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El Reto de los Misioneros - Peru's MTB Competition

FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2008

Celebrating prowess in the seventeenth century missionary groups conducted across the mountains and jungles to reach current and founding peoples of Peru's central jungle, El Reto de los Misioneros will take place in The Mountain Bike Reto de los Misioneros on September 20 - 21, 2008. This competition, in the form of a marathon, aims to promote tourism in the area and the sport to the healthy people especially the youth.

The first edition of this competition took place in 2007 with the participation of different cyclists from all over Peru, involving the press and the public.

For the second year, elite cyclists and fans from different countries are expected in the event. Participation will be broken down into categories: Open Men, Open Women, Master A and B, providing approximately 120 cyclists, without escorts and press.

The event will include art events and entertainment for the residents present at the targets. It also foresees the participation of business and information booths of the sponsors on these points.

Milestones
Like last year, the competition will be carried out in three stages, two days, but this time the mileage will be higher, increasing the difficulty of the test. On September 20, there will be two stages, each an average of 50 km. On September 21, "the passage of the 3 mountains" will be held, with an average of 80 km, including a large part of mountainous topography.

From the Andes to the jungle
On the first stage,, cyclists will leave Ricran (Tambillo), location of the Peruvian Andes, and will head towards the jungle.

The congresillo technician will take place on the evening of September 19 in the city of Ocopa, place from which, according to the story, the first missionaries departed.

All cyclists and enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the sun, climate, tourist sites, and the warmth of chanchamayinos under the patron saint festivities which start the Merced Chanchamayo, and only six hours from Lima.

More information can be found at www.perunavigator.com/retodelosmisioneros.

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