Back in January 2020, komoot ambassador Lael Wilcox headed to Colombia to pioneer a bikepacking route through the Chingaza National Park. Riding through the high paramo – a high elevation cloud forest that provides 70% of Bogota’s water, Lael and the squad got to know the landscape, the locals, and the challenges of riding in a steep mountainous region! We chatted with her about the route, the ride, and the experience of Colombia itself.
What they covered:
- The local cycling scene in Colombia
- How they put together the route with help from locals
- The cultural experience of riding in Colombia...including the riding snacks
- The riding conditions – from stiff inclines to cloud forest mists
- Camping in Colombia and accommodation en-route
- Best bike for the route
- The process of documenting the ride
- The people they met and the experiences they had en-route
- Lael’s tips for using komoot
Get the links
- See the route and watch the film in Lael’s komoot Collection: [ Ссылка ]
- Follow Lael’s adventures on komoot: [ Ссылка ]
- Watch the Ruta Chingaza film: [ Ссылка ]
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