San Juan Howler-the Howling Mountain Bike Action Located In Central America.

For individuals who are looking for unmatched rustic mountain bike action, Nicaragua's San Juan Howler off-road racing series is a very unique, premier sporting event. Guatemela's El Reto del Quetzal and Costa Rica's La Ruta de los Conquistadores have longer histories, but Howler's offers a unique attraction. Participants in this Central American race have the opportunity to experience Howler monkeys up close and naturally along the race route. And, of course, the San Juan Howler series races for 18K, 28K or 42K that take place on December 11, 2010 are a moniker that is a must-ride.

San Juan Race Trail for Howlers

What exactly is so fascinating to bikers about the San Juan Howler Race Trail? Once in San Juan del Sur, a quaint coastal community on the Pacific coast, bikers head uphill. At good speed. Between trails full of hairpin turns to riding up hills into refreshing mountainous forest regions (also known as montanos) Few experiences can match mountain biking in Nicaragua.

Billy Molina is a name that many people may recognize. Prior to setting up residency in Nicaragua 14 year ago he was a professional US bike racer, says that it is jaw dropping. "Howler's course delivers a wide variety of obstacles. Everything is made naturally. This really does qualify as off-road excitement. The distance of only a few kilometers brings you through vastly differing terrains, like sea-level lowlands and high mountains. [I:http://motorcaravanworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/SunamitaLimandBrianRichter9.jpg]Along the trail, you will experience howler monkeys swinging through the trees, many-colored crabs zipping across the lowlands, and brightly colored birds flying overhead. Mother Nature's beauty will astound you! " chuckles Billy.

The Howler Moniker

[I:http://motorcaravanworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/SunamitaLimandBrianRichter8.jpg]Not many have heard of howling monkeys either, the loudest land animals. (Only whales are louder.) The males grunt, howl, cackle and emit surreal sounds at dawn and at dusk. However, they're safe to whiz by on mountain bikes. Howlers are by nature, "tree potatoes," hanging out from trees literally, by their tails. About 80 percent of the time howler moneys lie around, napping.

The Howler trail has beautiful vistas of sea and mountain scapes, paying homage to Nicaragua's eco-environment. Billy comments Nicaragua is affectionately known as "Land of Lake and Volcanoes". According to Billy, we all take home memories of so-called "unreal places" in science fiction movies such as the "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes."

Going Biking in the Mountains of Central America?

Central and South America have many amazing opportunities for those who love mountain bike holiday. It has attracted the attention of such periodicals as Mountain Bike and Bike. An example being the El Reto Quetzal's three day multi-stage mountain bike competition. "Oh well … for that one I have to train!" is what Lance Armstrong had to say when he saw 'La Ruta' the world's toughest mountain bike. "

Both Larry Thraen, organizer of San Juan Howler, and the owners of whereintheworldareyou.com are committed to the promotion of mountain bike racing throughout Central America. If we cooperate, everyone will ultimately benefit. They ultimately want to create awareness of the world class regional MTB Pan American Championship Race being held in 2011.

Remain focused. Begin your training program now.

And we will see you in Central America a favorite place for mountain bike action. San Juan Howler is just one of many places for either mountain bike racing or a great mountain bike holiday! Did you say there was surfing to?? Hhhhuummm.. mountain biking surfing all in the same place. I could handle that.

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