Riobamba and Chimborazo in Ecuador

Arrived in Riobamba Ecuador and had nothing but rain.

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.

Every layer represents a volcanic period.

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SWING JUMP EN BAÑOS

Went out for "Jens" bitrthday in Banos, (randomers from hostal,) and we had a great night. Chilled out in Hostal Plantas y Blanco afterwards and had some more beers but the real story is below.

The next morning the team of GI-Joes tackled the Swing Jump in Banos. It is the most unprofessional outfit I have ever came across and for that reason it was spectacular yet incredible chilling. The guy just attaches ropes to a bridge and a harness to you and tells you to jump. We all agreed that it was incredibly dodgy so we all just got up, nodded to the camera man, and jumped, (if you thought about the shamble that it is you would not do it). One of the guys had jumped the 2^nd biggest bungy jump in the world and he said this swing jump was far scarier because of the lack of organization.

Check me out in the video below where i Swing Jump in Banos San Francisco Swing Jump in Banos comparison to the New Zealand Bunjy Jump (2nd biggest bungy jump in the World)