"I have finally made it back to Singapore after the long haul from the bottom of the world. I just wanted to write a few words about the 2 weeks I spent with Ride Adventures, Ulli and Andres.
Going into this trip, I had some trepidation about being able to keep up with the rest of the team on the infamous Ripio. Although I was confident I would get through it, I did not want to end up an hour behind the rest of the group and becoming a drag on the tour.
Luckily, we had a group of riders that although on their own bikes had a very large range of ability and would have no doubt kicked my ass on dirt or road were quick to develop a team concept and help each other out when needed. I do believe I was very fortunate to be able to ride and spend time with such an outstanding group of people.
I am not sure on where to start with Ulli & Andres. From the start they were professional and approachable all at once. At the first meeting in Osorno where they set the ground rules for the trip, it was obvious these men were serious about riding and safety. Any concerns one would have had going into this trip would have no doubt been alleviated by their quick, direct and confident response to all questions.
From that point on Ulli and Andres quickly bonded with the rest of the group and clearly became partners is this ride. The manner in which they dealt with the daily hiccups of such a trip was seamless. The establishments we slept, ate or took a rest in were all welcoming even if for whatever reason they weren’t expecting us. I am sure this is partly to do with the warmth of the local people but I do not doubt that Ulli and Andres ability to communicate with these people had much to do with this.
I want to thank you and your team for accommodating my needs (Leaving from El Calafate) and truly making this a memorable experience. My only complaint is not having been able to finish the last 3 days of the ride with everyone.
I do hope to be able to find more time in the future to spend with RIDE Adventures."