Gear

What to pack for a multi-day MTB tour in Ecuador

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.

The trick with Ecuador is that you can ride through four climates in one day. This is the short list we hand to riders before a multi-day tour.

Layers

Technical t-shirt, arm warmers, windbreaker and a light shell. Skip the cotton.

Full-face helmet for downhill, knee pads always, elbow pads when the terrain gets technical.

Hydration pack with at least 2 L and gels for the long days.

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.

September 12, 2024

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

August 5, 2024

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

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