Tropical MTB Challenge HC
The Tropical MTB Challenge is a HC and Jr Series event on the UCI international calendar for the 2025 season.
This event will be held from February 17 to 23, 2025 at the Olympic Hostel facilities in Salinas, Puerto Rico, one of the largest sports complexes in the Caribbean.
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Upcoming Events
Wed, Feb 19Olympic HostelFeb 19, 2025, 8:00 AM ASTOlympic Hostel, PR-712 Km. 0.3, Salinas, 00751, Puerto RicoTROPICAL MTB CHALLENGE / CONTINENTAL SERIES Salinas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025- Fri, Feb 21Salt minesFeb 21, 2025, 2:00 PM ASTSalt mines, PR-712 Km. 0.3, Salinas, 00751, Puerto RicoTROPICAL MTB CHALLENGE + UCI XCC Salinas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Friday, 21 Feb 2025
- Sat, Feb 22Olympic HostelFeb 22, 2025, 2:00 PM ASTOlympic Hostel, PR-712 Km. 0.3, Salinas, 00751, Puerto RicoTropical MTB Challenge XCO Junior Series Salinas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Saturday, 22 Feb 2025
- Sun, Feb 23Olympic HostelFeb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM ASTOlympic Hostel, PR-712 Km. 0.3, Salinas, 00751, Puerto RicoTROPICAL MTB CHALLENGE UCI XCO Class HC Salinas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Sunday, 23 Feb 2025
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Route Profile
Distance 5.8 Km. or 3.6 Miles Average Temperature March 80F.-85 F. or 26.6 C- 29.4 C % Humidity in March 82% to 86%
Location
How to get to Puerto Rico
Arrival in Puerto Rico is through the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in the city of Carolina. This city is 5 minutes from the city of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. From the airport to the place where the event will be held in Salinas it is 50 minutes without traffic. With the traffic in San Juan it is 1 hour and 45 minutes. Puerto Rico is a Free Associated State of the United States of America. All maritime and air entry is controlled by the Customs and Immigration Service of the United States of America. The official currency in Puerto Rico is the US Dollar $ and most credit cards in the world are accepted.
There are about 5 car rental companies in the airport area. For visitors from the Dominican Republic, there is another alternative to get to Puerto Rico via ferry, which departs from the capital of Santo Domingo and arrives at the Pan-American pier in San Juan.
Main Rooms
Olympic Hostel
Request for accommodation at the Olympic Hostel
The Olympic Hostel has 280 beds available in the Olympic Village. These rooms are intended for the national federations to accommodate elite, under-23, UCI junior, youth and pre-youth national teams.
Accommodation Details:
Rate per person: $60.00 per night.
Shared rooms with capacity for a maximum of 12 people.
Shared bathrooms located outside the rooms.
Schedules:
Check-in: From 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (includes dinner).
Check-out: Until 2:00 pm (includes lunch).
Services Included:
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 9:00 am.
Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
For more information or to fill out the application for accommodation, please access the following link:
Hosting Request : https://hipaa.jotform.com/232204907040848
Contact:
Email: ventas@albergueolimpico.page
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Otras Alternativas de Habitaciones Autorizadas
Dentro del Municipio de Salinas hay varios hoteles con tarifas que incluyen desayunos y que están a 15 minutos del evento en automóvil.
Vista Bahia Hotel and Restaurant
+1 (787) 824-6688 / +1 (787) 824-2270
Marina de Salinas Hotel
1-787-824-3185, 1-787-705-9197
General Information
• Local Time: UTC -4 Atlantic Standard Time San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Official Language: Spanish plus English as a second language
• Currency: US Dollar ($)
• Major Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express
• Voltage Type: 120 V, Frequency 60 Hz, Plug Type A/B
🚗 Rent Your Car with Ichy Car Rental 🚗
Get ready for the Tropical MTB Challenge with our special car rental deals!
🔹 Available Fleet:
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Compact Cars: Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, or Toyota Yaris starting at $231 per week.
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SUVs: Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage starting at $399 per week.
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Minivans and more: Perfect for groups and teams.
🔹 Included Benefits:
✅ Full coverage insurance.
✅ Unlimited mileage.
✅ 24/7 roadside assistance.
✅ Express Car Stamp for tolls (tolls + $2 activation fee).
Note: All rentals require a $200 deposit, refunded upon vehicle return. State and city taxes (11.5%) are not included.
📞 Contact Us Today!
Reach us on WhatsApp:
📲 (787) 896-1184
📲 (787) 247-3907
We’re also available on Facebook to answer your questions and help you book!
Don’t miss the chance to travel comfortably and safely to the Tropical MTB Challenge. Book now and enjoy
a worry-free event!
Sanitary Measures
Sanitary Measures – COVID-19 National teams visiting Puerto Rico should seek information on the guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Home page about coronavirus (COVID-19) Department of Health Government of Puerto Rico http://www.salud.gov.pr/ Changes in regulations or newsletters about travelers arriving in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican Cycling Federation will issue special newsletters.
Visa
Countries that require a visa procedure Any national federation that needs an official invitation document for the event to request a visa or special permit, please contact the following email address cmtbpur@gmail.com or leave a text message at the phone number 1 (787) 940-4883, 1 (787) 955-9051.
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