Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia: a battle of wind and willThe downside of traveling from one place to another, rather than the out-and-back format or a loop as is more common when training at home…Jun 23, 2017Jun 23, 2017
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia: where beauty beats StravaAfter the ride of trials and tribulations, it was the perfect timing for a rest day. Heal body, mind and sores on unmentionable places.Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia, day 7: Argentina did not cry for meWoke up early, with a ‘hangover’ from yesterday’s tough ride. But I was at least feeling more chirpy and social than upon last night’s…Mar 11, 2017Mar 11, 2017
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia, day 6: Punctures, bonk & a mansplainerWow, this was the hardest day so far.Feb 11, 2017Feb 11, 2017
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia day 5: Ancient forest and deadly volcanoWaking up in the little cabin at Caleta Gonzalo — freeeezing! Amazing how much the temperature fluctuates between day and night. At least…Jan 9, 20172Jan 9, 20172
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia day 4: Fjords, ferries and the jungleWoke up with anticipation for the ferry journey between Horonpieren and Caleta Gonzalo. The mighty Carretera Austral actually takes to the…Dec 21, 2016Dec 21, 2016
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia day 3: The Carretera Austral beginsI feel way too cooked to write anything right now, but that’s probably the best time to get the most accurate and most honest memories down…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia days 1–2: Waterways, fishermen and a little bit of heavenWith the Cities on Volcanoes conference over, I set off on my two-week cycling trip. The first day was a bit of a ‘prologue’ as cyclists…Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia: Volcan Osorno, or one sadistic afternoonToday was my first cycling outing since arriving in Chile. The conference took a mid-week break and everyone went on field excursions. I’m…Nov 24, 2016Nov 24, 2016
Evgenia IlyinskayaThe art of peeing in a bottle: Antarctic diary part III11 JanuaryNov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016