After spending a week in Quito, Ecuador, it was time to resume my journey by bicycle. Today's section would take me out of Quito and to Machachi. How to cycle out of Quito Blog post written June 2010 During my week off in Quito, I had some concerns as to how I should actually cycle back out of the city again. I knew there was a lot of traffic, and the roads were confusing. I had no GPS for … [Read more...]

During my 18 month bike tour from Alaska to Argentina, I took a week off in Quito, Ecuador. Here's what I got up to in Quito whilst resting. Taking time off in Quito Blog post from June 2010 What with the big rush of having to cycle through Colombia in 30 days due to a visa problem, I was looking forward to some time off in Quito. Although the mountains of both Colombia and Ecuador have … [Read more...]

Cycling in Ecuador is certainly rewarding in terms of scenery. This blog entry is from the day's ride between Cayambe and Quito as part of my Alaska to Argentina bike tour. Cycling Ecuador Blog post from June 2010 Leaving Cayambe through the main road running through the town, I was treated to some downhill, but the overall tone of the day was that of uphill cycling. The road ran on the … [Read more...]

There was some stunning scenery as I cycled from Ibarra to Cayambe in Ecuador. Here's my bike touring blog post from the day. Cycling from Ibarra in Ecuador Blog post from June 2010 After the included breakfast, it was time to get some kms done. Cycling along the main road out of the town of Ibarra, the air was crisp, and the blue of the sky very blue indeed. Ecuador really is a … [Read more...]

This Ecuador bike touring blog post covers the day's ride between San Gabriel and Ibarra. Part of my Alaska to Argentina bike tour. Cycling out of San Gabriel Blog post from June 2010 My stomach wasn't 100% when I left San Gabriel in the morning, but at least the toilet visits had ceased, which was a relief. Leaving San Gabriel, I cycled past this sculpture. Its so refreshing to cycle in … [Read more...]