Cycling from Leymebamba to Balsas was one of my favourite days of bike touring in Peru. There's something special about an amazing view earned through pedal power! Biking from Leymebamba to Balsas This blog post was written in 2010 when bike touring from Alaska to Argentina.When I woke up this morning, I discovered that something had bitten the soles of my feet, and the ends of my big toes. … [Read more...]

I took a couple of days off in Leymebamba when cycling in Peru. This is not the most exciting blog touring post in the world, but it's my update from the day!By Pitxiquin - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, LinkRest Day in Leymebamba Blog post written in 2010Another day off in Leymebamba... how lazy am I !!Well, this is a genuine, nothing to do day off, as my legs are still aching a little … [Read more...]

The Mummy Museum of Leymebamba in Peru is a main highlight of staying in this somewhat remote northern town. A place where Chachapoya past meets present!By Pitxiquin - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, LinkThe Museum of Leymebamba Blog post written in 2010 as part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina.After cycling to Leymebamba from Tingo Viejo the previous day, I decided to take a couple … [Read more...]

After taking a day off from the bike to visit Kuelap, it was time to continue cycling. Today's journey involved cycling from Tingo Viejo to Leymebamba in Peru. Cycling in the Utcubamba Valley in Peru This bike touring blog post was written in July 2010 as part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina.A lovely clear blue sky day, with not a cloud in sight. I had a breakfast of two egg rolls, … [Read more...]

Kuelap in Peru is often described as the Machu Picchu of the north. Here's my experiences visiting Kuelap, how to get there, and more!Kuelap in Peru I am fortunate to have visited Kuelap in Peru twice. The first time, was back in 2005 as part of a backpacking trip through South America. The second time, was in 2010 during my bicycle tour from Alaska to Argentina. The majority of this … [Read more...]