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Our new Enduro tour in Ecuador

We listen to our customers. Hence, we are working on our Enduro motorcycle tour. One made for those warriors that would like to get the most of backroads to an affordable price. Our new Enduro tour in Ecuador. We are delighted to work with Ecuadorian companies that are always looking to bring the best to the country. We’d like to extend that benefit to our clients, so we’ve decided to procure a 250 four-stroke machine for testing. We’ve been riding this motorcycle for over 200 hours and it turns out to be a winner. With adjustable suspension and forks, the new BAJA JP1 has ergonomics very similar to the KTM 250 EXC-F. Weighing just 108 kg (237 lb), it’s a joy from start to finish, offering effortless riding without compromising on durability. Delivering 27 horsepower and 23 N-m of torque, it’s easy to handle and sufficient for non-competitive Enduro rides. Moreover, in Enduro, we understand things can break; thus, spare parts are affordable, making maintenance easier.   With a rental price of USD 65 per day, it includes your protective gear, 24 hrs unlimited mileage, camel bak, and a tail sack for your belongings. | Visit Us | Our new Enduro tour in Ecuador

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Wake up and ride a motorcycle in Ecuador

Imagine waking up in the morning without worrying about your luggage or finding a cab to the motorcycle shop. Instead, start your tour after a magnificent breakfast. Wake up and ride a motorcycle in Ecuador. Our new agreement includes your first night in Quito in all tours, ensuring comfort at our Boutique Hotel La Marisca. Closer to the main restaurants, the old town (Historical center), and must-see places in the Ecuadorean capital. The hotel’s unique setting lets you rest, feeling as though you’re in the countryside amid the bustling city. Hotel Villa de Sant The house where this business has been established belongs to a selected group of buildings declared as a patrimonial dwelling. While its exterior remains unchanged since its 1941 construction, we’ve modified the interior to create a cozy atmosphere. Hotel Villa de Sant has been with the Endara family for about 80 years and served as the home of many notorious names in Ecuadorean history throughout the years. Nowadays, it also forms part of the SAFE TRAVELS international initiative. Now, Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner can help you to joy the benefit of a tax-free tour as part of the incentive from Ministerio de Turismo to bring people from all over to the country. We’ll deliver your saddlebags to your room for pre-trip packing, while we handle your suitcases in the morning. Your motorcycle will be downstairs, ready for your ride. The hotel locates five minutes away from the main city exit, avoiding time loss in traffic. Mercado artesanal A block away from the Mercado artesanal where you can do your last-minute souvenir shopping, the central Bank museum, the street comedians at Parque El Ejido, El Panecillo, and of our favorite restaurants such as Nativo lounge, was thought as a perfect strategical venue to start your adventure. This allows you to save time before your trip, riding hassle-free on the morning of your tour. The hotel offers a jacuzzi for relaxation, a professional masseuse, and a nearby bar to enjoy favorite drinks. No need to go anywhere else. We also provide airport shuttle services to ensure your comfort from the moment you arrive. We hope that by changing our business model this way, your experience in Ecuador will be beyond your expectations. | Visit Us | Wake up and ride a motorcycle in Ecuador

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Manta in Ecuador, a classy city

Manta, a coastal fishing city with Ecuador’s largest maritime port, thrives on fishing and tourism, boasting 13 stunning beaches. Furthermore, over time, improvements aimed at providing an unbeatable experience to both national and foreign tourists have been implemented. Additionally, several areas offer bars, restaurants, discotheques, and shopping malls; moreover, the city boasts an international airport. Various beach options cater to diverse activities like relaxation, cultural exploration, water sports, and savoring local cuisine. Seafood and local cuisine lovers prefer this beach, renowned for its excellent gastronomic offerings, including the famous “Parque del Marisco.” Its 16 cabins restaurants whose main feature is the freshness of its ingredients, highlighting dishes such as ceviche, seafood rice, roasted shells, among other delicious options. Murcielago Beach: Its popularity for surfing, sport fishing, and kiteboarding make it the most visited destination, frequently hosting competitions. Moreover, the scenic Malecón nearby offers a delightful stroll along the beach with bars, shops, and restaurants to enjoy. Additionally, known for inclusivity, it features access ramps for people with reduced mobility, making it an inclusive beach destination. Playa San Lorenzo: It boasts a protected area, rendering it an idyllic spot for tranquil travel. Additionally, in its surroundings, rock formations and cliffs border the crystalline waters, where humpback whales visit from June to October, offering captivating shows with their colossal jumps. El Pasaje del Mono trail: A 2-kilometer walk enables entry into the forest, where toquilla palms grow, providing the raw material for famous straw hats, along with various bromeliads adorning and coloring the abundant vegetation. Manta offers a complete seaside vacation experience with diverse cuisine and stunning sunsets etching unforgettable memories. All of these and much more you can visit on our Guided and Self-Guided Adventures. | Visit Us | Manta in Ecuador, a classy city

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Suzuki DR650 2019 review

Suzuki DR650 2019 review. Although it is true that the Suzuki DR650 continues to sell hundreds of units around the world, 2020 was its last year of manufacture. it should be noted that the changes in it throughout the years have been minor, since its launch in 1990. However, every time there are more motorcyclists who prefer this motorcycle compared to others. Why? here’s a quick summary of what makes this machine one of the preferred ones for projects like riding the world. Driving and comfort  Thanks to the versatility and ergonomics of the model, it offers a comfortable driving position and good control so that you can travel without any problem, it has a kit of original accessories of the brand, which contribute a lot to comfort at the time of driving. A prime point is its long and comfortable seat, much better than an enduro motorcycle: wide, flat, and with foam that does not become soft and sticky.    Weight  By nature, these bikes are light with a dry weight of 147kg and a wet weight of 166 kg, this provides better maneuverability, control, and freedom of movement. Worth mentioning that if the plan is to travel long distances, then your best bet is to change the fuel tank to a bigger one, such as the acerbis or Safari model. Engine power and performance  The DR650 offers a compact and powerful motor, smooth and effortless. In addition to having an electric starter that, as its name mentions, makes starting much easier and faster. An advantage of this is that it is much quieter, and by nature, off-road. In addition, it has an oil cooling radiator that helps balance the temperature which provides good engine operation.    Brakes  The brakes, though simple, operate with remarkable efficiency. The front disc delivers ample power, while the rear offers predictability and good feel. A single 280 mm disk brake does the trick to stop the light bike. Reliability  Simply put, we use this motorcycle to withstand the use and abuse from the most demanding customers from all over the world and it hasn’t disappointed. You can check it in our fleet under rentals, you will definitely have a good time The Suzuki brand motorcycles over the years have managed to gain trust, thanks to their quality and economy, however, the Suzuki DR650 is recognized for its dual purpose with which you can travel on the street, pavement, or trails easily.  | Visit Us | Suzuki DR650 2019 review

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Cuenca in Ecuador

Cuenca, the third-largest city in Ecuador. Generally, accessible from all directions via the Pan-American Highway and various paved and dirt roads. What makes this city so special is its history, which very well explains, in a nutshell, the arrival of the Spaniards to the continent and the continuous struggle with the Indigenous. This trip is aimed at people who love motorcycles and love the culture, who want to enter Ecuador through an unparalleled place between the harmony that prevails on each building where the culture left by their ancestors still lives and, handcrafts of the present, such as the paja toquilla hats. In Cuenca there are endless places where you can explore culture and beauty, however, today we will tell you about a few places that we are sure you will like since they fit into your motorcycle travel plan, just like in our guided tours. Tomebamba river and el barranco:  Being an important part of the basin tourism, the Tomebamba river in the Cajas National Park, mixing with some rivers, is perfect to travel with your motorcycle along the river banks enjoying the tranquility and the sound of the water. The Barranco declared an emblematic sector thanks to its natural passage and its architecture. Also from its location, you can have a perfect viewpoint of the Tomebaba river. EL Mirador Turi:  Considered a Romantic destination, having a spectacular and unique view of what many know as the Old Cuenca and New Cuenca. In other words, the historic center, and the modern Cuenca. La Antigua Catedral:  The building now serves as a museum due to the city’s population growth, rendering it insufficient for its original purpose. It is recognized thanks to its antiquity, exactly founded in 1557. Ruinas de Los Incas, Ingapirca:  Being one of the most important pre-Columbian scenes in Ecuador located symmetrically on the top of a mountain. The sun aligns, casting its light over every corner, illuminating the lush green landscape and the diverse wildlife inhabiting it. Discover the city with Ecuador Bike Rental’s motorcycle rental service and guided or self-guided trips for an unforgettable experience. | Visit Us | Cuenca in Ecuador

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Trip to Palmira on a motorcycle

This is a piece of a blog written by one of our clients. Trip to Palmira on a motorcycle. James from California, the United States came to have an epic ride in Ecuador. We hope you enjoy it. “Naturally, every motorcycle trip is impressive. However, in this instance, I want to tell you about one of the most incredible experiences I had to go through. This began in Guamote in the province of Chimborazo at 6268 meters above sea level. Several people spoke to me about the Palmira desert, so I did not hesitate any longer and I decided to contact a tourism company specialized in the subject of motorcycles, being one of my passions, I would never put it aside. Around my search, I concluded that Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner and their services were the best choice, which, and until now, I still think was the best decision I could have made. Mini Sahara Desert We traveled for approximately 4 hours but it felt like time flies on a motorcycle, and even more on the thrill of the Suzuki DR 650 that, I was able to get with an important discount. The sand dunes loomed ahead, marking our entry to the desert; around us, lush pine trees greeted our arrival. We consulted the local community before touring the desert, ensuring a designated route to minimize disturbance to tourists. It was then that we began our trip through those pines that cover all over the place. After a while, we reached the small desert that only compares to the famous Sahara desert. Despite the shrinking desert, the pine forest surrounding the sandbanks adds to the impressive landscape during sunrise and sunset. If you’re into pro photography, this is definitely one of the spots to check in Ecuador. Return We had to return, but the adventure did not end there, we had to set up our tent, you already have the possibility of camping, and believe me, is a unique experience seeing the sky as never before, so clear that you even realize that the sky doesn`t have only one color tone, but it has a range of magenta and navy blue that together with the light of the stars manages to provide a spectacle to everyone who looks at it, at that moment you become ecstatic with beauty. Choose companions thoughtfully for a fulfilling journey, especially for motorcycle enthusiasts; riding with fellow bikers enhances the experience. | Visit Us | Trip to Palmira on a motorcycle

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KTM 890 adventure, soon for rental

The KTM brand has always given us something to talk about, however, nothing has sounded more than the new KTM 890 Adventure in all its versions (S, R, Rally), knowing that its predecessor was the 790 and in relation to worldwide comments it was quite good. Now the brand decided to take one more step. It should be emphasized that fanaticism for this motorcycle lies in its versatility, that is, the balance it offers both on the road and off it.   “With the development of the new KTM 890 ADVENTURE, we reached all of our marks by offering an improved machine for both road and gravel. With the new engine, we worked hard to optimize overall performance and driving feel. Result: significant handling improvement. Enhanced stability, reduced gear shifts, increased comfort for long rides. A refined riding experience awaits. KTM aimed for excellence with the 890 ADVENTURE: top-tier performance on roads and off, maintaining high standards in all terrains. “- Joachim Sauer, Travel Product Manager by KTM. Surprising motorcycle enthusiasts: External appearance remains unchanged, but internal modifications enhance performance, especially within the engine. Now, its two-cylinder engine deploys   105cv of power and 100 Nm, considerable values compared to its predecessor. It operates with a stronger clutch with greater performance and, for greater safety, it has a denotation control system in the exhaust, suspension components, and a WP rear shock absorber, this brand being one of the largest manufacturers of suspensions for motorcycles. Stability Enhance stability: 20L low-positioned fuel tank, 400km range, compact engine/tank. Optimal design for efficiency and control. Further standout features include robust boarding for enhanced performance and handlebar switch for cruise control management, elevating the riding experience. You can also opt for the rally pack software that the customer purchases if he wishes. But that’s not everything. Sync your smartphone for music, hands-free calls, and navigation via handlebar commands. Enhance your ride with optional app features. Customize design with company catalog: Quickshifter Plus, heated grips/seats, enhanced cruise control, luggage-carrying accessories. Tailor your ride! Conclusion: KTM 890 Adventure—smooth handling, wild technology. Offers a strong, exhilarating experience for adventurous riders. Ready for action! | Visit Us | KTM 890 adventure, soon for rental

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Vesting around the world, the story of Ruso Ricaurte

Last Saturday we were invited to meet a guy that had a story, and what a story. An Ecuadorean named Raul Ricaurte also known as “El Ruso”. His ride is a 1987 150cc Vespa (Antonia), and goes around America as chilled as if he was going for a sight tour to the nearest town.   We had the privilege to have a chat with Ruso to find out his ways and to understand his motivation (as if there is any need to ride a motorcycle). Here is a quick Interview.  About him EBR: Thanks for allowing us some of your time. So what is this story of going down to Ushuaia and coming back to Ecuador on a Vespa 150cc? and first of all, who are you?  Ruso:  I’m Ecuadorian. A professional photographer and graphic designer that just decided to take off without thinking it much. I love to travel and since 2014 I’ve been doing it non-stop. In September 2017 I wanted to travel in another way. I wasn’t a motorcyclist by then. The best way to travel and to know places is on a motorcycle. I found out about it when I got my first bike and onboard my motorcycle I decided it was the way I would do my travels from now on.     EBR: How many countries have you traveled to so far? and if you had to go back to one of them, which would be? Ruso: I’ve been riding across 18 countries so far and loved them all. I think most of them have their goods and bad. However, one that I would love to go back to is Costa Rica. Also Recognized as the happiest country in 2019.  EBR: why a Vespa?  Ruso: At first, the plan was to go on a Volkswagen Beetle I had, but then I changed my mind to a motorcycle as my family was riders. So after some research, Vespa came out as the perfect bike for me to do it. Besides being lightweight, it’s mechanically simple and not much to break. Plus, it came with a spare tire!  Living EBR: How do you make your living for your trips?  Ruso: I have a few amazing companies in Ecuador that help me with part of my expenses. But when I first left Ecuador, I did it with USD 200 in my pocket. So on the way basically I’ve been working as I go on foundations, Zoos, selling my photographs, you name it. As long as I can have something in exchange for me or for my Antonia, a place to crash, fuel, or in any other way that can help me to reach my goal. As for lodging, most of my trip has been basically camping with a few hostels here and there. Since there are lots of Vespa Clubs throughout my route, it was manageable to find places where to stay safe. Couchsurfing and IOverlander was also strong option for me. EBR: Amazing!, so with this frugal lifestyle you went down all the way to Ushuaia and came back… Ruso: Yes, that was the first part of my project. Then I came to Ecuador to work out my US and Canadian Visa and continued my trip towards the north. On the way, always write useful advice to other riders who would like to follow the same route. You can find all that useful info in my blog. EBR: How did it go with COVID and your way up to Alaska?  Ruso: Covid caught me on the second part of my travel on my way from Quito to Alaska. I was stuck in San Francisco California and then flew to Miami to be with my brother and some relatives to save some money. My US visa was running out so I had to come back to Ecuador to refresh my stay until September and then go back to the States hoping that the Canadian border is open to continuing with my route. Conclusion We didn’t have the chance to see Ruso’s colorful bike. However, the way he talks about it transmits trust, confidence, and even a little bit of faith. Also his determination to do a trip that not many would even consider doing, regardless of the size of their bikes. His final thought to us never minded the perfect timing. Any possible limitation is in your head and remains there until you say so. Once the intention to take the first mile is there, the others will just follow. If you would like to read a bit more of his adventures with Antonia, we encourage you to visit his blog: https://vespeandoalmundo.com/ | Visit Us | Vesting around the world, the story of Ruso Ricaurte

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Mad or nomad, the quick story

Ever wondered how your life could have been if you took that other path in your life? When you felt like just riding your motorcycle towards the sunset without looking back and sure, even better if your love comes along. Well, this is the story of Andy and Alissa. Two accomplished motorcycle journalists who were available for a quick interview, even when at the time of this writing, they were busy flying back home in the UK to remove a metal from Alissa’s leg, due to a “wrong turn” that took place a year ago in Nepal. If you don’t freak out easily, take a look at: https://www.madornomad.com/a-wrong-turn/ Questions Gambito: How was your life before you decided to start your round-the-world trip two years ago? Andy: We have both travelled extensively for the last 16 years. We’ve tried backpacking, hitchhiking, driving, boats and planes. But as soon as we found motorcycles, we knew that was how we were going to continue our travels. We started to take on more bike trips and I got a job as a motorcycle journalist while Alissa worked in finance. We were both happy but wanted something more and were tired of going on trips and always having to return home. G: What was the last push you needed to start this new way of life? A: There wasn’t really a last push. It was something we had always talked and dreamed about doing. One day we just woke up and decided that we could either continue talking about it or just go and do it.  G: Tell us about your trip? A: On January 1st 2018 we sold everything we owned, packed all our bags on a bike and left the UK to travel round-the-world with no end-date. Since then we’ve ridden 45,000 miles through 27 incredible countries, had more breakdowns than we can count, one too many crashes, a broken leg and the best memories of our life! We started in the UK on January 1st 2018 on a Yamaha XT660R.  ADV motorcycle G: Did you know much about Adv motorcycle riding? What were those silly mistakes that now you laugh about? A: We knew a fair bit as we had travelled extensively on bikes before and I had undertaken quite a few long-distance trips before this one. As for silly mistakes, that would have to be packing. It’s always so easy to take too much. What we have today, two years after we left, is half of what we started with. Although to be fair, we were two people on one bike with camping gear and kit suitable for -15C to +40C, so we did have to pack a lot. G: From all countries you’ve been to, what was the one you could go back and make a home? A: Great question! We love so many of the countries we’ve visited and could have stayed in each one for much longer. But as far as living full-time, it has to be either the west coast of Canada or Laos.  G: www.madornomad.com is an awesome job. How do you balance your writing lifewith traveling? A Thanks! I guess the same way as everybody else. We like to travel slow and not pump out hundreds of miles a day. We might ride 100 miles in a day, find somewhere nice and stay there for a week and that gives me plenty of time to work on the site. And there’s always loads of time in the evening to write too. Both motorcycles and writing are my passions, so I’ll always make time for both.  G: What are you riding now? Any special brand you use for luggage and camping gear? Yamaha bike A: We’re still on our Yamaha XT660R, but are thinking of changing to two new bikes. Any guesses what they might be? We were always supposed to be on two bikes, but Alissa had a nasty bike crash and broke her leg in Nepal. As soon as she’s fully healed, we’ll be on two bikes. As for gear, we list everything we carry on our trip on the site. https://www.madornomad.com/reviews/ G: You’re stuck in Thailand due to the pandemic and I’ve read you got engaged. Congratulations for that. What will be your plan forward for you and your fiancée? A: Thanks very much! We were stuck in Thailand, but have decided to fly home to the UK for another operation on Alissa’s leg. There’s a bit of metal screwed into her fibular that’s rubbing on her tendons. We figure that while we can’t ride around southeast Asia anyway, we might as well get on the waiting list for an operation, So I’m actually writing this on our flight back to Heathrow! We hope it won’t take more than three or four months before Alissa is all fixed up again. We’ll then fly back to Thailand, collect our bike and continue the round-the-world journey. Hopefully the rest of the route will be through more of SE Asia, Australasia, the Americas and Africa… or something like that anyway! But as they say, man plans and the universe laughs. We thank you for this interview, and we hope to welcome you when you pass by Ecuador. You’ll be more than welcome   | Visit Us | Mad or nomad, the quick story

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Treasure in Mindo, la Bickok

What truly sets a place apart and gives it the wow factor is the people who inhabit it. Their arrival with stories makes time fly, leaving a memorable feeling about the place just left. Ecuador is filled with an interesting story behind. In the North West area of Pichincha lies the rainforest region known as Choco, home to the town of Mindo. A place with 500 bird species, including 328 hummingbird species, and over 2000 flora species. If you add in the midst of all that natural beauty, an eco-lodge that leans to preserve its environment and bond with its surroundings in harmonic ways, then you have La Bicok a Treasure in Mindo. Sebastian, the owner, a renowned architect in France for his contemporary designs, left his country to pursue a dream: traveling South America in a motorhome with his family. That’s how they started in 2012 until 2014. Three years and many countries later, the family discovered a piece of land in the charming, remote town of Mindo. Its charm resided in the contact with nature that provides to its inhabitants. Now, with a nearby plot of land and the sale of their motorhome, La Bicok started to take shape in 2015. First Impression Our first visit to La Bicok was during a Mindo scouting trip, seeking a place with a story to share. La Bicok was just starting with few cabañas for their customers. The parking was designed with some spots for campers and mobile houses. That night, two families shared humorous tales from Alaska, while Sebastian recounted his family’s travel adventures. With Sebastian’s bonfire, great wine, and food, Mindo became the perfect overnight destination, adding warmth and enjoyment. Since then Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner has been using La Bicok as our favourite place to stay in town. Not one single customer has made a claim about the place, and since is close to town, its easy to have a beer in town, have a walk around the waterfalls and enjoy some off-road with the motorcycles around, practice river crossing and sceneries. Since 2017, Ecuador Bike Rental staff has been put lots of effort to polish its knowledge about the country. As a 100% Ecuadorean company, our goal is to promote our country with its real culture core by visiting different areas, trying different flavours and talking to the people that makes this country unique. No other company can say the same. | Visit Us | Treasure in Mindo

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