Four Segments.
One Traverse.

A demanding mountain bike traverse across highland roads, remote tracks and sustained climbing terrain. The stage crosses Hidalgo's mountain systems in a point-to-point format, moving from the start zone toward the canyon entry.

The terrain combines paved and unpaved highland roads, agricultural tracks and remote mountain approaches. Navigation is guided by provided route files. The stage requires consistent output across varied surface types and significant elevation gain.

A monitored transition zone at the canyon exit. Athletes complete equipment change, hydration, a mandatory safety check and race control verification before entering the paddle section.

No athlete enters the paddle stage without race control clearance at the transition zone. The transition provides the operational team with an accountability point before the final open-water segment.