San Juan Howler Is A Captivating Mountain Bike Race For Participants

“I’m going to come back again next year. I’ll also take up a collection. I’ve lots of friends who run bike shops in California. If I can, I’ll bring along some bikes. If not, I’ll definitely bring a duffel bag full of goodies!”~ 2009 First-time Howler Racer From a video by David Larkins at: http://www.vimeo.com/10741580

The Howler Mountain Bike Race Nicaragua makes a fantastic impression on first-time participants – and that’s an understatement. This young mountain bike event in Central America captures the heartfelt support in the above quote. The San Juan Howler series races for 18K, 28K or 42K now inly in it’s third year. Why not come as a racer and/or visitor to ‘bliss-out’ in this tropical undiscovered paradise.

Racers are motivated to contribute in their own heartfelt ways benefiting nonprofits the Howler supports: Comunidad Connect and Fundacion Tierra involved with social and environmental causes.

Discover What San Juan Howler Offers Racers & Visitors

What benefits are the participants deriving? Raw, beautiful nature in all her awe and splendor. Former U.S. Pro racer Billy Molina settled in Nicaragua over 14 years ago says “In addition to the beauty of San Juan, Nicaragua’s many volcanoes and lagoons can be easily accessed on bikes. I’d lover to see more people attend not only as participants but as observers and admires of what nature has to offer.”

A competitor describes it well “Howler kicked my ass. But it was really cool! Brutal as it was, Howler was an incredible race! I’m returning next year.”

Nicaragua, the “Land of Lakes and Volcanoes”, gives you unbeatable value for awesome adventures. Mountain bike racers who thrill to the challenge of an unspoiled jungle terrain which consists mainly of single tracks and adrenalin-rushing jump lines is the first thing that attracts racers to the San Juan Howler. A soothing and healing place to recover after the race in San Juan, after the race; an idyllic horseshoe bay bathed in gentle waves is the second reason for racers to come. After the race, the participants can also adventure surf by venturing further out into the Pacific Ocean.

Making It Your Time To Howl

A vacation jewel of Central America, yet to be discovered is a bonus on top of the mountain bike race. Surfing vacations here are better than Hawaii, mainly due to the lesser crowds. Nicaragua’s clear lagoons blessed with nature’s gifts, is definitely the place to go if you have been dreaming of a hiking holiday, scuba diving or a leisurely hiking holiday.

Just visit and sign up at: www.sanjuanhowler.com. If a romantic or unique corporate get-away, is more up your isle now, contact Bodhin Adventure Services at: www.bodhin.com. Larry Thraen, owner of Bodhin, is also the owner and tireless promoter of San Juan Howler Mountain Bike Race. Larry states, “Our goal is to offer a great race, for a great cause.” Don’t be concerned about the revolutions – they are long gone.

“Our goal is to offer a great race, for a great cause.” states Larry. Join us for your next adventure vacation. Come and participate in the San Juan Howler Mountain Bike Race, as an observer, charity volunteers, or as racers we look forward to enjoying some great times with you!

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November 04 2010 | cycling | No Comments »

Take Along Enough Fresh Water On Your Next Bicycle Tour Or Long Ride.

If you are taking a long ride on your bicycle this weekend with friends go for a relaxing tour of back roads and enjoy the scenery. You have to take an ample supply of fresh water in order to keep up your strength and stay focused. Water will be the most important item to carry with you. Don’t forget that the human body needs to be replenished with water to stay saturated at about 85%.

Research shows that a 50 to 60 mile bike run burns an average of 4000 calories depending on how fit you are and how hot the day is. There is more energy spent on hot days than mild or cools days. If you are traveling on hills or mountain trails, you will burn more energy than biking over level,even ground. Either way, you will require to pack enough water to take care of your needs.

Studies have found that most bikers will need a minimum of 2 quart bicycle water bottles to satisfy their thirst on a sixty mile trip. Two quarts is just a recommendation and it is a good idea to add several more bottles if you are going on a longer trip. Often, long distance bicycle trekkers, when traveling over several days, will wear water systems in back packs. Some solo endurance bike riders, when traveling over very long distances, carry their own back pack water systems and will sport water bottles as extra water sources.

There are different sizes of water storage systems available for your safe travels. The can range from 60 to 100 liter back packs. The larger 100 liter packs need extra stabilizing support because of the water’s weight. Most of these systems come with adjustable waist straps to help keep them in place. One never will regret bring another bottle of water on your bike trek. However, how do you know you have enough water?

Often, if you are thirsty, or experiencing cotton mouth, you are probably in a mild state of dehydration. You can determine your water saturation point simply by noting the color of your urine. Is it clear? If it is, you are probably drinking enough water. If your urine is dark or cloudy, you should step up your water intake.

After as soon as ten minutes of dehydration, the body can develop muscle cramping. General fatigue and irrational fear can follow the onset of this cramping. This condition can develop into diminished strength and loss of complex motor skills if left untended.

So before you take to the highway with your cycling buddies for that long road trip, check your maps, your repair kits and don’t forget to pack plenty of good old H2O in your bicycle water bottle.

Larry Wildems has been cycling for mostof his 26 years. He has taken and led many long ride bicycle treks across the USA and Europe. He has traveled through some of the countries of Central America and is planning a cycling tour across parts of China. You can find out more about sports water bottles and water delivery systems, bicycles and cycling accessories at his website: http://www.bicyclewaterbottle.net

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October 29 2009 | bicycle | No Comments »