Today we took the bus to Maipu, 30 minutes south of Mendoza, for a bike and wine tour. We decided to rent two bikes from the Bikeandwine rental shop. We selected our bikes from the old shabby bikes that are out in front in a big circular bike rack. One is as bad as the next – seat height is too low, big mountain bike tires are too soft, brakes are 'iffy' and gears – well you really only need one speed: forward. It's now getting hot outside and it's already after 11:30am. The rental guy takes a photo of the two of us on our bikes, and we're off.