Agave cycling tour | 1 day | La Yesca
$375.00
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The queen stage of the Tequila Challenge: the toughest and most iconic route of the tour. It features the legendary La Yesca climb—25 km with +1,288 m of elevation gain, a sustained ascent through dramatic canyons that culminates in the historic town of La Yesca, founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1716.
We are proud to share that in February 2022, just one month after the route’s inauguration, we became the first cyclists in the world to complete this epic challenge.
La Yesca — Where Legends Are Made 🚴♂️ 👑
La Yesca is an open track for Expert level riders willing to challenge on a 132k, 4,224+ course and 5 mountain passes make up the route, the toughest ride in Tequila.
ᴛʜᴇ ǫᴜᴇᴇɴ ꜱᴛᴀɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴏᴜʀ ᴛᴏᴜʀꜱ
The queen stage of our tours: the route that best honors our motto, “the toughest cycling rides.” We begin in the Magical Town of Hostotipaquillo, in Jalisco’s Valles Region, a place with pre-Hispanic roots and a mining legacy linked to the old Nueva Galicia. From there, we descend to the monumental La Yesca Hydroelectric Dam, a mega-project on the Santiago River at the Jalisco–Nayarit border. At the time of its inauguration, its 208.5 m dam wall ranked among the tallest of its kind in the world, and it remains a key part of Mexico’s national power system.
From the dam begins the legendary La Yesca climb: 25 km with +1,288 m of elevation gain, a sustained challenge that rewards every pedal stroke with sweeping views of canyons and endless ridgelines. At the summit, we continue to the town of La Yesca, founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1716, where history and sporting achievement meet.
Why it’s unique
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Epic high-mountain route: 25 km | +1,288 m
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Dramatic landscapes: dam, canyons, and border sierras
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Demanding road cycling: sustained effort, rhythm management, and technique
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B2B Cycling XP quality: safety, expert guides, and premium logistical support
Port 1 (Category 3) | 3K | 7.6% | D+ 225m (ꜱᴛʀᴀᴠᴀ)
Port 2 (HC) | 25.4K | 5.1% | D+ 1,288m (ꜱᴛʀᴀᴠᴀ)
Port 3 (Category 2) | 6.2K | 7.9% | D+ 495m (ꜱᴛʀᴀᴠᴀ)
Port 4 (Category 3) | 7K | 4.8% | D+ 306m (ꜱᴛʀᴀᴠᴀ)
Port 5 (Category 2) | 16K | 3.6% | D+ 668m (ꜱᴛʀᴀᴠᴀ)
A B2B ᴄʏᴄʟɪɴɢ xᴘ® experiences event
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In B2B ᴄʏᴄʟɪɴɢ xᴘ® one of our main concerns is to keep you safe all the way long in Tequila Experience. You can always be confident that our follow staff will be looking after you and ready to assist you with any need you may have.
Our security measures are the following:
VEHICLES
One follow vehicle will be looking after each group. You will always find members of our staff along the road with a vehicle available for any requirement.
COURSE MARSHAL
One course marshal with extensive national and international experience will be accompanying the participants to assist them as needed and providing recommendations to maximize their cycling skills.
MECHANIC ASSISTANCE
Mechanic will be on the route assisting you in any mechanical issue during or after the ride. Basic spare parts with additional cost
FOOD
Portables, Fruit, Pretzels, cake, potatoes.
HYDRATION
Isotonic drink, Water, Coke, Ice
Meeting point Plaza Hostotipaquillo: at Hostotipaquillo.
| 7:00am | Arrival at start point |
| 7:20am | Deadline to be at the departure point |
| 7:30am | Official departure La Yesca |
| START PORT 1, Km 17 | |
| 8:30am | Arrival at fuel station 1, Km 26 (Hidroelectrica la Yesca) |
| START PORT 2 (HC) km 30 | |
| 10:50am | Arrival at fuel station 2, Km 54 (Arrollo Los Nogales) |
| Rest time 10 min | |
| 11:20am | Arrival to La Yesca, km 66 |
| Rest time 40 min | |
| 12:00am | Return to Hostotipaquillo |
| START PORT 3, Km 71 | |
| 2:30pm | Arrival Hidroelectrica la Yesca km 105 |
| START PORT 4, Km 106 (Category 3) | |
| START PORT 5, Km 116 (Category 2) | |
| 4:10pm | ARRIVAL HOSTOTIPAQUILLO |
NOTE: The departure is a suggested time, feel free to choose the time that is most comfortable for you.
TOWNS ON THE TOUR
Hostotipaquillo
La Yesca
Segment Stats
- Climb category: HC
- Distance: 25.3 km
- Average gradient: 5.1%
- Maximum gradient: 19.8%
- Elevation gain: 1,503 m
- KOM elapsed time: 1:32.25
- KOM speed: 16.5 km/h
- KOM relative power: 3.33 W/kg
- QOM elapsed time: 1:47.05
- QOM speed: 14.2 km/h
- QOM relative power: 2.88 W/kg
Mandatory requirements
- Register before the day of the event.
- Sign your Disclaimer Letter
- Wear a helmet throughout the tour.
- Bring tail lights (red).
- Bring Identification.
Registration the day of the event
- Complete your registration payment before the start time.
- Be at the starting point 30 minutes before the start
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2 reviews for Agave cycling tour | 1 day | La Yesca
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Jeremy Anderson (verified owner) –
Just did my first ride with B2B. Wow! What a great experience. They made the logistics super easy: they picked an almost car-less road with AMAZING views, twists, and turns. And yes, hills! They kept the group small and fun. Everyone was very supportive and the energy was almost as good as the views! It was obvious from the start to the end that Tania, Hector, and my new riding buddies wanted me to have a good, safe time.
I would highly recommend joining one of B2Bs scheduled rides or reaching out to them to build out a custom camp or ride if you are near Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta. We did the La Yesca ride, which shares some of the Tequila Gran Fondo course. It’s epic and should be on everyone’s life list!
Jeremy Anderson
Dennis Sandquist –
With La Yesca I’ve now completed five of B2B’s six one-day rides (along with two of their Fall Clasics). This ride might be the toughest of all. It is literally up and down hill all day. And by hill, I mean mountain. There is almost no flat terrain. The road is in rough condition with potholes and scattered rocks from numerous landslides. But the upside is that there is nearly no traffic and the remote beauty of the landscape is amazing. B2B provided their legendary support. My advice, be careful, particularly on the descents, and just enjoy the ride!