Toughest Stretch:
San Sebastian to Porvenir, Tierra del Fuego (raging headwinds)
Honourable Mentions:
Manaus to Waimiri Atroari Indian Reserve, Brasil (heat & hills)
Chile Chico to Puerto Guadal, Chile (steep hills, rough road)

Easiest Stretch:
Zapala to Bahia Blanca, Argentina

Hardest Climb:
Ocumare to Cuyagua, Venezuela (W of Caracas)

Most Brilliant Descent:
From tunnel pass to Tingo Maria, Peru (ab. 60 km. downhill)

Most Beautiful Rides:
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Carretera Austral, Chile
Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Longest Day:
214.11 km. from San Bernardo to Pepinas, Argentina

Best Road Surface:
Highway through the Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Worst Road Surface:
Agua Castillo to Pulacayo, Bolivia
Honourable Mention:
Cerro Castillo, Chile to El Cerrito, Argentina

Highest Daily Average Speed:
26.7 km/hr over 109 km from Chelforo to near Choele Choel, Argentina

Lowest Daily Average:
9.1 km/hr over 47 km from Chile Chico, Chile along S shore of Lago General Carrera

Favourite Country:
Uruguay
Honourable Mention:
Argentina

Cheapest Country:
Paraguay ($12 US per day)

Most Expensive Country:
Venezuela ($32 US per day)

Most Beautiful Countryside:
Bolivia

Honourable Mention:
Chile

Most Beautiful Women:
Uruguay
Honourable Mention:
Venezuela

Best Food:
Brazil

Felt Most Like a Martian in:
Bolivia