Category: Great Motorcycle Rides

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Great Motorcycle Rides: Ruta 40 in Argentina

Of all the amazing things that Argentina has to offer (wine, meat, tango, and beautiful ladies), there is one feature that isn’t as well advertised. Running nearly the entire length of the country, along the Andes lies the Ruta 40, a road that stretches over 3000 miles (5000+ km) from Bolivia all the way to the Strait of Magellan. What can you find on such a long adventure? Let’s find out. Facts and Recommendations Ruta 40 is loooooong. It’s one of the...

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Great Motorcycle Rides: The Death Road

Welcome to the first edition of Great Motorcycle Rides. I’ll be writing about amazing routes and trails from all over the world that you can take on your motorcycle. Some will contain information from personal experience while others will be compiled from what other riders have done. In this first edition: a ride that is worth the long journey to Bolivia. The Death Road. Facts and recommendations Northeast of La Paz, Bolivia there is a small but very beautiful town called...