Travel info needed. Ulaanbataar-Moscow
 

Hi,
Im planning to ride an ATV Ulaanbataar to Sweden. I need some info on routes and roads from Ulaan-moscow through russia.

-How are the roads? tarmack all the way?
-Any good suggestions on nice side roads i could use?
-The distance? if i go by main roads for example.
-Any hazards along the way? dangerous traffic?

Any info would help as im starting to set this trip up. Im hoping to do it in 35 days.

Hi,

we drove that route a couple of years ago - though in a LR Defender. A friend of ours rode his GS roughly the same rout slightly later and I think we're in pretty much agreement when I say I'd suggest you'll ride through Mongolia to Kz and then through northern Kz to Uralsk and continue into Russia via Samara and then WNW via Riazan up to Moscow. The main route along the Trans-Siberian is pretty boring to be honest. Also, even though we didn't experience anything dangerous or anything, we've heard a lot from Russian friends that they're always very careful when driving along that main road. Apparently there's been a bit of robberies etc., but I cannot say for sure since it's all hearsay.
About distances, try out Google Maps and measure out various routes and stopovers. Sometimes it might not work 100% for border crossings, but then stop just before and start measure again on the other side.
Most dangerous traffic parts that I know of is the stretch between Moscow and St P. We avoided that, knowing there's a lot of very heavy traffic and also it's been known for robberies, but then again hearsay from Russian friends and business contacts.
If your into maps and want to have a look at ours, discuss route alternatives, etc. and you're not too far off from Gothenburg you're always welcome to stop by! Send me a PM and we'll sort something out!

/Anders