13:04 | Cerro de Pasco, Sep. 02.
More than 40 elite level amateur cyclists from across Europe and several foreign countries have arrived to Cerro de Pasco, the city at the highest altitude in Peru, as part of the 4th edition of the impressive tour “The Andes Trail”.
Organized by Bike-Dreams, the cyclists are riding from the Andes Mountains in Quito, Ecuador, to Ushuaia, Argentina in an impressive tour trip which is due to cover roughly 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) in a four-month period.
Susan Montesinos, responsible for the organization of this cyclist event in Peru, noted Bike Dreams’ goal is to carry out a challenge for enthusiast bicycle racers while the course is se to feature tourism and cultural manifestations of South America.
“We are more than 40 individuals from Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United States, Italy, Sweden and from other nations, who, pedaling, practice adventure sports,” she noted.
Furthermore, in statements to Andina news agency, the head of the planning committee highlighted the 6.835-mile race and cyclosportive event has attracted cyclists range from 25 to 70 of age.
The riders departed from Quito, Ecuador, on Aug. 1, heading off Peru to cover its south-central regions, including Huanuco, Pasco, Junin, Ayacucho, Cusco and Puno.
Then the course passes through Bolivia in order to reach the finish line which is in Ushuaia, Argentina, widely known as “Fin-del-Mundo”, or The End-of-the-World.
“The Andes Trail” is more than just a normal bike ride. It’s a combination of the physical challenge, the adventure, the appreciation of the natural beauty and above all, a mental freedom.
The city of Cerro de Pasco, located in the Pasco region of central Peru, is situated at an elevation of 4.398 meters above sea level.
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Published: 9/2/2014