ADV Riders in Chile

[BjoernTheH]

Well that sounds like a plan for me!!!
looking forward to go riding soon then
nice pic's from the island btw
cheers
B.

Originally Posted by ICERIDER

P.s.: why dont you show us some pictures of your island?

I'm starting to get serious now about preparing my bike for Dakar. And myself....I need to learn Spanish and loose a few KG!

Keep riding.[/QUOTE]

[GastonUSAChile]

Guys!!

The Container is starting to get ready with riders .We have a few people ready to go.

ICERIDER, be ready for the end of October commitment. I am sending a letter to everyone including all the preparations needed for November.

There is place yet and possible a 40ft Container since 'COACH' is taking a BMW with sidecar together. Remember November 10th is due time and December 1st or 2nd vessel departing to Valparaiso from L.A.

Check here for more details http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726052

Let me know !!!

[BjoernTheH]

Just heard that the Biergarten in Pucon is reopening for this season on the weekend of the 12th of November.

Parking for the bikes in front of the beergarden for this season - looking forward to that and loads of fellow riders to

hear your lies and plan tours over some beers and Bratwurst

Just ask for Uli or Elke, both enduro enthusiasts and speak German, English and Spanish

Cheers
B.

[webfootrider]

Greetings Chilean riders. I'm traveling with family and I'm planing a trip to Pisco Elqui from the Vina / Valpo area via La Serena in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I will be in a car. Google maps tells me I can't get to Pisco Elqui from La Serena by following Ruta 41 (the road abruptly ends in the middle of a lake on google maps ). Bing and mapquest both route me directly to Pisco Elqui on Ruta CH41. The online maps from http://www.mapas.mop.cl shows CH41 going through with no breaks.

Can one of you locals clarify whether the road goes through or not?

Thanks

[BjoernTheH]

Hey webfootrider
there is a perfectly built road from La Serena to Pisco Elqui - loads of nice views and places to stop.
have a stop at Vicuña from where you can have a night trip to the Mamalluca Observatory. http://www.mamalluca.org/ingles/
enjoy your trip and Cheers from the South
B.

Originally Posted by webfootrider

Greetings Chilean riders. I'm traveling with family and I'm planing a trip to Pisco Elqui from the Vina / Valpo area via La Serena in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I will be in a car. Google maps tells me I can't get to Pisco Elqui from La Serena by following Ruta 41 (the road abruptly ends in the middle of a lake on google maps ). Bing and mapquest both route me directly to Pisco Elqui on Ruta CH41. The online maps from http://www.mapas.mop.cl shows CH41 going through with no breaks.

Can one of you locals clarify whether the road goes through or not?

Thanks

[webfootrider]

Thanks, Bjoern, I appreciate the confirmation. We're heading out there for star gazing and plan a stop at the observatory.
Cheers

[BjoernTheH]

great, good luck, maybe you want to post some pics later on
pisco factory is a must do too if you are in the region
cheers
B.

Originally Posted by webfootrider

Thanks, Bjoern, I appreciate the confirmation. We're heading out there for star gazing and plan a stop at the observatory.
Cheers

[Gsteven]

Hi guys,
I am coming to Santiago today from San Juan, getting new tires and heading south to Osorno. Any must see things or must ride roads? Looking forward to your input,
Steven
www.stevenisgoingsouth.blogspot.com

[BjoernTheH]

Hope you got my PM
cheers
B.

Originally Posted by Gsteven

Hi guys,
I am coming to Santiago today from San Juan, getting new tires and heading south to Osorno. Any must see things or must ride roads? Looking forward to your input,
Steven
www.stevenisgoingsouth.blogspot.com

[FotoTEX]

Puerto Varas outside Puerto Montt and close to Osorno is a nice little village with great places to stay and eat. The road towards Hornipiren from Puerto Montt is a nice gravel road with a nice ferry crossing across fjord like scenery. The empanadas at the ferry on the north side are good.

[Callao3181]

Just stumbled across this thread and what a treat! I am living and working in Santiago, and my ride is an f800gs. Have done some touring in the north (that's how i got here the first time), and looking forward to wandering south.

That's all I got -- just passing my "howdies"

[BjoernTheH]

Great news Callao - just let us all know when you go south and see if we can meet up here for a ride.
cheers
B.

Originally Posted by Callao3181

Just stumbled across this thread and what a treat! I am living and working in Santiago, and my ride is an f800gs. Have done some touring in the north (that's how i got here the first time), and looking forward to wandering south.

That's all I got -- just passing my "howdies"

[Rafagas]

Attention riders go to south for gas suply in Argentina, you can waite for 2 to 7 days to get some litters, problems start in Angostura, el bolson, rio mayo, rio Senguer, 3 lagos y Chalten.

The gas pump are empthy .............................

We have to pay 3000 pesos for transport plus the gas cost for leave Chalten to Chile

[CheckerdD]

Hi. Dave here. I am in Northern Chile moving south. I have noting planned for Christmas when I will be in southern Chile Argentina. So open to suggestions. Also PM me re seeing a portion of the Dakar. Dave

[BjoernTheH]

Wow, that's a bummer!!! - I had a similar situation in "El Calafate" but after a day and 5 hours of cewing we could go on - good thing is in Argentina that there is always gas to find on the black market somehow but they charge you what ever they want. Therefore its good to know the language though.
Good luck on your jurney
B.

Originally Posted by Rafagas

Attention riders go to south for gas suply in Argentina, you can waite for 2 to 7 days to get some litters, problems start in Angostura, el bolson, rio mayo, rio Senguer, 3 lagos y Chalten.

The gas pump are empthy .............................

We have to pay 3000 pesos for transport plus the gas cost for leave Chalten to Chile