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Contact B-side for amazing adventures

2009-06-17T15:00:00.000-07:00

Will you prefer a McDonalds or a Gourment service? If you chose the second option ride with B-side Adventures. A company run by people who ride for people who LOVE riding. WE ARE PASSIONATE FREERIDERS not trekking/climbing/whatever guides or untrained guys who are asked to guide a mountain bike tour because:
* We were walking around some biking company
* We are buddies with the biking company owner
The full B-side team includes freeriders and racers who joined Downhill, 4X, BMX and Cross Country races. For more adventures contat us.
AND DON'T FORGET IT...YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

email us: contact@bside-adventures.com

Call us:
Phone/Fax: +591 (2) 2114225
24/7 Mobile: +591 715-52220

Visit us:
B-SIDE OFFICE
Linares Street #943
La Paz - BOLIVIA

Office schedule:
Business hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 – 18:30 (we don't close for lunch!)
Sun 14:00 - 18:00 (we don't close for lunch!)

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Death Road Conqueror BUDDIES PACK

2009-04-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

"We rode on the World's Most Dangerous Road and conquered it"

You got new friends. You develop budding friendships. You feel open to new people, to the freedom of loosening up. Dare to say "We did it! We conquered the World's Most Dangerous Road!

Mountain Biking on the Death Road or The World's Most Dangerous Road is a world adventure highlight that you buds, should not dare to miss. A huge drop around 3.500 mts from the highest point to your final destination is waiting for you, adventurers. Did you believe it was impossible to see snowy mountains and then a green jungle in just 5 hours? Would you stand over the edge of the 400 meters cliffs and get a look down? Get amazed. Remember the group experiences and friendship burned at your CD photos and videos.

Conquer, do not just survive this once in a lifetime experience. Ride with a recommended professional company offering just full suspension bicycles and the lowest ratio guide to client around. Because your personal safety is first!

Conquer the World's Most Dangerous Road or Death Road

2009-04-14T15:56:00.000-07:00

“I rode on the World’s Most Dangerous Road and conquered it!”

Mountain Biking on the Bolivian road deservedly denominated as "The Death Road" or "The World’s Most Dangerous Road" is one of the world adventure highlights you should not miss.

A huge drop above 3.500 mts from the highest point to the final destination is waiting for the adventurer. Did you believe it was impossible to see first snowy mountains and lastly the green jungle in just 5 hours? Would you stand over the edge of the 400 meter cliffs to get a look at the forest below? Ride under the waterfalls dropping on the road. Get amazed.

Conquer not just survive this once in a lifetime experience riding with a very recommended professional company offering you just full suspension bicycles and the lowest ratio guide to client around. Because your personal safety is first.

Dare to say “I did it. I rode on the World’s Most Dangerous Road and conquered it!”

THE RIDE
Total descent: more than 3,550 mts/11,647 feet
Total Ride distance: 63 Km/39.06 miles
Ecoregions gone through: Highland Puna habitat, montane cloud forest, evergreen cloud forest, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf and other types of ever green forest.
Ability Guide: Level 1, suitable for every level of rider (Possible for confident beginners) average fitness and above.
Kind of terrain: 50% Paved Road - 50% 4x4 Dirt Road
Downhill Percent: 85%
Average duration of tour: 13 hours
Average duration of ride: 4 1/2 - 6 hours (From La Cumbre to Yolosa)
Drive back from Yolosa to La Paz: 3½ to 4 hours

Our 2011 price is:

FULLEST Pack: $US.100 (around Bs.690)

We have special treatments for groups:

2 people: Each group member receives a 3% discount
3 - 5 people: Each group member receives a 5% discount
6 - 9 people: Each group member receives a 10% discount

FULLEST PACK includes:

Riding on professional full suspension bicycles with hydraulic disk brakes
Well named brand certified Full Face helmet, full finger downhill gloves, thermal gloves, reflective jacket and pants, goggles, safety vest and knee & elbow guards
Professional guides coaching and supervising the group along the route
Support vehicle safeguarding the group all through the excursion
Breakfast OR pick up at your hotel/hostel
Water and two snacks, provided on the route
Lunch and hot shower (a medium size towel and shampoo are provided) (Beverages or drinks are not included)
A B-side Death Road Conqueror T-shirt
A CD including the tour photos and videos & B-side Bonus

The World's Most Dangerous Road - Tourist Entrance Fee
Please note that the Sub-Central 2 de Febrero (a WMDR villages & farmers association) introduced a small fee (currently Bs.25) for bikers riding "The World s Most Dangerous Road". The money raised from this entrance fee will be used to fund much needed infrastructure projects such as:

Clean Public Toilets on the route
Road Maintenance
Safety, emergency and rescue facilities.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING 25 Bs. on your World s Most Dangerous Road ride. This money will be collected by an Sub-Central 2 de Febrero representative at Unduavi village and you will receive a nice legal receipt in exchange.

Thank you for your understanding.

Death Road DOWNHILL DELIRIUM (special edition)

2009-04-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

Do you hate riding uphill? so...

In one day ride, more than 3.800 mts of vertical descent on the World's Most Dangerous Road.

Traditionally, the ride down to the World’s Most Dangerous Road splits into 2 parts: One section on paved road and the final and challenging section on a narrow 4*4 road. The name of this ride derives from this second part denomination.

The fast first part is worthy to ride on but many would like to enjoy instead a ride on the old road to Coroico before entering to the exciting second part. Just think on changing paved to dirt 4*4 road, riding on a car-free road and looking at some of the awesomest and undiscovered Bolivian landscapes.

Then, enter to the WMDR and conquer their blind corners and twisted narrow sections. Feel how a waterfall drops on you. Breathe clean air. Ride amidst butterflies and tropical flowers. There is just one World’s Most Dangerous Road and it is worthy trying it!

THE RIDE
Total descent: more than 3,800 mts/12,650 feet
Total Ride distance: 54 Km/35 miles
Ecoregions gone through: Highland Puna habitat, montane cloud forest, evergreen cloud forest, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf and other types of ever green forest.
Ability Guide: Level 2, suitable for intermediate riders average fitness and above.
Kind of terrain: 100% 4x4 Dirt Road
Downhill Percent: 92%
Average duration of tour: 13 hours
Average duration of ride: 5 - 6 hours (From La Cumbre to Yolosa)
Drive back from Yolosa to La Paz: 3½ to 4 hours

Our 2011 price is:

FULLEST Pack: $US.126.- (around Bs.870)

We have special treatments for groups:

2 people: Each group member receives a 3% discount
3 - 5 people: Each group member receives a 5% discount
6 - 9 people: Each group member receives a 10% discount

FULLEST PACK includes:

Riding on professional full suspension bicycles with hydraulic disk brakes
Well named brand certified Full Face helmet, full finger downhill gloves, thermal gloves, reflective jacket and pants, goggles, safety vest and knee & elbow guards
Professional guides coaching and supervising the group along the route
Support vehicle safeguarding the group all through the excursion
Breakfast OR pick up at your hotel/hostel
Water and two snacks, provided on the route
Lunch and shower in the end of the ride (a medium size towel and shampoo are provided) (Beverages or drinks are not included)
A B-side Death Road Conqueror T-shirt
A CD including the tour photos and videos & B-side Bonus

Clean Public Toilets on the route
Road Maintenance
Safety, emergency and rescue facilities.

Rainy Death Road Conqueror

2009-03-02T16:59:00.000-08:00

Conquer the World's Most Dangerous Road:

Yes, you are steady, sturdy and lusty and know the celeb Death Road is risky and tricky but worthy of riding. Your buddies and the traveler guide informed you this month is rainy, muddy and misty and you cheer the idea of challenging harsh weather conditions on a hardy mountain bike and yell... I conquered the Rainy Death Road!. Well maybe there in no choice but to try now and them exclaim I did it! anyway.

So, you worry on the gray cloudy sky and expect more then signing up and keeping fingers crossed. Smart decision. First, because your hands must firmily hold the bike grips and second, 'cause there may be more then simple chance involved in ends. Call it managing risks, organizing a bike tour or summarizing, a professional company with the best safety background, working out it for you, bringing experienced guides to smaller groups, tough bikes with superb components and the compromise the we will work hard to bring you as much safety as possible. We can not promise a happy end but to deliver professionalism, implment safe practices on the road and focus on your way ahead!

An Epic Ride... for sure!!!

The New York Times recommended B-side Adventures

2009-02-18T15:08:00.000-08:00

We got the pleasure to announce that our company B-Side Adventures has been recommended as one of the two best reputation companies in Bolivia in a New York Times article released on August 10th, 2008. We thank all of your support and the link to this news is on
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/travel/10adven.html

BECOME A BSIDE FAN

2009-02-17T15:06:00.000-08:00

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Congratulations B-side Army

2009-02-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to B-Side crew on taking the first places at the past Downhill Competition on the Devil's Tooth.
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B-SIDE HOLIDAY GIFT!

2008-12-30T10:48:00.000-08:00

Thinking on you!
B-side brings your Holiday Gift ! with 25% off !!!

WARNING!!!

2008-12-27T12:47:00.000-08:00

Safe, professional mountain bike companies invest and reinvest on high quality bike parts, employ trustable guides an focus on details that enhance the client security and joy. To deliver a reasonable service we must contribute funds to keep a bicycle in excellet shape and bring a guide who know well the road hazards and backs you. Overall, to protect you from harm and preserve your life. What would be more important then you? Not some bucks, of course.

On rainy season, a bicycle in challenged to their limits. Every part suffers more than ususal: breaks, gears, tires, suspension, increasing maintenance costs. Guiding continues pleasant but tougher. Bringing an appropriate service is feasible but costlier. If we do not cover expenses, your bike and our service will suffer and so will your riding, posing unneeded risks to your personal wellness. It may be noticed that in rainy season the most prestigious companies, responsibly release new price schemes in order to keep their quality service and safe guard people.

Although Bolivia has earned the "cheap country" title, reputation that fills the traveler guide sheets but risks tourists unaware of hidden threats behind a "great offer", it does not imply that a cheap price migth deliver you a better service or at least the same service level than the more than the more expensive ones. You get what you pay, wherever you are.

B-side Team

The B-Side advice to tourists!

2008-12-26T13:40:00.000-08:00

A friendly advice before hiring a tourism service!

Despite the Bolivian regulatory framework setting that only legal companies must serve tourists, it is common to find unauthorized travel operators working and advertising themselves normally. Signing up with non legal company may get you a low quality service, being cheated or left alone if some emergency arised.

Verify the company whose service you are going to hire has al least:
"Registro de Funcionamiento de Operadora de Turismo Receptivo" Prefectura de La Paz. This document is CORE. If the company is not able display this yellow authorization on their office walls, it is better to walk away, whatever you are promised.

RIDE HARD and have fun... on Ancient Precolumbian Trails

2008-09-19T12:57:00.000-07:00

Ride hard, live free, have fun!!!

B-side rides photos

2008-04-20T07:18:00.000-07:00

Enjoy B-side rides photo albums...enter:
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A FINE NEW RIDE SELECTION IS COMING...

2008-04-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

For this 2008 riding season B-side will offer a finest selection of
amazing rides.
More details in few days... keep on line!!!

The World's Most Dangerous Road (WMDR) or Death Road

2008-03-31T11:34:00.001-07:00

Your livest adventure yet!!!
A one-day riding programme on "The World's Most
Dangerous Road", the famous 4x4 dirt road.
Part of the ride is on the dramatic and scenic
"The World's Most Dangerous Road", dubbed
such by the Inter-American Development Bank in 1995.

Zongo Valley Heroes

2008-03-31T11:12:00.001-07:00

Ride this Huge Drop!!!

More than 4.000 mts decent/13,123.33 feet in a
52Km/32.31mi ride. Through snow cover mountains, highland
puna habitat, montane cloud forest, tropical and subtropical
moist broadleaf and other types of ever green forest.

A 12 hours tour (biking 5 or 6 hours).