The 2026 South American Epic Cycling Expedition

In just over 9 months, our legendary South American Epic Cycling Expedition will begin! Will you be there?

There are still limited spaces available, both for the full tour and for all sections.

It is simply impossible to convey the experience of cycling across the South American continent from tip to tip in words. Past riders have described it as: Challenging. Joyous. Thrilling. Rewarding. Enriching. Wonderful. Amazing. Fantastic. Incredible. Memorable. Stunning. Yet, even then, as one 2024 rider put it, “Words don’t do it justice!”

Perhaps not, but we hope these posts might help to give you an idea of what to expect along the way.

Full Tour – Because It’s There: South America By Bike

On the last day of June, 2024, a group of cyclists from around the world awoke at dawn in Cartagena, Colombia, watched the sunrise over the shimmering Caribbean Sea while sipping on a cup of coffee, and then started their incredible cycling adventure across South America. Led by the unflappable tour leader Carolina and her resourceful crew, the cyclists pedalled across vast salt flats, mountain passes, wind-blasted deserts, and remote river valleys. Along the way, they confronted mechanical failures, political protests, wild weather, and personal doubts — but also experienced a shared joy that can’t be measured in distance travelled. (Watch now)

Colombia – Colombian Culture Is A Sight To Behold

“As I sat in a restaurant on the outskirts of the city… I watched as thousands of cyclists of all ages and styles passed in front of my eyes – a sea of cyclists. Street vendors were all selling bike gear – helmets, sunglasses and uniforms. Everything was about cycling.” (Read more)

Ecuador – The Middle Of The World

“We stopped by the Quitsato Sundial and heard about why Ecuador has advantage over all the other equator straddling nations in the world – mountains. Apparently Ecuador’s mountainous terrain allows for unique readings and observations of the sun as it rises and sets at different times of the year.” (Read more)

Peru – Off The Beaten Track

“I thought I would visit a place off the beaten track during my rest days here: I chose Choquequirao, which could be translated as the Golden Crib. You may or may not have heard of this site, as it is only started to see visitors about 15 years ago.” (Read more)

Bolivia – Cycling The Uyuni Salt Flats

“Glimpses of flat salty plains of dried out lakes gives a taste of what is to come. But nothing can match the first glimpse of pure vast whiteness as far as the eye can see, or the crunching sound of riding across thick slabs of salt.” (Read more)

Argentina – Single Track Mind

“Remote, isolated, and challenging. The famous border crossing from Villa O’Higgins to El Chalten is one of fabled myth in the world of South American cycle touring.” (Read more)

Chile – Cycling Patagonia: Everything You Need To Know

“Do it now! Patagonia is changing, the Carretera Austral is being paved, the gauntlet between Villa O’Higgins and El Chaltén may soon be replaced by a road and bridges, so … if you want to experience this magnificent region at its wildest, you are starting to run out of time.” (Read more)

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