El Cocuy, Colombia
Leaving Aquitania we had a nice ride through rolling farmland around Lake Tota and onto Iza which is known for hotsprings and impressive variety of desserts - we enjoyed both. Then uphill to Mongui and a hike up to the Paramos. Beautiful ecosystem found above 3400m and near the equator. To start the trek people usually walk the 3km to the trailhead. When Juan found out we had bikes he suggested we ride it. We thought "3km, sure, no problem". What he did not ...