Desafio means Challenge in spanish and this race is indeed quite a challenge. Starting in the city of Chihuahua, riders will traverse through the Chihuahua desert enduring agonizing heat and risking dehydration. The race ends with the climb of the Santa Helena Canyon just kilometers from the border with Texas. Common sights along the way are coyotes and the roadrunner birds made popular by the famous cartoon series and vulture...
Read moreDesafio means Challenge in spanish and this race is indeed quite a challenge. Starting in the city of Chihuahua, riders will traverse through the Chihuahua desert enduring agonizing heat and risking dehydration. The race ends with the climb of the Santa Helena Canyon just kilometers from the border with Texas. Common sights along the way are coyotes and the roadrunner birds made popular by the famous cartoon series and vultures following the race from above waiting for one of the riders to drop.