I've just returned from Mongolia. I rode back from Ulan-ude to Moscow and then onto Latvia. I was on an XT660Z, roads generally not a problem. Some nasty potholes can
catch you unawares. There are also sections of roadworks where you are diverted onto
a gravel track that circumvents the roadworks. Most of these detours are quite short, but
a few were longer and rougher. Had one nasty situation, had ridden on fairly decent
roads for a 100km or so and suddenly noticed the road seemed to end. Quickly
jumped on the pegs and gave bike full throttle. Someone had dug a 100m section
out of the road, and it was like suddenly riding through a large litter tray. Bike went
crazy with huge tank slapper, but managed to get out the other side unscathed. There
were no road-works signs or any indication a chunk of road was gone, so just be wary.
Also I wouldn't have fancied being on a very heavy bike, I am sure I would have crashed.
PS.... Visit Novosibirsk
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