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Day 23: Death Road

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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 ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more