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Hi AnTyx...seems this trip is a popular retirement thing...im planning similar for next year hence found this thread...do you mind if I ask what maps I should be using for Georgia Mkinvartsveri Kazbegi?, I have included it on my trip and see reviews with photo of motorbikes there but Lord Google says I have to walk almost from the Military Highway

EDIT..to everyone who doesnt understand my question..please dont reply then..to anyone else..iv had some clear answers so thank you and good night..

Not sure what you’re asking here. The military highway runs through Kazbegi up to the border, and the main problem following it is that you never quite get to enjoy all its splendid curviness due to the solid stream of transport trucks headed to and from Russia.

Yes, I was expecting to meet the trucks either one way or the other and the crazy overtaking.
My question was what maps show the road off the military road leading to Kasbek mountains / Mkinvartsveri.(About 10km East of Military road, near border)..AnTyx has said the road to the Monestry is paved so im asking where this paved section is (I dont know where the monestry is so im hoping its at the mountain view...someone has apparently ridden there according to review photos but people often get mistaken about where there are when making reviews so obviously thats not reliable. I was just going to ride up and see how far I can get but as I say / said, if the road is paved then can someone please advise what maps this is shown on as its not on my version of Google Maps or my Garmin XT...thanks

Still not totally sure what you’re asking. The “new” road to the monastery is a good one, although I don’t remember whether paved or not. After that there was a good trail, but for foot use only—it’s possible this has changed in the 5 years or so since I was there, but I doubt it. The trail is incredibly scenic, with at least one overnight hut several hours in.

This corresponds to what your map shows—new road, old road, trail—so again I’m not sure what you’re asking (but hope my response was helpful). There are other roads in the area, paved and unpaved. Just watch out for those giant dogs kept by shepherds to protect against wolves; they seem to think motorbikes greatly resemble wolves, and may take offense at your presence.

Mark

Hi,

My guess is there is no road. It seems Kazbek mountain is a very popular hiking destination. It is a mountain with a glacier and there are companies offering hiking tours. When you look at online maps and watch the satelite map you can see there is a road from Stepantsminde for about 7 km to the west and it ends in a parking lot. I guess hikers park there and hike all the way up.

Rögnvaldur

The Monastery in the photos is Gergeti Trinity Church. It is located where your Google Maps screenshot shows it is. The road up there used to be unpaved and in bad condition. Locals would transport visitors up there in 4x4s and Delica buses. That road has since been completely paved.

Anything beyond is hiking trails.

Looking good for 2025
 

Hi Folks,

Circumstances have changed this year. I'm looking to retire mid next year. Have spoken to my partner and she's happy......ish that I can go. Infact we might do a trip to Germany, run her back to the coast so she can get the ferry back with her bike and then I carry on.

No decision on bike yet.

Watch this space

Its getting closer
 

Hi all,

just an update. JUst renewed my MC insurance. Telling them about the lieage has added about £250 to this years insurnace cost but seems fair. One company did say they couldn't insure me unless i dropped the mileage to 5000. I asked them that I would be lying to them and if thats your suggestion to get the business how would I fair if I had an accident around the 15000 mile mark. They couldn't answer that and decline to offer me the insurance. And here sme thinkinbg that you have to be honest for your insurance quotes! All insured now with BIKESURE.

My jabs start next week, I have most of my gear now but intend to do a trial camping night fully loaded up to see what comforts i can do without or need.

Just saving the money up now.

Got to say TEMU has been a god send. Buying protection for the bike has been cheap as chips compared to big companies out there. You know the ones.

will keep you posted.:thumbup1: