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I would say that around September would be a good time.

I am not an expert, so if someone knows better, please correct me

But I think, that the problem with the mid summer season of July/August is that Uzbekistan will get really really hot, almost too hot for bike riding. On the other hand, if you go later or earlier, the Pamir mountains in tajikistan/kyrgystan can get pretty chilly, especially at night (continental climate).

I would personally prefer the window of the warm season July/August/September.

Can I ask how you will get from Azerbaijan to usbekistan?

In general i think that 6-8 weeks from europe till kyrgyzstan sounds like a good length for the trip. We do a similar trip next summer and we plan to leave kyrgyzstan by the beginning of the 5th week (turkey, georgia, russia, kazakhstan, uzbekistan, tajikistan, kyrgyzstan). However, our time is limited, thus we plan to go as fast as possible to see as many places as possible, but juuuust without feeling rushed. If you have more time available, it is probably nice not having to do this balancing act^^
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I would say that around September would be a good time.

I am not an expert, so if someone knows better, please correct me

But I think, that the problem with the mid summer season of July/August is that Uzbekistan will get really really hot, almost too hot for bike riding. On the other hand, if you go later or earlier, the Pamir mountains in tajikistan/kyrgystan can get pretty chilly, especially at night (continental climate).

I would personally prefer the window of the warm season July/August/September.

Can I ask how you will get from Azerbaijan to usbekistan?

In general i think that 6-8 weeks from europe till kyrgyzstan sounds like a good length for the trip. We do a similar trip next summer and we plan to leave kyrgyzstan by the beginning of the 5th week (turkey, georgia, russia, kazakhstan, uzbekistan, tajikistan, kyrgyzstan). However, our time is limited, thus we plan to go as fast as possible to see as many places as possible, but juuuust without feeling rushed. If you have more time available, it is probably nice not having to do this balancing act^^
6-8 weeks from Europe tp Kirg? It means 12-15 weeks for the whole trip ... or 6-8 weeks for the whole trip?
I have only 10 weeks in 2015 and I believed it was rather enough from Europe to Uzb. (via Iran,Turk), with my car, then return (Russia,Georgia,Turkey,Europe).
Am I wrong?

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Well we are at least planning doing it in 4 weeks (one way, until kyrgyzstan, then we go further). I understood it like Tim asked if 6-8 weeks is enough for one way.

To make it more clear: I think, that 6-8 weeks for one way until kyrg. are more than enough to enjoy the way a lot. But if you also have to return in that time, i think it can still be very doable and not too rushed. Really depends on what you personally prefer.

But i mention again, i am not an expert, i have not done it - just planning it as well as you guys.
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