This bike touring update covers the day's ride between Cintalapa and Chiapa de Corza. Part of my Pan American bicycle tour. Cycling from Cintalapa in Mexico Blog post written Feb 8th 2010 I set off at my usual time of 07.00 for a day of two halves. Until 10.30, it was all uphill, and then after a break for brunch, it was all downhill. I had brunch in a little restaurant that had some … [Read more...]

I had been so used to relative flatness when cycling in Mexico, but now it was time for some hills in Chiapas! My bike touring blog update in Mexico. Cycling in Chiapas, Mexico (Blog post written Feb 7th 2010 when cycling from Alaska to Argentina) I had stayed the night in Tapanatepec, and today I would visit Cintalapa. First though, the mountains. For the first 25 kms, it was all uphill, … [Read more...]

A nice, short and quick cycle ride of about 60 kms, and it was all over by 11.00. I could have carried on, but decided instead to leave the mountains until tomorrow. I should now be three days cycling from San Cristobal. Read more about cycling from Alaska to Argentina Use the links below Previous day of bike tour Next day of bike tour Bike Touring in Mexico   … [Read more...]

After a day off from cycling, it was time to ride to my next destination. This bike touring blog covers cycling from Tehuantepec to Niltepec in Mexico. Cycling from Tehuantepec to Niltepec in Mexico Blog post written: Feb 5, 2010 I was a bit hesitant about leaving in the morning, as reports of flooding in Mexico City were all over the news. Although Mexico City is quite away from … [Read more...]

When I woke up in the morning, I knew I wasn't going anywhere. My legs felt like lead, and I was thirsty, despite drinking litres of water the previous night. There's not much too Tehuantepec, so once I had been around the market, and walked a few streets, there wasn't a lot to do but use the internet and watch a couple of films. Tomorrow, I set off towards San Cristobel, which I hope to reach … [Read more...]