This is it, after so many hours on the bike training and preparing for the hardest race on the planet. Now just a few hours separate us from start of the traverse across Costa Rica. Each and every day is sure to be full of adventures. I have been looking forward to this event for a full year since the conclusion of last year. I worked this whole year riding/racing in hopes of being at the top of my game for this moment. To finally be here and to be given another chance to race the toughest race in the world is truly a blessing and I will be sure to give it my all.

Day 1 pre ride report, as well as day 2 pre ride report with full image gallery are posted on my website.

The La Ruta Race starts this Wednesday November 14th at 5am local time. I will be posting daily updates on my Twitter page, http://twitter.com/ManuelPrado. Follow along with me as I make the journey across Costa Rica in the toughest race in the world La Ruta.

Thanks for reading.

Manuel Prado