Notes from the Road
Dispatches from the saddle. Unheard stories, hidden perspectives, and reflections from the heart of Colombia.
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.
Into Colombia’s Coffee Heartlands and the Hidden Truths We Discovered
From 200 to 4,100 meters, beyond the climbs and coffee, we found a different Colombia. A country redefining itself through the people who ride, farm, and protect its land. This is a story of cycling through Colombia’s evolving identity — where youth ambition meets fragile ecosystems, and progress and preservation find common ground.
Alto El Sifón: The World’s Longest Climb. How the old Letras became the new Letras.
Two stages from Honda to Manizales through four climate zones. 166 km / 103 mi, 5,150 m↑ / 16,896 ft↑. Support vehicle, hotels, photographer. From $1,600.