On 8 and 9 December passed a group of intrepid cyclists formalized a journey through one of the crossings from Mendoza to Uspallata most picturesque foothills of Mendoza: Route 13, which is spliced behind the Municipal district of Las Heras. The adventure organized by Pastor Bike, started in Wall-Mart of Las Heras and each stage was demonstrated surpassed what they were made the bikers present. Water of Chilcas, First Monolith, House, each encounter the group became the most awaited moment for all to relax, drink and eat, watch what pedaled, preparing the head for the next leg and recharge. By far the most emotional moment was a moment when the course allows us to contemplate the Aconcagua from the second monolith. On that site, with a “chopped” in between, he will break your legs. The night was spent in the famous cave del Toro, where the “Grasshopper,” the shepherd of the place, received and attended quota category first and opening the doors of your home. Missing 40 kilometers to reach the destination. Tired legs from the previous day began to push the pedals again. After passing through Water Crabs, a meal in the shade of a huge stone was a push to tackle the last climb to lace Bonila where bikers present the title “Gladiator” won, leaving their all to reach that point of great satisfaction prtir where is all down to Uspallata. The arrival were hugs and congratulations to all players in the group crossing Route 13 to complete the 87 miles of pedaling effort. Mountain Bike Variants today are known when using a mountain bike (competitive, therapeutic, transportation, recreation, etc, etc) cruises have always had a special appeal and mystique cyclists and between those who hear the epics ever had the experience. The greatest satisfaction happens to meet a preset path (or not) and delivered to all the moments that will form of that great adventure. The bike can be in absolute contact with the environment, the sun, wind, earth and water if it rains. These will be the condiments with any biker on cruise will be in direct contact without intermediaries. On the other hand there is an engine that facilitates or eases the effort made whenever a pedal is pushed. Only passion and legs make this progress possible on almost traditional way and that gives meaning and value to a cruise. Are peers and comrades same without them the adventure is not complete: One stopover to rest, drink and take a picture are the luxuries that these intrepid occur and sometimes in plain barely valued. Who has not been given the opportunity to do a cruise on your bike, it’s never too late. Yes, you have to prepare well before the legs to enjoy, leaving the bustle of the city and live paced.
Prof. William Shepherd
