Race date set for 2010 Season: 

December 11, 2010 HOWLER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE, 18, 28, 42k

Race Results and videos

Epic, AMAZING videos by David Larkins

Interviews of racers and course by David Larkins

Hotel and transportation packages from Penas Blancas, Costa Rica border start at $30/ day!

Email larry@bodhin.com for more information.

PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Contact: Larry Thraen – Race Promoter

larry@bodhin.com

011.505.8680.6015

larry@bodhin.com

Great Prizes and Large Purse Help Put the Howl in Nicaraguan Mountain Bike Race

2010 Howler 2- Day Mountain Bike Race in Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua – February 27, 2010

A wide array of international mountain bikers from Canada, the United States, Costa Rica and of course Nicaragua, along with many local sponsors, helped put the “Howl” in a great weekend of Nicaraguan Mountain Bike racing action.  Generous sponsor prizes and a big 1^st prize purse drew the 2010 Howler Mountain Bike Race to a successful close. While an unbelievably fit Costa Rican racer took the overall “GOLD”, Nicaraguan team Immobia was very strong in overall participation in Howler Mountain bike race.

1^st place winner Santos Corea Gutierrez of Costa Rica takes home $500 USD and local athlete Harvin Briones rode home on a new mountain bike donated by Vancouver visitors, Rod Dagnear and Tara Walsh.

“Not only did Rod and Tara make the huge donation of bikes, they flew down a bike box stuffed with new helmets, gloves, glasses, jerseys, tires, reflectors and brake pads so nearly everyone took home something from the race.  We were also lucky enough to give out a few complimentary nights’ at local resorts Villas de Palermo and Pelican Eyes, five $20 bread certificates from Pan de Vida and many press mentions from Del Sur News and La Prensa newspapers.  We couldn’t ask for a more generous outpouring of support for the event and the athletes.” commented Larry Thraen of Bodhin Adventure Services, the race organizer and promoter. 

Thanks go to all the local sponsors including:

Ruth Obando Teaching & Translation Services            Bonnie Lassie Day Spa

The Surf Zone                                                         La Panga

PachaMama Hostel                                                  American Construction Company

Aurora Realty                                                         Barrio Café

Chica Brava                                                            El Encanto del Sur

El Gato Negro                                                         Good Times Surf Shop

Groupo Max                                                            JSR Architechs

La Prensa                                                               Pan de Vida

Posada Azul Hotel                                                   Pelican Eyes Resort

Sawtooth Adventures                                              Villa Isabella

Eco Tec                                                                  Nica Fun

Villas de Palermo                                                     Del Sur News

Smoke on the Water                                                Bambu Beach Club  

Century 21 Gold Coast Realty                                   JSR Architect Associates

Vivero Fundacion Tierra                                           Paraíso Amelia

Rod and Tara from Vancouver                                   Red Bull Energy Drink

Gaby Disco and Entertainment Systems                    

                      Jon Thompson and Comunidad Connect Volunteers

Rod Dagnaeu took 2^nd position in Elite Division and won a night at Pelican Eyes and Tara Walsh was the only female racer in the pack.  “Not only did we enjoy the experience of biking in Nicaragua and competing in the race, it was a great opportunity for us to help build the mountain bike scene here.  Getting involved with the race while we were vacationing here really allowed us an opportunity to give back,” commented Tara Walsh the female rider from Vancouver, British Columbia.  “It’s wonderful to see the impact by donating to the cause and how it can touch the community, especially after witnessing the huge surprise on the face of Harvin when he received one of the two bikes we brought down.  It nearly brought me to tears.”

“The race simply couldn’t happen without all our amazing local volunteers.  Even a visiting doctor and his wife generously volunteered a half day of their vacation to oversee a technically challenging section of the course to help ensure the safety of the athletes.” mentioned Thraen. “Without our generous volunteers and sponsors, we would not have been able to attract the elite teams, generate interest from Costa Rica, and host a great experience for everyone involved,” he added.

The second annual, 2-day event was held in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and is planning to wrap the racing season with another race in 2010 in November.

Overall results:

Novice division:

1^st Place:                Harvin Jose Sobawarro Briones   

2^nd Place:               Manuel Ponce Palacios

3^rd Place:                Hector Zapata Jiron

Sport division:

1^st Place:                Barry Oliver  

2^nd Place:               Alvaro Bactodano

3^rd Place:                Jesse Hill/ Pat Vigil

Elite division:

1^st Place:                Santos Corea Gutierrez

2^nd Place:               Rod Dagneau

3^rd Place:                Ramon Antonio Delgado Vasquez

For more information and complete results, visit www.sanjuanhowler.com or email larry@bodhin.com.

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About Bodhin Adventure Serivces:

Bodhin is a destination and race management company focused on eco, wellness, and sporting tourism and is based in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Contact: Larry Thraen, owner, at 011.505.8680.6015 http://www.sanjuanhowler.com