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Originally Posted by Traveling chopper
Hello! I’m new to the forum but have attended a couple of HU events. I’m sure this question has been asked a million times but I’m going to ask anyway because I’m struggling to find a solid answer. I’m planning a ride from Colorado to Ushuaia and back, over a total of 6 months, and am trying to figure out the best time to leave. Anyone have thoughts on this? I’m been thinking mid December but may be wrong about that. Thanks!
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10 years ago I left Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada in September and arrived in Ushuaia in Mid January. Then I rode back. Here are my thoughts for you based on that trip.
6 months is not much time. You'll be doing little else than riding. I wanted to be in Buenos Aires for the start of the first Dakar in South America (January 2009) so I didn't spend nearly as much time enjoying and exploring as I normally would. The Dakar route went south that year and I followed along until they turned west. Then I continued to Ushuaia.
I have always regretted not having taken more time. South America is a big (huge!) diverse continent, lots of culture, lots to see and do. It's an epic trip, with epic sights. Wonderful local people. Wine. Food. If I was to do it again (and I hope to some day soon), I'd take a couple of years to explore more.
The only reason I can think someone would want to do such a trip so quickly would be to cross it off their bucket list.
YMMV, and that's okay.
Robert
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