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Brilliant, It looks like a plan is coming together. UPS have my parts and in 1 hour I will collect them and start fixing the bike. Should be heading East, leaving Novosibirsk by 17th June and in Baikal by 26th or so.
Am going slowly after the bike broke and we can't afford that twice. Bloody Russian roads!
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18 Jun 2014
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Hi Nigel,
Could be a good chance to meet up at Lake Baikal, as long as I can get back into Russia, Had a few hassles getting out, They don't like Iranian Visa'a.
Found a great place in the middle of Ulaan Baataar, Gana's guest house, with Wi Fi for $20 a night, more handy than Oasis is more out of town.
Hope the bike is ok now.
Paul.
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19 Jun 2014
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Hi Paul and the rest of the travelers
I am in Kazan heading towards Vladivostok. It looks like I am behind some of you. I plan to be in Novosibirsk next week Friday and then head to Irkutsk by Monday or Tuesday, after I service my bike in Novosibirsk.
Paul, I have some good places for you to stay on your route West, let me know if you are interested. I met some amazing bikers here and they are willing to help.
How was Chita and the remote road like? I hear lots of stories from Russian bikers about bandits and criminals on that stretch? Did you encounter any problems?
Thanks
John
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19 Jun 2014
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Hi Caps/wearenomads
It's in the previous tag's to remind I think my SatNav had the Peaks Hostel at
N51' 50' 399 E107' 36' 329
From the East to centre of Ulan Ude Lenin Square follow the road to the top of the hill. There is a monument and before the tram stop turn right at hairdresser. Big new building in front of you between blocks of flats, Nice people, no wi-fi I think. Top of hill (Peak Hostel)
Wearenomads, Could meet up with you guys at Lake Baikal or close to, then swap stories. Should be in the area 25th / 30th June. Keep in touch,
Paul.
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19 Jun 2014
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Hi Paul,
I should leave Novosibirsk on the 1st of July, depending on my bike service. Then I stay for 2 nights in Krasnoyarsk, I have to take 2 night to rest because I had an accident outside Moscow and I am still tender. Truck drivers here are relentless.
You didn't tell me if you had any troubles around Chita with bandits, and what about the road conditions?
I too hope we can meet up and have  and swap stories.
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Hi John,
wearenomadbikers,
Two bikers were murdered a while back the east side of Chita, I camped their and was not murdered, In fact I'm very well. Just think about all the people not murdered, the odds are on your side. I could not find the road to Mongolia from Chita, and followed the main road, rough as it was, but very beautiful to Ulan Ude. Hope your not too sore.
All the best,
Paul.
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19 Jun 2014
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for this. How long is the rough road and is it from Chita to Ulan Ude or from Chita towards Vladivostok? I am trying to figure out what to do, if I don't heal properly by then. I have 2 hairline fractures in my elbow, bruised rib and a major bruise on my hip plus sprained ankle. So, it would make it difficult if the bad road goes for 1000 km. Tell me a little bit about the road from Khabarovsk to Ulan Ude, if you don't mind, so I can have some idea of the conditions.
I hope I am not forced to take the train to avoid that part.
Thanks again
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20 Jun 2014
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Hi wearenomadbikers,
Some parts of the road from Ulan Ude to Chita are constant but steady bumps, Some of the roadworks you need to be on the peg's (Footrests) and the road to Vladivostok is not too bad, just a few roadworks, but you have to have your eyes wide open to miss some pot holes. You sound a little sore, only you know how you feel, If I had more than half my strength, I'd give it a go, or maybe wait a little longer rather than put it on a train.
Hope this is of help.
Paul.
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23 Jun 2014
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As soon as I get your email, I will send you an interesting chart of the places from Irkutsk towards the East, done by Russian truck drivers, with stops, cafes, dangers, road condition and resting places.
Wearebikernomads
Could I have that list too?
I am gbr300atGmailDOTcom
Thanks
Nigel
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23 Jun 2014
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We leave Baykalsk and head for. Ulaan Ude by 24th June or 25 th
Would love to meet up as you head West,
Nigel
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23 Jun 2014
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RTW Paul, did you find fuel before Chita? We are heading. East so any help on fuel after Chita for us will be great. Should we get 20 litres addition as well as a full tank?
Nigel
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