On a subsequent visit our intrepid cyclists managed to complete the challenging 34 mile (54.8 kms) lollypop loop ride shown below, which required a long, steady grind climbing 1690 feet (515 meters) to get up and over a ridge of hills before a thrilling downhill run back into the river valley to hook up again with the abandoned railroad line. This time our excursion began at the old railroad station in San Sebastian Sedas, eliminating the miles of riding the narrow highway from Tlelixtlahuaca. From the old railroad station there is an uninterrupted 8.6 miles (13.8 kms) descent to Olivera; thence a long climb to Huauclilla, followed by a screaming descent. With a drive time of 75 minutes from Oaxaca to San Sebastian Sedas and a minimum of five hours of steady pedaling, this excursion will take most of the day – say nine am to 5 pm start to finish. Add another hour if you want to stop for lunch on the way back home. Yes, this is an arduous outing, but the scenery in this remote area is worth the effort.
and proceeded eight miles downhill to the village of Olivera.
one can see the old railroad grade running down the other side of the valley.
