Along the Estrada Real, Minas Gerais state

Riding along the red earth back roads of Tiradentes, Minas Gerais

Estrada Real, Minas Gerais

Colonial architecture and cobblestones

Riding through the countryside around Nova Friburgo

Tijuca National Park in Rio. Perhaps the best riding within a megacity anywhere in the world. Great roads winding through lush forest, one of which leads all the way up to the Cristo Redentor statue, seen in the background.

Getting closer

Final climb up to the Cristo

Downhill and sunshine in Tijuca

A delicious post ride Acai and espresso

Time for a little World Cup Soccer in the storied Maracana Stadium

Great friends!