Colombia is a bucket list destination for many road cyclists. With its high-altitude, challenging terrain, favorable weather, beautiful landscapes, and a cycling-friendly culture, it’s one of the best places in the world to ride a bike.

Colombia Dreaming is about an idea that was hatched among friends to explore Colombia by road bike. To take on a challenging loop of the country, connecting the best cycling regions and do so in the spirit of adventure.

In nine days of riding, Rich, Steve, Dave, Marty, Zack, Kevin and Daniele rode 1200km, up and down the Cordilleras mountains climbing over 25,000m. Starting out in Bogota, the guys descended to the Magdalena valley and took on the ultimate bucket list climb, Alto el Sifon (the alternative and superior Letras). With over 100km of fresh tarmac rising to 4100m of elevation, this climb will surely become one of the all-time classics. The route continued to Medellin and into the coffee lands before returning back to Bogota.

In this audio diary, recorded by Steed Ride Club Leader, Rich Costello, you’ll follow the journey each day as the guy’s report from the roadside. There’s a recording from a walking tour of Medellin, where the guide shares his perspective of life under the rule of Pablo Escobar aka “Voldemort” (many locals don’t speak his name). You’ll hear the voices of the support crew, Andres and Sylvana as well as all the sounds of the countryside and towns the guys passed through on this epic trip.

A big thank you goes to Atenea, Omar and Julian from Tingua Hidden Journeys who provided their expertise and contacts to bring the idea to life. To learn more about Hidden Journeys: https://www.hiddenjourneys.co/.

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