Quito is the ideal destination for mountain biking due to its wonderful landscapes, irregular terrain, perfect places to go up and down through all types of surface and for its wide range of nature tourism, where small trails can be crossed by the páramo and cloud forests, admiring the biodiversity of the area.
Tourists can enjoy cycling tours between rivers, waterfalls and forests; and that have different levels of difficulty, from the simplest for novice cyclists to real challenges for the most experienced.
In addition, Quito has bicycle rental services and protective equipment to guarantee safety during the journey; and trained tour guides who accompany visitors on their tours, offering information on the region's history, culture, and biodiversity.
Some of the most recognized places for cycling are, for example:
El Chaquiñán, which is simple, does not present very pronounced elevations or technical unevenness in its route. The Pululahua, several routes can be made with different difficulties and modalities. The Pacto – Mashpi Route, which is an ideal area for mountain biking since it has wide paths bordered by the greenery of the mountains. And finally the Nono - Alaspungo Route, short and easy for anyone, has some long ascents that are worth the effort and the reward of a spectacular view of the Rucu and Guagua Pichincha volcanoes.