Getting Friendly With Tropical Fruits
One of our pastimes on this trip is locating and perusing the local food markets. So, we decided to get friendly with some of the tropical fruits that you might not find in your local supermarket.
Time For A New Waterproof Jacket?
It’s always disheartening when expensive gear malfunctions or wears out. Unfortunately for me, my Berghaus waterproof jacket* weathered its final storm just as we were entering the rainy season in Cuchumatanes, Guatemala. For four years, that jacket sheltered me from a constant British drizzle, and up until recently, some pretty hefty storms. I …
Guatemala, The Highlights
Due to the nature of bicycle touring, we regularly find ourselves sacrificing one or two tourism highlights on our trip, and Guatemala was no exception. That being said, our route through Guatemala exceeded all expectations. Although we didn’t go to Tikal, we did ride some rugged roads, met wonderful people …
A Broken Seat Post And The Hunt For A New One
We were riding the 50km dirt road section between San Jose Pinula and Mataquescuintla when I felt something give way beneath me. …
Mountain Biking La Antigua, Guatemala
La Antigua is widely regarded as a major highlight of Guatemala for the colonial buildings, volcano views and tourist friendly boutique-ness. The …
Sailing & Surfing With A Guatemalan Olympian
Sometimes we get lucky! Whilst cycling around Lago Amatitlán looking in vain for a hotel or a place to camp, a friendly, young …
The Road To Lake Atitlan
It took a week after Lars’ crash to receive the new wheel and for him to re-build it. His injuries have scabbed …
Wheel Building On The Road In Guatemala
After turning my front rim into taco salad in a recent crash, it was time to practice my wheel building skills! Taco …