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Dakar
I'll be leaving Montevideo on Jan 4th headed to Belen to find the race. Then its off to Colombia. Maybe we'll cross paths. Salud.
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I'll be leaving Montevideo on Jan 4th headed to Belen to find the race. Then its off to Colombia. Maybe we'll cross paths. Salud.
David
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Hey David
It´d be great if our paths cross.
Best wishes
Chris
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Collecting new shocker Wednesday in La Paz, then bus back to Uyuni and fit it. Then try again what I was attempting 10 days ago, that is
- Uyuni to SP de Atacama
- SP de A to Salta on the pavement
- Salta to Cachi and then south on Rt 40
Won´t make TdF before the new year now, so most likely to get to about Argentine Lake District for late December and then head north again on the pavement to see the Dakar from Salta to Rosario. Then south on rt 40 again to Patagonia.
Anyone around?
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Plan Z
Every time I post here, I seem to have a different plan....
Arrived in San Pedro de Atacama a couple of nights ago. The Lagunas route was sandy/bumpy/hard, but a lot of fun too and the views pretty damn special. The new shocker held up fine, which was rather convenient. Did blow out my fork seals though... Nothing that a syringe and engine oil can't replace though.
The newest plan is to head north from SP d A to Peru and Arequipa/Colca Canyon, then to Lago Titicaca and back into Bolivia (The old road to Coroico, Ruta del Che etc.) for Christmas. Then January for the Dakar and Ruta40 south as previously mentioned.
So, look out for an old shape red/black KLR and given me a wave
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Im planning on being headed south on ruta 40 all the way to El Calfate (starting in Bolivia) in early January ... maybe as early as Jan 1. Ill try to keep an eye on this thread ... might cross paths.
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Im planning on being headed south on ruta 40 all the way to El Calfate (starting in Bolivia) in early January ... maybe as early as Jan 1. Ill try to keep an eye on this thread ... might cross paths.
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Hi there
I was reading your post asking about road conditions down to Patagonia with interest. We're indeed heading the same way although my itinerary in January is relatively fixed according to
Route: Dakar between the 9th and 16th. I'm hoping it'll be one of the highlights of my trip to follow the race.
After mid January I'll be rolling down the Ruta 40 at a leisurely pace.
It'd be great to drink some cervezas should our paths cross.
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Sounds good. Wouldn't surprise me if we crossed paths ... might be going opposite directions though ...
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