Adventures on two wheels
After 10 days rest and recovery, we finally pack our bags and bicycles and once again head off south. Our route will take us up and into Cotopaxi National Park, where we’ll hopefully catch a glimpse of the majestic Cotopaxi volcano. At 5,897m high it’s glaciated cone shaped peak is highly active and looks beautiful …
The last two days before crossing the border into Ecuador turn out to be fairly tough, both mentally and physically. There’s been a huge landslide on the smaller road we wanted to take to the border and so we have to stay on the main road. It’s uphill for almost 25 miles! But we eventually …
We left our peaceful log cabin in San Augustin and headed back down the valley, reversing our route for 13 miles before heading south. It was a beautiful morning and it was hard to leave, I could have easily stayed another day, but it was time to go. We cycled through a stunning valley which …
While hundreds of tourists pile into various coloured jeeps and head off into the Valle de Cocora to see the famous wax palms, we head off in a slightly different direction, and it makes all the difference. This three day route has to be the highlight of the whole trip for me so far. Sixty …
We’re heading into the coffee axis and I’m excited! I’d been wanting to get to this part of Colombia for ages, this is the area where most of Colombias coffee comes from, and I was excited to explore it. The first part of the day was tough, we had to cycle from 2100m up to …
The first thing I notice is the weight of the bike, it’s so heavy it’s wobbling, and I’m struggling to stay upright! The next thing is the intense heat, it’s only 9am and already I can feel myself starting to sweat! And then there’s the noise, the city is bustling. Cars, buses and motorbikes beep …
I’ve just completed coast to coast on a bike with a group of friends. It was tough, exhilarating, emotional at times but a real achievement. I realised, whilst on the journey, why I enjoy doing these challenges in groups. 163 miles over some of the highest passes, in some of the worst weather conditions …