Examining Purpose During 126 Hours Racing the 2023 Across Andes

After thirty-five days spent bikepacking from Bolivia to Peru across three sub mountain ranges of the Cordillera de los Andes, Leo Brasil finds himself with the unique opportunity to explore a completely different part of South America with a much lighter bike. Read on for his race reflections from the 2023 Across Andes  

Why do I ride bikes? This is a question I often reflect on from time to time, and quite frankly, I never reach a definite answer. Is it because I hate driving? Is it because I feel connected to the world when pushing my bike over 17,000-foot passes? Or perhaps, because riding bikes is simply an excuse to experience different places and interact with other cultures.

April 5, 2024 || Published on The Radavist - Full Article HERE