charity bike ride  

Andes to the ocean backroads week to support the nature conservancy in chile

HALF OF ALL PROFITS GO TO THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN CHILE

$5125 per person for the andes to the ocean backroads week

We believe that Chile is the most beautiful place on the planet, and it’s our mission to showcase that beauty with our tours. However, Pedal Chile also seeks to preserve the natural wonder and beauty of Patagonia, and the rest of Chile. The Nature Conservancy in Chile works to conserve the forests and all the unique ecosystems that make this country so unique.

The Valdivian Coastal Reserve is one such example of what the Nature Conservancy in Chile is able to accomplish. The Valdivian Temperate Rainforest is the 2nd largest on the planet and the only temperate rainforest in South America. Ninety percent of the plant species are endemic and many have been around since the dinosaurs. Nearly three-quarters of this rainforest is located in the Chilean Patagonia. The remaining one-quarter is found in Argentina.

The week of Sunday, December 6th, 2020 will be Pedal Chile’s first annual charity bike ride. We will all cycle from the Chilean-Argentinian border down to the Pacific Ocean. Experiencing the wonders and beauty of nature, while pedaling down from the Andes mountain range. This is a life-changing experience that can only be found in Patagonia. All of us at Pedal Chile understand the power, beauty, and serenity of this majestic land, and we are looking forward to seeing you on December 6th, 2020.

This charity ride follows our Backroads Bike Tour itinerary.

Interesting facts about Chile

1. Chile is about 2700 miles long which is the same distance from Los Angeles to New York City. Chile on average is about 100 miles wide, making this one long and extremely narrow country. It’s common to hear that it’s the same distance as Norway to Nigeria. This would be an exaggeration of about 600 miles. But needless to say, this is one long country.

2. Trying to find a county with more biodiversity is a mighty big challenge. The north of Chile holds the Atacama Desert, which is the driest desert on the planet. In the south, you find glaciers, rainforests, and the Patagonian steppes. In the middle, you will discover vineyards that rival those of Europe. Chile has 7 of the 12 world-climate regions.

3. The Andes mountains, Atacama Desert, and the Pacific Ocean are all rather dramatic natural borders. This has resulted in about half of all plant species being endemic.

4. How many active volcanoes are there on Earth? The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says around 1500. However, only about 50 of these are active above sea level. Chile has 4 volcanoes that are currently active above ground level. Volcano Villarrica near Pucon and Volcano Calbuco in Puerto Montt are the most famous. Even though both of these volcanoes erupted in 2015, you can still hike and/or bike Villarrica.

How many national parks are in chile

• Chile has 41 National Parks covering an area of 35,300 square miles

• 45 reserves

• 7 national monuments

• 21 archeological sites 

• Over 500 private environmental protection areas

• 8 UNESCO Biospheres reserves

Over 1/5 of the lands are protected with these areas of national protection.

Chile is one of the most diverse places on the planet, and Patagonia is even more so. Our charity bike ride takes you from the Andes mountain range to the Pacific Ocean. Five days of pedaling through the Chilean Lakes District with an unforgettable culmination of picture-perfect Pacific beaches.