FAQ

We recommend that you travel on either Monday or Tuesday, November 1st or 2nd so that you can enjoy a day of relaxation and acclimatization at Jacó Beach, where the event starts, in order to get used to the heat and familiarize yourself with the terrain. Official registration will take place in the REGISTRATION ZONE at the Croc’s Casino Resort in Jaco Beach on Wednesday, November 3th from 9 am to 5 pm. Arrange your transfers and lodging before the race at: TBD

a) You can travel home on November 7th and spend the night at our official city hotel where your bicycle will be given back to you at the hotel´s basement storage area by La Ruta race organization from midnight on November 6th until midday on November 7th. Please contact info@spartanlaruta.com to purchase your hotel reservation.

b) All bicycles must be picked up by racers from the hotel’s basement storage area by midday November 7th.

No. All hotel reservations are add-ons or may be purchased through the hotel separately. The first night is located at Croc's Casino Resort, Jacó Beach on Wednesday, November 3rd.

No. All hotel reservations are add-ons or may be purchased through the hotel separately.

Go directly to the venue of the race: Croc's Casino Resort in Jacó Beach. You can arrange transportation by contacting our Adventure Concierge at info@spartanlaruta.com or selecting it as an add-on when registering.

a) Our Adventure Concierge Service will help you organize the storage of your bicycle box, as well as any other additional equipment that you won't be taking along with you during the race, at our BAGGAGE AREA (opens on November 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm) at the Croc's Casino Resort next to the REGISTRATION ZONE. La Ruta organization will transport your bike box and extra luggage to the official city hotel in San José, where it will be kept safe for the 4 days or more that you will require. To purchase this service please contact info@spartanlaruta.com or select as an add-on when registering.

b) However please remember that you will be responsible for your bicycle and equipment during the days prior to the competition.

You must arrive at Jacó Beach, specifically at the official hotel, Croc's Casino Resort, on Wednesday, November 3rd at the latest before 5 pm.

You should go to the race REGISTRATION ZONE located at the lobby of the Croc's Casino Resort in order to collect your racer kit and a bag, sign the disclaimer and purchase any last minute additional service that you may require.

a) You should only take what will fit in the official racer bag (Dimensions: 12” x 14” x 28” / Volume: 4988 cu. in.).

b) *See question #12

You may purchase meals as an add-on when registering.

a) You should have your bicycle ready for any type of surface. This means making any necessary changes the night before: tires, chain, rims, etc. We will only transport CLEAN bicycles during the competition so if you do not have the energy to clean and prepare your bike after each day.

b) You may add-on the upgraded bike services that includes bike cleaning and tune up or purchase each separately while registering. You can purchase this service as an Add-On if you choose the Original registration option.

a) Camelback (obligatory)

b) Energy bars, gels, powders, etc

c) Sunblock

d) Insect repellant

e) Small towel

f) Cape or Rain Jacket for Day 2

g) GPS

h) Oil for your chain

i) Flashlight

j) Goggles and cleaner

k) Competition gloves

l) Spiked shoes so you do not slip

m) Cell phone and rainproof bag

n) Cash in Colones.

o) Helmet (obligatory)

p) Competitor bracelet (obligatory)

It will be very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius; it may rain and will definitely be very muddy.

The menu consists mainly of a variety of special savory snacks, fruit, sandwiches, cookies, hydrating liquids and some gels.

a) La Ruta organization will have a sweep truck which will collect you and take you to the finish line. Competitors must board the sweep truck or be subject to disciplinary action.

b) If you are competing as part of a group, please ensure that the whole group remains in touch with each other. If one of your group members goes missing, please inform a member of the organization at any checkpoint as soon as possible by dialing the emergency number on your bike number plate or bracelet on your wrist. If you decide to abandon the race you must inform a member of the organization crew at the checkpoint closest to you.

a) Hand your bicycle over to the Mechanics Service, a member of La Ruta’s crew will direct you to the different services available.

b) You should collect your kitbag in the designated area. You will be able to take this bag to your hotel and hand it in at the start line the next day.

c) You will be able to take a shower.

d) You can have a massage if purchased.

e) You can have lunch if purchased.

f) You should then board the official bus which will take you to one of our partner hotel locations.

You can dine at your hotel or nearby, where you will find plenty of options.

Breakfast will be served at 3 am

It departs at 3:45 am

At 5 am

a) You should hand in your kitbag in the designated area.

b) You should locate your bicycle and join the starting lineup.

c) You should wear a Leader's Jersey if you won your place.

You should prepare yourself to climb some very high and difficult mountains where you will encounter a significant drop in temperature. It may rain.

80 km (approx).

From 5-6:30 am. Is the pick up time for the rafters. This will depend on the location of your hotel in Turrialba.

You should dress comfortably.

Whether you are participating in the rafting or not, you should hand over your kitbag to one of our crew in the designated room at the hotel.

The bus will leave from the lobby of your hotel at 9-10 am depending on the location of your hotel in Turrialba.

After the rafting, the cycling section leaves from Siquirres at 1 pm

a) You should be ready to deal with intense heat and humidity. In addition, if you choose to participate in the Rafting section of our race (optional) you should prepare yourself to navigate the River Pacuare, which has class 3 to 4 rapids.

b) The bike section is very fast and traverses very hot jungle sections as well as banana plantations.

No, this activity can be purchased through our registration platform. Rafting is a much recommended and an amazing experience which is entirely optional for participants and their companions. You can purchase this through our Adventure Concierge; info@spartanlaruta.com

This stage will take an hour and a half to two hours of very fast riding covering approximately 34 miles.

Around 3 pm.

You can collect your bicycle from the designated area in the basement of the hotel between 11 pm and 1 am or the next day between 5 am to 12 pm.

a) Bicycles will be returned at Limón (in the case of competitors who have decided to spend time relaxing on the Caribbean coast; this should be arranged before the start of the competition) or at the official hotel in San José on the night of November 6th (between 11 pm and 1 am) and November 7th between 5 am and midday, in the basement of the hotel.

b) *Any bicycles left after this time will be guarded by the hotel security.

You can obtain this service by adding it on in the registration platform or contacting our Adventure Concierge at info@spartanlaruta.com.

Companions can follow the competitors in official La Ruta buses as far as the checkpoints which can be reached by vehicles. They then will join the competitors at all the finish lines.

You can visit our website and social networks;

http://www.racelatura.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RaceLaRuta/

500 For the 3-Day La Ruta, 300 for La Siesta.

a) Day 1 is the hottest and can vary between 20C and 40C, felt temperature.

b) Day 2 is the coldest and can vary between 20C and 10C felt temperature.

c) Day 3 is the most humid, with up to 98% humidity, above all at the start time of 1 pm.

d) We definitely recommend sleeves against the sun and that you wear sunscreen at all times; also good goggles and a dry napkin to keep them clean in a zip-lock bag.