MAPS: which ones?
 

I'm planning a route from Vladivostok, through Russia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Europe. I'm wondering what maps other travellers use? I've of course heard of Michelin Maps, and I checked their website but it wasn't helpful. Are they the best?

Are there any maps which indicate fuel-stops along this route?

Don't know wich maps are the best. But if you're looking for one special map or some advise on what kind of maps there are on Russia these folks might be able to help you:

Craenen BVBA
Cartografie & planning services
Mechelsesteenweg 633
3020 Herent
Belgium

TEL: +32 (0) 16 239090
FAX: +32 (0) 16 239711

email: craenen.bvba@skynet.be
website: www.craenen.com
(but seems they still have some work on their site)

If you can't get in touch with them, let me know what you need and I'll go get it and mail it to you. It's just around the corner.

Hey thanks for the offer. I'll certainly check there website - thanks mate.

Hildebrand do a good map for route planning which covers everything from Istanbul to Magadan and Vladivostok.When you get to Russia you can by a Russian road atlas which shows gas stations.We never ran out or even came near running out.We had Acerbis 16l tanks.Luggage wise,we found that army surplus ammo boxes are indestructible.Each bike cost less than $100US to kit out.EVERYONE can weld in Russia so getting things repaired is no problem.