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Alaska ke Argentina Epic Adventure Points
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Dondy Sudjono
Dondy Sudjono. Engineering, designer, cycling, climbing, travelling  
By Dondy Sudjono
Published on 15 August 2010
 
Juli 2006, Thompson dan 2 temannya memulai perjalan sepeda dari Alaska sampai Tierra del Fuego di Amerika Selatan. 3.5 tahun berlalu, menempuh 35 ribu km. Mereka akhirnya tiba di Ushuaia pada 10 Januari 2010. Perjalanan ini menjadi mimpi bagi sebagian orang, bahkan beberapa pesepeda mungkin hanya mampu melakukan perjalanan dalam hitungan minggu atau bulan. Tetapi si Thompson dan 2 temannya menghabiskan waktu 3.5 tahun untuk menikmati ujung Amerika Utara dan Selatan.

Juli 2006, Thompson dan 2 temannya memulai perjalan sepeda dari Alaska sampai Tierra del Fuego di Amerika Selatan. 3.5 tahun berlalu, menempuh 35 ribu km. Mereka akhirnya tiba di Ushuaia pada 10 Januari 2010. Perjalanan ini menjadi mimpi bagi sebagian orang, bahkan beberapa pesepeda mungkin hanya mampu melakukan perjalanan dalam hitungan minggu atau bulan. Tetapi si Thompson dan 2 temannya menghabiskan waktu 3.5 tahun untuk menikmati ujung Amerika Utara dan Selatan.

Sepeda mereka dirancang khusus untuk membawa carbo, dibuat oleh Xtracycle

Mengalami suhu udara dibawah 0, ditodong senjata oleh militer di Canyon Copper, naik ke puncak gunung tertinggi di Amerika Selatan. Tidur di kaki gunung berapi di Kosta Rika sementara monyet disekitarnya terus saja berbunyi sepanjang malam. Mendorong sepeda di tanah longsor Colombia peru, melintas gunung Andes,

RIDING THE SPINE
Rider: Jacob Thompson; 24 yr. old, Male, Non-Member
Bakersfield, CA - jacob@ridingthespine.com.

Summary: Prudhoe Bay, AK to Tierra del Fuego; Jun, 2006; Unsupported bike ride from the top of Alaska to the tip of South America using primarily off-road trails. ; Self-Planned
Total Miles: 16  Miles/Day: 50  Days Riding: 720  Group Size: 3
Bike: Mountain  Load: Other  Load Weight: 100 Lbs.
Camping: 99%  Cooking: 95%  Cost/Day: $ 12  Flat Tires: 3
ACA Helped Me: Yes
How did ACA Help? Great Divide maps, Inspiration.
Health Issues: Knee pains.
Motivation: A little adventure.
Most Challenging Aspect: Avoiding those paved roads.
Favorite Experience: Northern lights and the midnight sun.
Least Favorite: Sub-zero temperatures and snow.
Tips: Two wheels is the way to go.
Online Journal: Click Here



Riding the Spine: Cordilleras Blancas from Jacob Thompson on Vimeo.


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Volcanos

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Guatemalteca Photos

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Northern Mexico Photos

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Arizona Photos

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Colorado Gallery

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Wyoming Gallery

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Montana Gallery

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Alberta Gallery

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British Columbia

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Yukon Gallery I

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Alaska Pictures

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