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long singletrack bike ride

long singletrack bike ride

Time to go to the bank again. Cringing at the prospect of another 7+ hours in a crowded taxi, I opted for alternative transportation. I found an intriguing dotted line on my map, and set off into the bush, technically a short cut towards Natitingou: It’s the end of the rainy season, and I came [...]

En Route to Natitangou

En Route to Natitangou

Last month I biked to Natitangou, site of the nearest bank. I could’ve taken a bush taxi, but I just prefer the freedom and flexibility of bikin. And it really ain’t that much slower. 170 km of dirt roads took me through some pretty brilliant scenery This was my first foray into the Atacora region [...]


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