MTBdefy is a series mountain biking marathon, created with the objective of experiencing some of the most challenging MTB/XC routes in the world, discovering extraordinary landscapes, getting in touch with rich cultures and pushing the limits of every rider to the max, no matter of their age, race or professional level. With the mission of meeting other cultures, experiencing remote landscapes and appreciating nature through biking, MTBdefy has the vision of expanding throughout the region and beyond, organizing different editions along each year in several countries
Fueled by the passion and love for the different MTB disciplines, and with the goal of promoting Central America as a tourist destination via Mountain Biking, experiencing its incomparable scenery, natural diversity, great civilization vestiges and the warmth of its people, this led to the foundation of this great event in the year 2020 by Osama Mustaklem with a Middle-Eastern/Latino heritage and co-founded by Omar Figueroa, both from Honduras and by which this great sport changed their lives.
Technically speaking, most of the editions are comprised of different stages, ranging between 5 or 6 days, travelling more than 450 km of amazing offroad trails and singletracks and climbing in some of the editions to more than 15000 m of vertical ascent, all this through incredible natural scenery, lush vegetation, colonial towns and the ancient vestiges of great civilizations.
Establishing its first edition “MTBdefy Mayan Highlands” amongst the mountains, valleys, rifts and rivers of Central America with its different flora and fauna, diverse microclimates, lush vegetation, picturesque colonial towns and ancient Mayan ruins. The first edition of MTBdefy will be held in the central mountain ranges of Honduras, starting in the valley of Zamorano, passing through the old colonial city of Comayagua and ending in the great Mayan Pyramids city of Copan.
Highlights
| Challenging | Defy your limits with our carefully designed routes, in which technique and endurance are mixed together creating a unique experience for MTB riders. Cross-Country, Downhill, Uphill, Off-road Trails or Single-tracks, whichever is your style you’ll find it here. |
| Pros and Amateurs | Race along the pros, and if your keep up the pace maybe you should be an elite too! In MTBdefy we believe in pushing your limits to the max and what better way to do it, but along the best MTB riders in the world. |
| Hospitality | No tents here! Comfort and a long deep sleep are essential for recovery after a long day on the saddle. Therefore, in MTB defy we thrive to offer our riders with the best accommodations, located in very suitable areas, where you can find convenient stores, enjoy diverse and fine local cuisine and share with the locals, people with great heritage and known for their warmth and hospitable spirit. |
| Logistics | You only have to worry about enjoying and culminating every stage, we take care of your luggage, post-race bike transport or any other logistical event. You didn’t bring your bike; we offer you the possibility of renting one from a vast selection mountain bikes. Your partner couldn’t make it? We also can help with that, finding you the suitable partner according to your category. |
| Safety & Security | In MTBdefy, we take the safety and security of our riders very seriously, counting with 24-hour support of local police, paramedics and private doctors and with the aid of technological instruments such as GPS locating and radio distress signaling, we are more than capable of facing any unfortunate accident during this journey. |
| Tourist Destination | Because life is not only about “MTB”. Honduras and Central America are a must visit tourist destination for travelers seeking incredible landscapes filled with lush vegetation and exotic animals, ancient vestiges great civilizations such us the mighty Mayans, Pinteresque Spanish colonial towns frozen in time, pristine white sand beaches along our virgin Caribbean coast, with its crystal clear waters and a large reserve of coral reefs. |
| Loved Ones Cheers | And remember, you don’t have to do this alone. MTBdefy also offer you the option of bringing your loved ones with you, so they can not only cheer for you during the race but also enjoy with you every moment of this unforgettable adventure after you finished this epic defiance! |
