Pucon Chile - Cape horn by bike 'n boat

SYDADVGS · 01-24-2013, 02:57 AM

It's always a good sign when your wife says will you take me to the bottom of the world next Xmas.
Well thats's what happened at the beginning of last year, "sure" I said what you got in mind?
She replied leave it to me

I was dispatched to the map store to get a copy of this..

Over the next few weeks during any spare time the map would come out and notes were being made.
Then I noticed that there were always ADV ride reports being read, I thought to myself we are in for a good one this year.

After a few weeks we had the first chat about the plan afoot.

The amount of knowledge and intelligence that had been gathered left me speechless, knowing that I had nothing to offer, the expert trip planner and ex-travel agent was put in charge.
Word soon got out and a few mates asked if they could join, well thats where it all started to get serious.
Holiday times were worked out and flights were booked. The the bike hire was finalised and booked, then the details where worked out.
The idea was to fly to Santiago Chile ride bikes from Osorno Chile to Punta Arenas then take a boat trip to Cape Horn and Ushuaia.

The others in the group were fortunate to have more time available and picked up their bikes in Santiago and were to meet us in Pucon and ride to Ushuaia.

We picked up our bike from Motoadventura chile a very professional operation with a fleet of over 70 bikes they are also the local BMW dealer with extensive workshop.
It did not take long as all paperwork was prepared and ready and we were soon underway.

Day 1 Osorno- Pucon.

Short ride up the freeway which was good practice for riding on the opposite side of the road to what we are used to. We turned off to do the loop around the lakes in the district.

They had a very wet late November and beginning of December in that region and had had a few land slips, road crews had the road cleared so all was good, we had the odd light shower.

Mostly the road was in good condition.

It was cold and damp so we were rugged up.

Interesting choice of name for the local beer

It's a great beer despite the name.

We rode into Pucon at the same time as the other 4 who we were meeting up with they were all on matching KLR's.
Had a great evening catching up and chatting about everyones trip so far.
It was Christmas eve, great first day.

Lakeside Pucon cold and windy.

Day 2 Pucon- San Carlos De Bariloche

We discovered that one of the KLR's had a puncture so we went to he servo to fill with fuel and change the tube, the local police came to see what was up and had a great chat to them about road conditions between Pucon and the Argentinian border.

Soon we were heading toward the mountains.

The road turned to dirt

We then entered the National park

Sign showing the locations of the Volcanos

Fair few potholes due to the recent rains but otherwise the surface was great.

The cloud was clearing and the temps were rising, you could sense we were in of a great days riding.

We arrived at our first border crossing.

All 5 bikes and six persons cleared through both sides in 45 minutes.

Volcano Lanin

It seemed all to soon and we were through the mountains

Every 50km the scenery changes

Arrived in Bariloche early in the evening its a big town that is the ski area during the winter months.

Parked the bikes on the 3rd floor

What a great way to spend Christmas had a great party that night and had the next day for exploring the area as we were staying two nights.

More to come.

nevgriff64 · 01-24-2013, 03:15 AM

Great start, Russ.

Phil_Fong · 01-24-2013, 03:21 AM

Subscribed

Crustyvarmint · 01-24-2013, 03:33 AM

Oh! I'm gonna enjoy this. Beautiful pics.
Keep it coming Russ.

PBee · 01-24-2013, 03:33 AM

GB · 01-24-2013, 03:38 AM

So that's where you've been ya slacker!! Gorgeous ride!!

Mas por favor

Matt · 01-24-2013, 03:56 AM

Mods salary is obviously too much.

glitch_oz · 01-24-2013, 01:00 PM

Oh yeah, subscribed!

Woohoo

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Ranger Rob · 01-24-2013, 02:58 PM

Fantastic Just fantastic.
I'm in...

philth · 01-24-2013, 03:30 PM

good stuff!

sidetrack one · 01-25-2013, 12:10 AM

That tree in the middle of the road pic

,what a classic!

SYDADVGS · 01-25-2013, 01:49 AM

Day 3 - San Carlos De Bariloche
Lazy start after a big night out

We went for a ride to explore the local area.
The landscape is stunning.

Easy day and time allowed to catch up on laundry.

ferals5 · 01-25-2013, 01:34 PM

hunter_greyghost · 01-26-2013, 04:05 AM

Russ - where's the rest?, just knocked off work & settling in for a good story, & that's all for time being???

Cheers
Baza

Clancy · 01-26-2013, 06:15 PM

In

Brilliant Russ

01-24-2013, 02:57 AM	#1
SYDADVGS ^OP . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 11,986	Pucon Chile - Cape horn by bike 'n boat It's always a good sign when your wife says will you take me to the bottom of the world next Xmas. Well thats's what happened at the beginning of last year, "sure" I said what you got in mind? She replied leave it to me I was dispatched to the map store to get a copy of this.. Over the next few weeks during any spare time the map would come out and notes were being made. Then I noticed that there were always ADV ride reports being read, I thought to myself we are in for a good one this year. After a few weeks we had the first chat about the plan afoot. The amount of knowledge and intelligence that had been gathered left me speechless, knowing that I had nothing to offer, the expert trip planner and ex-travel agent was put in charge. Word soon got out and a few mates asked if they could join, well thats where it all started to get serious. Holiday times were worked out and flights were booked. The the bike hire was finalised and booked, then the details where worked out. The idea was to fly to Santiago Chile ride bikes from Osorno Chile to Punta Arenas then take a boat trip to Cape Horn and Ushuaia. The others in the group were fortunate to have more time available and picked up their bikes in Santiago and were to meet us in Pucon and ride to Ushuaia. We picked up our bike from Motoadventura chile a very professional operation with a fleet of over 70 bikes they are also the local BMW dealer with extensive workshop. It did not take long as all paperwork was prepared and ready and we were soon underway. Day 1 Osorno- Pucon. Short ride up the freeway which was good practice for riding on the opposite side of the road to what we are used to. We turned off to do the loop around the lakes in the district. They had a very wet late November and beginning of December in that region and had had a few land slips, road crews had the road cleared so all was good, we had the odd light shower. Mostly the road was in good condition. It was cold and damp so we were rugged up. Interesting choice of name for the local beer It's a great beer despite the name. We rode into Pucon at the same time as the other 4 who we were meeting up with they were all on matching KLR's. Had a great evening catching up and chatting about everyones trip so far. It was Christmas eve, great first day. Lakeside Pucon cold and windy. Day 2 Pucon- San Carlos De Bariloche We discovered that one of the KLR's had a puncture so we went to he servo to fill with fuel and change the tube, the local police came to see what was up and had a great chat to them about road conditions between Pucon and the Argentinian border. Soon we were heading toward the mountains. The road turned to dirt We then entered the National park Sign showing the locations of the Volcanos Fair few potholes due to the recent rains but otherwise the surface was great. The cloud was clearing and the temps were rising, you could sense we were in of a great days riding. We arrived at our first border crossing. All 5 bikes and six persons cleared through both sides in 45 minutes. Volcano Lanin It seemed all to soon and we were through the mountains Every 50km the scenery changes Arrived in Bariloche early in the evening its a big town that is the ski area during the winter months. Parked the bikes on the 3rd floor What a great way to spend Christmas had a great party that night and had the next day for exploring the area as we were staying two nights. More to come.

01-24-2013, 03:15 AM	#2
nevgriff64 Spelt with 2 ffs Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 11,467	Great start, Russ. __________________ 6 Weeks 17 750 kilometers Traveling Around Australia

01-24-2013, 03:21 AM	#3
Phil_Fong Labelled Extremist Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Land of Schnitzels Oddometer: 10,115	Subscribed __________________ tEAM nONG - Quorn Schnitzel Club

01-24-2013, 03:33 AM	#4
Crustyvarmint Back road wanderer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 317	Oh! I'm gonna enjoy this. Beautiful pics. Keep it coming Russ. __________________ Derek. 1100gs (two and three wheels)

01-24-2013, 03:33 AM	#5
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01-24-2013, 03:38 AM	#6
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,463	So that's where you've been ya slacker!! Gorgeous ride!! Mas por favor __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-24-2013, 03:56 AM	#7
Matt Dirt Virgin Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Newtown,Sydney Oddometer: 1,576	Mods salary is obviously too much. __________________ "A girl riding a motorcycle?...................What is this, the Twilight Zone??" Why do people think bike riders all like rock'n'roll??

01-24-2013, 02:58 PM	#9
Ranger Rob Out and about... Joined: Jan 2011 Location: SE Queensland, AUSTRALIA Oddometer: 347	Fantastic Just fantastic. I'm in... __________________ "Everybody dies but not everyone lives"

01-24-2013, 03:30 PM	#10
philth philth Joined: Nov 2006 Location: bald knob Oddometer: 4,701	good stuff! __________________ i must not post hairy buttocks

01-25-2013, 12:10 AM	#11
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,729	That tree in the middle of the road pic,what a classic! __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... My last ride started badly,steadily got worse,until it ended in disaster, but apart from that it was excellent!

01-25-2013, 01:49 AM	#12
SYDADVGS ^OP . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 11,986	Day 3 - San Carlos De Bariloche Lazy start after a big night out We went for a ride to explore the local area. The landscape is stunning. Easy day and time allowed to catch up on laundry.

01-25-2013, 01:34 PM	#13
ferals5 865+652 Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Goulburn, Australia Oddometer: 731

01-26-2013, 04:05 AM	#14
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,505	Russ - where's the rest?, just knocked off work & settling in for a good story, & that's all for time being??? Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

01-26-2013, 06:15 PM	#15
Clancy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Land of droughts, and flooding rains Oddometer: 4,856	In Brilliant Russ __________________ And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended, And at night the wondrous glory of the everlasting stars.

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