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We got lucky with the weather in El Chaltén—cle

We got lucky with the weather in El Chaltén—clear skies and perfect mountain views. The town itself turned out to be an overpriced tourist hub, so we only stayed for two nights, camping in a small backyard of a hostel and eating pasta with sauce (as you do in places like this 😅). Still, we managed to fit in a 23 km hike to Laguna de los Tres to see Fitz Roy—one of the most iconic peaks in all of Patagonia—up close.
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Short recap of our ride through the infamous Maldi

Short recap of our ride through the infamous Malditos 73 on Ruta 40 in Patagonia, between Gobernador Gregores and Tres Lagos. The road seems to be a bit of a rite of passage for riders heading through this region — you can even get a little certificate for completing it. Strong winds combined with piles of loose round stones are the main challenge here. That’s why it’s best tackled on a windless day, or early in the morning before the gusts pick up. Without the wind blowing you sideways into deep gravel, you can easily cruise in your lane, enjoy the views, and maybe spot a few guanacos along the way. -
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☠️Malditos 73 — The Cursed 73🛑 We hadn’t even heard of this stretch of Ruta 40 until a few weeks before riding it… and the way it came onto our radar wasn’t exactly nice. Some riders we follow on Instagram had a pretty bad crash there just weeks before us 😬. (Hope you're doing better and on your way to speedy recovery!) After that, it felt like all we kept hearing were horror stories about these cursed 73 kilometers that no one wants to pave — because, well…“politics”. But after checking a few photos and scouting it on street view, it honestly didn’t look that bad. We’re on light bikes with proper off-road tires, so we figured we’d be alright. Just before hitting the dirt, we bumped into a group of French riders 🇫🇷 on a 3-month tour with @vintagerides — all on Royal Enfield Himalayans. Super cool crew, and seeing them out there gave us 100% confidence that our two little bikes will make it no problem. Sure enough, the road wasn’t nearly as gnarly as people made it sound. At one point, we even joked it felt like something an Aussie ADV rider tackles on their regular weekend coffee run 😅. That said, it did demand focus — especially with a few rough patches full of ruts and deep, soft gravel. We also got lucky. The day we rode it was completely windless. And that's a huge help as the actual danger on this route is the Patagonian wind. It can blow you right off your line and into loose gravel before you know it. Add to that the round, marble-like stones in some sections, and it gets sketchy fast. From what we’ve seen, a lot of people ride this road on overloaded bikes with road tires — and that’s maybe also why this route has such a bad reputation. But in the right conditions, it’s totally doable — and the views over Lake Cardiel and the random guanaco sightings 🦙 made it all the better. Now that we’ve ticked off the infamous Malditos, it’s time to head towards our first major stop of the trip — El Chaltén. -
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We started our ride on Ruta 40 from Villa La Angos

We started our ride on Ruta 40 from Villa La Angostura and headed south through Bariloche, El Bolsón, Esquel, and Perito Moreno (the town, not the glacier—don’t worry, we’ll get there eventually). It kicked off with lakes, forests, and mountains, but quickly turned into the kind of Ruta 40 most people imagine—long, straight roads across open plains, strong winds, and guanacos just hanging by the roadside. We’ve passed quite a few other moto travelers—most on much bigger bikes, probably more comfortable out here. But no regrets. We know once the pavement ends, our smaller bikes will be way more fun. Even with the wind, we can cruise at around 100kph/60mph. That’s more than enough for this kind of ride—don’t need or want to go any faster. When the pavement randomly disappears between towns, we either slalom through potholes or take the gravel detours. Both are fun on two wheels. Not so much for trucks and little cars. Still a long way to Ushuaia, but it’s good to be back out there. Missed these wide open, empty spaces. -
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And just like that, we’ve found ourselves on the

And just like that, we’ve found ourselves on the legendary Ruta 40! Stretching over 5,000 km (3,100 mi) from north to south of Argentina, this is the longest road in South America and one of the longest in the world. Patagonia’s section of Ruta 40 is long, straight, relentlessly windy, and almost eerily empty. The sky feels bigger out here, and the plains stretch endlessly to the horizon—only broken by distant mountains and the occasional wandering guanaco. Some call this landscape boring, but there’s a raw beauty to it—especially when you think about the sheer scale of it all, and the fact that you’re just a tiny dot riding through it on a motorcycle. For now, we’re heading 1,500 km south towards Ushuaia, mostly on pavement, but we will surely find a bit of dirt and gravel on our way for some additional fun! 🏍️💨 -
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Once we got our bikes, we wasted no time and heade

Once we got our bikes, we wasted no time and headed straight south towards Ushuaia—trying to avoid the worst of the cold. Spoiler: we somewhat succeeded.
The first two days were just a bit of a grind on a boring Chilean highway, but we finally made a proper stop near Pucón to check out Villarrica, one of Chile’s most active volcanoes. From there, we crossed into Argentina for the first time on this trip and started our journey to "the end of the world" on the legendary Ruta 40. -
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We hoped to get our motorcycles just a few days af

We hoped to get our motorcycles just a few days after landing in Chile, but we ended up waiting almost two weeks for them. First, they were delayed in New Zealand because the airport X-ray machine stubbornly insisted that one of the bikes had a lithium battery. 🤨 It didn’t, of course.
Then, instead of flying straight to Santiago, our bikes decided to take a little tour of U.S. airports for no apparent reason. 🤔 When they finally arrived, we were able to pick them up ourselves—no forwarder needed! The process was relatively simple but a bit slow. Once the crates finally emerged from the warehouse, we had to put the bikes back together. We had removed the front wheels and handlebars to make the crates as small as possible (and save some money). Normally, this would be a straightforward process… except we didn’t realize the wheels were in the wrong crates. So we spent hours trying to fit the wrong wheel onto the wrong bike. 😅 But in the end, the bikes were back together and started up on the first try. 💪 And now we can finally start our new adventure! 🤩 ➡️ First destination: Ushuaia aka The End of the World! -
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Just a few days before crating the bikes for South

Just a few days before crating the bikes for South America, we managed to book a spot for an off-road training session with @birchynz and @brandon_youell. Yan spent two days practising in the dirt and mud, surrounded by amazing New Zealand scenery and great people. No doubt, there will be plenty of roads in South America to refine and keep working on the techniques he’s learned. Huge thanks to Chris and Brandon for an awesome time and all the valuable lessons! You don’t need to be an enduro pro to ride around the world, but knowing a few off-road basics can make a huge difference in bike control, terrain awareness, and overall safety. That’s why we highly recommend doing off-road training before heading out on a big trip—especially if you haven’t ridden much outside of pavement. And even if you already have some experience or have done a few trainings, taking one just before a big adventure can be a great refresher. You might also pick up a few new tricks and techniques to practice on the road. Plus, you always meet great people! -
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#motooffroad #advlife

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