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Will there ever be no newborn stars?
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Sadiq asks:
Since light elements are transforming into heavier elements in stars, is it true to predict that one day there will be no new born star?
Kryptid
Re: Will there ever be no newborn stars?
Yes. This is part of the heat death scenario of the Universe. Star formation cannot continue forever.
Bogie_smiles
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Quote from: EvaH on 21/08/2020 13:53:16
No. Probably there are many scientists who predict that the universe is infinite and eternal, and if right, there must be grand scale processes that recycle physical matter into its constituent wave energy, and then parlay that wave energy back into matter across the universe. The universe would be in the perpetual process of recycling its matter and energy in a matter-to-wave energy, wave energy-to-matter scenario.
« Last Edit: 25/08/2020 17:16:41 by Bogie_smiles »
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Quote from: Bogie_smiles on 21/08/2020 19:26:20
No. Probably there are many scientists who predict that the universe is infinite and eternal, and if right, there must be grand scale processes that recycle physical matter into its constituent wave energy, and then parlay that wave energy back into matter across the universe. The universe would continually be in the perpetual process of recycling its matter and energy in a matter-to-wave energy, wave energy-to-matter scenario.
The problem with that is the metric expansion of space. Eventually, every particle will be too far apart from any other particle to interact with it. So you still eventually get heat death. This assumes, of course, that expansion will continue indefinitely. If it stops or reverses, then you can have the eventual reversal of entropy as you say.
The only valid mechanism proposed for this outcome is called "wishful thinking".
Quote from: Kryptid on 21/08/2020 20:56:54
In that post, where I referred to an infinite and eternal universe, I was going on what may be the general consensus that there is expansion of space going on, and the expansion of space would logically result in separation of particles, leading to heat death. But in science there is a re-thinking of generally accepted ideas going on at all times, and if we agree that the current thinking is that space is expanding, there are legitimate questions that have gone unanswered:
What is the universe expanding into?
Is new space coming into existence all the time?
Does the consensus scenario mean that the existing universe is finite, surrounded beyond that by emptiness or nothingness?
Will new stars form in the new space, and out of what?
In that post I referred to an infinite and eternal universe
For which there is no evidence and against which there has been evidence for some time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olbers'_paradox
But in science there is a re-thinking of generally accepted ideas going on at all times,
But science isn't in the habit of ignoring evidence.
We can only look at this universe, and the laws it has lead to a heat death.
Of course, we can't rule out the idea that it gets eaten by a really big dog.
But to say that we think it will, is a it silly.
there are legitimate questions that have gone unanswered:
Not all unanswered questions fit that category.
Quote from: Bored chemist on 21/08/2020 22:06:37
Lol, "a really big dog"? Can you be more specific about the evidence that the universe is finite?
evan_au
Quote from: Bogie Smiles
Can you be more specific about the evidence that the universe is finite?
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_microwave_background
Or, more colloquially:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjF0-T45dQ
The CMBR shows that the universe is not eternal - that it was distinctly different in the past compared to now (eg hotter and denser); if the current acceleration of expansion continues, it will be distinctly different in the future compared to now (eg no new stars forming).
The CMBR says that as far as we can see in all directions, all matter was condensed into a much smaller, much hotter fireball until about 300,000 years after the Big Bang.
- There was a finite start to the universe we can see
- Matter was denser then, and less dense now, so if new matter is being created (and there is no evidence for this), it is being created at such a low rate that the density of the universe is declining
- Extrapolating forward, matter will get so sparse that new stars can't form
Whether the universe is infinite or not is unresolved - but it has no bearing on this question.
- You could imagine an infinite number of other observers, so far away from us that light from us will never reach them (or vice versa), so they are beyond our horizon
- But these other observers can only see back to the CMBR too. This forms a horizon in the past beyond which light cannot penetrate
Perhaps some day we will be able to detect relics of the Big Bang in neutrinos or gravitational waves, and that will push back our horizon in the past to perhaps 1 second after the Big Bang.
« Last Edit: 22/08/2020 03:00:21 by evan_au »
It doesn't need to be expanding into anything. It's just expanding.
« Reply #10 on: 22/08/2020 03:04:23 »
Quote from: evan_au on 21/08/2020 23:31:50
The CMBR shows that the universe is not eternal - that it was distinctly different in the past compared to now (eg hotter and denser); if the current expansion continues, it will be distinctly different in the future compared to now (eg no new stars forming).
OK, you can say that, so would it be fair to restate that to say, the CMBR implies that the expansion of the observable universe may have had a beginning, perhaps 14 billion years ago or so, because it appears to be expanding and cooling from a much denser and hotter state in the past. The entire universe may or may not equate to the "observable universe" though, so we just don't have enough information to answer the question difinitevly in regard to the entire universe.
- Matter was denser then, and less dense now, so if new matter is being created (and there is no eveidence for this), it is being created at such a low rate that the density of the universe is declining
Never-the-less, the fact remains that we are only privy to knowledge extracted from the observable universe, so it seems a natural inclination to speculate beyond that, and that speculation takes us out of the realm of Science and into the realm of speculation. But not all speculative questions are out side of the realm of science. Science has to include questions that are open to investigation, as long as there is some consensus amongst the scientific community that the questions are legitimate avenues for investigation. I'm not talking about where Bored Chemist chided me that "some big dog ate it", but valid questions that are being worked by the scientific community.
There are interesting scenarios and there are definitely horizon issues when discussing cosmology.
Evidence supports an event, the Big Bang event, perhaps 14 billion years ago, that caused the observed expansion of the observable universe. But are we being too presumptuous if we conclude that the Big Bang was the only such event in all of space and time? If the horizon is receding from us at the speed of light, there is still a finite amount of space across which it would have traveled in the given 14 billion years. What rules out the speculation that there are adjacent amounts of space, and even an endless amount of space beyond? I wouldn't want science to be based solely on such conclusions, but science is busy on advancing in all meaningful directions
More specific than this?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olbers%27_paradox
Why? Isn't it enough, or don't you think it goes dark at night?
Never-the-less, the fact remains that we are only privy to knowledge extracted from the observable universe, so it seems a natural inclination to speculate beyond that, and that speculation takes us out of the realm of Science and into the realm of speculation.
Which is pretty much the same as saying
Because the properties of this universe predicta heat death.
I'm not talking about where Bored Chemist chided me that "some big dog ate it",
Your evidence is exactly as good as that which supports the "dog eats it" hypothesis.
Both are possible. neither has a plausible mechanism.
What rules out the speculation that there are adjacent amounts of space, and even an endless amount of space beyond?
Notheing.
And nothing rules it in either.
It's a guess.
Stop pretending that it is science rather than wishful thinking.
My mistake. I should be posting in the New Theories sub forum. Obviously if everything points to a future heat death of the universe there must have been a beginning. Do you think that the beginning was a natural event, and do you think that it makes sense that the beginning followed nothingness?
Obviously if everything points to a future heat death of the universe there must have been a beginning.
Can you explain how that is obvious?
I guess I'm wrong about it being obvious, [shrug]. My suggestion is that the universe has always existed, and will always exist. After thinking about a future heat death, I guess that does not mean that the universe will end. I just don't know where the heat escapes to unless you think the universe is finite and inflating. I always consoled myself that if that was the case, given infinite time, that the heat death would have already occurred if it was going to.
Quote from: BogieSmiles
a future heat death
One of the misleading things about the "heat death of the universe" is that it is not hot.
In fact, it is very close to absolute zero - much closer than the current CMBR, which has a temperature of 2.7 degrees above absolute zero.
When everything has the same, low temperature, it is not possible for machines to work off a temperature difference.
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I guess I'm wrong about it being obvious, [shrug].
Not necessarily, it's just that to me the one doesn't exclude the other in terms of possible options.
My suggestion is that the universe has always existed, and will always exist.
Heat death doesn't exclude that possibility, it is just the form that that existence takes.
I just don't know where the heat escapes to unless you think the universe is finite and inflating.
The heat doesn't escape anywhere, it just evens out and everything stops working. The idea was originally put forward in the late 1700s, well before any thoughts of expansion.
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105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.
Norway--Stavanger
Germany--Hamburg
France--Boulogne-sur-Mer
Atlantic Ocean--Helgoland Bight
Scotland--Elgin
Norway--Hardanger
Sudan--Atbara
England--Runnymede
England--Surrey
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
Text. Personal research
One typewritten sheet
Text-based transcription. Completed
IBCC Digital Archive
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Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian, RAF, was posted missing as the result of air operations against enemy shipping in the area of Stavanger harbor, Norway, on Thursday 8th May 1941 and later, for government purposes, presumed killed in action as a result of those operations.
At the time of his death he left a widow, Catherine Allan Christian, less than one month past her 30th birthday, and three young children under the age of eight – Brian Arnold, Derek Allan & June Margaret.
As the Commanding Officer of No 105 Bomber Squadron he was responsible for some 20 Bristol Blenheim mark IV bomber aircraft each with 3 crew members, plus the associated ground crews. The squadron was part of No 2 Group, Bomber Command, the only major command in the British forces at that time capable of, and so instructed by Winston Churchill, to take the war directly to the enemy.
During the latter part of 1940 the squadron, which was based at RAF Swanton Morley, near East Dereham, Norfolk, was carrying out night bombing operations against enemy aerodromes in occupied Europe, and against other targets including Hamburg & Boulogne. In early 1941 No 2 Group was tasked to concentrate on attacking enemy shipping and coastal targets in Western Norway and the Heligoland Bight area of Germany & Holland.
As a result, the Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron had to rapidly retrain his crews to convert from medium level night bombing of land targets to low level daylight bombing of shipping – sometimes down as low as 50 feet above sea level. It was a wholly new discipline for the crews. The Blenheim aircraft were already obsolete and not satisfactory for the task but were all the nation and the air force had for the job. In early May 1941, 105 Squadron temporarily detached from its home base at Swanton Morley and relocated to RAF Lossiemouth near Elgin on the Moray Firth, Scotland, so that they could be closer to enemy targets in Norway.
At 05:10 on Thursday 8th May 1941, six Blenheim aircraft of 105 Squadron led by their CO lifted from Lossiemouth and turned east for the Norwegian coast at Stavanger. To the crews, that area was known as Beat 2 and their job was to attack any enemy shipping found there. Three aircraft at the northern end of the beat area returned to Lossiemouth having found no shipping. The remaining three aircraft, one being that of the CO, found a convoy of 20 ships, including six flak ships, at the southern end of the beat area and the engagement began. After the attack, the CO's aircraft was seen to have been hit, with the port (left) engine ablaze, and descending toward the surface. Witnessed by a Norwegian fisherman, Herr Leidland, it crashed into the sea at the entrance to the Hardangerfjiord to the north of Stavanger. The same fisherman recovered a flying boot from one of the crew, Flight Sergeant Hancock, (it had his name in it), and handed it over at the end of the war. Nothing else was recovered from the crash area. The remaining two aircraft returned safely to Lossiemouth.
The CO of 105 Squadron was a regular RAF officer having joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot in 1930. He had flown aerobatics in some of the popular Hendon air displays of the 30's, and in 1935 was sent to Atbara in the British Protectorate of Sudan for 9 months during the insurrection there.
In October 1939 he was the navigator on the maiden flight of the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber from RAF Bicester, Oxfordshire, and carried out further trials with the aircraft.
In 1940 he was twice mentioned in dispatches to HM King George VI for gallant and distinguished action.
Bomber Command losses were disproportionately high with No 2 Group losses the highest within Bomber Command. Of all major British commands, Bomber Command lost the most men at some 55000+. Of these, 20000 including the Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron, Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian, have no known resting place. His name, along with those others, is inscribed at the Royal Air Forces Memorial, near Runnymede.
Christian, Arnold Louis
105 Squadron; 2 Group; aircrew; Blenheim; Churchill, Winston (1874-1965); crash; Halifax; killed in action; navigator; pilot; RAF Hendon; RAF Lossiemouth; RAF Swanton Morley; shot down
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68 year old Guantanamo Bay detainee has expired while in custody
Michael Aivaz
CBC's The National reports that a 68 year old Guantanamo Bay detainee from Afghanistan has expired while in U.S. custody.
The following video is from CBC's The National, broadcast on December 30, 2007
'Andy spread election fraud lies': Arizona Republican's brothers condemn his conspiracy theories
On Wednesday, The Arizona Republic reported that two brothers of Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) are condemning his attacks on the electoral process.
"In a letter to the editor at The Arizona Republic, William Biggs and Daniel Biggs of Tucson said their brother, who argued to set aside Arizona's election results in Congress, is 'at least partially to blame' for the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago," reported Ronald Hansen. "William Biggs, 67, said he is a Democrat who isn't close to his Republican brother but could no longer quietly disagree with his political efforts after the riot. Daniel Biggs could not be reached for comment."

This comes after reports that siblings of another Arizona Republican, Rep. Paul Gosar, are trying to get him removed from Congress for the same reason.

Both Biggs and Gosar have been accused by a pro-Trump rally organizer of giving Capitol tours to the rioters who stormed the Capitol. Biggs has denied this allegation.


Fundamentally, in all cases, the zonal wind distribution pattern is characterized by easterly wind over the equatorial region and westerly wind over other regions. In the distribution for Experiment S1380, it appears that the westerly jets bulge at the height of σ = 0.4 at latitudes 30° latitude north and south. Presumably, these correspond to the subtropical jets of the actual Earth; however, they are not sharply defined, because of the vertical filtering. With an increasing solar constant, the bulges, which correspond to the subtropical jets, appear to be located at higher altitudes (σ = 0.5 for Experiment S1200 and σ = 0.3 for Experiment S1570). Nonetheless, because identification of the jet axes from the present results is difficult, no further discussion on this matter will be presented.
Figure 1:Zonal wind (m/sec) distributions in equilibrium states.


Gini Wade studied printmaking and graphic design at the Central School of Arts & Crafts (now Central St Martins) and worked as an illustrator and childrens' book author for many years. She was a post-graduate student at the University of Aberystwyth from 2007 -10 and was awarded an MA in Fine Art, with distinction. She specialised in lithography with Paul Croft RE.
She is based in mid Wales where she makes prints. After working to illustration briefs for so many years, she enjoys the freedom to choose her own subject matter. Her work draws on myths and dreams, with a dash of the dark side. She is a DJ, and dance and celebrations inform many of her images. She also makes animations.
She has taught printmaking in Hong Kong and Guatemala, and currently runs lithography workshops for the Sidney Nolan Trust, Herefordshire, and for Aberystwyth Printmakers. In 2014 she was accepted onto the plate lithography Summer Course at the prestigious Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque.
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Gujarat Lions had picked up only one wicket in two matches this season. But Andrew Tye took five times as many - including a hat-trick, the second of the day - to record the best figures by an IPL debutant. His 5 for 17 was then followed by a typically brutal display of batting from the top order to ensure a perfect record against Rising Pune Supergiant after three matches so far.
In the space of this past week, Lions have put on their two worst performances in the Poweplay. They leaked 73 runs in the season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders last Friday and now they gave up 64 to Rising Pune Supergiant. Their bowling attack largely consists of medium-pacers who, unless there is some sideways movement, can be lined up. All seven fours in the first six overs came off length balls. Two of the three sixes came off length balls. Praveen Kumar was carted for 25 runs in the fifth over. It had been 10 years since he had been that expensive in the IPL.


So I won't. Which doesn't mean I haven't found all the squirming on multiple web sites immensely entertaining. Jeff Goldstein, as is often the case, is perhaps the most entertaining. While Jeff will never be invited to speak at a MoveOn rally, on the other hand it is about as easy to lump him in with Pat Robertson as to group "Little House on the Prairie" into a double feature with "Team America World Police."
misunderstood and have your message distracted.
This is, of course, quite stunning and more than a bit dangerous to the cause of liberalism.
misunderstood and have your message distracted."
right? Those kinds of people?
I don't read Protein Wisdom all the time, so I am not sure if "intellectual welfare" is a term Goldstein uses a lot. I coined it independently a few years ago, when discussing social security.


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This tutorial is designed for employees who have been assigned responsibilities of mid-level midmanagerial work, which is a tricky place to be in. It is because a mid-manager has the responsibilities of a top mid-manager, but not his levels of authorization.
Before proceeding with this tutorial, you are expected to have a fundamental idea about the MidLevel Management in a company. It will be an added advantage, if y0ou know the basics of the organizational structure, hierarchy and the working model of your company.


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Bishop Eddie Long Absent from Christian Rally in Atlanta
CP Church & Ministries | Sunday, November 14, 2010
By Katherine T. Phan, Christian Post Reporter | Sunday, November 14, 2010
Bishop Eddie Long, the Atlanta megachurch pastor who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, did not appear at the large Christian rally in the Georgia Dome Saturday night despite being listed as a speaker on event materials.
Earlier this week, there were conflicting reports on whether Long, minister of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, would show up at the 40,000-strong Stand Campaign rally.
The minister is facing a string of lawsuits filed by four young men who accused him of coercing them into sexual relationships. Long has denied the allegations while his church has said that although he did take the four men on trips it could neither confirm nor deny the allegations.
The rally in Atlanta on Saturday was a culmination of a series of Jesus Rallies held by the Stand Campaign across the nation. The event, organized by Cory "Coco Brother" Condrey, aimed to unite Christians as one body in Christ.
In a letter to participants, Cory Condrey and his wife Joanna, said the body of Christ has become so divided that the only time the world gets to see great numbers of diverse people is at football games.
"Sunday has become the most segregated day of the week," writes the Condreys. "It's time to pull together as one and join forces with one another to make a Kingdom impact on this earth."
During the rally, Bernice King, daugther of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., honored her father's legacy but told the audience that the Kingdom of God movement is much greater than the civil rights movement.
"God is calling His body back to the church," said King. "Now is the time to go beyond the wall and make the Kingdom of Christ. But it can't be done without repentance."
She urged listeners to make a movement for Christ's Kingdom that extends beyond the wall of the church to influence other areas of society including the government and local neighborhoods.
The Stand Campaign was launched in 2007 at Bishop Long's church. Bernice King had also attended the event in 2007.
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VRS package may save Rs 1,080 cr in annual salary tab: MTNL chief
THE Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) being proposed by the telecom department could save Rs 1,080 crore in annual wage expenses for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), and the telco expects about 9,500 employees to opt for the scheme as and when it comes up, according to its chairman.
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has prepared a rescue plan for the distressed PSUs, MTNL and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), in form of a revival package that entails components like VRS, asset monetisation, and allocation of 4G spectrum. According to sources, the revival plan may be taken up by the cabinet soon.
MTNL Chairman and Managing Director PK Purwar told a news agency...
recently that the telecom corporation expects annual salary expenses to reduce by Rs 1,080 crore, from the current about rs 2,500 crore - bringing it to far more managable levels of 40-50 per cent of revenue.
"We are expecting that nearly 50 per cent of the targeted employees may (opt for it)... 19,000 employees will be offered and we expect that number of people who will opt for it will be roughly 9,500. We will be saving about Rs 1,080 crore annually in salaries if VRS package is taken by 9,500 people," Purwar said.
He asserted that there is no proposal for lay-offs, and opting for VRS, too, would be purely at the discretion of employees who are eligible for it.
"There is absolutely no proposal in management or government to lay-off any employee in MTNL. VRS is a voluntary offer so it is up to the employees.... We expect that people who are retiring in the next four years may find it quite attractive. So from that point of view, the number which the MTNL management is looking at (around 9,500) is achievable," Purwar said.
Loss making state-run telecom firms MTNL and BSNL have asked for a voluntary retirement scheme for employees on the 'Gujarat model'. Under the model, an amount equivalent to 35 days of salary for each completed year of service, and 25 days of salary for each year of service left till retirement, is offered. The VRS scheme for BSNL and MTNL will have revenue impact worth Rs 6,365 crore and Rs 2,120 crore on each company, respectively. The revenue-to-wage ratio in case of MTNL has swelled to 90 per cent while in the case of BSNL it is hovering around 60-70 per cent. The DoT has recommended that VRS of both PSUs should be funded through a 10-year bond issue and the bonds should be paid back by lease revenue that they will get from land asset monetisation as well as corporations' earnings. Implementation of VRS is expected to lower expenses of the firms and provide them the much-needed liquidity.
Earlier, the board of BSNL reportedly approved the proposal to lay off over 54,000 employees. The final call on the matter is expected to be taken after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections are over. The BSNL board has approved three of ten suggestions put forth by a government expert panel, the Deccan Herald reported. The approved suggestions include reduction in retirement age from the existing 60 years to 58 years, Voluntary Retirement Scheme, and fast-tracking allocation of 4G spectrums to BSNL, the daily reported.
The expert panel, which recommended the steps approved by the BSNL board, was formed in the face of mounting losses at the telecom company. The three-member panel consists of professors Rekha Jain, Vishal Gupta and Ajay Pandey from Indian Institute of Ahmedabad (IIM-A).
The decision to cut down the retirement age and announce VRS package will see around 54,451 BSNL employees exiting the government-owned telco, the report said. This constitutes around 31 per cent of the 1.74 lakh-strong workforce of BSNL.
The move is expected to help the state-run telecom firm save Rs 13,895 crore on the wage bill over the next six years, whereas the VRS might help it save Rs 1,671 crore to Rs 1,921.24 crore every year, the report said. The decision to announce a VRS package could help the embattled telecom operator save up to Rs 1,921 crore annually, the report said, but at a cost of 13,000 crore
On the other hand, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is likely to wait for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections to be over before going ahead with the proposals regarding retirement age and VRS. The DoT has decided to wait as announcing VRS packages or layoffs and shutting down businesses of the telecom firm now could have a significant bearing on the employees and the elections, the report said.
Moreover, reports suggest that the DoT will approach the Election Commission of India seeking approval for its Cabinet proposal to offer VRS to BSNL and MTNL employees. The telecom ministry has to seek ECI's approval before going to the Cabinet as the Model Code of Conduct is in place in view of 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The DoT is reportedly preparing a Cabinet note for its VRS package.
BSNL has been posting losses since the entry of Reliance Jio in the Indian telecom market and the tariff war that followed. Last month, the company failed to pay its employees for the first time since it started operations. The full salaries were later disbursed after government released pending dues.
Meanwhile, reports suggested that the DoT may implement the recommendations under the 7th Pay Commission for BSNL sometime in April 2019. The department has already forwarded the demands of salary and pension hike raised by BSNL employee union AUAB to the Ministry of Finance.
Labels: BSNL, DoT, MTNL, MTNL Revival Plan, VRS


Thinking About A Motorcycle Tour? Think Chile!
Who doesn't love a good road trip? Time on the road to ponder all of life's mysteries and endless wonders to see. If you are looking to take your road trip experience to the next level perhaps you have considered a motorcycle tour? Motorcycle traveling is becoming increasingly popular and there are plenty of organizations that offer organized motorcycle tours all over the world!
Motorcycle touring Chile should no doubt be on your to-do list. It is a beautiful and diverse country and there is plenty of adventure to be had. Chile is the longest country in the world and has one of the most diverse climates to match. From the Andes mountains to barren deserts or beautiful coasts; It's so diverse that motorcycle touring in Chile is possible any time of year, as long as you know where to go. In the winter heading north is your best bet where you can enjoy visiting the flamingos and lagoons of the beautiful Atacama Desert. During the summer try exploring the south in Patagonia.
If planning all the details sounds a little too stressful I recommend going with an organized motorcycle tour group. Ride-Chile is located in the center of Santiago and offers a variety of options for the adventurous traveler. Guided tours and self-guided tours, In a group or solo. Tours can range from 2 days to 21 days so no matter what you are looking for the chances are you can find it here.
Accommodation is included with the cost as is the rental of your bike, which takes the pressure of organizing off of you. Carrying around all that equipment in your luggage can be tricky as well so if you want to travel light you can also rent your helmet, leathers or most other items you may need. Once you have reserved and booked your spot you just need to show up, meet your group and have a good time!
Another big bonus to traveling with an organized tour group is that they offer full assistance should you encounter any mechanical difficulties on your journey! That's a big relief when you are biking through the Atacama Desert and not sure where the nearest mechanic is. All tours are led by a guide that has mechanical experience and on long journeys, a support vehicle carries a spare bike in case of a mechanical emergency. Breathe a little easier knowing you won't get stranded on the side of the road.
Who can go on a tour?
Anyone! As long as you have a valid motorcycle license and are healthy enough to drive. You do need a Valid passport to enter Chile and Medical Insurance, which is obligatory if you are planning on taking a guided tour with Ride-Chile or any other credible guided tour.
How long can I stay in Chile?
Upon entering Chile, you will receive a visa for 90 days which you must keep with you and hand back in upon your departure. If you lose your visa you can replace it at most police stations but obviously save yourself the stress and keep it somewhere safe. So, go ahead and book your flight and get ready to have an unforgettable experience!