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late reply but can you iclude me in the loop,
wanted to do this trip for some time, yet cant find anyone to do it!
will be on a xt660z tenere, ready for an adventure...pm me
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late reply but can you iclude me in the loop,
wanted to do this trip for some time, yet cant find anyone to do it!
will be on a xt660z tenere, ready for an adventure...pm me
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Will do.
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Hi guys, I'm from Switzerland too and planning a similar trip. I will leave switzerland in april 2011 ,so I will be a couple of month ahead of you, but as I'm not in a hurry (I have 6 months), maybe I will see you all somewhere.
I quite interested about your route, as I'm just now starting to organise mine.
Cheers
PS: JB from which part of switzerland are you? I'm from Fribourg.
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Took the Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia to the Russian/Mongolian border at Tsaanaguur route in july this year with a Yam 750 super ténéré / sidecar; it's a wonderful trip, so enjoy  ! Most beautiful part was from Tsaganuur through the mountains to Ulaangom, around the lakes and not the main road  .
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Took the Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia to the Russian/Mongolian border at Tsaanaguur route in july this year with a Yam 750 super ténéré / sidecar; it's a wonderful trip, so enjoy ! Most beautiful part was from Tsaganuur through the mountains to Ulaangom, around the lakes and not the main road . |
May have some questions for you if you don't mind.
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Hi Paul,
Andrew from Australia here.
Russell and I plan to do the London to Hong Kong route exactly (or near to it) that you are doing. However we are leaving in May 2011.
We arrive in the UK on the 14th May and will set out shortly thereafter after meeting all the rellies (wife is from the IOW). We are doing the ride to raise money for breast cancer.
Unsure if we can join up along the way, but would sure be fun. Plan to be in Hong Kong on July 14th or thereabouts. China proving very problemtatic and costly, so route may change (Turkey-Iraq-Pakistan-India-Nepal-Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Oz si the alternative).
Can you please keep me in the loop for your planning and dates.
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Hi Paul,
Andrew from Australia here.
... Can you please keep me in the loop for your planning and dates.
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Hi Andrew
Certainly will. Even if we don't meet up on route, maybe we can give you a send off from the UK.
Best.
Paul
Ps. i'm guessing you mean Iran, not Iraq!
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Not so lone wolf
I normally go out of my way to travel alone, but have reached a point where a bit of company now and again would be appreciated. It would be nice to keep in touch with some other motorcyclists doing Mongolia/Central Asia this summer.
I set off late May early June and do a very convoluted route through Russia, Mongolia, the 'Stans', into China and Tibet (end Aug), exit to Laos (end of Sept). I don't do cities or hotels too often, but it would be nice to swap tales of daring do and share the occasional  . 
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I normally go out of my way to travel alone, but have reached a point where a bit of company now and again would be appreciated. It would be nice to keep in touch with some other motorcyclists doing Mongolia/Central Asia this summer.
I set off late May early June and do a very convoluted route through Russia, Mongolia, the 'Stans', into China and Tibet (end Aug), exit to Laos (end of Sept). I don't do cities or hotels too often, but it would be nice to swap tales of daring do and share the occasional . |
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It would be great to meet up and share a and tall stories en route if we're close. As you say, let's stay in touch and see what transpires. We're a definite three with maybe and hopefully a fourth.
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Hey Wildman,
I'm heading to Magadan this summer, & will be crossing Mongolia somewhat close to the same time as you, its possible we'll meet up on the way. I'll be heading east from Bulgaria after the HU meeting we're hosting there at the end of May, taking the southern route thru the 'stans. I hope to cross MGL the first couple weeks of July.
I'd suggest on your route back, you cut across the southern tip of Moldova, on the main road from Odessa to Bucharest. That way you will bypass Transneister. I wouldnt suggest going thru there without a local to travel with.
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Hi Doug
That would be brilliant if we can meet up on the road and thanks for the tip re Transdneister; good to know.
Safe travels!
Paul
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Hi,
good luck on your trip 
Totally agree with rtwdoug, skip Transneister. I'm from Romania and heard several reports last year of people having trouble at the border (bribes amounting to hundreds of euros). The main road from Odessa to Bucharest is good, I did it twice last year. When in Romania in the central are or near Bucharest, PM me, maybe we can have a or have a ride. Also if you need info on places to see/ride, send a mesege anytime.
Best of luck,
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Hey Wildman,
I'm heading to Magadan this summer, & will be crossing Mongolia somewhat close to the same time as you, its possible we'll meet up on the way. I'll be heading east from Bulgaria after the HU meeting we're hosting there at the end of May, taking the southern route thru the 'stans. I hope to cross MGL the first couple weeks of July.
I'd suggest on your route back, you cut across the southern tip of Moldova, on the main road from Odessa to Bucharest. That way you will bypass Transneister. I wouldnt suggest going thru there without a local to travel with.
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It would be nice to keep in touch with some other motorcyclists doing Mongolia/Central Asia this summer.
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+2 for Russia, Mongolia and the Stans this summer...
We are from Portugal and we will be leaving by mid may.
Keep in touch.
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In the area
Wildman,
Gonna be headed in the other direction this summer-
Eastern Europe in May
Turkey in June
Russia-Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan-Russia in July/Early August
Perhaps we'll cross paths in Kazakhstan, maybe share info on road conditions etc and maybe even some
keep in touch
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Wildman,
Gonna be headed in the other direction this summer-
Eastern Europe in May
Turkey in June
Russia-Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan-Russia in July/Early August
Perhaps we'll cross paths in Kazakhstan, maybe share info on road conditions etc and maybe even some
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Excellent, Jake! Be great to meet up. Are you travelling alone?
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