South America by Bicycle 2011-12
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The idea of a Latin America bike tour was born through a generous gift of airline miles combined with a desire for an alternative way of travel from the more traditional bus transport in this part of the world. Our route is very rough, literally, and it would be quite difficult to develop a timeline or itinerary, so we are going with open minds, knowing that the journey will unfold exactly as it is meant to.
We have made it a goal to see some of the more spectacular countryside and destinations along what is sometimes known as the “gringo trail,” and are looking forward to encountering other cyclists and travelers alike from all corners of the earth.
The rough sketch of the path we intend to take is somewhere in the ballpark of 10,000 km, through 4 countries. One of our biggest concerns comes from our faith in our planning and preparation. Upon arrival we will have a much more limited selection of gear, accessories, and bicycle supplies, causing us to travel with additional parts and tools should a problem arise.
It is certain that an adventure of this magnitude will challenge us physically, mentally, and emotionally, enable us to practice our Spanish, and engage with locals who live a far different lifestyle than most of us here in California.
We look forward to sharing our stories, photos, and videos as you can follow us on our blog, that will be updated more regularly than the past few months off the trail.



