Cart
Country Cycle Bike Tours
Country Cycle Ecuador Bike Tour November 8–14 (6 nights) Price = $1,999
Extend the biking season in 2026, enjoy warm November weather, and experience an unforgettable cross-cultural adventure. Country Cycle invites members of our community to join us for a unique bike tour hosted by Peter Loewen and guided by two locals from Canoa, Ecuador, located on the Pacific Ocean. Ride lush jungle singletrack and long gravel and dirt roads while enjoying spectacular scenery and warm hospitality. When not biking, enjoy surfing, pool time, massages, Spanish lessons, hammocks, volleyball, brewery visits, or a chocolate and coffee factory tour.
Your Local Guides
Cristhian Rojas
Cristhian was raised in Canoa and is deeply passionate about its history and future. His first love is surfing, which he pursued professionally around the world. Most recently, he opened Canoa’s first fitness centre, Pulso Canoa. While new to mountain biking, he has quickly taken to it thanks to his natural athleticism. Cristhian is fluent in both Spanish and English and enjoys sharing his knowledge of local culture, history, plants, and wildlife. If you’d like to learn to surf while you’re here, he’s your guy.
Randy Grieser 
Randy is a transplant from Canada who now calls Canoa home after many years in Winnipeg. He is deeply involved in the local community, supporting local entrepreneurs while still making time for several bike rides each week. Our base at Siempreviva is located on his property, and some of
the trails we ride will also be on his land.
Fitness Level
Intermediate
• Singletrack: ~500 m elevation, 1.5 ± hours, ~15 km
• Gravel: ~1,000 m elevation, 3 ± hours, ~40 km
About the Singletrack Trails
Kyle McCutchen and Tina Swan, originally from Colorado, began building trails five years ago on their 25 hectares of land near Canoa. What started as a side project eventually became a passion project, and the result is truly remarkable — amazing mountain biking trails tucked into the hidden valley of Tachilla. While visiting Canoa, you’re very likely to run into these two local pioneers. In early 2026, Randy Grieser purchased an additional 50 hectares of land adjacent to the existing trails, and the trail network is now expanding even further.
Arrival and Departure
Tour begins in Guayaquil on Sunday, November 8, at 8:30 AM. From Guayaquil, we travel 3.5
hours to Montecristi for lunch and shopping, then continue 2 hours to Canoa. Upon arrival at
Siempreviva Casa, enjoy a welcome Coco Loco drink. Return transportation to Guayaquil departs Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 AM, arriving approximately 2:00 PM. Book flights accordingly.
Accommodations
Stay at Siempreviva* or the adjacent Canoa South Beach Hotel. Participants book accommodations directly. Siempreviva has limited availability—reserve early if preferred.
Rates: $36–$89 USD per room per night. Guests staying at South Beach Hotel enjoy full access to Siempreviva (5-minute walk).
*Siempreviva Airbnb dates are blocked for our group. Reserve directly with Randy Grieser at [email protected]
Meals
Included:
• All breakfasts
• Two suppers at Siempreviva
• Fruit and light snacks
Available:
Lunches: $3–$10 USD (local restaurants)
Suppers off-site: $10–$30 USD
Drinks at Siempreviva:
• Beer: $3 USD
• Mixed drinks: $5 USD
• Non-alcoholic: $2 USD
Local Transportation
All scheduled transportation is included, including Guayaquil transfers and evening outings.
Independent taxis cost $2–$10 USD depending on where you are going, or bike instead.
Bikes
- Felt Decree - Large; Carbon Full-Suspension. $200 USD weekly rental
- Trek Fuel EX 8 - Large; Aluminum Full-Suspension. $175 weekly rental
- Giant Talon - Large; Aluminum Hardtail. $150 USD weekly rental
- Guerilla Gravity - Medium; Aluminum Full-Suspension. $175 weekly rental
- Commencal Smash - Medium; Aluminum Full-Suspension. $175 weekly rental
- Twitter Leopard - Medium; Carbon Hardtail. $175 USD weekly rental
- Giant Talon - Medium; Aluminum Hardtail. $150 USD weekly rental
- Notify Pete of the specific bike you'd like to reserve
• Bike transport to and from Guayaquil is included if bringing your own
* Please note that rental bikes are well maintained, but are not new bikes.
Money and Currency
Ecuador uses USD. Credit cards are uncommon in rural areas. Bring ~$500 USD in small bills.
ATMs are available nearby.
Health and Safety
Parts of Latin America have a reputation for being unsafe, just as some areas in North America
do. While it’s important to use common-sense precautions, Canoa generally feels safe.
Approximately 75 people originally from first-world countries choose to live in or near Canoa.
With that said, you are visiting a remote part of Ecuador, not a European-style beach destination.
Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date, including Hepatitis A and B. Talk to your health care
provider or travel clinic about additional vaccines recommended. For your reference, you will be
travelling in the Guayas and Manabí provinces of Ecuador. In case of an emergency there is a local health clinic in Canoa and larger clinics and hospitals in Baha de Caraquez 25 minutes away.
Costs
Tour Cost: $1,999 CAD
Includes:
• Transportation
• Siempreviva facilities
• Breakfasts and two suppers
• Snacks
• Private trail access
• Guides
Not included:
• Flights
• Accommodations
• Bike rentals
• Drinks
• Off-site meals
Estimated Total Cost (CAD):
• Tour: $2,000
• Flights: $1,200–$1,500
• Food & spending: $500–$700
• Accommodations: $400–$900
• Bike rental: $200–$300
Estimated total: $4,300–$5,400 CAD
Ready to Sign Up?
Great! There are just a few steps to complete before booking your flights:
1. Confirm passport validity
2. Review and sign waiver. Bike Tour Waiver
3. Contact Peter to confirm interest. A minimum of five participants is required to run the tour. Once that number is reached, Peter will notify everyone that it is time to book flights.
4. Reserve bike (if renting). Ask Peter for details
5. Pay tour fee ($500 cancellation fee applies)
6. Book accommodations (links below)
Weather in November
Dry season with minimal rain. Daytime highs around 28°C, evenings near 20°C. Cloudier and
windier than summer months.
What to Bring – The Essentials 
Riding:
• Helmet
• Cycling shoes & pedals
• Riding kits
• Gloves
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Nutrition gels/bars
• Water bottles or hydration pack
Travel:
• Passport
• Travel insurance copy
• Cash (USD, small bills)
Clothing:
• Long sleeve shirt or light jacket
• Flip-flops/sandals
• Rash guard if you have and plan to go surfing
Detailed Schedule - Subject to change
Sunday, November 8*
8:30 AM – Meet in Guayaquil
12:00 PM – Lunch and shopping in Montecristi
4:00 PM – Arrive at Siempreviva, settle in, and enjoy the sunset
6:30 PM – Supper at Charlie Bar and drinks at Coco Loco
Monday, November 9
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Local singletrack ride
12:30 PM – Lunch in Canoa
Afternoon – Rest, relax, activities, or more biking
5:00 PM – Chocolate and coffee factory tour in San Vicente
6:30 PM – Supper in Bahía or San Vicente
Tuesday, November 10
8:00 AM – Bike to breakfast location on route
8:15 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – 40 km remote dirt ride
12:30 PM – Lunch and beer at Beerkingo Brewery
Afternoon – Rest, relax, activities, or more biking
6:30 PM – Supper at Siempreviva
Wednesday, November 11
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Biking
12:30 PM – Lunch in Canoa
Afternoon – Rest, relax, activities, or more biking
6:30 PM – Supper and trivia at the Surf Shack
Thursday, November 12
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Biking
12:30 PM – Lunch in Canoa
Afternoon – Rest, relax, activities, or more biking
6:30 PM – Supper at Siempreviva
Friday, November 13
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Biking
12:30 PM – Lunch in Canoa
Afternoon – Rest, relax, activities, or more biking
6:30 PM – Supper in Canoa
Saturday, November 14**
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Depart for Guayaquil
12:30 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Arrive in Guayaquil
*Sunday ride after arrival may be possible but depends on arrival time.
**Saturday morning ride may be possible depending on flight schedules.
Important links