ruta de los conquistadores

Hundreds of mountain bikers from across the world came to Costa Rica to compete in La Ruta de los Conquistadores last week.

Check out some of the best shots from this year's Ruta de los Conquistadores.

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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.

Organizers of Costa Rica's grueling cross-country bike race Ruta de los Conquistadores are reporting that a Red Cross patrol has located U.S. cyclist Mark Lyons of Denver, Colorado. He reportedly is in good condition.