Hi motorcycle friends all over the world… Welcome to Ride-Chile.com situated with main base in Santiago!
If you are hook on experiencing the Amazona rainforrest of Brazil, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia (worlds biggest salt pan), San Pedro Atacama in north Chile or the wild nature of Carretera Austral on the fabulous “Ruta 7″, then you have come to the right place! In South America you also have the opportunity to try you strength on the windy Ruta 40 in lovely Argentina. It is one of the longest roads in the world, and also the most windy! – Take a ride down to Perito Moreno glacier or a laid back cruise to lovely Viña del Mar and Santa Cruz for a little wine tasting in one of the beautiful vineyards.
If it’s still not enough, why don’t you try your luck on the most dangerous road in the world (Bolivia) called Yungas…
We welcome you to our new company situated in the hearth of Chile (Santiago)!
If you have a lot of questions about motorcycle adventures or rentals in South America, we have the answers:
Who is Ride-Chile.com..?
Tomas Karstegl (Moto Viajeros) & Mick Høy (ATWJ – mhoey.eu) are former around the world travellers that can’t let go of adventure motorcycle travel. So we have started our own motorcycle expedition & rental adventure here in Santiago.. When we started this adventure the first thought was that existing motorcycle adventure & rental is way too expensive. Not can we only make it cheaper, we can make it better! We know all the best places to go of South America and Chile… It is all about great experiences you can take with you home…
What bikes do we have..?
Currently we have started up with 5 brand new Kawasaki KLR’s equipped with everything you need for an adventure travel or just a weekend trip to the lovely surroundings of Santiago...
What are the prices..?
We guarantee you the lowest prices of South America, daily rentals starts from 89 USD for our bikes with free kilometers, incl. tank bag, Pelican side cases, locks, repair kit for punctures.. We also rent out GPS, Clothes and Helmets at affordable prices… See more on our website www.ride.chile.com regarding prices on expeditions, trips and much more…
How is the service..?
We want you or your friends to come back to us, so we give you the best service available. We pick you up from the airport, if you are flying into STGO for free and take you directly to you bike… With us you get 24 hours support whether you ride on your own or on one of our expeditions. We take care of you whether you are experienced or a novice about overland travelling.
How can I get in touch with Ride-Chile.com..?
You can take directly contact to both Tomás and me on www.ride-chile.com or Skype (ride-chile) to find out more about motorcycle travelling in South America.
Furthermore you can follow us on social medias:
Facebook & Twitter
Already in Santiago, Chile – Find our office on Google Maps
Thanks to following persons & companies for helping us in creating this adventure:
Kawasaki STGO:
Niels Hansen (FIM-CTL) Danmark
Gunnar Skrydstrup
MC Touring Club/Touring Nyt
We welcome you to Chile for an amazing experience on the road with Ride-Chile.com
All our best to fellow riders.
–
Mick Høy
Ride-Chile Motorcycle Expeditions & Rental of South America
Alcalde Francisco Domínguez 2240
La Reina | Santiago | Chile
Tel: (+56) 9-9496-2459
www.ride-chile.com | mick@ride-chile.com
Roger Waters – The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Don’t give up! Your luck might change further down the road? For me it happened when a good friend of mine (One of the Moto Viajeros) came to me and asked if I was interested in helping him starting his motorcycle rental/ expedition company with base here in Santiago, Chile. I had lately been without job as I couldn’t take the smell in the bakery anymore of the place where I used to work. Frankly I didn’t have much sympathy for my female boss there!
The expedition tours we are starting here will take fellow motorcyclist’s around Chile, into Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil to start with. My friend is now planning on buying two brand new KLR 650’s. I will lead the expeditions as he is busy doing his own job. Our plan is to aim for the cheaper category for fellow motorcyclist’s being able to afford an overland journey. I also have in mind to do it the real way by not staying in hotels, but instead doing wild camping like I have done so far. Of course if the group is not interested in doing so, we can sleep at camp sites or hostels! But in the end my idea is to do it as close to my own journey and as real as possible as if you were on your own.
This is extremely good news as it means that I will get on the road soon and be able to support myself. Furthermore I have just had my first experience by the means of driving a 4×4. I would never have thought it would be this cool. Awesome 
Don’t leave the city without cold beers in the fridge! Heading out of Santiago in Lily’s new 4×4.
Not much into camping, more of a city-dog!
It is not sewage water, hehe.
Recipe of a good drink?
This is probably one of my favorite things in life. Being by the fire and having a great time.
Ever seen the Andes range, well here it is. Breathtaking
The whole family gathered in the camp.
First time I tried doing seafood on the BBQ grill, amazing!
Further down the dusty third-world road it was time to go in 4×4 mode with the L200.
Thought I came up with a good idea of bringing the spare fridge back home, well it was a bit of a trouble carrying it!
Liliàn enjoying the nature at the camp.
Heading home to Santiago, about 90 km away after a lovely weekend in the nature
As so I was eager to hit the asphalt again. Felling the VFR exchanging Argentinian petroleum-derived liquid for horses gives an very distinctive smell. You will have noticed it if visiting Argentina. When feeling this smell in my nose I knew I was home again, home in my favorite country of the ones I have visited so far. The reason, the people and the experiences I have had in this huge country of South America.
Things where not going to be as easy as I had expected. Crossing the Andes in this time of year (winter) is as unpredictable as the weather back home in Scandinavia. I had been warned before going by my girlfriends parents that forecast was predicting snow in Los Andes, the pass over the Andes mountains from Chile to Argentina. This was not the only issue, on the morning on departure I realized my visa and temporary import of the bike in Chile had expired by two days. Imagine that I got a bit nervous? My plan was to return to Santiago and I had Lilián with me.
Upon arrival to Los Andes at the foot of the Andes with a bike overpacked as never before I ran directly into the first hurdle. A Carrebinero (police officer of Chile) stood in the middle of the road stopping people from continuing towards the border. The pass was closed due to snow up in the mountains blocking the traffic to head over the Andes. I managed to pass the officer by asking if I could continue to the cafeteria further down the road. Things where back on track for a while. Now it is that the police of Chile are not stupid , of course there was another check point Charlie down the road. Bump, and I was 3 days overdue on my visa!
At last a big thanks to Coleman Chile for helping me out with parts for my Feather stove.
You won’t believe it, but summer is on its way in the southern tropeshere!
The way to drink wine when in Argentina, a homeless guy tought me that in Bahia Blanca once!
I good thing that I had a 220 kg HyperPro spring installed the day before 
Lilián at the border of Los Andes, Argentina.
As soon as you pass into the Argentinian side of the Andes, you will have spectacular views throughout the valleys.
Had to make camp for the night in Chile due to snow and ice conditions on the road ahead.
Even the Perros here in Chile enjoy a glass of wine once in a while
When you have a girl with you, well sometimes you ain’t got the chance to avoid some luxury!
Well it was a good party, but my laptop didn’t make it through! It didn’t cope with Chilean beer…
You tell me!
Don’t know what it is with me, but I always return to good friends and places I have been. This might give you the answer why I am so slow during my travel?
After a week and 10 kg gained in weight due to Walter’s mom’s great skills in the kitchen I was ready to hit the Ruta 188 heading east towards the capital of Argentina. This was after they had talked me into staying another couple of days in Union. I have never met people as hospitable as the Argentinian. They will open their doors in the homes to family and friends.
Just as the bike hit 130.000 km on my way to Buenos Aires with the proud owner on it, the clutch started to slip. Guess it was time for a replacement. Last time was in Palma del R’io Spain in 2009, some 50.000 km and an Africa ago.
Well back to the road and why I was going to visit polluted “Buenos Aires” (love it) again. The question was simple to me, I wanted to visit my Argentinian mom and daddy again. Sandra & Javier from Dakar Motos in Florida Vicente Lopez, and yes pick up my replacement spring for the rear shock send by my friend John Troost in Holland (thanks John & Hyperpro, The Netherlands).
After nearly 300 km that late day I left Union, Walter and his family I took the opportunity to sleep at a Shell gas station west of General Pinto. Made myself a cup of coffee while trying to get my bloddy Nokia phone to work. 30 minutes after putting up the camp containing kitchen stuff and a sleeping bag next to the bike I was attacked by 2 naughty girls and their friends coming by in a quite nice car when thinking of Argentinian standards. They wanted to have their photos taken with me and invite me for an asado (BBQ). I don’t know why I turned down their offer, when thinking back. Maybe due to one week having people around me all the time in Union. Sometimes it gets too much even for a hardcore smelly biker around the world. It is fun the first 30 times telling about your adventures to new people you meet. But in the end I get to much of it and I think this might have been the answer to why I wanted to be alone that night on the gas station.
I must have forgotten about the state of lacking rules regarding the traffic in Buenos Aires. It is total anarchy when going through the suburban. For a long time I have had my luck with me. Last accident was on the Carretera Austral. My luck was with me the cold Monday when entering BA. I car was in front of me slowing down without giving any indications of turning to the left. I quickly tried to overtake from the left. That was a big mistake, the dude pulled right out in front of me passing the other lane to turn left. I managed to avoid hitting the side of his car by a few centimeters by blocking the rear tyre. Though I had to change my grundies when arriving at Dakar Motos! Maybe I should renew my liability insurance the right way instead of doing “Photo Shop” and copying?
Next three days in BA were spent with Laurel & Hardy aka David & Mark. The two blokes, Tom a Yankee and Dan the Britt were staying at Dakar Motos when I booked in. During my time at Dakar Motos they constantly picked on each other. Music too loud, irritated about the other guy snoring etc. Those two would be a great pick for another movie of “Grumpy Old Men” I had heard about Dan before and had been warned about him. I was told one could adjust the clock after him when he starts wanking off in the morning at 0800 while you are laying in the top bonk trying to get the best out of the bizarre situation. I know one thing, they don’t have earthquakes in BA, so I was on alert about movements that might show up in the early morning hours… Well at least I can say to Dan’s favor, he was the only one of the three of us who went on lady visits! Tom and I stayed home and drank beers waiting for Dan to come home and tell some sleezy details about the night. We never managed to get much out of him…
Hey here you might have the answer of why I travel alone. Glad I am a heavy sleeper in the mornings
What can the output be with 80 kg of girl things, pots and pans, beers, an axe, Pisco, more beers and one weekend in Las Siete Tazas in Chile? Find out soon!!!!!
750 km to Buenos Aires and it is bloddy cold I can tell you
Fighting with my Nokia phone – Later found out it was due to the memory card containing errors.
Where them girls found me (they love dirty bikers) Luxury at the gas stations in provence of San Luis, Argentina.
What they were supposed to have, they didn’t have. Visa! So me and José went to search for a bank nearby to pay for my fuel.
Just as this happened the clutch started to slip. Thanks to Barnett Clutches & Cables for helping ATWJ – mhoey.eu with a new clutch!
Don’t know the name of this cathedral, but it had my attention on my way into BA.
It is a bit like coming back in time, but I love it!
Returning to Dakar Motos in BA, Argentina. Mark to the far right.
Something they don’t have or know about in Chile. Freeesh milk! Yes my bonk is behind above Laurel’s (David’s).
Or first time I see DJ’s travel at all. See more about these friends on BURiNATA
Guess I don’t know if I return this time, but I will never say never! I might knock on the door one day.
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Around the World
ATWJ – mhoey.eu is riding with Royal Purple Synthetic Oil.
I was lying next to my VFR only 100 meters from “Autoroute Akjoujt” only dominated by trucks leading up to Atar an old city constructed in 1674 with a population of 25,000 people. On this route leading into the desert, you will find nothing more than burned out old cars, no fuel station, no water and no help if in trouble. All you can depend on is the next truck coming by and it can take hours…
Here I was in the desert of Mauritania 200 click’s from the main capital of Nouakchott and 300 click’s to Atar. Mauritania had within the last 5 years been haunted by Alqueda coming in from Mali, searching for easy tourist’s to 
kidnap. Before leaving Europe I had been in contact with my embassy of Denmark to get some information of the situation in Mauritania. The answer was short. “Visit Mauritania and you would get your head cut off” I guess one better stay back home and barricade the door!
Now I was lying here in the desert next to my bike trying to keep clear of any one that might come by on this full moon night. 30 minutes before I had encountered a control point and a dodgy officer trying to offer me Mauritanian women. It might have been as a gesture or maybe there was some more sleazy thoughts 
behind the offer. While he went to his wooden shed next to the road writing down my passport details other curious truckers came along asking me questions of where I was from. 
Judging on the recent incidents with Denmark and the Muhammed drawings I found it most clever not to say to them were I origined from. Sweden was a good choice, always neutral in terms of avoiding conflict’s. I needed to be neutral at this point! The Mauritanian women had to wait for another day…
Once the sleazy officer was done with my papers I hit the ignition button of the VFR and gunned it out into the dark desert on my way to search for a place to hit the sack for the night next to my bike…. I still wonder what those Mauritanian women would have been like?
Meanwhile Golan Inc. has offered me one of their high quality cleanable fuel filters for the VFR. I look forward to test their products in the future. Visit Golan Inc. on www.golanproducts.com – Support me by supporting my sponsors!
See all the great photos of Mauritania here
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