Who doesn’t like to feel the wind blowing on their face while riding a bicycle? Cycling in Yucatán is a good excuse to take out the explorer we all have inside and discover new places or simply explore the avenues of the city in a different way. Get on your bike and join us to find the best routes to ride around Mérida and Yucatán.
Whether to spend time with family or explore new territories with friends, riding a bike is popular with people of all ages. You don’t need anything more than a bicycle and a desire to get rid of all your stress: you’ll get a little exercise that benefits your health and your heart, do some exploring, and have fun. If you don’t have a bike, don’t worry, there are places to rent whatever you like. Read on to hear our suggestions!
Bici Ruta in Mérida
No matter what part of the city you live in, exploring the majestic Paseo de Montejo by bicycle is a visual delight; you can stop and enjoy the architecture in a different way, without vehicles, and with others who are equally relaxed.
There’s music, water stations, medical services, bathrooms, and free cycling classes as well as bicycle loan and rental. There are also drawing activities, exhibitions, and more.
Every Sunday from 8 am to 12 pm.
The first Saturday of each month there is a night version from 6 pm to 10 pm.
It runs from Ermita de Santa Isabel to the Monumento a la Patria.
Bike rental: Plaza Grande, Parque de Santa Lucía, $10 pesos per hour, bring your ID.
Bici Ruta Animaya
Explore Animaya Park by bicycle, an opportunity to exercise and enjoy nature. It has water stations, medical emergency service, and free bicycle loan.
Every Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Esplanade of Animaya Park. Afterwards you can enjoy free activities such as a catamaran ride and walk on foot through the animal areas.
Bici Ruta Americas
If you live near the Progreso highway, this may be the ideal route for you, since it is a straight road where you can practice your cycling skills.
There’s music, water stations, portable bathrooms for men and women, as well as loan of bicycles.
Every Saturday from 4 pm to 8 pm.
Calle 74 x Avenida 53, near the Fut7 ball field, Fracc. Las Américas
Ciclo Turixes
This is a collective that has been promoting cycling as a healthy and non-polluting means of transport for several years. Its name means “circular time” and “dragonflies” in Maya. There is no cost, only your own bicycle is required.
Every Wednesday with different routes, departure from Santa Ana Park, 8:30 pm. They travel 10 to 15 kilometers round trip.
More information on FB: ColectivoCicloTurixes.
Dirt Riders MTB Mérida
A group that specializes in mountain biking. You must take your own mountain bike of any size, use safety equipment, and have a desire to socialize and practice different types of cross country. There are various routes for riding around the Yucatán Peninsula.
Night Outventure route every Thursday, departure from Bocadero Restaurant on Av. García Lavín, 8:30 pm.
November 19 ride: MTBMX competition in Paseo Verde (Calle 140 Diagonal, Juan Pablo II).
For more information: [email protected] and www.dirt-riders.com
FB: Eduardo Paredes | Dirt Riders MTB Merida
Xcunyá Route
With three options: the 1 km ecological route in which you can explore Áak Park, its medicinal plants, the Community Museum, and the beehive. Ideal for the whole family. The 4 km adventure route in which ancient Maya settings are visited is ideal for people over 16. The 8 km ghost route of 8 km will take you to the famous ghost town of Hacienda Misnebalam, recommended for people over 16.
Highway Mérida – Progreso km 15, Dzibilchaltún exit. Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm.
2 hour tour $50 pesos, includes: bike, helmet, and guide for adults. Without bike $30 pesos. The route begins at the Comisaría of Xcunyá.
Contact: Ana Cohuó, cel. 9991 93 00 42, and Griselda Cohuó, cel. 9995 09 73 20.
Dare to have a day exploring Yucatán by bike, and tell us ll about your adventures!
More information about exploring Yucatán by bicycle: www.bicycleyucatan.blogspot.mx
By: Violeta H. Cantarell
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