Tips

How to prepare for high-altitude mountain biking

August 5, 2024

Acclimatisation, hydration and training tips to get the most out of your trip to the Andes.

Riding at 4,000 m is not the same as riding at sea level. Here's what we tell riders flying in from far away.

Acclimatisation

Get to Quito (2,850 m) at least 48 hours before the first tour. Your body needs the time.

At least 3 L of water a day. Dry mountain air will fool you.

Long rides and lower-body strength work in the four weeks before the trip.

November 15, 2024

From Pichincha's volcanic flanks to the Pululahua crater — our pick of the best singletrack within an hour of Ecuador's capital.

October 28, 2024

Essential gear, clothing layers and practical tips for riding in the Andes — where you can go from 4,800 m to cloud forest in a single day.

September 12, 2024

A first-person account of our most extreme ride — over 2,000 m of descent on Ecuador's tallest peak.

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