Notes from the Road
Dispatches from the saddle. Unheard stories, hidden perspectives, and reflections from the heart of Colombia.
How selling cycling holidays revealed what travelers actually come for.
In 2021, seven riders rode from Bogotá to Filandia. Most had never seen Colombia. They left hooked and returned. Many years on, those tours taught us about how people travel now.
How Did Alto de Patios Become the World’s Most Attempted Climb?
By 5am, Patios is already busy. For most it's routine, the training ground that keeps you sharp and humble. How a Bogotá road became the most attempted climb on Earth.
Why Colombians don’t drink their best coffee.
The country that grows the world's best coffee has spent generations drinking the rest. Meet the microlot, the farmer, and the roastery changing that.
Why We Chose to Travel Small*
Why we travel small: a founder-led view on immersive cycling journeys in Colombia, cultural exchange, and raising the standard of modern travel.
The Road to El Sifón: A Road That Unveils a Nation
The Road That Unveils a Nation. A climb that cuts across Colombia’s layers in real time. From the heat of the Magdalena Valley to the frozen páramo of Los Nevados. One paved road. Four worlds. A country in motion. Ride from river heat to frozen páramo on the road to Alto El Sifón. A single climb that crosses Colombia’s valleys, highlands, and alpine tundra. Discover why this route is one of the country’s most revealing journeys.