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.
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…
Cycling the TEMBR, Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes
To discover the Ecuadorian Andes we cycled parts of the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route (TEMBR). The Trans Ecuador MTB route crosses the country from north to south connecting the most interesting sights via remote dirt roads. Although we don’t have a mountain bike, we took our chances and started cycling the TEMBR on our…
Crossing the Colombia – Ecuador border through the Amazon rainforest
Already in Salento we had to think about how to get in Ecuador. Our original plan was to cycle to Mocoa and take the death road to get on the Pan-American highway and to cross the border at Ipiales. The death road, ‘Trampoline de la muerte’, is a 70 km long dirt road carved into…
Cycling the Zona Cafetera in Colombia
or cyclists who love to ride in the mountains, cycling the Zona Cafetera is paradise. The Zona Cafetera is probably the most famous region in Colombia. Not only because of its coffee, but also because of the flora & fauna and culture.