“The Andes Trail” starts on August 9th 2008 at the Mitad del Mundo monument on the equator just North of Quito, Ecuador. This cycling expedition is organized by Bike-Dreams and covers a distance of 11,000 kilometers in more than 4 months.
We hope to arrive safe and sound after 128 days of cycling thru five countries in Ushuaia, the most southern point of South-America at the plaque which marks the 'Fin del Mundo'.
The distance of the daily stages vary between 60 and 160 kilometer. As the race is off-road, we expect conditions to be rough. We will climb high through the mountains getting up to 5,000 Meters and spending 3 straight weeks above 3,500 Meters. Temperatures may vary from +40C to -20C.
The riders will be accompanied by 2 support vehicles and we will camp most nights with the a couple of nights a week in small local hotels/guesthouses. It will be quite and adventure!
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