Ride Information and Ratings:
- Date: 01/18/2016 7:38 AM
- Distance: 79km
- Total Ascent: 1.655 meters
- Location: Paraty and Angra
- Total Riding Time: 3:08h riding
- Scenic Views Rating: 8 - Very pretty
- Ride Safety Rating: 6 - Decently safe
- Cultural and Tourism: 7 - many places and things to do
- Level of Exercise Rating: 8 - Good workout
- Type of Terrain: Asphalt good condition
- Description of Terrain: Ride takes place mostly along the shoulder of BR-101, which at times is great and at times is terrible (holes, debris, branches). On the climbs, it offers 2 lanes, however, there is no shoulder, so cycling takes place on the side of the road.
- Ride Map: https://www.strava.com/activities/473006081
Details:
- Easiest part of the trip, as it combines long streches of flat cycling with a short climbs on the hills that meander the beaches.
- Every climb offers greats views of the ocean, mountains and nature, and allows for descent in a good pace to help the next climb.
- There is a viewpoint about 5km before Frade, which offers on the best places for photos along Rio-Santos.
- The shoulder can be great and terrible, so be prepared to ride on the side of BR-101 at time, which is not really a problem, as the cars usually go around 60-80km/h.
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