Leg 5: San Juan to Mendoza

After asking about the road between San Juan and Mendoza we were told that it was pretty much a major transport route with occasional sections of dual carriageway, so we opted to stick the bikes on a bus for this 160km section. Not ideal because we don't want to miss any sections (and the bus companies treat your bikes like rubbish) but it does have the benefit of allowing us to be in our intended destination for Christmas; the decision to remain in Salta for Spanish classes spoilt our chances of cycling all the way to Mendoza before the 24th.

We will try to make up the 'missing' 160km with side-trips during later stages.