Adventure Sports in Ecuador: Biking

Cotopaxi Volcano National Park

Trip Rating: Moderate

Drive through páramo landscape to highest point. Enjoy stunning view of 8 different volcanoes.
The bike adventure on the world’s highest active volcano begins. Bike on dirt roads through volcanic ash and páramo landscape to Inca ruin at 3.700 m Packed lunch while keeping an eye towards the sky - you might see a condor! In the afternoon bike on dirt roads and single track down from Lake Limpiopungo through pine forest.

Altitudes: 4500-3200 m. (15000-10600 ft.)

More information:

Biking Dutchman
Foch # 714 and Juan León Mera
Phones: +(593)2 2568 323 / 2542 806
Cel: +(593)9 4205349
biking@uio.satnet.net
www.bikingdutchman.com

DOWNHILL ON BIKE FROM THE HIGHEST POINT IN ECUADOR AND ONE OF THE 
HIGHEST IN THE PLANET

The tour begins from Riobamba. We pick you up at your hotel and drive 
you by 4WD to the first shelter (Carrel Brothers) at 4800 meters altitude. We 
have a short hike from the first to the second shelter (Edward
 Whymper) located at 5000 meters, return to the first shelter and  start biking
downhill.

Exclusive route of Biking Spirit. We will ride primarily on dirt roads
and single tracks through archaeological Inca ruins, mineral springs
 and Indian communities; you will observe magnificent views of
 Mt. Chimborazo's south face.

Moderate
 Distance: 37 km, 28 km on dirt route and 9 km on pavement

Uphill distance: 2 km approximated
Downhill distance: 34 km approximated

Highest altitude: Whymper shelter 5000 meters (16.405 feet);
 Lowest altitude: San Juan 3200 meters (10.500 feet)

Total time: 6 to 8 hours

The tour includes: Mountain bike,
 safety equipment (helmet, gloves, elbow and knee pads) 
food and bottled water 
free coca tea at Chimborazo's shelter
water proof clothes (if required) 
private transport
 bilingual guide
 mechanic support 
radio communication

The tour does not include: Payment to National Parks and Protected Areas
 and tips.

More info:

www.bikingspirit.com
info@bikingspirit.com