Today’s ride on Komoot I met a lot of cyclists today and I love the conversations about why they’re doing it and where they’re going. Today, the state of the road came up in every conversation. Last night, I decided not to do the Wakhan Valley. Part of me is slightly disappointed but I did …
Decision made and validated – Wild Camp at M41 junction to Jelondy Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot This was a momentus day which included another change of plans. The campsite was a morning suntrap and it was hard to leave. Maybe it’s just me but I always find it hard to leave campsites. I see no point in rushing regardless of how beneficial an early start can be. …
Decision day – to Wakhan or not – wild camp to wild camp near the M41 Junction Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot Ralf and Marion and I arranged to leave early but Marion had been sick and vomiting last night so it was a slow start. What a trouper Marion is. I doubt I would have had the resilience to start riding today. Last night I spoke to Graham the eccentric english guy …
Still on the plateau – Murghab to Wild Camp behind Rocks Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot Today was mainly downhill but there was a small matter of Ak Baital Pass, the highest on the trip at 4650m. The first of two steep sections had me walking and breathless – after all, there’s nearly 45% less air at 4650m. I counted steps between stops to catch my breath, …
Today’s ride on Komoot We had a good early start this morning, not due to me, but Ralf and Marion are early starters and fair enough too. I was glad we got going. Last night, we had wifi for a short time to send messages home. I received a message from Cameron, the guy from …
Starting to look local – Karakul to Wild Camp before Ak Baital Pass Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot I’d taken the decision to get assistance up Kyzylart Pass. This did two things. It meant I could have an extra rest / acclimatisation day in Sary Tash because this was the last day on my visa. It also meant that I could avoid a big climb over 4250m while still …
Today’s ride on Komoot I enjoyed the campsite. I was almost hidden from the road and the trucks continued all night, but I slept well and even my watch agreed. The morning was sunny and a little cool, so I didn’t hurry. I had muesli and real coffee in the sunshine beside the dried up …
A nice valley with a wall at the end – Lower Taldyk Pass Camp to Sary-Tash Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot Lots of rain overnight, so the roadwork in town will be fun. Enjoyed the breakfast but felt quite lethargic. I’m probably just overthinking this. From Osh to Sary Tash are 3 hard days of riding – but it’s just an introduction. From Sary-Tash, there are a few 4000m+ passes to negotiate …
The neverending uphill – Gulcha to Wild Camp before Taldyk Pass Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot As nice as it was being in a city for a change, it was time to leave. Late start, my usual. Am I lazy, or nervous sometimes ? In my head, there are a million logistics issues floating around – food, currency, weather, gear, route, the effort required etc. That can …
Today’s ride on Komoot Today’s blog is cancelled. I’d only fill it up with expletives about drivers and pedestrians. It was a busy day on a busy road full of impatient crazy drivers. One kid on a bike even tried to ram into me as I was flying down a hill.
