Cycling from Sahagun to Planeta Rica in Colombia
After a day off to get over a stomach bug, I continued cycling through Colombia on my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina.
Cycling to Planeta Rica
Blog post written: May 10th 2010
De Djose.gonzalez - Trabajo propio, CC0, Enlace
I wanted to use the internet in the morning before I left, so by the time I hit the road, it was about 08.30.
Initially, the cycling motion of lifting one leg up over the other made my stomach feel a bit weird, but it soon settled down, and I actually felt pretty strong.
The last 24 hours of food had mostly stayed in me which was a result, although I had a sugar craving all day, indicating I still need to build some reserves up.
The journey to Planeta Rica (odd name), was nondescript over rolling hills which I found reasonably easy.
On arrival in Planeta Rica, I took a 20 k peso room with fan and tv which was a bit small but clean.
The attached restaurant looked pricey, and it was at 9000 pesos for the almuerzo, but the soup and main course was excellent, and well worth the cash. A
t night, I managed to eat another full meal, so I seem to be on the road to recovery.
Read more about cycling from Alaska to Argentina
You might also like:
- Bicycle Valve Types – The differences between Presta and Schrader valves.
- Rohloff Hub – Should you choose a Rohloff hub for bicycle touring.
- How to change the oil in a Rohloff speedhub – How to maintain your Rohloff hub.
- Best saddles for bike touring – Choosing a good bike seat is key for a comfortable ride!
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
Get inside tips written by a local expert — island hopping itineraries, ferry know-how and hidden corners of Greece, straight to your inbox.
Subscribe to the newsletter