The Costa Rican National Road Race Championships are held annually to decide the cycling champions in the road race, across various categories.
The Costa Rican National Road Race Championships are held annually to decide the cycling champions in the road race, across various categories.
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | June |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | One-day race |
| History | |
| First edition | 2001 |
| First winner | Luis Roberto Morera |
| Most wins | Henry Raabe (3 wins) |
| Most recent | Jason Huertas |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | June |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | One-day race |
| History | |
| First edition | 2001 |
| First winner | Karen Matamoros |
| Most wins | Marcela Rubiano (4 wins) |
| Most recent | Krissia Araya |
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