It sure has been a while. Over the last few years I spent my time on the bike rack in the guest room. When guests would visit, I was moved…
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Finishing on Top
All along the coast you see them in the distance. They're often shrouded in clouds, but their silhouettes leave no doubt of their magnitude. They explain why we cross rivers…
See MoreSand, Wind, and Sunshine
When you get to Northern Peru everything changes. The first thing you notice is the lack of vegetation. Brown becomes the dominant color which is accented by lovely shades of…
See MoreRace to the border
First, I'd like to give a shout-out to Cait for not only keeping pace on the bike, but for providing the Bike Meets World faithful readers with a welcomed perspective…
See MoreGuest Post: Merging
Hola! It’s me, Cait. You might recognize me from my previous roles as Supporting Street-Food-Sampler/Salsa Partner in blog posts past. Surly has been burdened even more than usual since I…
See MoreColombia: to the West
Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia. It is a sprawling expanse of high-rises, town homes, churches, parks, and 8 million people. Getting into the heart of the city was…
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First, I'd like to thank Ray for that witty and thoughtful contribution to my bike tour account. While there were no references to cycling, I appreciate that the group chose…
See MoreCoast to Coast in Panama
Slipping into Panama was almost too easy. Ryan paid a nominal fee, got his passport stamped, and then had the smug pleasure of riding past all the suckers with backpacks…
See More100% Tico
Crossing the border into Costa Rica feels like time traveling forward one decade. The street dogs are purebreds and the bikes have disc brakes. Clearly, Costa Rica is winning the…
See More100% Nica
Welcome to Central America's largest country, Nicaragua. Here the beers are cheap, the volcanoes active, the lakes massive, and the animosity towards Costa Rica, stronger than ever. We entered Nicaragua…
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