Community

Two kinds of rider meet here: the ones who have crossed Uruguay and written it down, and the ones who make a living showing others the way. Below, the accounts sorted by where they happen; at the end, the people you can hire to guide you.

None of it lives only online. In Montevideo, Manada de Bicis will take you along on a day ride or a longer tour — no sign-up, no special bike needed. December belongs to BICIFEST, the festival that closes Musimóvil's riding year — a project that has been mixing bicycles, music and public space for more than five years. And ENCU is the annual national gathering where the country's cycle travellers camp together for a few days of rides, talks and an open mic for trip stories — organised by no one in particular and everyone at once.

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Who's cycled Uruguay

A library of more than a hundred first-hand accounts: blogs, videos, journals and forums from travelers who crossed Uruguay by bike.

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  The Atlantic coast

  No route in Uruguay has been ridden — or written up — more than the coast from Chuy to Montevideo, through Rocha and Maldonado.

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  The western gateway

  Arriving from Argentina by water — the ferries to Colonia and Carmelo, and the roads east from the river.

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  The interior

  Inland Uruguay by bike — the least-photographed part of the country, and almost always the Uruguayans' own story to tell.

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  Montevideo

  The city by bike: the Rambla, the bike lanes, and the everyday business of getting around Montevideo.

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  Crossing the continent

  One leg of a longer journey — how round-the-world riders saw Uruguay on their way through.

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Rentals & guided tours

Five outfits that rent bikes and guide rides in Uruguay — who they are, and what each one does best. View operators →