I awoke to the most beautiful crisp morning, and like most of the last 28 days, not a cloud in the sky.
After breakfast, while waiting for our shuttle to the airport, I had a chance to explore this hotel. The Llao Llao Hotel sits high on a hill overlooking Lago Nuahen, and has a gorgeous golf course. It reminds me of one of the Fairmont ‘train’ hotels like Banff Springs or Chateau Lake Louise.
The Search for Che is Over…..we found him! What a final day! We crossed the border into Argentina for the 3rd […]
Today we cross the Andes for the 3rd and final time, entering Argentina in the mountains. The bikes and luggage are […]
Today we hunted down a volcano, the Volcano Osorno. We will ride 140 km and climb 7000 ft. If you look at […]
After 3 1/2 weeks of warm, dry sunny weather, we started out this morning in the same steady rain we finished […]
The morning started with promise that the sun would reappear. Sadly that would not be the case. Today we rode only […]
Weather finally changing, the bikes are all ready to go! This was about the last sun we saw, overcast […]
By far, today the hardest working people in our group were Manuel and the guides. Their mission: tuneup and clean 22 bikes. […]
As mentioned in my last post, today was a ‘moving rest day’. The bikes were racked. We shuttled by mini-bus 4km […]
We have a ‘moving’ rest day today and a full rest day tomorrow. Today we pack our bags and rack our bikes […]
Pucón to Huilo Huilo Today’s ride was 150 km with 6500 ft of climbing and for extra fun, 6 km of dirt/gravel. […]
Two nights in the same hotel but not a Rest Day. However, we had a more leisurely 30 km ride out […]
From Cunco,we rode out after the morning ritual, for a 155 km, 4000 ft ride with out the normally pesky headwind! […]
A very interesting start to Stage 2. As can be seen on the route map above, we had two 50 km rides […]
On a long distance cycling tour, it is desirable to relax and do something easy on a Rest day. So we chose walking.
Wow! What a way to finish Stage 1 of Che!! After our morning ritual, we headed out on what was to be […]
“ These unusual white formations in the sky disappeared once again and we have deep blue skies the entire day. A note […]
This morning we left the sounds of the crashing surf of the ocean for the last time. We were now heading […]
We have the rare but enjoyable occurrence of spending 2 nights in one place. It means not having to lug the luggage, […]
Today was not a typical ride day for a few reasons. Pre-ride group stretch Rai and I gong full Aussie today! […]
Morning brew prepared by barista Max….and Brent showed us the proper way to drink it! These steady tough climbs right […]
A good night sleep with the sounds of the surf gave way to another sunny but cooler day. We rode out […]
J Moon fades, morning breaks, coffee brewing…..let’s gittrdun! Well rested and ready to ride. After another nutritious breakfast and another rare […]
A little extra sleep today! Below is a map of the Chilean wine regions and the floor plan of the Clos Apalta […]
T Sunrise, and the first clouds seen in 7 days! Below, on the road…. A sea of grape vines! Today is what […]
Sunrise in Marchigue, roosters crowing and breakfast is ready. We will stay inland again today for our ride to Santa […]
Note: I inadvertently left you guessing on my last post as I did not include a photo of my roomie James, aka […]
This morning’s sunrise on our cabin block was a beautiful start to the day. We are quickly getting into the daily routine. […]
Our new team jerseys with black Bike Odyssey bibs and ‘pink’ socks! Can you figure what forms the Bike Odyssey logo?? Day […]
OK, it’s time to get this show on the road! Kit up and wheels down. This trip is broken up into […]