When the Season Shifted Overnight

Every season begins with anticipation. And every season, sooner or later, brings its own challenges.
By January, we were ready. Routes prepared, teams back on the road, and riders arriving in Bogotá excited for the journey ahead toward Cartagena. But this year, just as the first departures approached, everything seemed to shift overnight.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro following a complex U.S. military operation in Venezuela suddenly dominated international headlines. Across the region, there were warnings of escalation and speculation about broader military tensions. From afar, borders blur easily, and conversations quickly turned toward safety, particularly among our U.S.-based guests.
We understood the concern.
For travelers watching from thousands of kilometers away, geography tends to compress. South America becomes one place on a map. Colombia and Venezuela appear side by side. And when uncertainty appears in the headlines, hesitation often follows.
Emails slowed. Questions changed tone. Conversations that normally revolved around climbing legs, coffee stops, and bike choices suddenly included words like safety, stability, and “what’s really happening down there? On the ground, however, life continued as it always does. Towns along our routes moved at their own rhythm. Markets opened. Cyclists trained in the mountains. The roads remained quiet, slow, and pristine.
There was a sense of trepidation in many riders’ eyes as they arrived in Bogotá. Even the first pedal strokes carried a hint of doubt. And if I’m honest, a quiet sense of gratitude on my side that somehow we were starting the season at all.
After the first few stages, something familiar returned.
Road bike tour
Bogotá to Cartagena
Heroica
The most comprehensive cycling tour of Colombia. Travel from the mountain-shielded, cloud-protected Bogotá to the sunny, sea-bathed Cartagena. Experience the vibrant energy of Medellín. This adventure spans over the diverse landscapes and cultures of Colombia, making it a journey as big and varied as the country itself
Road bike tour
Bogotá to Medellin
Escarabajos
Two vibrant cities, one epic ride! A breathtaking route that will feature all the things we love about riding in Colombia: epic days against the backdrop of the memorable Andes while at night we relax in one of our premium accommodations.
Road bike tour
Alto de Letras
Weekend
Short on time but with big goals? Take the weekend off to challenge yourself on the mighty alto de Letras, It’s long relentless climb will be a test that will only want to come back for more to Colombia and explore the big climbs the Andes have to offer
Riders began to realize something we see every year. Reality rarely looks like the version seen in the news. Apprehension gave way to laughter. Questions turned into compliments. Long days on the bike ended with shared stories and smiling faces around the table.
Still, we never allow ourselves complacency. Our work isn’t finished when riders arrive. It isn’t finished halfway through the journey. For us, the season only succeeds when the last group safely rolls into Cartagena.
And we did it.
By the time the season closed on the Caribbean coast, what began with uncertainty had become one of our most rewarding starts in years.
We’re grateful for the trust our riders placed in us, and thrilled to be riding once again through a country that continues to surprise people in the best possible way.
Another beautiful season on the road in Colombia.
