is a perfect balance of beach and bike time as well as a chance to explore all the amazing Mexican cuisine our little Bay of Banderas has to offer. This tour offers a flexible riding options from three to five days, some meals and can booked with or without accommodations. For more information on booking this memorable experience, contact us by clicking the link below.
#5 Mexican Gravel Adventure 101
Introduction to Mexican Gravel
This tour follows the same general itinerary as our Beach, Bikes, Beers and Burritas. A matter of fact, you can still enjoy all those other things! The biggest difference is that all rides will incorporate gravel into the mix allowing you to get off the beaten track and discover the parts of our bay and Valley that are lesser known to even local cyclists. With several thousand km’s of gravel, dirt and cobblestone roads that line the Valle de Banderas, it makes for a fun and diverse week.
Photo Opportunity San Jose de Valle
Photo Opp and Learn the History
Getting off the beaten path
Moderate Puerto Vallarta Cycling Tours & Bike Trips in Mexico
Our moderate & intermediate cycling tours in Puerto Vallarta are perfect for intermediate to expert cyclists. These tours will require a higher degree of fitness but will still work for cyclists who just want to ride at a nice steady pace. Moderate would equate to a 30 kph pace on the flats if you were riding a solo effort.
#4 La Vuelta Jalisco
HIGUERA BLANCA ROUTE
This ride takes you up the old coastal road that has recently been repaved and has almost no traffic. This is a great ride to get acclimatized to a little climbing. In fall until Spring we will sometimes take a turn and get off the beaten path on some lesser-known gravel roads. Depending on road access, we sometimes are able to stop at a hidden beach for a photo opp and then back to Bucerias.
#3 La Vuelta Nayarit
SAYULITA CYCLING TOUR
This cycling tour extends past Higuera Blanca and allows you the opportunity to do two short but steady 2.5km climbs. This is a great ride to do before heading off into the bigger mountains. We will have a nice coffee break in Sayulita while taking in the energy of the town and maybe a quick beach pic and then a little cobble challenge before heading back to finish in Bucerias for a cold beer or glass of wine.
Roadside Juice Stop Sayulita
Discover the secret beach
Post Ride Vino Blanco at Bici Bucerias
Challenging Cycling Tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Our challenging cycling tours in Puerto Vallarta are for those who are very cycling fit and looking for some of the best cycling trips in Mexico. These bike trips may include extended days in the mountains with elevation gains of 2500+ meters per day.
#2 La Tequila Express
One of our favourite rides. We drive from Bucerias to the beautiful bay of Boca de Tomatlan. From there we make our way from the jungle to a pine forest before starting a beautiful short descent to El Tuito. For those new to climbing, we have the option of going flipping at the “Bakery” where we all have some delicious “Pan Caliente”. We end the day back at Boca de Tomatlan with a beach BBQ of fresh catch of the day and ICE COLD BEER!
#1 Conquering the Sierra Madre
This is a ride into the high mountains. We drive from Bucerias to El Colorado where we begin a rolling to false flat ride over the course of 10 km to the town of Las Palmas. From there we begin this majestic climb into the heartland of Jalisco. The nature of the Sierra is an up and down profile that accumulates extra elevation and makes it a lot more challenging on the way back. We will finish with lunch at one of the best local restaurants in Jalisco
Riding in the Sierra Madre
Post Ride Beach BBQ at Boca de Tomatlan
#1 SAN SEBASTIÁN del Oeste Epic Bike Tour and Challenge
This one-way ride to the magical town of San Sebastián del Oeste will challenge you. While the distance is only around 40 km, you are tested with some significant elevation gain as well as double-digit grades and 3km of cobble to reach the final summit. We end with a wonderful lunch in this Pueblo Mágico. Book Now!
Off-The-Beaten-Path & Epic Puerto Vallarta Cycling Tours
Looking for the most EPIC cycling trips in Mexico? We got you covered with these 3 amazing bike tours offered by Bici Bucerias:
Week-long climbing camp
If you are wanting to get some climbing training in before the upcoming season, Puerto Vallarta is a great destination that has easy access to some of the best-paved mountain rides in the world. This tour requires a minimum of 4 riders and is based in the town of Mascota and ends with a celebratory evening in the magical town of San Sebastian del Oeste.
CONQUERING THE SIERRA MADRE 4 CLIMBS
This is a world-class EPIC ride that will take you over 4 categorized climbs including up and over La Virgen and back up. If that was not enough, you will be tested with the final ascent to the majestic colonial town of San Sebastian where its double-digit grades that will test every bit of your strength. This may be the most epic Puerto Vallarta cycling tour out there!
LA BUFA STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
This is a BEYOND EPIC Puerto Vallarta cycling tour that will have you riding through dirt, pavement, cobble, and one of the meanest and toughest climbs in the entire country. The ride starts around 60 min. north of Bucerias then we ride to Las Palmas, then to San Sebastián and we end looking over the Sierra Madre. A well-deserved lunch and beers before returning to Bucerias.
SOME OF OUR BEST CYCLING PHOTOS FROM BIKE TOURS DEPARTING PUERTO VALLARTA & BUCERIAS
Is a Cycling Trip Safe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
Joel Goralski on Puerto Vallarta Cycling Safety
I have been riding for over 7 years now in Mexico. I have done all of the regular rides that we take our clients on hundreds of times. In addition, I have explored the big mountains in Mexico's rugged interior and I have always felt safe. Here is one of many reviews for our cycling trips in Mexico from a client regarding his experience including safety:
“Hi, I visited Puerto Vallarta for the 6th time this year, and for the first time, I intended to bring my bicycle with me in order to explore the town a bit and the surroundings. I was so pleased to find out about Bici Bucerias shortly before my trip as I ended up saving all the hassle of packing / transporting my bike and instead got a very good Specialized road bike from them, which fitted me perfectly. I just brought my shoes and pedals with me. But the most interesting thing about the whole bike rental and guided tour experience with Bici Bucerias is that through their amazing service and guidance, I actually explored A LOT MORE than what I would ever have done on my own!”