About us
Mariano Lorefice
(Italian-Argentine)
he is the founder and manager of Patagonia-Biking, passionate about cycling, he made his first crossing of Patagonia in 1986 and since then he has never stopped traveling and exploring. As a young adventurer, he managed to cycle around the world twice and currently his occupation is to accompany clients to the most interesting places on this planet. He is in charge of personally supervising each place and selecting collaborators and professionals, where necessary, before going with his clients.
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Why Patagonia-Biking?
As a kid, I realized that Patagonia generated much attraction in me and it was an invitation to dream about magnificent places and adventures. I lived far more than 1600 kms and for a boy of few resources, Patagonia was distant and unattainable. With only 17 years I got to do my first bike ride (solo and with panniers) to the Lanin National Park. From that trip, I discovered the treasure that my bike could transform into, with which I could reach places that seemed attainable only in my imagination. Since the late 80s, until 1995, I was forged as a cyclist, “no Internet” and in a field that was still wild.
Ushuaia; “The city at the end of the world” it stopped being an impossible target and on several occasions, making laps to Argentina or leaving for Alaska, it was a key milestone for the start of a trip or the end of the great journey
We call ourselves Patagonia-Biking, not only because Patagonia is an amazing place and that every traveler should visit. But also because Patagonia inspires you to dream and keep traveling. In Patagonia I started, I was shaped and made. From there I began to travel and see the world. Ever since, through “Patagonia-Biking” I can share with all those who want to live their lives on their bikes, fantastic places and see the world!