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Audax Rio 200km - City and Mountain Riding

Audax Rio 200km - City and Mountain Riding

Ride Information and Ratings:

- Date:  May 15th, 2016
- Distance:  223,9km
- Total Ascent:  2.200 meters
- Location: Rio de Janeiro (Urban and Mountain)
- Total Riding Time: 13:15h riding, 9:53h total
- Scenic Views Rating:  9 - Very Pretty (in some points)
- Ride Safety Rating: 4 - Not very safe (lots of high traffic areas)
- Cultural and Tourism: 10
- Level of Exercise Rating: 10
- Type of Terrain: Asphalt
- Description of Terrain:  City asphalt during the entire ride, although bike lanes could have been used for about 50km in Barra da Tijuca. As is the case in most of Rio, the asphalt is in bad condition, except where it´s been paved recently.

Ride Map:

-  https://www.strava.com/activities/577494912
- GPX (download here)  http://www.cyclinrio.com/blogdoherzog/gpx-files/Audax_Rio_200km_ida_e_volta_largada_.zip

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Climbing Serra do Rio do Rastro´s Magnificent Winding Roads

Climbing Serra do Rio do Rastro´s Magnificent Winding Roads

Ride Information and Ratings:

- Date:  March, 14th 2016
- Distance:  35.7km
- Total Ascent:  2,190 meters
- Location: Serra do Rio do Rastro (starting and returning to Guatá/ Lauro Muller)
- Total Riding Time: 2:25h riding, 2:53h total
- Scenic Views Rating: 10
- Ride Safety Rating: 8
- Cultural and Tourism: 8
- Level of Exercise Rating: 10
- Type of Terrain: Asphalt good condition
- Description of Terrain:  The ride takes place on the mountain range  that leads to the top of the Serra do Rio do Rastro and the entire ride is on a two-way road with no shoulder. The asphalt is a compound mix with small rocks that help create traction for cars, so it requires more effort to cycle up.  But it is in good condition and safe to ride on.

 

Ride Map: 
- https://www.strava.com/activities/517006903

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Cicloviagem: Do Rio de Janeiro à Búzios (Via Caminho Darwin, Barra de Maricá, Saquarema, Araruama e Cabo Frio)

Cicloviagem: Do Rio de Janeiro à Búzios (Via Caminho Darwin, Barra de Maricá, Saquarema, Araruama e Cabo Frio)

Ride Information and Ratings:

- Date:  05/21/16
- Distance:  177km
- Total Ascent:  1.405
- Location: Rio, Niteroi, Saquarema and Búzios
- Total Riding Time: 9];28h riding, 11:16h total
- Scenic Views Rating: 8 - Pretty views
- Ride Safety Rating: - Ride Safety Rating: 5 - Not the safest ride
- Cultural and Tourism: - Cultural and Tourism:  8 - Many places and things to do
- Level of Exercise Rating: x
- Type of Terrain: Mix of asphalt and dirt-road
- Description of Terrain:  De tudo um pouco: Maior parte por asfalto em mal estado de conservação, mas com trechos longos de terra Niterói e Saquarema, trechos de paralelepípedo e trechos curtos com bom asfalto e até ciclovia.

- Ride Map: https://www.strava.com/activities/309086550

 

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