Latin America

A long journey through the rugged and intense continent of Latin America. From the centre of the world all the way down towards Fin del Mundo: Ushuaia.

  • Riding the Peru Great Divide: A legendary route

    The route that inspired it all… I finally ride the Peru Great Divide. A challenging bikepacking route through the Andes. I ride together with a small group and we experience some of the most beautiful moments together. A life changing route that I’ll never forget.

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  • Bikepacking Peru: A gentle warm-up for the PGD.

    From Cajamarca a warm-up ride for the Peru Great Divide begins. 600km of high Andean passes and deep canyons await us. We find refuge in mining towns and above bakery’s, and manage to camp whilst the MilkyWay keeps watch…

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  • Northern Peru: A destination worth riding

    Ecuador has come to an end and, after unexpected landslides, road closures, and a ride through some of the country’s most dangerous provinces, I finally crossed back into Peru after three years. Together with three other cyclists, I followed the coast and desert before we each went our own way. I headed back into the…

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  • Volcanic roads and high passes: Bikepacking in Ecuador

    The Latin-America bikepacking trip is finally starting. I set off in Quito, the centre of the world. Soon I find myself riding on volcanic gravel, cobbles and high mountain passes. The country pushes me to my limits but rewards me with incredible views and heartwarming hospitality.

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