I been reading this forum's post for a while, but I just sign in.

I live in Mexico City, beautiful place surrounded by mountains. The altittude could be a bit high for some cyclists as it is about 7200 ft (2400 m) above sea level nearby the city downtown and could be up to 9600 ft (3200 m) towards to the highlands surrounding the city. I have made rides over 12300 ft (4100 m) and you can feel the short of breathness.

I do both road and mtb, with excellent places to ride. I still feel more secure doing mtb as road cycling depends much on the non-educated drivers we have here.

My rides are:

2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro
2006 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro (used for epic or long and more tech rides)
2006 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper HT (used for competition (mtb marathons))

I form part of a riding group here in Mexico (www,biciymontana.com), where we do weekly rides and sometimes I help guiding the new and intermediate riders.

Please feel free to contact me in case you are in town or interested to set up a cycling vacation in Mexico City or surrounding areas. Do not be afraid of the so commented these days swine flu!!

Saludos,

Angelo