Monthly Archives: November 2010

At least dry. On dirt behind the lot. Wet roads. Pass a couple of riders and get to the big hill 600 m over 10 k. Determined to get to the top without stopping. Grind away. Wonderful l country. Rugged … Continue reading →

Day started off well. Felt strong and was determined to get to lunch before Anna. Competition between father and daughter. Country not as stunning as the day before. All dirt so challenging but was determined to make up as much … Continue reading →

Was very tired after yesterday and so decided to take the truck after lunch. Beautiful country narrow unpaved road. Lots of photos of waterfalls lakes with craggy mountains surrounding. Post & rail fences and fencing from logs put in vertically. … Continue reading →

We head toward Chile through the town of Trevelin. A sign of the Welsh heritage of this part of Pategonia. It.s tough as uphill dirt with occasional trucks passing. Heaps of dust a challenging to ensure on the right side … Continue reading →

We leave El Boston a rather uninteresting town and on sealed road for the first 50 k. Push up to 800 m and hit unpaved. Tall peaks around with snow on the tops. To give an idea of unpaved the … Continue reading →

Started off from the hotel al together but a big climb out when not really warmed up. Great country high mountain peaks sealed road. Caught up with Rachel who was by herself and needed help into the wind. She drafted … Continue reading →

Need it. Breakfast at 10. Bike shop gets bearings out and Philippe & I get new bearings as bike shop man doesn’t have time. Also he picks up the spokes are in the wrong way. Will take up with richmond … Continue reading →

Decide to do this in one hit as want to get there early to get bike fixed. All sealed and ride along the lake. Push ahead pass the lunch truck. Into a strong head wind by myself. Can see our … Continue reading →

The best day yet, no time pressure and beautiful country. A real holiday rest day on the bike. It starts off sealed then to dirt, a road similar to many mountain roads in Australia. Streams everywhere, glistening clear water over … Continue reading →

We start off as a bunch into the wind strong head and bunch gets messy as many no idea of bunch riding. Finally downhill into a beautiful skiing village for lunch. Spend time to 2 bike shops for wheel. No … Continue reading →