January 4th Distance – 349km A few weeks ago, I saw pictures of Martyn and George out for a ride. The caption said something along the lines of. “Out practicing for our Patagonia ride”. There the two of them were, riding a dry river bed. I expressed my concern and…

January 3rd Distance – Santiago to Temuco 680km as the crow flies. – Temuco to Pucon 120km all paved. Travel Time – 4 hours to Temuco – 90 minutes to Pucon Easy flight out of Santiago down to Temuco. Odd seeing the mountains to the left and flying south. Beautiful…

January 2nd Distance – 0 Travel time – 0 Santiago, Chile The genesis of this trip started about a year ago when MacBean called Martyn and asked him to set up the trip. Martyn and Mac became riding buddies over 30 years ago while in school. I’ve known Mac even…

January 1st 2014 Mileage – 5493 as the crow flies Travel time – ~20 hours door to door Today was a day of contrasts and tedium, 32F and snow leaving Denver. Baggage loading – Denver International Three airport lounges and three flights later, I arrived in Santiago, Chile with temperatures…