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Biking Bolivia's Death Road
If you've ever traveled off the beaten path, you've probably come across some pretty abysmal roads. The very worst tend to be in third world countries populated with mountain ranges. Often, the roads here are nothing more than a sliver cut into the mountainside with no pavement or guard rails.
The above video captures such a road: Bolivia's Death Road--a stretch of highway (and I use that term loosely) that travels between La Cumbre (4700m) and Coroico (1200m). And in this case, it is traveled on mountain bike! Take a few moments to check this out and you'll never complain about the potholes on your morning commute again.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JC Figliozzi Mar 6th 2008 11:45PM
It is not boring, it is amazing! I think it dependes on the bike and equipment you are using, I did it with a bolivian company called The Radical Rides and it was simply amazing. You can visit their website: www.theradicalrides.com
Nella Clarke Aug 22nd 2008 11:09AM
www.vertigobiking.com
The best option on the death road
peter Dec 30th 2008 8:14AM
some pictures of Bolivia's road!
http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/9741/Autopista-en-Bolivia
Alexis Le Toquin Jun 7th 2010 5:25PM
The best biking company in La Paz :
Madness Bolivia
www.madness-bolivia.com
15 years of experience, they have the best bikes, and their guides are very friendly.
Nella, Vertigo only have a few years of existence, and I'm very concerned about their bikes ...
Pablo Paz Mar 15th 2011 12:27PM
Concerned about the bikes? sorry? hahahah check the year of the bikes you used, maybe 2005 our are a top American Bran (www.harobikes.com) and our equipment is new.... so I dont get it
Alexis Mar 16th 2011 2:05PM
american bikes ?
with chinese made frames ?
or maybe the brand is just american, or just the name ;-)
Jernej Oct 29th 2007 4:14PM
As far as mountain biking is concerned this road is boring... Where's the danger again?