Bikepacking Colombia
Colombia provides plenty of options for those preferring to cycle on paved roads and those looking for bikepacking the Colombian backroads
Bike and hike: Tips to combine bicycle touring with multi-day hikes
We received several questions last months on how we combined our bicycle touring with multi-day hikes, this post provides some tips and tricks on how we combined multi-day hikes with bike travel. The text is based on our experiences with bike and hike in South America and a Q&A provided for the book: 50 ways…
Cycle the Carretera Austral | The famous road through the heart of Chilean Patagonia
Chile’s Carretera Austral is probably one of the most famous cycling routes in the world.. This road guides you through the heart of Chilean Patagonia.
Cycling routes around Argentina’s lake district
Looking for a less-traveled alternative to the siete lagos route? We cycled from Villarrica to Futaleufu and connected several trails for a dirt road adventure.
bikepacking in Chile – the monkey puzzle trail
The bikepacking route Monkey Puzzle Trail is a relatively short but diverse route through Mapuche land with stunning landscapes
Bicycle touring gear list for one year on a bike South America
Here you can find our bicycle touring gear list for one year bike travel in South America. It’s the gear that survived one year on the road.
The Cones and Canyons route part 2 | Cotahuasi to Arequipa, Peru
Volcanos, lava fields, and mountains of volcanic ash is what typifies the landscape of the second half of the cones and canyons route. The geology in this area is quite impressive, to say the least. The region has recently been declared the first national geopark of Peru because of its unique setting and geological characteristics. …
The Cones and Canyons route part 1 | Abancay to Cotahuasi, Peru
The Cones and Canyons route promises a dirt road adventure galore. A detailed description of the road from Abancay to Cotohuasi.
Cycling from Huaraz to Cajatambo, the Peruvian Andes
Cycling Huaraz to Cajatambo was something to remember for ever. There were some amazing moments for which these five days of cycling are worth dedicating a few words to. Not knowing our route prior to leaving, we headed in the direction of Cajatambo. Leaving Huaraz was difficult. Not so much of traffic, but more so…
Cycling in Peru; The Cajamarca Caraz bikepacking route
To explore the northern part of Peru, we cycled the Cajamarca Caraz bikepacking route . The route follows (mostly) dirt roads through the Peruvian Andes. Cycling the Cajamarca Caraz bikepacking route, the route goes over +4000m passes with its green wide plains and through narrow canyons with its red tones and adventurous tunnels of Canon…