Caravanistan

I told a friend I would post my experience with putting a bike on a train in Uzbekistan. Let's just say it was easy and interesting. I was not charged extra, one conductor did not look empressed but the other one was enthused to help me out. The interesting part was where they put the bike. Lied sid...

Hello fellow travelers. Just wondering if anyone knows of somewhere with a good cause to Donate stuff too in Bishkek. I want to get rid of a lot of gear (warm hiking gear, climbing gear and travel accessories) in Bishkek. Ideally I would sell the climbing gear but doubt anyone will buy it. I have be...

Had a look today, Yes there are racks, bikes to buy, tools and "some" accessories such as; locks, lights, pumps, water holders. However there are no panniers and helmets(I will look again for helmets), and of course no bike clothing (sad for me because I get bike rash, I need those padded ...

Adding onto the request ;

Any cyclist been through the bartang this July (2018)? I am concerned the rivers will be super high due to the heavy snowpack this last winter :s. I may be totally wrong but my guess is their bad.

Hello all my name is Natalie from Canada. I apologize this message is broad but I am looking for direction on getting a bike in Bishkek or elsewhere. I have never done a long tour like this and worried it's a recipe for disaster but at the same time think I have a great opportunity to try it. (plan ...

Hi Amelie/fellow Canadian. I don't have advice for you but if it's okay id like to add a question to your topic... Permits... I heard it takes a week to get one, does anyone know how to get a quicker permit? I also want to do this trek but I think it might be impossible for me, as of this moment I a...