Something a little flatter

November 2, 2022

Today we rode to Santa Teresa and then after lunch drove to Montezuma for our last 2 nights before heading back to San José. The route was the flattest of all the days but there was still 1000’ of climbing on gravel roads. However, the highlight of the day was riding on the beach, something that I have never done before. We also forded several streams to get there and rode on 100% gravel some of which was pretty tricky. Everyday I thank Sylvie for my mountain biking lessons because they have come in very handy on this trip. We are now in Montezuma for 2 nights before returning to San José. One of our guides was very helpful in securing some antibiotics for Tim’s ear infection, so let’s hope it settles down. We are undecided as to what will happen tomorrow because no matter which way you go from here it is straight up and I am not doing that.

One of the many crabs that we saw scampering across the beach.

The 2 of us on the beach where we cycling.

A beautiful example of a Guancaste native and protected tree. This is also the name for one of the 7 provinces in Costa Rica.

There have been 3 flat tires among the cyclist however all 3 were by the same American guy on a gravel bike rather than a hard tail mountain bike. Today our van got a flat.

Tim taking charge and doing some traffic control while the guides fixed the flat. He was wearing the perfect jersey for that.

Juan Carlos the senior guide on the beach.

Today's ride: 30 km (19 miles)
Total: 30 km (19 miles)

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