Well, not quite all of it, as it happens… Our original intention was to close the loop around this compact but rugged Andean range – a tight knot of snow-capped mountains lying south of the Cordillera Blanca, known to climbing …
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A quick post…
At long last, I’m off to ‘ride’ the Huayhuash Circuit, an 8-10 day trekking route, that we’re hoping to condense into 5 days by bike.
Situated some ways south of the Cordillera Blanca, the loop traverses a …
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A gripe – flu – has been doing the rounds of Huaraz. While I can proudly claim an iron stomach, I seem particularly prone to high altitude coughs and splutters, both of which are common in these dry and dusty …
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I’m back from a hearty three and a half day, triple pass medley – via Punta Olympica (4890m), Pupash (4050m) and Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4676m).
Heading south? If there’s one biking detour to do in the Cordillera Blanca, then this …
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Almost a year after I left off, I’m now back in Huaraz, the largest settlement in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.
These last few days have afforded the chance to acclimatise, clock up some day rides and prepare for an attempt on …
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It’s a perennial habit that I’m forever jumping between bikes (yet no two are ever complete at once). Parts migrate from frame to frame as frequently as I draw breath. I ride one bike for a few days, then cannibalise …
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More than one Rohloff hub?!
Yep. That’s pretty much what I’d have thought, if ever I heard of anyone owning more than one of these distinctly pricey (albeit wonderfully crafted) internally geared hubs. Yet, that’s the situation I find myself …
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Shoes, pedals, and combinations thereof are things that have been occupying my mind of late. Exciting, huh!
On previous travels I’ve always ridden in SPDs – I love the sense of connectivity with the bike, especially over long, sustained climbs. …
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Do you find that the Krampus is favorable to the Ogre for touring/bikepacking? I would think the Ogre would be a bit more versatile, am I correct? Also, my fiancé is looking for a bike to do some bikepacking, I …
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The countdown to Peru is on…
In the leadup to my departure in August, I’ll be tweaking my packlist here and there. I’m trying to be considered about this. I want everything to have real and lasting value – sometimes, …
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