I spent the day on last minute preparations for sailing from Panama to Colombia. Soon, I would be in South America cycling!Last minute preparations Not a lot to report for the day. I bought a t-shirt and some sea-sickness pills ( I expect to be heave ho-ing a lot!), some bin liners to put over the bike when it is on deck, and some road snacks.A four wheel drive will pick me up tomorrow … [Read more...]

Taking some time out in Panama City, I organised a boat ride from Panama to Colombia, and prepared my bike by packing it down ready.Booking a boat ride from Panama to Colombia Organising a boat to Colombia was extremely easy through the hostel here in Panama City.Richie, the guy that owns the place, knew of a boat leaving on the 28th, and a quick phone call and it was all booked.By … [Read more...]

Today, I would cycle to another significant stopping point of my journey - Panama City. First though, I had to get across the Bridge of the Americas.Cycling into Panama City (Blog post written April 25 2010)I was on the road for 07.00, and after a quick stop off for a can of Monster, pushed on until I reached the Bridge of the Americas.(For those of you who may be unaware of what … [Read more...]

Today's bike touring blog post entry covers the ride between Penonome and La Chorrera in Panama. Part of my Alaska to Argentina bike tour. Husbands for rent in Panama? Although I had every intention of cutting the day off at 70 kms, the accommodation prospects did not really allow for that, so I pushed on instead.Can someone please call this number and work out what is going on !! A … [Read more...]

After a day off to recover in Santiago, it was time to hit the road again. This bike touring blog covers the day's ride between Santiago and Penonome. Cycling out of Santiago, Panama A reasonably early start from Santiago, and the road was initially good quality, and lent itself to quick cycling. I made great time over the first 40 or 50 kilometres, and felt strong.It was definitely a day of … [Read more...]