Spokes and Shoes

#199 Walk in the jungle to set up camp Intro Day 199 arrived, a stark departure from the rhythmic hum of tires on asphalt. Today was less about covering ground and more about digging into it, literally. It was a day of deep immersion into the Yawa Jee Reserve, a Read more

#198 Chontacuros in Yawa Jee Reserve Intro Day 198 found me deeper into the Ecuadorian jungle, specifically within the Yawa Jee Reserve. This was the second day of a ten-day adventure, a journey that felt less like cycling and more like an immersion. My spirit was high, a quiet motivation Read more

#197 Medicinal Plants in Yawa Jee Reserve Intro Day 197 found me stepping off the bike and into a different kind of journey, one into the dense heart of the Yawa Jee Reserve. This day marked the beginning of a deeper immersion, a volunteering experience that promised to unlock the Read more

2026-01-30 — Santa Ana, Amazonica, Ecuador Intro Today was a planned pause, a necessary un-pedaling from the grinding rhythm of the road through the Amazonica. My legs welcomed the rest, but it was my mind that truly benefited from the immersion. I started the day with a deep sense of Read more

#196 From Santa Ana to Pomona and return Intro Day 196, and the road continues to surprise me. After yesterday’s stretch, I found myself drawn to the nearby community of Pomona, a short detour from my resting place in Santa Ana. There was a quiet curiosity about what I might Read more

#195 From Baños de Agua Santa to Santa Ana Amazonica Intro Day 195 dawned with a sense of quiet anticipation, a gentle shift in the air as I prepared to leave the mountain town of Baños. This leg of the journey felt like a true transition, marking my descent from Read more

#194 From Baños de Agua Santa to La Casa del Arbol loop Intro Day 194 found me still in the vibrant embrace of Baños de Agua Santa, ready for a different kind of challenge. After yesterday’s explorations, I felt a familiar hum of motivation, eager to stretch my legs and Read more

#193 From Baños de Agua Santa a waterfall loop Intro Day 193 opened with a peculiar sense of inertia, a flatness that often precedes a truly memorable day. I was still in Baños de Agua Santa, a town that hums with the energy of its thermal springs and the looming Read more

#192 From Finca Castillo San Juan to Baños de Agua Santa Date: 2026-01-26 Day number: 192 Intro Day 192 began with a bittersweet farewell, marking the end of a truly special stay. Leaving the warmth of Finca Castillo San Juan felt like pulling away from family, yet the road ahead Read more

#191 From Urbina to San Juan, Finca Castillo de Altura Intro Day 191 dawned, a significant marker in this long journey through Ecuador, and I woke with a quiet sense of contentment. Today was about traversing the high plateau, connecting small towns nestled at the feet of formidable volcanoes. The Read more