Catch a ride back up via 4-wheel drive. Geo Tours - offers big adventures at a small prices. From their home office in Banos you can choose from a wide selection of rides that take you flying from Ecuador s highest volcanoes into the depths of the Amazon. Rio Loco - located in Banos, has a wide selection of beginner to advanced level rides in the Banos area. For the experienced mountain biker or long-distance adventurer who can handle exaggerated altitudes and climbs, a thousand adventures await.
Careful planning is key.
The lesser-traveled back roads make the best routes. Avoid the Inter-American highway, and most other paved roads in Ecuador, as you will encounter reckless truck and bus drivers that aren t used to seeing many bicycles on the road. Most parts of Quito are extremely biker unfriendly, and should be avoided like the plague. Traditional cobblestone roads will rattle your bones loose. Also, it s better to go in the dry season, as rains can get frigid in the Andes.