If you need a bike mechanic in Riobamba, Ecuador I would really recommend Alfonson Guaman (address Orozco and Avendida La Prensa, phone 2965333 Mobile 097703913, no email address).
Trujillo (Peru) to Ibarra (Ecuador) October 25th 2006 Detour in Ecuador
After crossing the border from Peru
I took a detour in Ecudaor
Changed some money,
Saw the road sign and thought,
"Why not? I will not be here again."
Then slipped off the highway.
Prior to my diversion I sought the usual, useless assurances
And asked a man pushing an ice-cream cart whether the quieter road was also paved.
"Todo es aspahalto" he cheerfully confirme ... read more
South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more
I cycled from, Ushuaia, the most southern point in Argentina to, Deadhorse, the most northern point in Alaska, United States. It was amazing. Took me just over 18 months.
During this trip I have made 23 entries into my travel journal on this blog. I also have a website pushonnorth.com which has maps of my route on it. If you have any questions or comments about cycle touring in Latin America why not send me an email, or even better, use the cycle touring travelblog forum that has been set up on travelblog?
Have also been trying to raise money for Medecins Sans Frontieres. I raised 8,5... full info