Mountain Biking in Medellín - Frequently Asked Questions
Suéltele is the word espectators yell the most to riders so they go faster on a steep section of any mountain bike race. It refers specifically to the releasing of the brake levers so the bike rolls free down the trail. It's a cool coincidence that the verb Soltar can also refer to Soltar los frenos (release the brakes), Soltar el cuerpo (Being loose) or simply not being attached. We embrace all its meanings.
Yes, and it's one of the best bases in South America. The city sits in a valley ringed by steep Andean mountains, so you get long descents, cloud-forest singletrack, and gravel back-roads within a short drive. Locals call it the City of Eternal Spring, which means comfortable riding temperatures all year. There's no off-season, just rainy days followed by sunny sunny. We keep riding no matter what.
Any time. The spring-like climate holds year-round. December to March and July to August tend to be drier and give the most predictable trail conditions, but the wetter months still ride well: trails drain fast, and rain usually arrives in short afternoon bursts rather than all day. We run tours in every season and route around the weather.
Depends on the tour. We run relaxed trail rides in Arví Park that a fit beginner can handle, and double-black shuttle days that are for experienced riders only. Every tour page states its skill and fitness level, so you can match a tour to your ability. Not sure where you fit? Message us and we'll point you to the right one.
We provide bikes and gear to go with them, including helmets, gloves and body protection on downhill tours. You can bring your own bike on most tours if you'd rather and get a COP 150.000 discount. Our fleet fits riders from about 1.50 m to 1.95 m tall and up to 100 kg.
It varies by tour. Shuttle-assisted and e-bike tours cut out most of the climbing, so moderate fitness is plenty. Trail and descent tours ask more of you. Keep altitude in mind too: depending on the trail you're riding between roughly 2,000 and 2,700 m, which makes climbs feel harder than they look. We adapt the route to suit your group.
Yes. Local guides who know the trails lead every tour in both English and Spanish, so visitors get full trail briefings, safety calls, and local tips as you ride.
Any big city has risky areas that we avoid in all our routes. We strive to offer well maintained vehicles and bikes.
Every rider gets helmet and gloves. For our extreme tours they also get full face helmets, knee pads and insurance.
Guides carry the tools to fix mechanicals on the trail and adjust the route to your skill and the day's conditions. Risk is part of the sport, but we manage it closely.
A few days is ideal, so we can confirm your bike size, guide, and any shuttle logistics, and earlier in peak season from December to March. If it's shorter notice, still ask. We'll fit you in when we have space.
Some of the best terrain in Antioquia. Parque Arví gives you cloud-forest singletrack above the city, Santa Bárbara has the long descents, and the routes near Guatapé run back-roads and town to town. Each destination rides differently, from technical trail to scenic gravel and road.
Several tours start at or near Parque Arví, which you can reach from Medellín on the Metrocable. For the ebike tours we meet near the airport. Some tours include pickup and drop-off. We confirm the exact spot and any pickup options when you book. Tell us where you're staying and we'll sort the logistics.
We are in Arví Park. You can reach us using cable car or on a vehicle. Our driving distances are: 50 minutes from Medellín, 40 minutes from the airport, 30 minutes from Guarne. The rural area where we are has no street addresses so the best way to find us is using google maps:
