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  • From Cable to . . . Bulgaria

    In which we need some water, we cross some mountains, and enter a very different place called Bulgaria.

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  • Breaking Up is Hard to Do

    In which we write a Dear John letter to Chile, our old flame, we meets wonderful Moroccan family and we eat great food.

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  • Six Degrees of Separation: How South America connects to A Chorus Line

    In which we think about the daunting continent of South America, we salsa, see some sledding, and remember A Chorus Line.

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  • Ride Like the Wind

    Ride Like the Wind

    In which we see lots of Colombian bikers, we have the wind at our backs, we think about hippos, and we stay in the bustling city of Tulau.

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  • The Tunnel of Love

    The Tunnel of Love

    Diana shows some skin, helping us make it to the Hotel Yellow.

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  • The Character and Characters of Andes Route 25

    Medellin – La Pintada, Colombia Today’s ride had three distinct parts. First, through the city. Remarkably fun. After a mile or so on the roads Organic Maps – our new routing app – took us onto a bike path. The bike path was a little unorthodox by American standards; it took us backwards onto the…

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  • The Ups and Downs of Colombia

    Our “coasting” into Medellin was anything but easy – but this city – that at one time was the most dangerous place in the world – is incredible.

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  • Lessons from the Andes

    Lessons from the Andes

    Alto de Vista – Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia I guess some of you were left wondering what kind of place we ended up at last night. Kind of interesting actually. Remember back in Arkansas when we were suggesting that they combine dog grooming and church services? Colombians have combined truck stop diners, truck tire…

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  • An Udderly Fantastic Day

    An Udderly Fantastic Day

    Taraza – Alto de Ventanas, Colombia All the riding we’ve done in Colombia before today? I mean it was okay – but it is clear now that Colombia is all about the mountains.  Much cooler. Amazing views and scenery. Nice people. Did I mention it’s cooler? Like actually humane weather – without the insane humidity…

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  • The Colombian Palate

    The Colombian Palate

    The Arepa, the Empanada, and the Patacone – a little meditation on Colombian food and drink . . .

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  • When In Colombia . . .

    When In Colombia . . .

    You know what they say: “The early bird . . . doesn’t get fried . . .” Or something like that . . .

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  • Decision Trees

    Decision Trees

    In which we experience Colombia heat, don’t drink enough, and suffer through some bike repairs, but ultimately learn our lesson and enjoy a beautiful day.

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