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South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean

  1. Surly Cross Check on St. Thomas/St. John?

    Looking to test ride a 54cm or 56cm Surly Cross Check in the USVI.

    Started by nameless, 01-28-12 09:23 PM
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  2. Safety in South America

    Just wondering if i could bother somebody to range or put name on whats the most safest lands in South America to tour in?, i prefer the coast line. Safe for me is when: -roads are cycling friendly -small amounts of bandits and crimes is replaced by friendly people -small amount of...

    Started by LitePacking, 06-03-08 03:55 PM
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    01-25-12 04:22 PM Go to last post
  3. ¿Acá hay latinos o no?

    Che, hay algún latino o soy el único. ¿Cuantos latinos hay por acá?

    Started by amigo, 10-03-06 07:44 PM
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  4. Guadalajara, Mexico

    sunday bike park in which the city's main streets are closed for cars from 8 am to 2 pm, its modeled after Bogotas system

    Started by Salriz, 03-27-11 11:38 PM
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    10-24-11 09:19 PM Go to last post
  5. Bolivia Bicycle Recycle ?

    I love saving bicycles from destruction. For years I have been pulling them out of dumpsters, fixing them up and then watching them rot because here in Northern Canada there is almost no market for used bicycles most of the year. During the last few days I have been thinking about exporting them to...

    Started by Salvor, 07-29-11 11:17 PM
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    10-12-11 02:20 PM Go to last post
  6. Best Cycling spots in Central America / Caribbean?

    Looking for the best spots in central american or the caribbean to go cycling during the winter. Has anyone visited any cycling-friendly cities in the area? I have cycled in central america before - so I know it's doable contrary to all the skeptics who say the roads suck. I.e. are there any...

    Started by saunterer, 08-20-11 11:50 AM
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    09-29-11 09:20 PM Go to last post
  7. Best cycling fuel in Mexico

    Some people are going to laugh at this question about a country which is dripping with food in the rivers, fields, forests etc. But it is difficult for me to cook for myself, so I am trying to find the best hot food available for a cyclist mainly interested in quantity and nutritional quality, not...

    Started by 14mph, 11-17-08 07:13 PM
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  8. Sao Paulo Bike Shops

    I'm traveling to Sao Paulo March 21 - 26, 2011 for work (I'm writing this in Miami waiting for connecting flight :) ) I'm wondering if there are any good bike shops worth visiting in my downtime. I'm staying at the Hilton and the office I'm working from is on Faria Lima. Thanks!

    Started by Pug, 03-21-11 09:06 PM
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  9. Folding Bike Trip Argentina * Brazil * Paraguay * Uruguay

    Hi Friends and cyclists It is the first time I put a message. Very happy to find people also like folding bike. I would just share some experiences. It is the link for a trip folding bicycle rim 16 by South America

    Started by joaocampos, 02-13-11 02:13 PM
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  10. bicycle shops in Buenos Aires

    Hi I will be visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina, in September. Any recommendations for a good bike store in BA? thanks ffff

    Started by feefifofum, 08-14-07 11:38 AM
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  11. Cycling in S America end Jan- end July 2010- Advice Please

    Hi there, I hope somone can give us some advice please- my boyfriend and I are thinking of taking our bikes to cycle in S America. We haven't quite decided on the landing destination yet but if we proceed our plan of cycling We are thinking of maybe seeing certain parts of Argentina, Chile,...

    Started by Peachy Hamsty, 01-02-10 12:17 PM
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  12. Varadero, Cuba bike routes?

    Heading to Varadero next month and plan to do some daily cycling. Anyone know of any routes? The 42 km road to Matanzas has been suggested but I do not know how the traffic is.

    Started by Windrush, 03-05-10 08:38 AM
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  13. Patagonia trip report

    Here is the report, and pictures, of our recent two week self supported tandem trip to the Lake Region of Northern Patagonia (Argentina-Chile): http://www.tangotandem.org/Carretera...ral%202010.htm I had fun writing it, particularly the packing list, down to the toothbrush, with pictures of...

    Started by Xanti Andia, 02-20-10 08:01 AM
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  14. Bicycling in Costa Rica

    I'm planning a two-week vacation in Costa Rica in January and I'd like to know a bit more about the roads there. I've heard stories about dangerous conditions on some roads and highways. Which roads should I avoid and which should I choose?

    Started by Newspaperguy, 11-19-09 12:38 AM
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  15. Costa Rica - Ride Reports

    Recently, I had 10 days in Costa Rica, 2 of which included some cycling. Day 1 - Playa Flamingo - Monkey Trail Day 2 - Playa Flamingo & Playa Brasilito Fun off-road cycling and a spectacular environment!

    Started by rallison, 10-01-09 03:35 AM
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  16. Anybody been to Bogota?

    That can recommend some good rides into the mountains??? I'll be on a track bike, but I'm strong. Plus, my spanish sucks.:D

    Started by genericbikedude, 09-10-06 09:06 AM
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  17. moving to Belo Horizonte Brazil

    in july and wondering if i should take my road bike. i spend a ton of time doing urban riding here in san francisco and venture out into the hills (berkeley and marin) and don't like the idea of not having my bike but also want to make a smart choice. any ideas? thanks

    Started by jbeaman, 02-06-08 06:33 PM
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    07-02-09 11:26 PM Go to last post
  18. 2da reunión de bicimotos y ebikes en Parque Sarmiento, Buenos Aires

    Fotos y video http://picasaweb.google.com/marcelo.shulman/2doEncuentroDeBicimotosEbikes#

    Started by Borromeo, 04-19-09 09:56 AM
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  19. montaña bicicleta en el salvador

    hola mi nombre es jonathan, soy de california de estados unidos. Hablo espanol un poco. estoy preguntar de la existencia montana bicicleta en el salvador. lo siento para mi espanol.

    Started by Pheard, 02-13-09 11:48 PM
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    04-16-09 12:26 PM Go to last post
  20. Road biking in the carribeans

    I have an opportunity to go stay in the carribeans for a couple of month. Where are the better roads/conditions/bike friendly places between Cuba, Dominican Republic, or Mexico?

    Started by seb1041, 02-01-09 08:12 AM
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  21. Difference between Costa Rica and Panama for the tourer?

    Thinking about visiting Costa Rica or Panama in the beginning of very early november to late december this year. Since my Spanish is not so good, travel alone and never been so far from hove i try to figure out what is the best to visit of those to places. Is it worse or better visiting the one...

    Started by ShacklerViking, 01-20-09 05:15 PM
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  22. Ecuador

    Anyone here from Ecuador or has been there? I may have to spend some time down there to research a business project I am working on, i will be going there with permanent resident status, as I'm not sure how long I may stay. I'm interested to know not just about cycling, but about where would be a...

    Started by rotharpunc, 12-19-08 03:30 PM
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    01-03-09 07:06 PM Go to last post
  23. Termina un año empieza otro

    Termina el 2008 y sería bueno saber qué opinión se llevan de éste año. Sería bueno saber como les ha ido (latinos y no latinos; en castellano, portugués u otro idioma) Algunos dirán que fue un año de mi*rd@, otros dirán que fue hermoso. Y así. Para mí fue una c@g@d@. Casi no pude andar en...

    Started by amigo, 11-30-08 06:59 PM
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  24. MTB Tours in Costa Rica

    Hello Everybody!! My name is Jonathan, I'm from Costa Rica and I love the mountain bike, I understad your passion for this beautiful sport!! If you come to Costa Rica we offer the best Mountain Bike Tours, for more info visit our web site. www.guanabikers.com Bike Tours and Rentals. If...

    Started by guanabikers, 11-20-08 07:09 AM
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  25. The Ambrosi Bicycle Thread

    Here We Go! (next)

    Started by J T CUNNINGHAM, 12-10-07 08:15 PM
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    11-17-08 09:40 PM Go to last post
  26. Lighthouse Cycling Tour ‘09

    I've been planning to go... not sure yet (money + time). Anyway, posting this in here in case anybody is interested. The tour is at the beginning of February but plz leave your long sleve jersey at home since is 90 degrees down there... Lighthouse Cycling Tour ‘09

    Started by RubenX, 11-04-08 04:43 AM
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  27. A search engine for the business in Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States. Tourism is also an important feature there and to know the place better a search engine is useful. Puerto Rico directory which is a search engine helps to know about the charter businesses and provides additional...

    Started by ttaylor, 08-03-08 01:58 PM
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    09-04-08 01:50 AM Go to last post
  28. Get the information about Caribbean

    Hey friends I know an Online Directory and search engine which is basically Caribbean based directory only and it will really help you to find the place of accommodation and places of tourist interest there. You must go through it and you will enjoy your trip there... Cheers!!, taylor

    Started by ttaylor, 07-20-08 01:22 PM
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  29. Vuelta el mundo en tandem, equipo argentino

    Mi fanatismo por las bicicletas tandem me ha llevado a conocer por internet a una pareja de argentinos, Andres y Karina que esta recorriendo el mundo en una tandem. Levan 9000 km estan ahora en Estambul. Para el que le interese este es su blogg (tiene buenos relatos y fotos del viaje):...

    Started by Xanti Andia, 05-22-08 11:44 AM
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  30. ¿Por qué la bicicleta?

    ¿Por qué decidieron hacer ciclismo o andar en bicicleta?

    Started by amigo, 10-06-06 08:42 PM
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  31. Calling all Ticos

    Hi. I'm getting settled in hear in beautiful San Pedro and have decided to get a bike to commute on and to explore the Meseta Central. Can anyone give me some advice on where to get a decent used bike? I'm guessing a mechanically sound rigid MTB would be my best bet, but I've seen some vintage...

    Started by huerro, 04-04-08 09:15 AM
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  32. BARILOCHE, ARGENTINA - need new rim 26´

    hello, i´m now in bariloche, argentina and my two rims are more than tired after a total of 40´000 kilometers (and 30´000 in this journey). i guess africa didn´t help... do you know where in bariloche i could find good rims and if somebody could give me advices on the quality of the rims here...

    Started by vagabundomundo, 02-26-08 01:09 PM
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  33. Felices Fiestas

    La verdad que no sé si serán muy felices las fiestas en esta latinoamerica empobrecida y maltrecha. pero de todas formas no se pierden las esperanzas. así que para todos una feliz navidad y un próspero año nuevo desde Argentina. :beer:

    Started by amigo, 12-21-07 08:23 PM
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  34. Ladies of South America: Ride with the Bow in 2008

    Hey Ladies! If you haven't recently, head over to the Women's Forum. We are now taking 'reservations' for rides with the Bow in 2008. Bow is going International this year! Details about the Bow and riding with the Bow are over in the Women's Forum. If you're not able to "see" the Women's...

    Started by FlowerBlossom, 12-12-07 02:24 AM
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    12-14-07 05:38 PM Go to last post
  35. Liberals=Treason

    indeed.

    Started by Randal Mambla, 09-08-06 08:55 PM
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  36. Malas Palabras

    When we go to other country and we have troubles with car-drivers, motorbike-drivers, pedestrians, or even others bikers, and we need express our displeasure, we need say the correct bad word. So why don´t we help each other saying that words. For example if you have a problem in Argentina...

    Started by amigo, 04-04-07 06:00 PM
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    04-25-07 09:20 PM Go to last post
  37. El Retorno

    Estoy de vuelta y quiero saber cuántos quedan vivos :D

    Started by amigo, 04-01-07 07:17 PM
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    04-22-07 10:55 PM Go to last post
  38. A Month in Uruguay

    A friend and I will be taking a bicycle tour of Uruguay starting 3 Feb, 2007, and would appreciate any links to bicycle clubs or bike friendly camping and hostels that are there. Voy con una amiga para hacer un tour de bici en Uruguay, comienzo 3 Feb. 2007, y queremos saber de campings,...

    Started by flying gringo, 01-29-07 12:23 PM
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  39. A south american bike tour...

    I'm thinking of taking a solo cycling trip from Lima Peru, down through Chile, up through Argentian and Uragauy, and ending in the capital of Brazil. Does anyone have links to road maps, or sources of places i would stay for a few days and work while on my trip. This trip will be part of a grand...

    Started by A.L.G. WWU velo, 10-25-06 02:56 PM
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    04-01-07 07:22 PM Go to last post
  40. Llegan las fiestas

    Se vienen las fiestas ¿cómo las pasan ustedes? En donde yo vivo para esta época del año hacen entre 30 y 40 grados centígrados, así que acá se reune toda la familia se dan comidas mayormente frías y después del brindis se sale a festejar a la calle donde se arma un kilombo de aquellos.

    Started by amigo, 12-20-06 07:13 AM
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    12-31-06 06:56 PM Go to last post
  41. Che loco, ¿qué les pasa a los gringos?

    Se supone que los subdesarrollados somos nosotros, pero estos andan metiendo la pata en medio oriente cada vez peor. Alguien puede resumir qué están haciendo allá.

    Started by amigo, 12-20-06 07:07 AM
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  42. ¿Chaves anda en bicicleta?

    Yo pienso que Chavez necesitaría andar en bicicleta, y hacer una bicicletiada para ganar adherentes.

    Started by amigo, 10-14-06 10:07 AM
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    11-14-06 07:28 AM Go to last post
  43. Welcome to Texas

    Texas hereby claims the South American regional forum for our own personal use. Welcome to the empire South Americans! All your base are belong to us.

    Started by jsharr, 08-23-06 11:06 AM
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  44. Need Costa Rica Self-guided tour info

    Greetings, We are an experienced cycle touring couple that hope to spend about 10 days cycle touring in Costa Rica in January 2007. I was wondering if anybody has recommendations for a route and an idea how hard it will be to ride into a town and get accommodations. I'm guessing we'd fly into...

    Started by ranDude, 10-12-06 12:53 PM
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  45. Musica en bicicleta

    ¿Escuchan música cuando andan en bicicleta? ¿Qué música escuchan?

    Started by amigo, 10-12-06 09:52 AM
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  46. Qué bueno che por fin ¿?

    No sabía que habían abierto un lugar para suramerica. ¿Pero, es así? This is confuse: South-North America or South America (Continent)?

    Started by amigo, 09-29-06 07:51 PM
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  47. MTB'ing in Guatemala

    Ever been there/biked there? Any suggestions other than Utah?

    Started by Sunyata6, 09-24-06 01:33 AM
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    09-24-06 01:33 AM Go to last post

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