Epic MTB ride from Oaxaca Sierra Norte to Central Valleys an Organic dyes extraction class

Meet the team at Bike Flow Oaxaca, set your bike and jump to the van so get shuttled deep into the mountains with the cool air and endless forests of Sierra Norte. After 1.5hrs of driving, we will arrive to the mountain village of Cuajimoloyas at +10,000ft where we will start our trip.

Then it’s time to ride. Our ride begins along high-mountain dirt roads through the forest, Wild agaves and quiet pine forests that feel worlds away from the city. As we pedal across the ridgelines of the Sierra Norte, the trail leads us toward the mountain community of Benito Juárez with breathtaking of Oaxaca central valleys along the way.

Feeling strong? Riders can take on an optional challenge climb to reach one of the highest suspension bridges in Oaxaca. The reward at the top is spectacular: wide-open views across the Valles Centrales and the surrounding mountain ranges. It’s a signature moment of the ride and one of the most memorable photo spots of the entire day (Transport assitance is always available in case you want to skip the challenging climb). Here, at the highest point in Oaxaca state, we will have a quick snack while enjoying some of the best landscapes in Oaxaca.

From here, gravity takes control. It’s time to descend. Choose how you want to finish the mountain section:

• Ride a fun intermediate dirt track featuring natural terrain, flowing sections, and a rewarding downhill ride through the forest, or
• Hop in the support van for a quick shuttle back down to the village plaza to relax and regroup.

We continue along a scenic mountain route toward Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec village internationally known for its centuries-old weaving traditions. Here, a local family welcomes us into their workshop for a hands-on cultural experience, demonstrating how natural dyes are created from plants, minerals, and insects, and how traditional rugs are woven using techniques passed down for generations.

To close out the day in true Oaxacan style, we visit a traditional artisanal mezcal distillery. Learn about the ancestral process behind Oaxaca’s most iconic drink — from agave harvesting to underground roasting and small-batch distillation — followed by a guided tasting of premium mezcals before returning to Oaxaca City with tired legs, great stories, and the satisfaction of having experienced one of the most unique mountain biking days in Mexico.

(On private tours you can choose to skip the mezcal tasting and instead do +20kms (13miles) of more MTB)

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