La Rioja

La Rioja – Belén: Hot start

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For once, there’s no long written report—just more pictures :-). As always, feedback is welcome! After we assembled our bikes in La Rioja, we finally set off. Unfortunately, things didn’t start off very well: After just a few kilometers, we passed an accident involving two cars. That reminded us that the most dangerous part of our trip is the traffic on the road… At first, we headed slightly south, even though we were actually supposed to go north. But we […]

Zurich – Buenos Aires: Logistical adventures

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We’ve already taken the bus to La Rioja, where our bike trip is finally set to begin. We just had to get there first. It wasn’t particularly difficult, but there were a few logistical challenges along the way. Zurich – Buenos Aires In the cold weather, we transported the bikes to the airport in Zurich. Fortunately, that went off without a hitch. Checking in the bikes with Iberia (75 euros each way) was also hassle-free and surprisingly affordable. I’m always […]