Comments on: Cycling Patagonia: Everything You Need to Know

By: Cristiano Werneck

Cristiano Werneck — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:10:06 +0000

Hello Lucas,

I really hope you end up cycling Patagonia soon…

There are certainly bike shops that will box your bicycle for you.
Having said that, I am not sure about them shipping it for you. I know that bikeflights.com and other similar companies don’t cover Argentina and Chile and I do believe it will be hard to find a company that offers this service there. My suggestion to you would be to contact a host from “warmshowers” and see if they can help you out with that.

Enjoy your ride…

By: Lucas Salem

Lucas Salem — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:20:15 +0000

Greetings,

I’m curious on the best way to send your bike back from Patagonia if you are doing the route North to South and ending in the South.
Are there bike shops in the south that will pack and ship your bike?

By: Michael Coo

Michael Coo — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:37 +0000

In reply to craig tyndall. That sounds like a great trip but unfortunately we can't help you with that.

By: craig tyndall

craig tyndall — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:38:25 +0000

Greetings, we are planning a small group (max 8 riders) to ride gravel bikes from El Calafate to Ushuai in November 2023. We are looking for a support car and help with camp setup along the way where needed. Is that something you can provide? Thank you

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:10:31 +0000

Well, thanks to this post I read a few months ago I’m going to cycle through this road next week!

By: Michael Coo

Michael Coo — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:40:20 +0000

In reply to Don. Morrison. Hi Don, Sorry but at this time we do not have anything in South America but I am sure if you do a little research you can find something. Have a good ride.

By: Don. Morrison

Don. Morrison — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 18:36:38 +0000

I have a three/ five day window is there any groups I could join .

November and I would need to hire a bike .
I am a regular cyclist.
I will be staying in Montevideo and could cycle anywhere but would prefer to be group led.

Thanks..

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:47:13 +0000

Hi,

What is the weather going to be like starting in October? I know that November is already considered the shoulder season but what about October? If I started in Puerto Montt in October and rode South, could I be riding the warmer weather as it goes South?

By: mathugh vagg

mathugh vagg — Tue, 08 May 2018 09:08:55 +0000

hey my name is matt. planning on riding in chile this november. would 3 months be enough for a trip riding from santiago to Ushuaia. My main goal is exploring patagonia. what route would you recommend from santiago to puerto montt? or am i better of flying tyo Puerto montt and beginning from there? i am new to cycle touring, im from australia and only had 1 o/s tour under my belt. im relatively fit but dont like to exceed 70-100 km a day. any advice would be much appreciated.

thanks matt

By: Michael Coo

Michael Coo — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:11:49 +0000

In reply to Jack Horlick. Before I answer your question you'd have to tell me how strong a cyclist you are, how much baggage you intend to carry, how far you'd like to cycle each day on a mix of paved and gravel roads with some climbs and descents.

By: Jack Horlick

Jack Horlick — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:26:28 +0000

Realise its probably like asking how long is a piece of string….but, how long would you estimate the cycle from puerto montt to puerto natales should take? Planning on heading over at Christmas time and just wanted to get a rough sense of how long it takes.

Cheers,

By: david smith

david smith — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:25:07 +0000

great article! you have me curious about the place.I can’t wait to give it a try!

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:49:20 +0000

There is a group of us from the UK planning on doing the trip on our own bikes. Does anyone know how easy it is to get bikes and the rest of our equipment on the local airlines from Santiago etc. Has anyone had experience of bringing their bikes and equipment from Europe?

Thanks

Ian

By: Steve Foley

Steve Foley — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:26:51 +0000

In reply to Henri Golia.

Hello Henri,

I am Steve, 71 years old, in one week I will be in Puerto Montt, riding South, to El Chalten. I am glad you had a good trip, I hope for the same! I have 3 weeks to do this – hope it is enough time.

By: Shanny Hill

Shanny Hill — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:53:45 +0000

In reply to Bailly.

Hello Baily, we got this advice from our tour leader Cristiano…

We scouted it by car and rode across with about 50 people in 2015 and we are just about to do it again with the group in the 2017 SAE Tour. Most of the serious wind that people talk about is in the Argentinean part of Patagonia. Choose wisely not only the direction but also the time of the year!

We felt that the wind was for the most part coming from the W or NW, so I would suggest North to South. But this is tricky advice since that is not as predictable as we would like it to be.
-Cristiano Werneck

By: Bailly

Bailly — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 12:51:15 +0000

In reply to Bob de Ruiter.

Hey,
I want cycle through this road.
Same question North -> South or South -> North.
Have you done it ?
Any advice ?

Cheers.
thibault

By: Gino Obdam

Gino Obdam — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 17:47:32 +0000

Daar,
Do you have a dutch Office or representative with who I could talk about The Patagonia tour.

Thanks,

Gino.

By: Bob de Ruiter

Bob de Ruiter — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:56:31 +0000

Great Article!! Would you recommend the route from north to south or south to north and why?

Will go through Patagonia, but not sure which direction. I will start in November.

Thank you for the advice

By: Henri Golia

Henri Golia — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:17:52 +0000

Hi fellows riders
I ‘m a french bike rider , 68 y old
Last year , 2016 , i ride as single ,the entire Carretera Austral , from Puertto Mont to Punta Arenas , an amazing experience
Looking now forword to thr Trans Canada Trail , with a partner to be find
I you heard anyone interesred to follow me on this path , please let me know
Many thanks and congrztulation to TDA

By: Lloyd Strong

Lloyd Strong — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:50:36 +0000

In reply to Luiz Morais. great article Brian! you have my curiosity up and can't wait to give it a try! cheers Lloyd

By: Luiz Morais

Luiz Morais — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:21:24 +0000

Patagônia is the best place to ride in South America!!! ever…