I decided to get another share taxi from Dushanbe to Panjakent. I’m probably relaxing after the Pamirs and really didn’t feel like a big few days to get over the mountains to the north. It’s also warming up considerably, so laziness won the day today. The car was set to arrive at 10am but I …
I spent the day in a shared taxi and rode about 2.5kms to my hotel. I’m so glad I didn’t ride it. It was 100kms to the base of a climb of 1200m vertical, later there was 20kms of roadworks followed by more climbs before coasting into Dushanbe. Add to that the fact that it’s …
Today’s ride on Komoot I didn’t enjoy the hotel. It was a ripoff and the food was really poor compared to every other place I’ve stayed at in Tajikistan. I was expecting the breakfast to be not-so-great, so I got up and had muesli beforehand. The lady brought a bowl of rice porridge with melted …
A long day but fun – Dashti Yazghulom to Kalaikum Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot I had breakfast with Kees and Nicole upstairs and saw how nice the rest of the guesthouse was. We all wanted to get away early, but we had such a great conversation that we were late. We spoke for an hour over breakfast and could have continued. They’re such lovely people. …
Today’s ride on Komoot I finally left Khorog after some good rest and lots of Indian food. There’s not much in this stunningly positioned town of 30,000. There are huge mountains on each side, a lovely modern mosque, a very fast flowing river (the Gunt River which joins the Panj river here) and not too …
Today’s ride on Komoot Today, I only had a short 40kms to Khorog followed by a few rest days. It sounded very easy to me but it’s still 40kms in the nice warm temperatures and even though it’s a nett downhill, there were some annoying climbs along the way. I’ve mentioned previously that I seem …
Slightly more civilised – Wild Camp near Navobod to Khorog Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot I woke today feeling very sleepy, if that makes any sense. Perhaps it was the soak in the hot springs that had that effect or perhaps it was the knowledge that I’m only 2 days away from Khorog and an Indian meal. I tend to relax towards the very end of …
Blobbing down the valley – Jelondy to Wild Camp near Navobod Read More »
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 »
