Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia, day 13: The end of my journeyLast day! Got up early for an 8am push off so that I would arrive reasonably early in Puerto Varas and have time to pack up my bike before…Sep 11Sep 11
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia, day 12: mountain pass in no man’s landThe penultimate and, yet again, one of the most spectacular days.Sep 11Sep 11
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia, day 11: last day in Argentina (or should I say Switzerland)A relatively short, ‘only’ 4.5 hours — it’s uncunny how much my perception of a ‘long’ ride has changed. But it was a much welcome ‘short’…Sep 11Sep 11
Evgenia IlyinskayaCycling Patagonia day 10: 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 days 8 & 9: 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