There was one reason i was here and that was to hike up 5,000 meteres on Chimborazo, the largest mountain in Ecquador and then mountain bike down to all the way toSan Juan. 
2 weeks ago a guy had been killed by lightning on the mountain and i was about to cycle in a thunder storm, but dont worry i was fine.
The hike was great but i was well warned that it was not a trip for beginners and you really shouldnt go fast.
I had about 5 meteres visibility and as expected the speed junky went to work, after 15 minutes i absolutly recked myself, hit this gap in the road and went straight over the handle bars. Landed on my helmet and smashed my shoulder into the ground, i was in bits and still am but couldnt stop smiling as i knew how lucky i was and how typical it was of me.
Then i got a flat tyre and shortly after i was off pacing down the hill again. The only manner to describe the cycle is; "Its an awesome adrenaline junky ride, " i went from mountain top freezing to, off road, tthrough fields, through cow paths and indegenous villages and oh lets not forget the 6 vicious dogs that i paced by and barely escaped, i was shaking afterwards, such a close call. It was absolutly brillinat and right up my alley, lads you would have loved it.I left at 8 that morning and arrived back at 5.30, i spent most of it on the bike and got a serious work out.
There was one climb that took me under 9 minutes and my guides recod is 7 and he was well impressed, although i couldnt have done it if he had not given me a few technichal tips, i reckon im addicted to this sport when i repair myself :)
Cycled bottom left of the photo to top right in under 9 mins 
On the trek i stoped the odd time to take in the sites and surroundings ; some bulls, several humming birds, remains of an old inca fortess, (well, what is left of it,) and a natural mineral spring. I finished my trip in San Juna even though i was recked and it was great feelling of achievement.
On the trek i stoped the odd time to take in the sites and surroundings ; some bulls, several humming birds, remains of an old inca fortess, (well, what is left of it,) and a natural mineral spring. I finished my trip in San Juna even though i was recked and it was great feelling of achievement.
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Sounds cool. No surprise that you broke the rules and crashed. That's what rules are made for :-) Hope your are hurting like hell you nuthead. LOL
ReplyDeleteAhh i hope you did'int hurt it to bad, ide say that will teach you but some how i dont think so!! Be careful Ciaran. Big Hug
ReplyDeletehey dude, been a while since I got to read the blog... you nut on the bike, typical you though, find the most crazy sport, make it rain, and sure fuck it a storm and no way of seeing 5 meters in front of you and off you go.... thank god it wasn't snow,. I can only imagine you skiing down the fecking thing.. try keep ur self together...! but on the other hand you really must be having a good time.. feck all on here, work work, work! plus I'm 28 next week, balls. off to Kilkenny for cat laughs.. no hotel this year dude.. oh well. sure it will still be fun.. Ealron
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