(July 23 – written by Nancy) Last night we were so shattered after our long day we both thought there was no way we could do today’s intended ride to Chavinillo.  Our Komoot map showed it to be about 86k with over 1600 meters of climbing.  We met our German friends Philipp and Kathrin in … Continue reading Canyon riding – Huallanca to Chavinillo (87k/17,853k, +3600ft)

 (July 22 – written by Dave) Today was epic... CHECK - Trip record riding height – 4,900 metres (16,000 feet) CHECK - Stunning mountain views all day CHECK - Super hard riding with dirt, rocks and a ripper paved downhill to finish CHECK - 10 hours in the saddle CHECK - Pulling into town at … Continue reading Getting higher – Park entrance to Huallanca (72k/17,766k, +3500ft)

(July 21 – written by Dave) It was hard to leave Huaraz and our lovely hotel, but the show must go on.  Today we started a two day crossing of Huascaran National Park.  We were both excited to see more of the park, if not a little apprehensive about the altitudes we were going to … Continue reading Getting high  – Huaraz to Huascaran National Park entrance (61k/17,694k, +3900ft)

(July 19 – written by Dave) We are enjoying our break here in Huaraz.  Sleeping and breathing was a little hard the first night but our bodies have adjusted pretty well.  We go over a pass that is about 16,000 feet on Sunday so getting to the point that 10,000 feels normal was a good … Continue reading Huaraz Times and mapping tools

 (July 17 – written by Dave) We departed Caraz this morning in a peleton one person smaller than we arrived a few days ago.  Andi, the bikepacker from Germany is taking a slightly different route from there and not leaving until tomorrow.  So Nancy, Kathrin, Philipp and I soldiered on for the team.  I’m sure … Continue reading Banana Passionfruit day – Caraz to Huaraz (72k/17,633k, +3937ft)

(July 16 – written by Dave) We’ve had a couple nice relaxing days in Caraz.  Yesterday we watched the world cup.  For those who missed it, France won.  There were also two parades in town on Sunday.  The first for marching school troops, the second for people in costumes.  I never really got why either … Continue reading Caraz – Laguna Paron and a few mountains

(July 14 – written by Nancy) (posted on 15/7 due to being off the grid for the last 4 days) Well, it’s been a tough but generally enjoyable section for the last couple of days.  It was really nice to be on this stretch with our new German friends, being able to share the scenery … Continue reading Canyon del Pato – River Camp to Caraz (56k/17,560k, +4000ft)

(July 12 – written by Dave) (posted on 14/7 due to being off the grid for the last 4 days) We had a very quiet night sleeping by the river with only one car coming down either side of the canyon, sometime around 12:45.  I would hate to drive that road in the daylight.  In … Continue reading Switchbacks, an amazing canyon and a crash – River Camp to River Camp (66k/17,409k, +4500ft)

(July 11 – written by Dave) (posted on 14/7 due to being off the grid for the last 4 days) Night was pretty quiet in the spa hotel, except for someone pounding on the door at 1:30 – we think that they were looking for a room – we did not offer to share.  We … Continue reading More dirt and some switchbacks – Cachicadan to River Camp (72k/17,343k, +4500ft)