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Costa Rican cyclist Andrey Amador surges to 2nd place in Giro d’Italia

Andrey Amador is one step closer to wearing the pink jersey at the Giro d'Italia as he ascends another spot to second overall.

Costa Rican cyclist Andrey Amador finishes third in opening stage of Giro d’Italia

Cyclist Andrey Amador finished third overall in the opening stage of the 2016 Giro d'Italia on Friday, which starts with three stages in the Netherlands before going to Italy.

Initiative highlights Costa Rica’s need for roadway respect of cyclists

“Mi familia me espera.” My family awaits me. That's one of the main messages shared recently on social media, cycling jerseys and other merchandising items as part of a campaign to raise awareness among motorists about the need for respect for cyclists on Costa Rica's roads.

WATCH: Taxi crashes into first day of Tour of Costa Rica cycling race

The Tour of Costa Rica cycling race got off to a rocky start Monday when a wayward taxi crashed into at least three riders during the first leg in Alajuela.

Missing: A Colorado cyclist’s 30 shoeless hours in a Costa Rica jungle

Mark Lyons, a 55-year-old cyclist from Colorado, came to Costa Rica earlier this month to do La Ruta de los Conquistadores extreme mountain bike race. He slipped down a river the first day and spent 30 hours in the rain forest before being rescued. This is his story.

PHOTOS: Ruta de los Conquistadores bike race heads into final leg

Costa Rica's Ruta de los Conquistadores mountain bike race, considered one of the most difficult in the world, is headed into the third and final stage on Saturday. Here is a look inside to Friday's Stage 2 action.
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Logging Permit Probe Highlights Environmental Risks in Costa Rica

Three expert reports conducted by the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) have confirmed the presence of forests and wetlands on farms owned by businessman Allan...

Nicaragua Arrests 8 for Fraud Amid Opposition Criticism

The Nicaraguan prosecutor's office announced on Friday that eight government officials have been arrested and will face charges of "fraud" and "embezzlement of public...

Driving in Costa Rica: The Perils and Peculiarities on the Road

One topic that never lacks for opinions is the quality of drivers on the road in Costa Rica. Twenty-five years ago, Teletica, the top...