Tag: peru
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AKA, Cotahuasai-Colca Explorer The Peruvian Andes is arguably the greatest bikepacking destination in the world. A sprawling network of dirt roads connects together the vast…
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AKA, the Ayacucho Adventure Route The Peruvian Andes is arguably the greatest bikepacking destination in the world. A sprawling network of dirt roads connects together…
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I was pretty happy after my three-day crossing from Andamarca to Challuanca. The route was remote, diverse, and spectacular, and I wondered if the rest…
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There wasn’t a single day on this trip that I didn’t experience a moment of awe at my surroundings. Peru is a beautiful country and…
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Read Part 1 I left Vilcahuashuaman feeling pretty refreshed and happy I decided to bake an early rest day into my ride. It was market…
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Returning to Peru was a dream of mine ever since my last trip in 2018 finished early amidst a mix of illness, bike problems, and…
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My journey on Instagram part six, from Huaraz to the end in Paracas, Peru. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Cooper…
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My journey on Instagram, part 4, from Chachapoyas to Huaraz in Peru. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Cooper (@alexcooperexplores) View…
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Should I stay or should I go? I don’t even really like the Clash, but I couldn’t think of another song lyric or cliche to…
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Cold. Tired. Uninspired. Bored? The last week of riding was my toughest yet mentally and physically. For three days I felt like I was on…
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“Is it worth it?” It’s a familiar question I ask myself often. Is riding close up to glaciers it worth it, even if it means…
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“Why aren’t you smiling? Why aren’t you happy?” I had just collapsed after cresting a 4,750 metre high pass in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca following a…