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 …
From Lakeside to Mountain view – Balykchy to Kochkor Read More »
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 …
Too cold to go jump in the lake – Wild Camp to Balykchy Read More »
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 …
Leaving Bishkek and eventually succeeding – Bishkek to Tokmok Read More »
Today’s (part 1)ride on Komoot Today’s (part 2) ride on Komoot I woke fairly early and even listened to the Aus news, such was the strength of the phone signal. I took my time. I’d do another 80 today but there was no rush at all. Muesli and real coffee were had. It was the …
Highway day with a great finish – Samsi to Wild Camp Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot The first 5kms were lovely as I exited the lush green city of Almaty with it’s wide boulevards and trees simply everywhere. I took a separated bike path most of this way. Then the ugliness began… The next 30kms was in constant traffic with everyone trying to squeeze in and get …
I had four nights in Almaty for some rest, recovery, repair and re-organisation – the four R’s of senior bikepacking. I did it for a few reasons. Although I’d had two rest days since Urumqi, I felt the need for more rest so I could manage the riding that was ahead of me. These days, …
Today’s ride on Komoot Today threw up more of a challenge than I thought would be possible on a 35km ride on expected quiet roads into the former capital, Almaty. After yesterdays rain, to tiny roads were full of puddles so I avoided them and stayed on the better paved ones. It was all going …
Today’s ride on Komoot I slept very well in the peaceful canyon surrounds. Although the gushing river was noisy, it was calming as well. Last night was great talking to fellow travellers in English. What a change. Muesli and nescafe for breakfast, then I packed up and made my way back up the 2.2km path …
Today’s ride on Komoot I had muesli and coffee in my room after a slightly restless night. I didn’t like the guesthouse, not the people in it and not Chundzha particularly. Not that there’s anything wrong with the place. I actually started the day with a better attitude than last night and I’m glad I …
Dry and dusty but beautiful – Chundzha / Shonzy to Charyn Canyon Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot Breakfast was included at the hotél and it was great. For the first time in ages, I had a hotel breakfast without rice, noodles or dumplings. The bowl of porridge, bread and jam, and egg and toast went down very well. Pope and I then took some photos at the mosque …
Let’s look at Kazakhstan – Zharkent to Shonzy or Chundzha Read More »
