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México's South Coast 2001-02

Saison 2001–2002 · tous les circuits de cette saison-là

Les documents préservés sur cette page — descriptions d'itinéraires, programmes jour par jour, légendes de photos, dépêches et avis de cyclistes — sont reproduits tels qu'ils ont été rédigés à l'origine : en anglais.

Guides' Fee (Forfait des guides) de CA$400 pour deux semaines le long de la côte sud du Pacifique, dans le prolongement de Views of the Pacific. L'itinéraire survit dans les pages de l'édition 2004.

Note d’archive : Trouvé sur eltour.itgo.com, le domaine d'origine de l'entreprise avant bikemexico.com (récupéré grâce à la Wayback Machine). Prix en dollars canadiens de 2001, d'après la page des circuits d'eltour.itgo.com. Le plus ancien courriel des archives de l'entreprise est l'inscription d'un participant à ce circuit, envoyée via eltour.itgo.com le July 17, 2001.

Dates:	Sat Dec 8, 2001 to Sat Dec 22, 2001 (2 weeks)
Distances:	Total: Approx. 680 km Cycling days: 9 -10 Average 75 km, Maximum 81 km
Type de parcours:	Hard difficulty. Hilly and rolling.
Temps forts:	Challenging cycling, the intrigue of the Pacific Ocean, small towns, quiet roads, beaches, surf, camping, mountains, spectacular views.
Via:	Zihuatanejo, Papanoa, San Jeronimo/ Hacienda de Cabañas, Acapulco, San Marcos, Playa Ventura, Cuajinipuilapa, Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Santiago Jamiltepec, Puerto Escondido.
Prix:	CA$935 (le coût terrestre total approximatif publié cette année-là)
Participants:	4 cyclistes (d’après la base clients de la compagnie)

Le parcours

route map of México's South Coast 2001-02

La route, le climat, le pays & les gens

The Road

The road is generally in excellent condition. Some flat straight sections exist however it is mostly windey and hilly as the road negotiates its way through the foot hills and mountain sides. Traffic is generally light to non-existent, except of course close to larger towns and cities. The surface is generally wide and the drivers are courteous.

The Weather

The winter along the Mexican Pacific sees little rain. It is generally hot and dry, often with a cooling breeze off the ocean. The occasional fall huricane can devastate villages and temporarily cripple resorts, but the season is short. Summer sees more rain, especially in the highlands, and the rivers which may completely dry out in the winter months rage once again.

The Land

Most of the Pacific coast is an abrupt meeting of the mountains and the huge expanse of a turbulent ocean. Beaches are many, surf is big, and the mountains looming. There are areas of dry shrub, while other areas are dense with tropical forests.

The People

There is a mix of cultures along the Pacific. Occasionally almost pure Spanish blood Mexicans, sometimes town of one of the many different indigenous cultures, but generally it is the mix of blood that makes Mexico that populates the many small towns, cities and resorts along the coast. People are warm and friendly and genuinely curious about the bicycle mounted traveller.

Itinéraire

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