Chimborazo Downhill Bike Ride

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Bike downhill from the highest point in Ecuador!
The tour begins in Riobamba, we pick you up at your hotel and drive by 4WD to the first of Chimborazo´s refuges (Carrel Brothers) at 4,800 meters. We have a short hike from the first to the second refuge (Edward Whymper) at 5,000 meters, then return the first refuge from where we start our downhill bike ride.

This route is designed for beginners; we will take a relaxed ride down hill and enjoy the flora and fauna in Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve.
• Distance: 32 km downhill, 7.5 km on dirt route and 24.5 km on paved roads

Set Start time and Meeting Place for Activity (if any) - Hora de inicio establecido y lugar de encuentro para la actividad (si los hubiera)

Riobamba

What's provided (if a guided activity)

Mountain bike
Safety equipment (helmet, gloves, elbow and knee pads)
Homemade food, drinks, fruits, snacks and bottled water
Free coca tea at Chimborazo refuge
Waterproof clothes (if required)
Private 4x4 transport: Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Patrol and Chevrolet D-max
Certified bilingual biking guides
Mechanic support
Radio communication
Spare bikes

What to bring

Wind proof jacket and pants
Sunglasses
Sun screen
Small backpack
Photo camera
Student card or ISIC card for 50% discount Chimborazo entrance fee
Cycling shorts
Sport shoes or light boots

Costs to participate per person - Costos por persona para participar

$40 per person each day plus $10 entrance fee to the reserve

Other Type of Activity - Otro Tipo de Actividad

Hiking

Tour Operator or Provider of Activity (if any) - Operador Turístico o Proveedor de la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Biking Spirit

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

5 to 6 hours

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Biking

Level of Difficulty for Activity - Nivel de Dificultad de la Actividad

Easy - Available for any age and fitness levels