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Rebel Lion
In reflecting about how much work goes into the daily SAE routine, staff member Luiz smiled and shared a saying in his native Portuguese that effectively says, “It is impossible to kill a lion every...
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The Trampoline of Death
Want to know what we’re doing today? Just a casual 60km ride with 3,000 meters of elevation gain up and over yet another mountain pass…known as the Trampoline of Death. Yes, you read that correctly:...
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Bad Roads, Good People; Good Roads, Bad People
Britten reports from the South American Epic bike tour and expedition: World-class restaurants, spectacular views, and impressive wildlife are all reasons why people travel. They’re the big, obvious...
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One for the records
It seems that people (I use the term somewhat loosely) these days have a burning desire to push themselves harder and further than what many would consider humanly possible. These people that I speak...
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Pulling out from the weeds.
Shortly after leaving Puyo the South American Epic riders and staff were met by an unexpected road closure. What was intended to be a 130km day in to Macas quickly turned in to a lunch stop at 68km...
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The Reviews are in –‘The Undiscovered Country’ section is amazing!
The Undiscovered Country section of the South American Epic cycling expedition was a hit: “Coming from Belgium, I’m a bit of a flat-lander so the climbs between Medellin and Bogota were seriously...
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Small Town Sincerity
Britten’s latest report from the South American Epic cycling tour: Last week I wrote about the power of rural hospitality and how it has the ability to create much more meaningful travel experiences....
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Want to know what the riders thought of the ‘Coffee & Cocoa’ section?
Rider comments from the Coffee & Cocoa section of the South American Epic: “Riding through Colombia was wonderful. The locals were great and it was always easy to find a place to stop and refuel.”...
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Nothing but the best fish in Peru – A perfect rest day
After 3 days in the desert of northern Peru with lots of sand and some strong head and crosswinds one would wonder what people are wishing for. A grassy area, lots of beers, hot showers, laundry...
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Small, unexpected moments
Awhile back, I wrote about how wonderful the small, unexpected moments can be the most memorable ones. Australian riders Nick and Jo share a recent experience in Northern Peru that very much fits into...
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Papa’s got a brand new ride
Living as a guide and traveling all over the Latin America for the last couple years, I rarely get to share my nutty lifestyle with friends and almost never with my family. In Lima, however, that...
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South American Epic Staff Profile: Luiz Morais
Hometown: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Stats: Certified ABETA (Brazilian Association for Adventure Tourism) Guide, Professional Driver First Aid/CPR, Graphic Designer, Cross Country MTB/BMX...
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Small, Unexpected Moments #3
This is a post about the time we woke up to a loud speaker inviting the entire town to send us off at 5AM. Floating in and out of sleep with visions of yesterday’s glorious descent from 4,500 meters,...
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Coca: The Sacred Leaf
An intro to a seemingly simple leaf that symbolizes the complexities of traditional Andean culture as well as modern politics in a region that is highly spiritual yet rife with violent history. Having...
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Off the Beaten Path
What if you end up in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, and want to go somewhere you would feel like time traveling to the golden age of that civilization and be in one of their majestic cities that...
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A Windy Welcome to La Paz
Britten reports from the South American Epic bicycle expedition: La Paz is a wild place. Cradled in a valley, the city desperately clings to the steep walls anchored purely by makeshift ingenuity....
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Bizarre & Barren: Cycling the Salt Flats
Cycling across the famous Bolivian salt flat of Uyuni has become a right of passage for any two-wheeled traveler traversing South America. For us, it is a section of the trip we’ve all been looking...
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“Why cycle South America?” A short video
Since the inception of our company, we have repeatedly been approached by a whole spectrum of filmmakers looking to tell the story of our tours. They ranged from amateurs to award winning companies....
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Crossing the Sea of Cortez
Jacob’s latest report from the North American Epic cycling tour: Arriving in La Paz (Mexico, not Bolivia!) was an important moment on the North American Epic. Not only did it announce the end of the...
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Oh Peru, How Sweet Your Coast Was
Adrian reports from the South American Epic bicycle expedition: One’s immediate environment has a significant effect on their happiness. For me personally, I am happiest when surrounded by sparse open...
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