On January 15, 2017, Rick Ellis suffered a serious heart attack while riding his motorcycle and passed into the presence of the Lord. For more information please visit ellis.cl/rick This site will be left as-is.

Ride to Chile


From Oregon to Chile, a motorcycle adventure by Rick Ellis

Phases of the Trip

September 23, 2016

I will be leaving our home in Canby, Oregon the morning of Friday, October 7th, heading south towards Oakhurst, California. 

The ride will be in four phases:

First: California and Arizona visiting churches and family


Second: Mexico and Central America as far as Panama

In Panama I will be shipping my bike to Bogota, Columbia as there is no land connection between the two countries.


Third: Columbia. Ecuador. Peru.


Fourth: Arica, Chile to home in ConcepciĆ³n