The border-to-border bicycle trek across Mexico, “Ruta Chichimeca 2022”, stopped in Puerto Peñasco on July 6th as part of its 4705 KM journey to promote bicycle awareness. Now in its 19th year, this year’s group of 70 cyclists arrived in Puerto Peñasco between 1 pm – 5 pm on July 6th. This was their 6th […]
In honor of World Environment Day, cyclists are invited to participate in the XVI Pinacate road & mountain bike race on June 11th, from City Hall to spots of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. The race, organized by the Cimarrones Cycling Club in coordination with CONANP at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve, will wind its way along […]
Puerto Peñasco is no stranger to adrenaline. Last weekend, dozens of cyclists relished in that adrenaline at the 1st Mountain Bike Race held May 8th at Laguna del Mar. Participants traversed twenty-eight kilometers of dunes and trails through the desert mountainous landscape near the sea in this first mountain biking race organized by the local […]
Traveling solely with a backpack filled with supplies, a tent, and many goals, Bertha Corte is pedaling her way from the northern part of the country to Guadalajara in an effort to retrace the steps of what can be called “the return of the Caballo Blanco.” Bertha Corte arrived in Puerto Peñasco, having come from […]
More than 200 cyclists are signed up to participate in the first “Rolling with my Federal Police” bike race to take place Sunday, October 25th extending from Sonoyta through the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and to Puerto Peñasco. Organized by the Federal Police bsed in Sonoyta, and the Venom cyclists group, the race will begin in […]
Biking! It’s all the rage! Part II (Did you miss Part I?) “In talking seriously about cycling as a sport,” I remarked to Roberto, President of the local cycling club Pelicanos de Peñasco, “What is it that you do and where can you be contacted?” “Well, we can be contacted through our Facebook page Pelícanos […]
Part I There is an increasing wave of cyclists across the city. When you least expect it, two or three bikes zip by pedaling away at just about any given hour. You can see second-hand stores with various models for sale, as well as numerous bikes parked and locked up outside stores. Plus, there have […]
By Richard Scott For a lot of people, the drive down to Rocky Point is a relaxing start for a beach weekend. This February 8th and 9th, cyclists will challenge themselves on this same open road from Peoria, Arizona to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico in the 207Miles Bike Event, determined to do something about poverty close […]
Contributor: Ernesto Portugal Garcia On Dec. 22nd, more than 60 cyclists of all ages made their way to Plaza a la Madre around 9 a.m. to register for a pre-Christmas Bike Ride organized by Ernesto Portugal Garcia. Upon registering, participants enjoyed cups of hot chocolate before receiving safety instructions provided by the Municipal Safety Office. […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero There are those who celebrate anniversaries with cake and balloons, and others who celebrate with a 40 or 60 kilometer bike race along the Coastal Highway just North of Puerto Peñasco. On Sunday, October 6th the Pelicanos de Peñasco (a.k.a Team Peñasco) bike club will be celebrating its 5th year with the […]
La Roca JC and Exodo Bike Workshop invites everyone this Saturday, Oct. 13th to join a bike race starting at 7 a.m. from the traffic circle at end of Bld. Samuel Ocaña, riding to Cholla Bay. Men’s (20 KM) and Women’s (10 KM) Categories and prizes to first 3 spots in each category. Registration: 1 bag […]
El Club Pelicanos de Ciclismo de Puerto Peñasco en coordinación con el H. ayuntamiento de Puerto Peñasco invitan este 23 de septiembre a la carrera ciclista en 2 categorías; varonil y femenil, la varonil es un trayecto de 50 km y la femenil de 30 km. El banderazo de salida será a las 8 a.m. […]
Looking for some activities to really get your heart pumping this upcoming weekend in Rocky Point? Here are two activities open to everyone to help get you started. 2012 Global Challenge – Friday, August 31. The City’s Municipal Sports Institute (IMDP) is inviting the community to participate in the “2012 Global Challenge” by heading out […]
Contributor: Alfonso López Trasviña The “Geckos Race Team” has arisen in Puerto Peñasco as a way to promote cycling, as well as running and swimming. The Race Team became official following the reading of its Constitutive Act this past week, done by the Director of Puerto Peñasco’s Municipal Sports Institute Fernando López Trasviña. The club […]
Puerto Peñasco is joining Mexico’s 4th National Bike Crusade as part of the larger health crusade of the Secretary of Health set for this Sunday, Aug. 19th. In Puerto Peñasco, the bike circuit will depart at 6 a.m. from the Health Center (Calle Simón Morua), along Blvd. Benito Juarez toward the malecón in the Old Port and then back […]
Against the Clock cycling competition Contributor: Alfonso López Trasviña During the Aug. 5th “Against the Clock” cycling competition, organized by the La Roca Cycling Club along with the Puerto Peñasco Municipal Athletic Institute, Roberto Abril, Jesús Manuel Sánchez, and Abraham Josúe Blanco won their events in road, mountain biking, and children’s respectively. Luis Fernando León of the La […]