{"id":2294,"date":"2019-06-03T10:41:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2019-06-18T11:12:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T16:12:13","slug":"3rd-annual-downhill-bike-race-is-back-in-puerto-vallarta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/experiences\/3rd-annual-downhill-bike-race-is-back-in-puerto-vallarta","title":{"rendered":"3rd Annual Downhill Bike Race is Back in Puerto Vallarta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you in Puerto Vallarta or live in the area? If so, don\u2019t miss the annual Downhill Bike Competition known as Down Puerto Vallarta. Ready to bring some excitement and adrenaline pumping fun to town on May 18th and May 19th, the downhill competition is an exciting and impressive event that is also free to attend. The 3rd Annual Down Puerto Vallarta is expected to draw a large crowd who are ready to be entertained by an array of incredibly talented downhill bikers from all around the world that compete for prizes and bragging rights. Read below to learn more about what you can expect at the Down Puerto Vallarta on May 18th and May 19th.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2295 size-large alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3017.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3rd Annual Downhill Bike Competition<\/h3>\n<p>Since the inaugural event in 2017, the Down Puerto Vallarta has attracted tons of attention from locals and tourists alike. The race starts at the top of the hill high above downtown Puerto Vallarta at a spot called the Sierra Madre&#8217;s La Cruz hilltop, where riders speed downhill through a dizzying array of jungle and urban obstacles as they make their way towards the historic center for a dazzling finish complete with breathtaking jumps and tricks that end right at the city\u2019s famous Malecon boardwalk. The total course is an impressive and panoramic 3,000-foot-long speedway that extreme riders love to ride, and spectators are wowed by their hard core talent and courageous tricks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-2298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2680-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Down Puerto Vallarta<\/h2>\n<h5>Competition Details<\/h5>\n<p>The Down Puerto Vallarta is a series of competitions of three bicycle modalities that include Downhill, Slopestyle (which are long distance jumps), and freestyle. The starting point of the competition is high above the city at the picturesque viewpoint known as Cerro de la Cruz. Once a competitor begins his ride, he will pass through alleys, through the Pedregoso stream, speeding down Emilio Carranza and Aldama streets, until the ride ends with a panoramic view of the Bay of Banderas and multiple big jumps that will have the crowd cheering in excitement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-2301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2991-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Book a Balcony<\/h2>\n<h5>for Best Viewing<\/h5>\n<p>Want to know where to find the best party in town? Make sure to book your spot and try to get a space at one of the balconies that overlook the final jumps. Otherwise, you can try to find a standing room only spot amongst the crowded streets that can get a big chaotic. After the event has concluded, the Best Trick Party will be held on the balconies of Starving Artist Gallery where the best freestyle riders will be awarded. There will be also be DJ&#8217;s to keep the music going at this energetic and lively after party.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-2302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Event Broadcasted by<\/h2>\n<h5>ESPN<\/h5>\n<p>Come join residents and tourists and attend the 3rd annual Down Puerto Vallarta where you can be amazed by some of the best extreme cyclists in the world. This exciting event is appropriate for the whole family and there is no cost to attend although viewing space is first come, first serve. If for some reason, you are unable to attend, the event is expected to be broadcasted by large television networks such as ESPN and Fox Sports.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_2960-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do not miss this once a year opportunity to attend the Down Puerto Vallarta downhill bike competition. It is destined to be an incredible event for the whole family, and attendees will be mesmerized by the incredible extreme biker performances as well as the chance to view some of the best sunsets on the Mexican Pacific. Mark your calendars for May 18th and May 19th and we hope to see you at the Malecon!<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you in Puerto Vallarta or live in the area? If so, don\u2019t miss the annual Downhill Bike Competition known as Down Puerto Vallarta. Ready to bring some excitement and adrenaline pumping fun to town on May 18th and May 19th, the downhill competition is an exciting and impressive event that is also free to attend. The 3rd Annual Down Puerto Vallarta is expected to draw a large crowd who are ready to be entertained by an array of incredibly talented downhill bikers from all around the world that compete for prizes and bragging rights. Read below to learn more about what you can expect at the Down Puerto Vallarta on May 18th and May 19th. 3rd Annual Downhill Bike Competition Since the inaugural event in 2017, the Down Puerto Vallarta has attracted tons of attention from locals and tourists alike. The race starts at the top of the hill high above downtown Puerto Vallarta at a spot called the Sierra Madre&#8217;s La Cruz hilltop, where riders speed downhill through a dizzying array of jungle &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":2302,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[117],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_3405.jpg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>3rd Annual Downhill Bike Race is Back in Puerto Vallarta | Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/experiences\/3rd-annual-downhill-bike-race-is-back-in-puerto-vallarta\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"3rd Annual Downhill Bike Race is Back in Puerto Vallarta | Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you in Puerto Vallarta or live in the area? 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