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Merida Paseo Verde Ride

A bike ride in Yucatan, Mexico.

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bike ride scenery for Merida Paseo Verde Ride near Yucatan
Photo: Sunset, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico - March 2021 by Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0). Via Wikimedia Commons.
Where
Yucatan, Mexico
Activity
Bike ride
Region
Mexico

Before you go

  • Check whether the route is on roads, paths or both, and pick tyres to match.
  • Know where you can refill water. Some stretches have nowhere to stop.
  • Carry a spare tube and a pump, and make sure you know how to use them before you need to.

What to bring

  • Helmet
  • Spare tube, tyre levers and a pump
  • Water and snacks
  • Front and rear lights
  • A layer for descents and stops

Getting ready for it

Time in the saddle matters more than speed.

If you have not ridden for a while, do two or three rides of an hour or two first so your legs and your seat are used to it.

Staying safe

  • Wear bright clothing and use lights wherever there is traffic.
  • Check your brakes and tyres before you leave.