Kyrgyzstan

From Lakeside to Mountain view – Balykchy to Kochkor

Today’s ride on Komoot  It wasn’t a hard day today nor was it exciting. The ride basically brought me to the foot of the mountains.  The wind has gone and Issy Kul looked very nice. It looked far better than the roads I took to leave town – straight and boring. I stopped on the …

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Too cold to go jump in the lake – Wild Camp to Balykchy

Today’s ride on Komoot  Not far today. I’d done the hard work yesterday to get to the great little camping spot by the river. I wanted to get almost out of the narrow valley, as the clouds seemed to stay there.  It worked out perfectly. No rain overnight but it was cold and I could …

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Leaving Bishkek and eventually succeeding – Bishkek to Tokmok

Today’s ride on Komoot  And so it begins. It feels like the trip so far has just been a warmup and preparation for the next 2-3 months. I’m pleased to get underway in Kyrgyzstan for no other reason than I’m sick of preparing. Really sick of preparing. I’ve got food, all the gear I need …

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