Bike Touring in Peru!

Hi everyone! So I plan to be taking May and June of 2017 to tour this beautiful country with a few good friends. We're getting deeper in planning stages and I've found a few good blogs with some routes through the Andes and general information (these two especially: http://andesbybike.com/peru/routes/ and http://www.the-road-south.com/country.php?country_id=12) and I'm looking to see if anyone here has any other tips on routes that you could send my way.

My plan is to fly into Lima and just take two months to go anywhere and everywhere really--nothing is off limits though I am trying to explore as much of Peru as possible, so I'm not thinking of going to Ecuador or Bolivia on this trip. I'm also hoping to visit Manu Nat'l Park and Macchu Picchu (obviously).

So basically, if anyone has route tips outside of the Andes or general tips for where to go or where to avoid that maybe aren't so obvious, that would be greatly appreciated! Also any tips on safety and places to stay.

Thanks!

Nick

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Thanks for this! I'll be sure to check it out. Just as an FYI to all, I'm trying to do this as a self-directed, non-tour group trip but also I know these tour groups do have good routes that I could apply for myself so the tip is still appreciated!

When I did the Ausangate trek in July, I ran into a man called Brian Mulder He had spent the last long year or 2 biking in the andes. Seriously impressive stuff. I'm sure you could contact him if you have questions. Tell him Alex from his Ausangate July trek says hi!
His blog and contact information: http://www.outforawhile.com/

Sounds good thank you, I'll be sure to contact him soon!

FYI Moved this to the On a bike forums since it probably fits better there https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/on-your-bike/topics/touring-peru-26d4bade-52f5-45ca-b062-1e9bf93d036c

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