Day 23: Death Road
May 21st 2011 We got picked up by our shuttle bus early and drove up to the start of the road. We got fitted out with helmets, bikes and gloves and had a safety briefing. They have a tradition where they tip alcohol on the ground, on your bike, and you have a taste, for good luck before you start the ride. 96% alcohol is not nice! The first 20km of the road was sealed and we used it to get used to our bikes and
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