Rider Levels
Know where you stand before you request entry.
Vuelta Chapala is not for everyone — and that’s by design.
232.5 kilometers around Lake Chapala. Asphalt, sterrato and pavé. Heat that builds and wind that doesn’t quit. A selective endurance experience with a limited field.
Three rider levels define who can apply: Intermediate, Advanced and Expert. Use them to assess your weekly volume, climbing capacity and long-ride experience before you request entry.
Every application is reviewed individually. Intermediate applications are subject to review.
Subject to review
Intermediate
You are an amateur athlete who competes in the occasional bike race or triathlon and rides long days in the saddle regularly.
- Weekly rides
- 3
- Weekly distance
- 160 km
- Climbing in one ride
- 1,200 m+
- Longest day on the bike
- 160 km
- Typical average speed
- 23–32 km/h
Advanced
You are a competitive amateur athlete who races Cat 2/3 or can podium in your age group in a local triathlon or endurance event. You ride regularly with a fast-paced group and are comfortable on technical descents and challenging climbs.
- Weekly rides
- 4
- Weekly distance
- 240 km
- Climbing in one ride
- 1,500 m+
- Longest day on the bike
- 200 km
- Typical average speed
- 26–35 km/h
Expert
You are a very competitive athlete who races Cat 1/2 on the road and can win your age group in a regional triathlon or large endurance event. You are at the front of the pack on your weekly group rides and you thrive on big days with serious climbing.
- Weekly rides
- 5+
- Weekly distance
- 320 km+
- Climbing in one ride
- 1,800 m+
- Longest day on the bike
- 240 km+
- Typical average speed
- 27–40 km/h
Review the profiles. Then request entry.
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