Most fun stage race I have done. Endless views, great mountain biking riding through remote Mayan villages and farms. Accommodations and food were excellent, well organized. Trish Grajczyk Canada                        El Reto 2009 fue una competencia muy bien organizada, en la que se vé de cerca Guatemala y su gente, recorriendo kilómetros de MTB lleno de retos...... Nadja Greub, Costa Rica                       Me parece una carrera muy bien equilibrada, tiene de todo y es de una dificultad aceptable, para decirlo de alguna manera mas clara: el que no entrena va a sufrir. Jorge Maroto Costa Rica                        Es una carrera muy exigente, emocionante y con paisajes increíbles. Mario Lopez, Guatemala                        This is the funnest stage race I've ever done. The course was an interesting mix, never boring. The small towns we raced through were amazing with everyone lining the streets chanting "animo, animo!"  Gerry McCuaig Canada                        I really, really enjoyed this race. The days were very challenging without being ridiculous. It was a race that rewarded cyclists with good bike handling skills and the terrain was pretty fun to ride for the most part. It was very well organized. The start/finish lines were all within a 10 minute ride of the hotel (so no bus transfers), and I really enjoyed staying in nice hotels with good food instead of a tent like some stage races. It was a great way to see Guatemala as the course goes through some beautiful and remote areas. Netzer, Oscar and all the staff were awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing you again! Steve Walsh, Calgary, Canada.                        La mejor competencia en la que he participado, en lo que a organizacion se refiere. Animos y sigan promoviendolo para que cada vez crezca mas. Felicitaciones!  Danilo Midence Guatemala                        Amazing, my 3rd time in Guate, but the best way to experience the landscape, culture and people of the highlands. Fantastic course, favors technical riders. fantastic lodging and food. Great support staff, very organized and on time. Fantastic and friendly racers.Mark from Canada. Will be back again!                        Este es el 3er año de la carrera y finalmente tengo la oportunidad de competir en ella. Todo el staff fue excelente y amigable, hospedaje y señalizacion de la pista fue excelente. Carlos Haeckel. Wisconsin, Usa.                        Una verdadera gran carrera, esto si es aventura. Ricardo Acevedo, El Salvador                        Everything about el reto was far above and beyond what I expected. Staff was awesome, course was marked well & it was a super fun route. I got to see some amazing sights and enjoyed every moment if the race. Races back in the US cost 2-3x as much and can't even come close to how great this organization was. I hope to be back in the future!! Jason Hillimire, USA