After spending a few days in Buenos Aires, I began my journey toward the ultimate destination for bikers: Ushuaia, the 'End of the World.' The distance is over 3,000 km, and the weather was far from favorable—cold and extremely windy.
After about 1,000 km, the landscape changed drastically, becoming more like a cold desert. There were no trees, few towns or cities, and only a handful of settlements along the coast. The vast majority of the land resembled a barren desert. However, the biggest challenge was the wind. Despite numerous warnings from other riders, I underestimated the difficulty. I thought my heavy motorcycle would be unaffected, but I was very wrong. The wind pushed against me, destabilizing the ride and creating intense moments of imbalance, especially when large trucks passed by. I had to grip the handlebars tightly to maintain control. It was truly intimidating.
To make matters worse, my timing coincided with the early days of spring, so temperatures hovered in the 30s and 40s °F. Factoring in the wind chill, it often felt like subzero conditions. Even with multiple layers of clothing, the cold and wind were biting.
Here’s a breakdown of my stops:
Day 1: Azul
Day 2: Río Colorado
Day 3: Puerto Madryn
Day 4: Comodoro Rivadavia
Day 5: Comandante Luis Piedrabuena
On Day 6, I was supposed to reach Río Gallegos, but unfortunately, about 30 km from the city, I had a crash due to severe winds. I hit the guardrails, sustaining injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, while my bike also suffered damage. I ended up in the hospital, and my motorcycle was placed under court control.
It took me a couple of weeks to recover, during which I also had to navigate a bureaucratic process to release my motorcycle from court. Unfortunately, no replacement parts were available for my bike in the area. Thankfully, a mechanic named Mr. Marcelo Vásquez, who I consider my savior, put in a tremendous personal effort to make my bike rideable. This allowed me to continue to Punta Arenas, Chile, the nearest big city, to get proper repairs.
I also managed to visit Ushuaia during this time. Full details will be shared in my next video.
