10/06/2021, 04 am – 4 55 202 96 Hi there. Does anyone know nice place to stay with affordable price in Madrid for 9 nights.
10/06/2021, 49 am – 7 980-51648 There is a Youth Hostel in Casa de Campo called Richard Schirrmann, but I don’t know if it will be open due to Covid restrictions. I don’t know its facilities either, I never stayed there, but it must be one of the cheapest places in the city
10/06/2021, 22 pm – 4 55 202 96 Thank you
12/06/2021, 5:53 pm – 6 416426 Hii!! Tomorrow we will cross the border from Albania to Macedonia, is there something we need to know or is it no issue crossing it? Thanks😊
12/06/2021, 6:44 pm – 6 402417 For me it was super easy five weeks ago. You can just go without preparation!
13/06/2021, 1:54 am – 7 66 25 48 Hey there, I just arrived in Croatia from Italy and going to cycle along the coast and the islands. Anybody else around there ?
13/06/2021, 9:40 pm – 6 416426 Thanks!!
14/06/2021, 30 am – 6 50 53 67 Hello everybody, for those who are traveling by bicycle in the balkans at the moment are there border controls at this time to see if we are well vaccinated against covid or if we are well vaccinated (Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania)? as we are in the EU in most of these countries.
Merci beaucoup !
Thanks
14/06/2021, 22 pm – 160 946394 Hungury dont let us in , so we choose a way through the woods but a friend com today by train and it was no problem to get in without vacine .
Now i am in Rumania , there is no Problem and you can get also vacine everywhere if you wont .
Between Hungary and Serbia they are strickt and dont let an friend in who try without any test an vacine .
14/06/2021, 22 pm – 160 946394 Maybe i can say something to Bulgaria in a few Days
14/06/2021, 35 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone I am Inanc from Luleburgaz Turkey 🇹🇷
We have a bicycle academy in Luleburgaz and it has wifi shower kitchen laundry bathroom bedroom fixing tools… All is free if you want stay 1 night or 2 nights or more and more… It is up to you.. We have hosted 57 cyclists just in this year…
The place is only 70 km from Bulgaria or Greece border to İstanbul way…
You can find location on Google( Luleburgaz Yıldızları Motosiklet ve Bisiklet Akademisi) or komoot or
warmshowers (Inanc Zorlutuna)
Find me on Instagram 1pedal365 and luleburgazbicycleacademy
Looking forward to meet you and listen your adventures… 🚲
14/06/2021, 2:26 pm – 6 50 53 67 Thanks a lot for details 🙂
Will see !
I will have probably my 2 vaccins very soon !
But i want to know for controls 😉
14/06/2021, 3:07 pm – 160 946394 Then you wont got any Problems for sure !
18/06/2021, 4:36 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hello! According to official website, Greece is asking a lot of stuff to enter like PCR and position weird stuff. Is everybody knows if it’s easy to pass Macedonia / Greece without it?
✌️✌️
18/06/2021, 5:16 pm – 7904 1798 those guys have just crossed Macedonia and entered Greece, you might try to ask them: https://www.facebook.com/cycletogether.at/posts/201377401850856
18/06/2021, 5:23 pm – 7 83 32 64 Yess thanks we’re talking with them Now
18/06/2021, 5:31 pm – 7904 1798 Then if you share the info in here it would be great 😁
18/06/2021, 5:32 pm – 6 402417 I could pass at the evzoni border
18/06/2021, 5:32 pm – 6 402417 I had the wrong form, but for 10 euros you can get a new one at the border. The other border seemed to be closed…
18/06/2021, 5:33 pm – 6 402417 This was one month ago or so
18/06/2021, 6:51 pm – 677 619523 Yes i am one of those guys😂
18/06/2021, 6:53 pm – 677 619523 You can cross via the motorway. Minumum 24h before you need to register online. You need to choose what kind of vehicle you use, there is no option for using a bike. So we used the car option and added at the fiels for plate number: we are coming by bike not by car
18/06/2021, 6:54 pm – 677 619523 The crossing is easy, enter from the side where the petrol station is. After crossing you need to go some hundret of meters of the motorway.
18/06/2021, 6:58 pm – 677 619523 The guy at the petrol station was not checking our qr code. It take a bit of a time to wait in the queue ( took us nearly 50 min) and so it is getting really hot now here. So maybe cross not at the hottest time of the day because there is no shade to hide there
18/06/2021, 7:00 pm – 677 619523 * border not petrol station sry
18/06/2021, 28 pm – 7 83 32 64 Thank you!
19/06/2021, 25 am – 338 392 58 💪💪…. 🤗
24/06/2021, 8:14 pm – 79 290 39 Hey people! Anyone near eskişehir on the way to cappadocia at the moment? We are looking for cycle-buddies 🤓
25/06/2021, 4:29 pm – 97385 884 Great
30/06/2021, 1:16 am – 28 60 94 Anybody cycling in Austria (Salzburg-Villach) or north-east Italy these days? 🚴🏼♀️🚴 How is it? Does campsites in Austria ask for negative corona test (that’s what I read)? Italy does not, right?
Thanks everyone! 🤗
30/06/2021, 1:34 am – 6 416426 We were in Vienna few days ago, they ask for test at terraces…. That’s all I know
30/06/2021, 2:23 am – 677 629464 If Somebody need a place to sleep in Vienna you can contact me if you like
30/06/2021, 1:53 pm – 28 60 94 Thanks for your reply 😊 was it easy for you to get tested in Austria? Was is pricy or what was your experienced?
30/06/2021, 1:55 pm – 6 416426 We didn’t get tested haha. We thought okay then we don’t drink a coffee🙈 but to enter Austria we didn’t need a test or anything
30/06/2021, 1:55 pm – 6 416426 Outside the center we did go to a terrace though, and they didn’t ask us anything
30/06/2021, 1:59 pm – 28 60 94 Haha, alright 😁 sounds good! Did you sleep at campsites? I read that you have to show a negative test for the campsites, but I’m not sure if that’s still the rules? (Sorry for all the questions 😅)
30/06/2021, 2:05 pm – 6 416426 We didn’t, but maybe you can call a campsite and ask them. I don’t think you need because to enter the country you don’t need anything🙈
30/06/2021, 2:05 pm – 647 50 41 Hallo! Has anyone flown from the Uk to italy? I have a friend coming to cycle together for some days and i have just discovered that they have to do a 5 days quarantine + a negative pcr twice🤦🏽♀️
30/06/2021, 2:08 pm – 79 743 01 Cycled in italy🇮🇹 for 3 weeks recently, entering from Switzerland. No one ever asked for a negative test or anything else covid related.
30/06/2021, 2:38 pm – 7904 1798 a friend has just flown this morning Stanstead-Bergamo. You need test (72h before arriving), locator form https://euplf.eu/en/home/index.html and 5 days quarantine
30/06/2021, 2:39 pm – 7904 1798 and test after 5 days
30/06/2021, 2:56 pm – 647 50 41 That’s not fair 🙁 Thanks a lot Muriel
30/06/2021, 2:56 pm – 647 50 41 Do you know if they check that they are doing the quarantine?
30/06/2021, 3:01 pm – 7904 1798 no, I do not know that sorry. but you have to give an address. I can ask my friend in a few days
30/06/2021, 3:10 pm – 647 50 41 Thanks!
30/06/2021, 4:57 pm – 28 60 94 That’s cool! Thank you for your reply 😊 do you have recommendations for northern Italy?
30/06/2021, 5:08 pm – 79 743 01 Gelato, Coffee and Pizza😉
Don’t know what you’re looking for so it’s a bit difficult to give you recommendations. ✌
30/06/2021, 5:10 pm – 6 416426 I would say don’t follow the eastern part of eurovelo 8, it was kilometers of cycling on a boring dike. The po plain sounds nice and easy to cycle but I thought it was quite boring😜
30/06/2021, 5:11 pm – 647 50 41 Dolomites for sure
30/06/2021, 5:12 pm – 28 60 94 Yeah, i wasn’t clear about that 😅 i meant if there are some specific areas that you like? But gelato, coffee and pizza is on my list 👌
30/06/2021, 5:18 pm – 79 743 01 +1 for the Dolomites.
Plus the Tuscany region, Cinque Terre, the border area with France, the area around Lake Como. Basically everything mountainous 😉
30/06/2021, 5:19 pm – 28 60 94 Thank you for the advice ☺️ We are coming in from Austria, and might go direction Bolzano or Verona via the alpes 🚴🏼♀️ not completely sure yet!
30/06/2021, 5:19 pm – 28 60 94 Very cool! I’ll definitely look into those places – thank you 😊
30/06/2021, 5:22 pm – 7904 1798 if you want to the north W-E this route is nice, better marked and not as boring and along the Po river: https://www.aidainbici.it/en/
Otherwise there is the eurovelo 5 going N-S https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/bicicletta/
This guy did it all last here, you can see it with eng subs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6r1zmz6uL4&list=PLGwrcPBW08SpP8WLPtUl90b0D2WzR6Tfv&ab_channel=iljap
30/06/2021, 5:23 pm – 7904 1798 there should be a couple of video of Aida route as well if you search in his channel
30/06/2021, 5:56 pm – 1512 28748 If you like birds (flamingos, bee eaters e.g.) the po delta and po river is quite nice though 🌞
30/06/2021, 6:57 pm – 684 29 91 I would not go to the Po area, the tiger mosquitoes ate us alive there….plus all same view for kilometers, so much corn, so hot in july… For me same as others, Dolomites are amazing, and from Verona to Bassano then to Sospirolo area, also on the way to Dolomites, is quite nice.
30/06/2021, 6:58 pm – 76 788 91 Agreed Po is terribly boring, skip it by train
30/06/2021, 6:59 pm – 684 29 91 Yes its a better option, we took one to skip some of it after few days suffering there 😃
30/06/2021, 7:01 pm – 7989 1061 The Stelvio Pass is great if you are going to pass into Switzerland. And also Lake Garda is stunning.
30/06/2021, 9:06 pm – 6 435744 Am I in the wrong App-group?
Thought this was the Cycling East app. 🤨
30/06/2021, 9:48 pm – 7904 1798 Yes but it doesn’t say east from where 😁
30/06/2021, 59 pm – 6 474022
30/06/2021, 59 pm – 6 474022 😜
30/06/2021, 07 pm – 6 282426 +1
01/07/2021, 1:07 am – 6 29 48 87 Hi, does anyone know if we can get vaccinated as a foreigner (from EU) in Prague ?
01/07/2021, 2:01 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone I am Inanc from Luleburgaz Turkey 🇹🇷
We have a bicycle academy in Luleburgaz and it has wifi shower kitchen laundry bathroom bedroom fixing tools… All is free if you want stay 1 night or 2 nights or more and more… It is up to you.. We have hosted 57 cyclists just in this year…
The place is only 70 km from Bulgaria or Greece border to İstanbul way…
You can find location on Google( Luleburgaz Yıldızları Motosiklet ve Bisiklet Akademisi) or komoot or
warmshowers (Inanc Zorlutuna)
Find me on Instagram 1pedal365 and luleburgazbicycleacademy
Looking forward to meet you and listen your adventures… 🚲
02/07/2021, 2:55 pm – 7810 5772 Hi everyone, my partner and I are planning on going for a big cycle in central and south east Asia towards end of September/October. Just wondering if anyone is in that area or knows someone in that area, what the covid situation is with land borders or aware of any borders opening up.
02/07/2021, 2:56 pm – 6 79 31 79 Hello Guys,
We are back home in France now, so we will let the place for other people in the group.
Thank you for the help and the informations we had receved.
See you next time !
Auriane, Isabelle and Damien (and futur baby)
06/07/2021, 8:20 am – 79 696 19 Hi everyone,
We are in Turkey and will soon be in Georgia. We are looking for a Turkish PCR test to modify. We are looking for a Turkish test PCR to modify. Would anyone have one in PDf format that they would be willing to send us in private message? We thank you for your help and hope you enjoy your trip!
Morgane, Jean-David and Mirabelle
06/07/2021, 44 am – Patte: The test is for a reason and really cheap.
06/07/2021, 29 am – 669 36 37 Hopa State Hospital
466 351 40 17
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uFVLpvSmqoNmhJiw8
06/07/2021, 29 am – 669 36 37 It’s 17€
06/07/2021, 1:58 pm – 669 36 37 In Batumi you Can do a pcr test for 20€ here
06/07/2021, 1:58 pm – 669 36 37 NeoLab
596 39 10 00
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHDKSD26fJ1D3uje7
06/07/2021, 2:25 pm – 6 50 53 67 Georgia is so beautiful 😍
06/07/2021, 2:29 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Just because it may be detrimental to other bicycle travelers passing the borders after you. They already find a way to catch irresponsible like you. At the Georgian border they scan the QR code attached to the pcr test result, which is unique.
06/07/2021, 3:47 pm – 6 98 33 28 Cycling for freedom!✌️☠️✌️
06/07/2021, 40 pm – 6 474022 Great to safe money to travel more, but safe travels asks sometimes some money to invest.
Same btw about camping on a camp-site without paying. that’s not about safety, but other honest cyclists are disthrusted immediately. Think great, think world wide and keep it safe and nice for others too😘
Free camping is outside a camp site or with permission, thanks on behalf of honest cyclists.
07/07/2021, 1:26 pm – 669 36 37 Karabulut Turizm
0532 163 15 08
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lr59Rp7nHqmLjeVt5
07/07/2021, 1:26 pm – 669 36 37
07/07/2021, 1:26 pm – 669 36 37
09/07/2021, 21 pm – 7 66 25 48 I entered in Greece yesterday from Macedonia at Niki (Bitola-florina) and got tested on the border, it was free. A friend crossed at the same point 4 days ago, he had a test in Bitola but the customs didn’t even look at it and he had to do the border test too. But don’t forget to fill your PLF at least the day before entering, not the same day !
11/07/2021, 1:09 am – 664 738351
16/07/2021, 3:04 pm – 6 402417 Anyone had any success succes cycling from Georgia to Azerbeidzjan?
17/07/2021, 1:46 pm – 6 50 53 67 Hei bikers 😉
How is border control now in Croatia Serbia Bulgaria Romania?
Do they actually check pcr tests and vaccines ?
Thanks 🥰🚲
21/07/2021, 1:07 am – 7 62 07 44 71 added 6 46 43 38 63
21/07/2021, 8:10 am – wt tr french couple Reno: Hello bikers, as an update: we past yesterday the border from Georgia to armenia at Bagratashen and they asked us and checked the second pcr test we had to do three days after entering in Georgia. Have a nice trip!
21/07/2021, 7:45 pm – 699 13 41 #
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22/07/2021, 52 am – 7 66 25 48 Justo crossed into turkey : You can take a free rapid test at the town hall of alexandroupoli before heading yo the border, we had our results about 3h after the test.
22/07/2021, 1:56 am – 7904 1798 Thanks. Great advice
22/07/2021, 1:15 pm – 176 307050 Hey guys what are your opinions about clip pedals?
I’m thinking about to get me some but still not sure about it 😀
22/07/2021, 1:37 pm – 647 50 41 I have mixed pedals but barely using the clips!
22/07/2021, 1:45 pm – 7795 0305 Maïntanós
2551 110444
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJkygXqFajLEgVyJ6 if you’re in alexandropouli – great gyros here!
22/07/2021, 2:28 pm – 176 307050 And how is it with mountains I thought it’s way easier with clips
22/07/2021, 4:05 pm – Patte: It is more efficient but you need to get used to the kind of pedaling. Read about it. Also get shoes were the clip is not sticking out.
22/07/2021, 4:54 pm – 6 58 71 19 Unless you’re sprinting, clip pedals don’t really make a difference in efficiency. For uphills, stiff shoes will help.
Benefits of clips are stability and good placement of the feet if well setup
Drawbacks are, if not well placed, risks of knee pain overtime
22/07/2021, 5:02 pm – 7795 0305 Other drawbacks: going for a walk, going for a swim, carrying and extra pair of shoes…I use clips and in warm countries I have been really jealous of other cyclists riding in sandals as I always had to take shoes/socks off to go for a swim etc. I kept them as they were working for me and I didn’t get knee pain – but really the difference isn’t that big for efficiency. You’re not supposed to pull up – they just feel a bit more secure
22/07/2021, 5:02 pm – 7795 0305 Carrying an* extra pair of shoes
22/07/2021, 5:10 pm – 176 307050 Okey thanks for the reviews 🙂
I will reconsider it especially becaus of the warm countries argument
22/07/2021, 6:03 pm – Patte: Shimano clip sandals. Ugly, but working.
22/07/2021, 6:06 pm – 7795 0305 The dream
22/07/2021, 9:46 pm – 76 348 31 I’m also really happy with them … 🤩!
22/07/2021, 53 pm – 6 16 75 48 14 changed the group description
24/07/2021, 3:43 pm – 79 743 01 Hi all!
We’re heading to Sardinia today for a short touring trip as the weather in the Alps isn’t supposed to be very nice in the upcoming week.
Anyone been there recently? Any recommendations on lovely camp sites or unspoiled beaches? Thanks in advance ✌
24/07/2021, 6:59 pm – 93881 203
24/07/2021, 7:54 pm – 6 71 89 58 😄
25/07/2021, 59 am – 6 474022 🤣🤣
25/07/2021, 2:26 am – +1 (985) 248-98
25/07/2021, 6:00 am – 477 564 84
26/07/2021, 7:17 am – 79 575 07 Gamarjoba Bikers
we have our flight to Dushanbe via Tashkent in a few days.
What are your newest infos/fears/recommendations about M41/Talibantensions/Bordersituation Kyzyl pass
// general experiences with cycling in Uzbekistan.
we wrote with a local guy in Bartang Valley few days ago. he sais don t worry about taliban. taji side is very safe.
we still hesitate between exit flight in Uzbekistan and cycling to Kyrgistan (any advice or tips for some nice gravel or mountain roads?) or finish flight and do Bartang Valley, try Border and return to Dushanbe when still closed.
thanks for any advice/news/sharings etc. safe road to all!🎪🚵🏽♀️🚵🏻♂️🌤️
26/07/2021, 8:55 am – 6 231217 Border between tajikistan qnd kirgiszstan is closed. We took a flight from Tbilisi to Nukus yesterday and will get to dushanbe in 2-3 weeks time. Heard from other cyclists they felt very safe on the pamir
26/07/2021, 1:09 pm – 79 290 39 I am in Taschkent right now (anyone else here?) I will take the route to kirgistan instead of the pamir.. if anyone has some infos about the route or even some contacts along the way i would be greatful 🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀
30/07/2021, 40 am – 79 575 07 Veloplus • ველო+
17 ლევან მიქელაძის ქუჩა, Tbilisi 0162
032 247 77 90 https://g.co/kgs/eTTrQJ
good place to ask for some bike carton boxes if needed. he has maybe 50(!) in the garage. 👍🏼
30/07/2021, 1:02 pm – 684 29 91 Hello!!
Anyone in the a group chat for cycling the Americas that could send me an invitation?? Thanks so much!!
30/07/2021, 3:46 pm – 677 619523 Please send it too me too 😉
30/07/2021, 7:43 pm – 1575 94778 I’d be grateful for an invitation to the America group (particularly South America) as well! 🙂
30/07/2021, 7:57 pm – 487 53 92 Could anyone send me the invitation link for the Americas group also? Thanks a bunch 🙂
30/07/2021, 8:03 pm – 555 564 10 I will be glad if u send me too the south america link.
30/07/2021, 8:21 pm – 684 29 91 No one has sent it to me, not sure how we can get it….
30/07/2021, 9:38 pm – 171 69382 https://chat.whatsapp.com/Km3UpBk5Cvc66GarXoaFlm
31/07/2021, 5:11 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi,
Does Anyone in Armenia is able to do a feedback about the border with Georgia and about local atmosphere ???
31/07/2021, 6:20 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Very easy to cross, people are very friendly, helpful, and take care on bikers when driving. We are in dilidjan now and the weather is around 25c with some shorts rains last 10 days
31/07/2021, 6:21 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: We past trough bagradashen border
31/07/2021, 6:23 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: They also check the second pcr test you had to do three days after your entry in Georgia. If you didnt do it, you will have a fine you will have to pay if you return in Georgia
31/07/2021, 9:53 pm – 6 72 06 25 Okay thanks !
What are your plan next ?
31/07/2021, 9:58 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: I send you a private message
01/08/2021, 07 am – 6 474022 Take care of cyclists in Georgia or Armenia? we experienced Georgia as one of the less safe riding countries (of 32) as no place for cyclists, not paying attention and once someone seemed to want to cause an accident with us.. driving towards us from the other side of the road…. But Armenia was just great and in general Georgia too, except on big roads. Seriously Even Mumbai, Tokyo and Beijing were safer🤣.
01/08/2021, 32 am – 647 50 41 Armenia is one of the best countries I’ve ever cycled through! Lovely people and amazing mountains!! Georgia was ok for me too but great landscape too!
01/08/2021, 53 am – 6 50 53 67 I know well georgia 🇬🇪😍😍 so amazing ! where did you go in this country with your bike ?
01/08/2021, 29 pm – 6 474022
01/08/2021, 32 pm – 6 50 53 67 Yes bigs roads in georgia are…very unsafe.
Very nice trip !
Ushguli i was there 😍
A lot of denivelation you did ?
01/08/2021, 36 pm – 647 50 41 You can also check the routes on bikepackingcom. I did the ones in Georgia and Armenia and they are super cool (ans though)
01/08/2021, 46 pm – 6 474022 sorry don’t know what that means🙈
01/08/2021, 47 pm – 666 97 86 @34647504120 You are super cool!!! 🤣👌🏼🎊👏🏼
01/08/2021, 47 pm – 647 50 41 Hahaha Martissssss 😘 😘😝😝😝
01/08/2021, 5:09 pm – 79 765 30 Hey, we plan to cross the border from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan by bicycle at Osch border next week. Does someone know where to do the PCR test around Andijan?
01/08/2021, 8:23 pm – 79 575 07 hi cyclist, does anyone know if there is a pamir chat?
we went to mestia/ushguli/vardzia/paravanilakes/tbilisi/omalo/tbilisi by bike. very nice when dirtroads. sometimes very crazy on roads. we needed to drive in the roadside ditch to avoid getting mashed by a overtaking car 3 times.
very happy to be in taji now 😍
01/08/2021, 52 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Hi Florian, im interested to know more about the road you gone do in Tadjikistan, do you want to pass after in Ouzbékistan or Kirghizistan ? We think also to Book a flight in August to go there from Erevan. Thanks, have a nice trip
01/08/2021, 04 pm – 6 474022 Recognize the overtaking scary moments too, just survived by going in to the roadside ditch….
This app has been used for pamir as far as I have seen several times. So you are at the right spot😉
02/08/2021, 29 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Hi Guys, anyone who crossed by Land the border osh-andijan from Ouzbékistan going to kyrgizistan last weeks and can do a return? Thanks
04/08/2021, 8:48 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hello! Also very interested about the Stan country, I didn’t really get it if it’s possible to cross borders by the land?
09/08/2021, 1:00 pm – 79 765 30 We crossed to border from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan by land and everything went very quick and easy. They even let us in with a rapid antigen test without problem. I guess they don’t even noticed that it wasnt the PCR;)
09/08/2021, 1:01 pm – 6 402417 Nice. We will try in two days and let you know.
11/08/2021, 6:13 pm – 6 231217 We just crossed the border from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan this morning. It was relatively easy!😎
11/08/2021, 6:29 pm – 6 402417 Took an hour and 6 passport checks 👌
20/08/2021, 4:27 pm – 7 87 36 18 Hello ! I search a pcr test from Armenia to go back in Georgia. Because they don’t want my vaccination paper. If someone could send a picture of this, I gonna figure out this.
20/08/2021, 4:51 pm – 7 83 32 64 Ooooh good to know thank you!
20/08/2021, 5:08 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone I am Inanc from Luleburgaz Turkey 🇹🇷
We have a bicycle academy in Luleburgaz and it has wifi shower kitchen laundry bathroom bedroom fixing tools… All is free if you want stay 1 night or 2 nights or more and more… It is up to you.. We have hosted 130 cyclists just in this year…
The place is only 70 km from Bulgaria or Greece border to İstanbul way…
You can find location on Google( Luleburgaz Yıldızları Motosiklet ve Bisiklet Akademisi) or komoot or
warmshowers (Inanc Zorlutuna)
Find me on Instagram 1pedal365 and luleburgazbicycleacademy
Looking forward to meet you and listen your adventures… 🚲
24/08/2021, 8:07 pm – Patte: We have a big old Russian apartment till Saturday in Tbilisi(3km from old town) in case somebody needs a place for the night.
27/08/2021, 2:53 am – 6 50 53 67 Anyone passed the borde r recently in Serbia from Hungary ? They check covid tests or vaccins ? Thanks
28/08/2021, 30 am – 677 619523 Does anyone know where to get rabbies and thypus vaccines in istanbul?
28/08/2021, 32 am – 677 619523 *typhoid
28/08/2021, 1:00 pm – 76 280 27 I only know that you cannot get a preventive rabbies vaccine in turkey. You can only get it when you got bitten.
28/08/2021, 1:05 pm – 677 619523 Ok we already managed to get a appointment in the travel health center in Istanbul. They said it is no problem to get our 3rd shot for rabbies there, lets see😅😀. Thanks for your post
29/08/2021, 9:01 am – 93881 203
30/08/2021, 4:54 pm – 670 20409 Hi guys, we crossed yesterday the Georgian Border with PCR Test and without vaccination. Did some of you the same lately and did they check somehow if you did another pcr test 3 days after entering. (which they requiere)?
30/08/2021, 5:07 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: They will check the second pcr test you had to do three days after your entry in Georgia when you will go out of Georgia by land or Air. If you didnt do it, you will have a fine that you will have to pay if you return in Georgia
30/08/2021, 5:35 pm – 670 20409 Thanks a lot 🙏
30/08/2021, 5:58 pm – 6 402417 We didn’t get checked, about a month ago. Left through air from tbilisi
30/08/2021, 6:55 pm – 6 231217 Nope, didnt get checked for the second test when leaving Tbilisi by air!
30/08/2021, 8:59 pm – 7 87 36 18 Géorgia -> Armenia they didn’t ask for second PSR test one month ago when we left.
Arménia -> Georgia no fine when we came back.
But pcr test obligatory even if you have vaccination. They also asked for registration on Georgian gouv.
Good luck
31/08/2021, 59 am – 670 20409 Thanks for all your answers :). As here are so many travellers passing Georgia.
Do you know from which Bank you can take Cash with Creditcard without extra fees (apart from the fees of the card itself)?
Thanks again and good night!
31/08/2021, 1:04 am – Patte: No fees from any bank for me(German credit card)
31/08/2021, 1:14 am – 1573 93751 In Prokreditbank
€ 8 is interest on 1 transaction.
500 € Maximum limit.
31/08/2021, 7:58 am – wt tr french couple Reno: So its depend on the Guys at the border, we past from Georgia to Armenia at bagradashen border and they asked ans check there the second PCR test. Also the same for a friend of us who leaved armenia by Air three weeks ago
31/08/2021, 8:39 am – 6 402417 You could always try the ‚I threw it away‘ ?
31/08/2021, 8:39 am – 6 402417 In the flyer they give you when you enter Georgie they don’t mention you should keep any proof
31/08/2021, 1:38 pm – 5 568 95 54 I think the government also uploads it to a database. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the piece of paper 🤷♀️
31/08/2021, 1:40 pm – Patte: If they would why would they ask for proof then?
31/08/2021, 1:42 pm – 5 568 95 54 Dunno. Everyone has different experiences
31/08/2021, 3:09 pm – 163 77800 Nice, let’s make a party 🍻!
31/08/2021, 3:45 pm – 6 72 06 25 When they check PCR in armenian border, they check QRcode or not really ?
31/08/2021, 9:01 pm – 7 87 36 18 Not for me
01/09/2021, 7:11 am – wt tr french couple Reno: Not really
01/09/2021, 30 pm – 664 738351 sorry, i really don’t understand this questions and discussions. if a country let’s you enter for touristic reasons (yes, you are still a tourist, even if you call yourself a „traveller“) but wants you to do a test, what’s the reason for not doing it or faking it? is it so exorbitary expensive or impossible to organize? are you visiting a country without ever having contact to it’s people? are you so exceptional healthy that you are 110% sure not to harm anybody else or is it just that you think you are so much „better“ than the people in the country you visit, that you don’t have to follow any rules that try to protect the people that live there? shouldn’t it be a safe travel for everyone, not only for the traveller?
why don’t you do the test? maybe even do more tests then required. especially if you are not vaccinated!
01/09/2021, 36 pm – 163 77800 Last night i had a high fever of 5G
01/09/2021, 37 pm – 6 474022 👍
01/09/2021, 48 pm – 176 307050 👍
01/09/2021, 1:32 pm – 175 19019 👍
01/09/2021, 1:43 pm – 6 98 33 28 Hi everybody
Maybe we don’t know if PCR and vaccine working well… maybe it’s a kind of jail!
So opposed to cycling for freedom! 😁
01/09/2021, 2:03 pm – 1512 28748 Haha you will have loads of fun in France
01/09/2021, 2:03 pm – +1 (989) 710-20 Maybe you should research it a bit, so you can be less ignorant 😉
01/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1512 28748 Almost fully agree, only that vaccinated have to do the some as unvaccinated in certain countries is annoying
01/09/2021, 4:58 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Im in this group since august 2020 and lots of discussion a related to which borders are open for bicycle travellers and which papers are needed, i think this topic is still usefull and indirectly linked with the travel. Infortunately, sometime, for some people this topic is hijacked in the goal of not following the rules that try to protect people. 3 months ago, this happened on this forum and turned in a long exchange between pro and anti vaccine / test, to finish with an intervention of the moderator. Please everybody, before further intervention to remember the topic of this group“ Help each other to cycle East“. This will avoid an intervention of the moderator on this subject
01/09/2021, 5:09 pm – Patte: Totally agree. Thanks for summarizing 👍
01/09/2021, 5:09 pm – 6 435744 👍🏽🙋🏽♂️
01/09/2021, 5:54 pm – 6 98 33 28 👍🙏👍
01/09/2021, 6:10 pm – 93881 203 👍🏿
01/09/2021, 6:26 pm – 6 243460 Thanks Arnaud
Plenty of other forums to give opinions about this
01/09/2021, 6:26 pm – 97385 884 I cycled and kayaked from Kissumu Kenya to Rulanda, Tanzania, counter clockwise.
You can see my route here:
https://my.yb.tl/NexusExpedition/2617/
password: PrivateNexus
01/09/2021, 7:20 pm – 1520 29063 Hello everyone ☀️
I just arrived in Poti. And I am thinking about going on to Senaki.
01/09/2021, 7:21 pm – 1520 29063 Does anyone know the route? Can I do it tonight? Or should I stop in Poti and go on tomorrow…
Thanks a lot for your help!
Sophia
01/09/2021, 7:22 pm – 1520 29063
01/09/2021, 7:23 pm – 1520 29063 Is anyone around in Poti?
01/09/2021, 7:24 pm – 6 71 89 58 👍
01/09/2021, 7:25 pm – 1520 29063 Or any recommendations for hostels/ accommodation in Poti?
01/09/2021, 8:22 pm – 6 50 53 67 Hello bikers !
Who has already taken the ferry to Stara Palanka to reach Rama in Serbia ?
The last in the day is at what time ?
🙂
Thanks 🙂
02/09/2021, 26 am – 347 755 13 Hi everyone!!
Does anyone know if the border çildir-Kartsakhi is open? I found different versions about the possibility to cross it by bike!
02/09/2021, 3:14 pm – 477 06 51 We took that road, before the pandemic it was possible to cross by bike. Not sure if that has changed
02/09/2021, 9:05 pm – Patte: Friends of us tried two weeks ago and where sent back.
02/09/2021, 9:26 pm – 347 755 13 So seems to be true that the only open access to Georgia from Turkey is the one to Batumi
02/09/2021, 9:26 pm – 347 755 13 Thanks for the answers fellows
03/09/2021, 1:30 pm – 1520 29063 Hello everyone, is there someone in Poti who hast got a tent to buy/rent? Thanks a lot! 🏕
07/09/2021, 7:22 am – 79 575 07 hello Uzbekistans experienced cyclers … how is the recent status with this registration- thing. does it still exist? i ve read on caravanistan that they want to stop it in july 2021? at the border they should be much „friendlier“ now right?😁 does anyone have firsthand experiences? we will cross the border in a few days from taji to uzbek. thx alot and save travel to everybody
07/09/2021, 7:27 am – 79 290 39 Hello! I was cycling in Uzbek some weeks ago and then crossed the border to Kirgistan. At the border no one asked! In the hostels they always gave me the registration. But not a slight interest about it at the border. Cheers!
08/09/2021, 40 pm – 6 51 60 54 Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone had cycled the route on the other direction (from South East Asia to Europe)? Would be interested in getting some info regarding when/where doing the different VISAs when Cycling West, and maybe some other stuff too 😁… Cheers! 🙂
08/09/2021, 1:54 pm – 79 426 73 i did cycle both directions – but i assume that due to covid everything is different now than it was a few years ago… and i assume that it’s not possible at all right now (i think you can’t really get into china because of covid and i guess that myanmar is impossible since the coup). 🤷♂️
08/09/2021, 8:37 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 Same. We weren’t able to cross from Myanmar into India. We were told we could do it as an “organized tour” so we (about a dozen cyclists) organized a “tour” crossing and even though the paper work looked legit, it ended up being a total mess and no one was allowed to cross. we ended up biking down to Yangon again and flying to Calcutta and taking a train back to northeast india near the border. 🤷♀️
08/09/2021, 8:38 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 but that particular border Info changed on a monthly basis…
08/09/2021, 8:56 pm – 6 51 60 54 The plan would rather be to go from SE Asia to China and then take a train to the border of Kirgisistan and from there follow the „standard“ route to the Stan countries, Iran, Turkey…
I don’t think we would go to India/Myanmar
08/09/2021, 9:04 pm – 6 474022 The huge pro might be that you can arrange the China visa in your home country what might be 6months. (What is hardly not possible the other way around as you need to enter <3(?) Months and so it’s often shorter. there might be less info in this group where to get a visa from to get in the next country. Two kiwi’s we met travelled this way; New Zealand- China- Iran – UK and of course in between countries. I don’t see them in the group anymore. I can ask if I can give you their number. but this was before-corona time. 08/09/2021, 9:06 pm – 6 474022 NEED to say that (South) India was one of our highlights because of the colours, sightseeing, animals, birds, food. 08/09/2021, 9:17 pm – 97827 972
08/09/2021, 9:19 pm – 98949 112 South India is great place ride bike 🚴
08/09/2021, 9:40 pm – 6 51 60 54 Definitely would be interested in their contact info if they agree.
I traveled to Tamil Nadu but not by bike… Kerala looks amazing but I think with countries such as Pakistan (sometimes risky in some areas), Myanmar etc on the road after India, it may not be the best route to take in the next year(s), so that’s why we thought of the northern one
08/09/2021, 9:45 pm – 98949 112 Dear Paul
Do not fear about south India 🇮🇳
I will ride with you together whole south India without any risk
08/09/2021, 08 pm – 93881 203 South India, Kerala, I can do all the help. Don’t miss it if possible.
09/09/2021, 26 am – 7904 1798 I have a spreadsheet with a visa plan with British and Italian passports but it was precovid, I can share it if you like
09/09/2021, 58 am – 680 40059 Hey mohit. We like to help you. Do you also have an iban or bic Code?
09/09/2021, 2:21 am – 6 474022 Yes makes it difficult. We went through Nepal and Tibet from India to get to Japan.. But a visa for Tibet/ China is limited (we got 35days, but you don’t have much influenceand can be whatever) and Tibet is expensive with a guide/driver/ etc. Was great, but we didn’t cycle till Xi’an because of all the rules and costs (not to mention the quick elevation when coming from Kathmandu in to Tibet).
I will contact them and send your phone number! Names: Matthew & Pheng
09/09/2021, 2:27 am – 6 474022 That’s terrible Mohit! Any way government is helping (for accidents when caused by another ones fault and got away) or you can raise money by approaching media in the country where it happened..?! Take care🙏
09/09/2021, 2:29 am – 6 474022 did you choose not to take any insurance…..?
09/09/2021, 42 am – 97827 972 This hospital doesn’t take insurance
09/09/2021, 43 am – 97827 972 That’s the whole problem
09/09/2021, 1:52 pm – 7810 5772 That would be great please
09/09/2021, 2:00 pm – 603 22 86 Which borders are you planing to cross?
We are going by plane from Thailand to Spain with the bikes and they are asking for vaccine to enter to foreign countries, also quarantine and some of the countries are no open jet… difficult times for move around but no imposible. Where are you now?
09/09/2021, 2:04 pm – 1577 11680 I don’t know if it helps but I am also on the way to Thailand from Germany but can’t enter Iran at the moment boarders are closed… I talked to embassy and they write me when it’s gonna be possible
09/09/2021, 2:04 pm – 1577 11680 I will do a break in Georgia
09/09/2021, 2:05 pm – 7366 6953 Can you let us know when you get some news from the embassy me too going there
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1577 11680 Of course
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1577 11680 Where are you now?
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 7366 6953 Turkey
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1577 11680 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=40.3400024,36.6074474
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1577 11680 Me too
09/09/2021, 2:06 pm – 1577 11680 On the way to Georgia
09/09/2021, 2:07 pm – 7366 6953 Ha ha i am in Antalya I thought i visit Turkey while Iran is closed but as soon you know something i will be cycling that direction
09/09/2021, 2:08 pm – 1577 11680 Alright
09/09/2021, 2:09 pm – 670 20409 That would be great, we are cycling in Georgia and wait for the day they open a border to armenia (or Turkey, but prefer armenia).
09/09/2021, 2:09 pm – 7366 6953 Cool
09/09/2021, 2:10 pm – 347 755 13 I’m on the way to Georgia as well😂😂
Tomorrow I’ll be at the border!
09/09/2021, 2:12 pm – 7904 1798 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12B_6iFPeTN9G4WAA9W5ULrWlJQ0vBu5WA7dEdNMZ_Uc/edit?usp=drivesdk
09/09/2021, 2:15 pm – 1577 11680 If it’s not possible before winter I considere to stay over the winter in Georgia there are Kool places to work and get food and accommodation check out workaway… I have found some great spots where I could stay
09/09/2021, 2:17 pm – 670 20409 Same here 😅 seems like many people in this group are just around the corner having exactly the same plans.
09/09/2021, 2:17 pm – 1577 11680 Start our own buissness :p
09/09/2021, 2:18 pm – 1577 11680 *let’s
09/09/2021, 2:52 pm – 7810 5772 Thank youuuu
10/09/2021, 1:22 pm – 6 51 60 54 Out of curiosity, has someone already managed to cycle past the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turmenistan while crossing between Iran and Uzbekistan? Or knows someone who did?
10/09/2021, 1:24 pm – 7795 0305 There should be some people on this group who have done it. You need to (technically) choose your entry and exit points carefully so that it lies along a natural „transit“ route
10/09/2021, 1:56 pm – 7904 1798 https://www.facebook.com/groups/longdistancecyclists/permalink/4100081266680542/
10/09/2021, 2:14 pm – 6 51 60 54 Nice!
10/09/2021, 2:19 pm – 347 755 13 Wow, amazing
11/09/2021, 19 pm – 7 87 36 18 Hi everyone, I’m in Georgia and would like to go in Ukrainia by ferry. Someone knows if the price for the bed include the price for the bicycle? Maybe some one took this ferry from batumi/poti-odessa, or odessa-batumi/poti?
It’s not easy to find this information. Tanks a lot
11/09/2021, 35 pm – wt tr schweiz Mathias & Manon: Hi, we took the ferry a couple of weeks ago and had the same question. It’s free 🙂, in fact it’s even stated on their website: https://www.ukrferry.com/en/tariff/passenger-fares/chornomorsk-batumi-chornomorsk
11/09/2021, 46 pm – 0 739 145 8 Hi, we are going tonight, the price was around 343€ (2 people) for a cabin with two beds and toilet. Bikes are not charged.
11/09/2021, 1:29 pm – 7 87 36 18 Very good to now ! Thank you a lot !
11/09/2021, 1:32 pm – 7 87 36 18 Nice 👍 thank you a lot ! Do you know if they is a cheapest price with this company?
11/09/2021, 1:58 pm – 6 474022
11/09/2021, 2:02 pm – 6 65 30 72 I join the move. It’s time to thank all of you and leave space for those who need. I’ll be enjoying my static adventures now.
Enjoy your travel!
13/09/2021, 8:55 pm – 1577 11680 Oi anybody knows what I need from Turkey to Georgia ? Like is vaccinated enough or do I need PCR ..? I come from the boarder at black sea. If somebody knows a good spot for the PCR let me know… Peace my little squirrels 🐿️
13/09/2021, 8:59 pm – 5 568 95 54 Land border you need a pcr as well as vaccination
13/09/2021, 8:59 pm – 1577 11680 I need both ?
13/09/2021, 9:11 pm – 532 401 76 For turkey pcr is enough
13/09/2021, 09 pm – 7465 6447 Has anyone had much luck finding affordable travel insurance which covers cycle touring (or at least doesn’t explicitly exclude it) and which works in country’s which FCDO advises against travelling to due to covid?
Not sure how it is from other countries, but from the UK the government is advising against travel to many countries due to covid (even though that have less cases than the UK!) but this invalidates most travel insurance!
13/09/2021, 19 pm – 7989 1061 I used a company called Battleface. They can cover you even if the government advises against all but essential travel to that country. They have a list of excluded activities, but cycle touring wasn’t one of the excluded activities (you can ask them explicitly if cycle touring is covered if you want to be sure)
https://www.battleface.com/en-gb/
13/09/2021, 27 pm – 7465 6447 Ah thanks, I’ll take a look at that! And as long as they don’t exclude it that’s good enough for me. Was it affordable(ish)?
13/09/2021, 32 pm – 7989 1061 Yes the prices were OK. You have to specify all the countries you will visit so it will depend a bit on which ones you visit.
13/09/2021, 32 pm – 7989 1061 Caravanistan have a helpful page about insurance – that was where I found out about Battleface
https://caravanistan.com/planning/travel-insurance/
13/09/2021, 44 pm – 5 568 95 54 https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/HtmlPage/Html/View?id=2131&lang=Eng
13/09/2021, 44 pm – 5 568 95 54 If you fly into Georgia and you’re vaccinated – no pcr required. If you cross a land border you need a pcr
13/09/2021, 47 pm – 1577 11680 Ty
13/09/2021, 47 pm – 1577 11680 ❤️
14/09/2021, 2:44 pm – 695 19 47 Hi there, can anyone please invite me to cycling europe group or send me the link (please)? As I have logged out due to a mistake.
Thanks in advance!!!
14/09/2021, 2:50 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone I am Inanc from Luleburgaz Turkey 🇹🇷
We have a bicycle academy in Luleburgaz and it has wifi shower kitchen laundry bathroom bedroom fixing tools… All is free if you want stay 1 night or 2 nights or more and more… It is up to you.. We have hosted 130 cyclists just in this year…
The place is only 70 km from Bulgaria or Greece border to İstanbul way…
You can find location on Google( Luleburgaz Yıldızları Motosiklet ve Bisiklet Akademisi) or komoot or
warmshowers (Inanc Zorlutuna)
Find me on Instagram 1pedal365 and luleburgazbicycleacademy
Looking forward to meet you and listen your adventures… 🚲
14/09/2021, 2:51 pm – 659 98 63 Good to know!!! Coming there very very soon : )
14/09/2021, 2:54 pm – 695 19 47 Edu, Inanc since you seem to be active any chance of fulfilling my wish above? Thanks
14/09/2021, 2:56 pm – 659 98 63 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FhvVT1e5maxEvxPh1Tn0y5
14/09/2021, 3:00 pm – 695 19 47 Thanks a lot Edu, best wishes wherever you happen to be at this moment in time.😊👍🏻
15/09/2021, 55 pm – 670 20409 https://www.tappersia.com/iran-visa-waiting-list/
Regarding the iranian tourist visa, here you can put yourself on the list to receive any new information.
15/09/2021, 59 pm – 7366 6953 Thank you
16/09/2021, 07 am – 1577 11680 Ty
16/09/2021, 21 am – 477 564 84 Tks !!!
16/09/2021, 30 am – 7465 6447 Does anyone know if there is an equivalent WhatsApp group as this for Africa?
16/09/2021, 39 am – 684 29 91 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
16/09/2021, 40 am – 684 29 91 Here you have all the groups
16/09/2021, 49 pm – 7465 6447 Ah, amazing, thanks!
19/09/2021, 52 am – 347 755 13 Good Sunday group!!
Anyone recently cycled to Armenia?Border situation? I’m in Tblisi and thinking to go there
19/09/2021, 26 pm – 163 77800 👍🏻 let’s discuss it @fabrika
21/09/2021, 3:37 pm – 6 51 60 54 Hi everyone, from which month do you think it is possible to cycle in Kirghizistan? Is April too early for the mountains? Mai? Or one really needs to wait for the summer (June/July)?
21/09/2021, 4:16 pm – 7904 1798 There is who did it in winter but afaik May is the earliest for humans but you might find a lot of mud
22/09/2021, 6:02 pm – 6 402417 Thanks for all the help and tips from this group! Back home now, will make some space for others as well 🙂
25/09/2021, 9:39 pm – 1577 11680 https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/465358/Iran-tourism-prepares-for-a-comeback
25/09/2021, 9:39 pm – 1577 11680 Sounds good he?
25/09/2021, 9:41 pm – 163 77800 👍🏻
25/09/2021, 34 pm – 340 926 70 💪🏻💪🏻
26/09/2021, 8:02 pm – 7366 6953 Amazing
26/09/2021, 8:54 pm – 163 77800 🚴 🙏
26/09/2021, 47 pm – 7956 0890 Hi! 👋🏼 anyone in Lebanon 🇱🇧 at the moment? I’m wondering about safety and the appropriateness of visiting just now?
27/09/2021, 3:28 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi Hels,
My cousins are living in Lebanon. They think it could be ok but you may be have to avoid some area. I send you them answer in a personal message.
27/09/2021, 43 pm – 7956 0890 Thank heaps 👍🏼👍🏼
27/09/2021, 50 pm – 163 77800 Seems like Iran 🇮🇷 Borders are open on Nov. Not sure if it’s real or fixed. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.isna.ir/amp/1400070502979/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1400/07/05/2579923/%25D8%25B5%25D8%25AF%25D9%2588%25D8%25B1-%25D9%2588%25DB%258C%25D8%25B2%25D8%25A7%25DB%258C-%25D8%25A7%25DB%258C%25D8%25B1%25D8%25A7%25D9%2586-%25D8%25A8%25D8%25B1%25D8%25A7%25DB%258C-%25DA%25AF%25D8%25B1%25D8%25AF%25D8%25B4%25DA%25AF%25D8%25B1%25D8%25A7%25D9%2586-%25D8%25AE%25D8%25A7%25D8%25B1%25D8%25AC%25DB%258C-%25D8%25A7%25D8%25B2-%25D8%25A2%25D8%25A8%25D8%25A7%25D9%2586-%25D9%2585%25D8%25A7%25D9%2587/amp
28/09/2021, 9:13 am – 347 755 13 https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/465490/Iran-plans-to-resume-tourist-visas-next-month-minister
28/09/2021, 9:14 am – 347 755 13 Hope that’s a reliable source
29/09/2021, 1:59 pm – 625 65 61 Hello there!!! I have just arrived in Istanbul by bike from Spain. Any recommendation you can give me is welcome. Greetings!
29/09/2021, 2:02 pm – 163 77800 Living: Archeo Hostel
Party: Ağaç Ev Kadıköy
Get a Istanbul card for metro and ferry. Then you’re flexibel to see everything
29/09/2021, 2:14 pm – 340 926 70 is it possible to enter turkey? … no restrictions? ..
29/09/2021, 2:14 pm – 340 926 70 *in
29/09/2021, 2:15 pm – 625 65 61 Yo need only covid test
29/09/2021, 2:15 pm – 625 65 61 Thanks
29/09/2021, 2:41 pm – 340 926 70 Covid vaccine it s good?…
29/09/2021, 2:43 pm – 625 65 61 I supose.
29/09/2021, 2:47 pm – 340 926 70 Thanks😊
29/09/2021, 3:01 pm – 1577 11680 https://www.tappersia.com/iran-visa/
04/10/2021, 18 am – 7 66 25 48 Hey there ! Which border crossing is open between Georgia and Armenia ?
04/10/2021, 31 am – 1517 06145 I think only Sadakhlo
04/10/2021, 13 am – 347 755 13 Sadakhlo 100% open
06/10/2021, 3:27 pm – 1577 11680 Is it possible to enter Aserbaidschan ?
06/10/2021, 3:48 pm – 1577 11680 Or better question how is the best way from Georgia to Iran? Want to be there when the boarders going to reopen
06/10/2021, 3:51 pm – 6 72 06 25 By armenia
06/10/2021, 3:52 pm – 6 72 06 25 Relations between iran and Azerbaïdjan are not very well.
But there are between iran and armenia
06/10/2021, 3:57 pm – 1577 11680 Can U tell me a good route to go from Georgia to Iran thru Armenia ?
06/10/2021, 3:57 pm – 1577 11680 Seems very hilly
06/10/2021, 4:46 pm – 5 568 95 54 There aren’t many options. Sadakhlo is the only Georgia-Armenia crossing you can use and there’s virtually one road through the centre of Armenia to Iran. You could avoid some hills but there’s no easy way.
06/10/2021, 4:46 pm – 7366 6953 Ha ha
06/10/2021, 4:49 pm – 1577 11680 Alright
06/10/2021, 4:49 pm – 1577 11680 Thanks
06/10/2021, 4:54 pm – 6 533181 You ll have 3 or 4 passes of 2400 meter. Everytime you start again at 6 or 700 meter. No wonder the land is never conquered😅😅
06/10/2021, 5:07 pm – 1577 11680 Ok it will be a struggle … But that’s what we do I guess
06/10/2021, 5:12 pm – 6 533181
06/10/2021, 5:13 pm – 6 533181
06/10/2021, 5:31 pm – 5 568 95 54 Eh, slow and steady. You’ll get there.
06/10/2021, 5:33 pm – 340 926 70 is it possible to go from Armenia to Iran at the moment?… .where did you take your visa?… thanks
06/10/2021, 5:34 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah at the 23th of Oktober it will be
06/10/2021, 5:34 pm – 1577 11680 Here
06/10/2021, 5:45 pm – 670 20409 Are there also other borders between Armenia/Georgia open? We planned to enter more west.
06/10/2021, 7:43 pm – 5 568 95 54 Sarpi from Turkey is open.
06/10/2021, 7:44 pm – 5 568 95 54 Only Sadakhlo between Georgia and Armenia.
06/10/2021, 8:00 pm – 347 755 13 Are you sure?!
06/10/2021, 8:00 pm – 347 755 13 I did Armenia to Georgia yesterday throw Bavra and had no problem
06/10/2021, 8:05 pm – 347 755 13 How about relation with Turkey? I’ve been already in Armenia and I’m considering the Turkish border option
06/10/2021, 8:12 pm – 5 568 95 54 Oh nice, obviously things have relaxed off now.
06/10/2021, 8:12 pm – 6 72 06 25 Turkish border is closed my friend since a long time ago…
06/10/2021, 8:19 pm – 340 926 70 with this visa how many days I can stay in Iran? …
06/10/2021, 8:19 pm – 340 926 70 Thanks😊
06/10/2021, 8:22 pm – 1577 11680 30 days
06/10/2021, 8:22 pm – 1577 11680 But U can at other 30 I guess somehow
06/10/2021, 8:48 pm – 347 755 13 Turkey-Iran, I guess you mean turkey-armenia is close
06/10/2021, 8:50 pm – 6 72 06 25 Yes
06/10/2021, 8:50 pm – 347 755 13 No Lauren, isn’t nice at all. From a message like your sone people could change weeks of plane just because they assume 100% true the specificat answer to a specific question.
Why you didn’t just said Sadakhlo is working, don’t know about the others…
06/10/2021, 8:53 pm – 347 755 13 ok, I’m thinking about go to Iran throw Turkey and not Armenia. In Armenia the road is though, lots of hill, I found snow now at 2000 m , but that’s still ok, but I didn’t saw 1 laboratory for PCR test southern than Yerevan and this is a problem
07/10/2021, 58 am – 670 20409 But anyway they only let you in if you are fully vaccinated and as far as i figured out crossing by Land they didnt mention (at least so far on the Austrian government Page) that you have to show a negative pcr test.
If you have any other Information i would be thankful for that link.
07/10/2021, 1:00 am – 625 65 61 Sorry, my English is not very good. You say you can only ur from Turkey to Iran if you are vaccinated? That’s how it is?
07/10/2021, 1:02 am – 1577 11680 I have applied for visa for Iran couple of days ago … They told me that the not have fully information about the the certificates (like vaccine or PCR) but they let me know if they know more. I will let you know
07/10/2021, 1:08 am – 670 20409 Thanks!
07/10/2021, 1:19 am – 625 65 61 Thanks!!
07/10/2021, 8:13 am – 7366 6953 Thank you Squirrel
07/10/2021, 9:37 am – 6 454444 Hi guys, I am new in this group. I am Melanie Deegen from the Netherlands and I am cycling now for more than a year, started from home, to reach Central Asia, cycled 4 months in Kyrgyzstan, an month in Ouzbekistsan, went back to Turkey. I am now in Georgia heading to Armenia, hope to reach Iran. When I have news about this I will let you know.
07/10/2021, 26 am – 1520 29063 ☺️❤️ welcome!
07/10/2021, 2:23 pm – 6 533181 Contact Sajad a friend of mine who helped me a lot in Iran. He is member of this group. Veel succes trouwens, Kees
07/10/2021, 6:41 pm – 935 946 07 Thank you very much Kees, you are always kind to me, I try to help all cycling tourists and I do everything I can for them.
07/10/2021, 8:16 pm – 6 533181 I know, you are the best my friend.
07/10/2021, 8:29 pm – 7587 4814 Hey Malanie welcome I’m in Georgia too Poti
07/10/2021, 8:59 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Anyone cycling in Ouzbekistan? We are now in kokand wondering which road to take from there to samarcande with few trafic? Thanks for your returns
07/10/2021, 9:21 pm – 935 946 07 Thanks a lot, you are also my best friend, I always wish you happiness and health.🙏💐❤
09/10/2021, 4:26 pm – 625 65 61 Hello? +! To catch the ferry to Yalova from Istanbul, you take in Yenikapi, right? Does anyone know the price and if the covid test is needed? Thanks!!!
09/10/2021, 4:29 pm – 1577 11680 U need to get a health number I think.. ask someone.. it’s easy to get U send a massage to a number an U will get the healthnumber
09/10/2021, 4:29 pm – 1577 11680 That was 2 month ago
09/10/2021, 4:38 pm – 347 755 13 Hi! I took the ferry 2 months ago as well, but from Eskihisar ( 50 km outside Istanbul, almost all bicycle lane), super cheap( less than 1 euro if I remember correctly), no aswers and I think there’s one every 30 minutes.
09/10/2021, 4:42 pm – 625 65 61 OK, thanks!!
09/10/2021, 5:07 pm – 535 970 82 You need HES code. Yenikapı – YALOVA / PENDİK – YALOVA / ESKİHİSAR – Yalova.
09/10/2021, 5:11 pm – 659 98 63 I took the Bandirma-Tekirdag ferry a month ago and you needed to be vaccinated to be allowed to the ferry. This might be the policy for all ferries.
09/10/2021, 5:13 pm – 1573 96440 The cost is 53 TKL and you need the HES code. The boat goes every 2 hours aprox from Yenikapi.
09/10/2021, 5:13 pm – 1573 96440 I went 2 weeks ago
09/10/2021, 5:16 pm – 1573 96440 To get a HES code you don’t need a vaccine proof. But to send an SMS from a turkish SIM.
09/10/2021, 5:20 pm – 347 755 13 So I really had luck because I discover now the existence of hes code!
Alex don’t follow my advice !
09/10/2021, 5:24 pm – 625 65 61 OK, thank everybody!
09/10/2021, 28 pm – 7366 6953 I took ferry to Mudanya bit more than month ago and they didn’t ask anything for covid
09/10/2021, 30 pm – 625 65 61 Thanks!
10/10/2021, 03 pm – 162 76333 Has someone recently taken the ferry from Odessa to Istanbul (Karasu)?
11/10/2021, 2:11 am – 7 83 32 64 Hi travellers hope you’re good !
I’m currently closed to Istanbul and I wonder what’s the best for the next months.
I’m hesitating between 2 option : ride Greece during the winter, or ride Turkey toward east to Georgia, Armenia… But I’m not sure it there is a point doing this, because
South East Asia is still closed… So Iran and Pakistan would be a dead end…
Maybe you have some advises? 🤔
11/10/2021, 8:07 am – 1517 06145 Hi Antoine, same here. Almost every cyclist is in Georgia and Armenia right now, waiting for Iran to open. We decided to go back to Turkey and Greece, because the weather is getting rough here. I think the south of Turkey is worth it to spend some time there and the temperatures will be much better than here in Georgia✌️
11/10/2021, 9:26 am – 7 83 32 64 Hi Paddy thanks for answering. Guess it’s pretty busy over there aha. Wise decision!
11/10/2021, 9:48 am – 625 65 61 Hi! I am in Istanbul, these months I will be touring the south of the country, it is hotter than the north. Going to Georgia and Armenia will be too cold, so I will be in the south waiting for the cold to pass and they will open up. Maybe volunteer some time during the colder weather.
11/10/2021, 08 am – 7 83 32 64 It sounds good yes
11/10/2021, 59 am – 1577 11680 I think India is planing to reopen boarders as well.. so it won’t be the dead end in Iran Pakistan
11/10/2021, 16 pm – 1520 29063 Happy Monday everyone ☀️ Does anyone of you plan to cross Turkey in the next weeks?
We’re on our way, heading from Batumi back to Turkey. We’re looking for a good way to reach the south coast and the Mediterranean Sea. According to the upcoming low temperatures in autumn/winter, we try to escape the cold areas… 😎
Does anyone of you has some nice routes? Any experience? Ideas? Contacts? Or Recommendation?
Thank a lot. Enjoy your day!
Lots of sunshine from Poti ☺️Sophia
11/10/2021, 21 pm – 7 67 57 88 By the way guys, Irak (kurdistan) is also a dead end now but is fucking amazing ! I strongly recommend to go
11/10/2021, 41 pm – 625 65 61 Yes, India is opening soon.
11/10/2021, 42 pm – 625 65 61 I are cycling around the Sud of turkey. In Istanbul now
11/10/2021, 42 pm – 684 29 91 Buses work very well with bikes, if you are not in time for the cold to start i would suggest to take the bus south
11/10/2021, 1:09 pm – 1520 29063 What’s your plan? How will u go on? 😊
11/10/2021, 1:10 pm – 1520 29063 Thanks 💡 that’s right. If we could avoid to take a bus we’re happy 💯 💥 but always an option yes!
11/10/2021, 1:10 pm – 1520 29063 Are you there at the moment?
11/10/2021, 1:11 pm – 1520 29063
11/10/2021, 1:11 pm – 625 65 61 Tomorrow I am going to Yalova and from there I will go towards the coast, Ephesus and then I will continue towards Iran, visiting different places. A friend of Warmshowers gave me several interesting points.
11/10/2021, 1:12 pm – 659 98 63 Cold!!!!
11/10/2021, 1:13 pm – 532 401 76 Erzurum is one of the coldest cities in Turkey
11/10/2021, 1:50 pm – 338 392 58 ❤️
11/10/2021, 1:51 pm – 625 65 61 Maybe we can cycling together
11/10/2021, 3:14 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hi again! I’ve decided to ride toward Cappadocia to enjoy an acceptable weather. After this I’ll probably go back to west/Greece…
I have some questions: with good gear and equipment, do you think the Anatolian area is nice to ride in October?
No problem ride solo over there?
Cheers ✌️
11/10/2021, 3:47 pm – 6 454444 Last year I’ve cycled in Turkey in November, Anatolia from ferry Bursa to Antalya. In the night it was cold, during the beautiful cycling weather. I have a 4 seasons tent and a good sleeping bag but I remembered at some days I used my long thermo underwear and gloves. You can see my pictures on Polar Steps (Melanie Deegen).
11/10/2021, 3:51 pm – 6 454444 By the way, you can extend your staying in Turkey by applying for an ikamet (residents permit). I stayed 4 months in Turkey with an ikamet. The only problem is using a smartphone that is not registrated in Turkey. There is a risk that they cut your telephone, they can check the emeinumber you are using. To registrate you have to pay taxes and that is about €230. For that money you can buy a Turkish phone.
11/10/2021, 4:05 pm – 625 65 61 Do you know if the code is also for foreigners? In the app store it tells me that it is not available for my country.
11/10/2021, 4:08 pm – 1520 29063 💯💥❤️
11/10/2021, 4:40 pm – 7 67 57 88 Nope, was there last May-June
11/10/2021, 4:46 pm – 1520 29063 👍 how was the experience?
11/10/2021, 4:50 pm – 7 67 57 88 Great time cycling, people were very kind, landscapes stunning and very interesting travelling through this region poorly known
11/10/2021, 8:59 pm – 7 83 32 64 👌👌🙏 Thanks
11/10/2021, 9:09 pm – 669 53 02 Hi all! I’m recently crossed from turkey to Georgia and now cycling to Kutaisi. If anyone is in the area, it would be a pleasure to meet!
11/10/2021, 50 pm – 7 66 25 48 There’s a section with lots of tunnels with some big ones just after Artvin, better not to cycle it. And then a very beautiful road all the way up to Erzurum.
12/10/2021, 2:05 am – 6 199896 Hi all, I am planning a cycling trip from Holland to China next year (May 1 till end of October). The only problem is that I am still looking for a cycling partner. Does anyone have this plan or does anyone happen to know a person who also has this plan next year? Let me know!
12/10/2021, 8:10 am – wt tr french couple Reno: Hı Friends of Friends from Chambéry! Its arnaud and maud with a tandem, actually in ouzbekistan. We plan to maybe enter in Iran in november and december. Maybe we will meet there, keep our telephone number, see you
12/10/2021, 8:26 am – 669 53 02 Hi Friends of friends! Would be amazing to meet you there!! I’m trying to figure out how to apply for the visa 🙂
12/10/2021, 48 am – 7904 1798 I have similar plan. I’ll pm you tonight. Busy now.
13/10/2021, 46 pm – 1520 29063 @34625656169 enjoy!
13/10/2021, 47 pm – 1520 29063 We are heading west. 😎but maybe we will see each others on the road, yes 🙌
13/10/2021, 2:19 pm – 625 65 61 OK!!!
17/10/2021, 7:33 pm – 6 454444 I would like to know how many cyclists in this group are in Armenia now waiting for the Iranian border to be open. I left Yerevan yesterday, I am now near a little place called Ararat.
17/10/2021, 8:42 pm – 1577 11680 Coming next week to Armenia… Right now Georgia… Also waiting… But I need to pick up the stamp for the passport in tbilisi
17/10/2021, 9:16 pm – 6 137887 Hi, new here 🙂 ill be cycling tbilisi to yerevan soon and then try to get my visa there
17/10/2021, 9:23 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hi guys! Do you know if it’s possible to go from Turkey to Greece through Ipsala border point ?
✌️
17/10/2021, 9:54 pm – 6 454444 You can get a visa if it is possible, online, so you don’t need to go to Yerevan. I went to the embassy a few days ago and they couldn’t confirm the opening of the border on the 23 th of october. I asked if it is possible to apply for a visa earlier but it is not. He advised me to look on the website www.evisatraveller.mfa.ir. If there is any news, it will be announced there.
18/10/2021, 9:15 am – 347 755 13 Sorry but what do you mean? Online or with agency you get a code, then you must go to an embassy to get the real visa with the previous code..I understood this was the way when crossing border by land .
18/10/2021, 44 am – 6 454444 They told me you can get the visa by email.
18/10/2021, 46 am – 6 454444 You have to go to an embassy when there is a reason for an interview. Friends of mine are going to the embassy today. If there is any news I will report it here.
18/10/2021, 54 am – 347 755 13 Thank you!! From what I understood, what you said is the process when you flight, but If you’re right is better for everyone here 😉
18/10/2021, 29 pm – 4 91 3112 Hello, waiting for Iran visa in Armenia.
18/10/2021, 30 pm – 4 91 3112 With patience
18/10/2021, 1:50 pm – 6 10 56 65 Just a little question .. wy to pass by Armenia more than direct by turkey ? Thanks
18/10/2021, 1:52 pm – 4 91 3112 Things changes and life is unpredictable
18/10/2021, 1:54 pm – 4 91 3112 . If I know why I’m here I would not be here
18/10/2021, 2:03 pm – 347 755 13 To see Caucasian countries, if you don’t care skip it 😜
18/10/2021, 2:03 pm – 6 10 56 65 😍
18/10/2021, 2:04 pm – 6 10 56 65 Okay good answer
18/10/2021, 2:06 pm – 6 10 56 65 It could be a pratic or politic choice … no its just a heart choice 😊
18/10/2021, 7:42 pm – 7366 6953 Yes you can
18/10/2021, 8:47 pm – 6 454444 Update van vrienden gehad die vandaag met iemand van de ambassade gesproken hebben. Zij hebben speciaal gevraagd of alles online kon. De aanvraag kan online (zodra dit open gaat) maar daarna moet je langs de ambassade om het visum op te halen. Dat is wel weer een tegenvaller want ik dacht ik fiets alvast naar het zuiden. Het geheel zou 1 tot 4 weken duren. Op de site staat 10 werkdagen. Dat zou dus 2 weken zijn maar mogelijk kunnen ze dat niet meer garanderen. 😒 Weet niet of ik zo lang wil wachten.
18/10/2021, 9:10 pm – 7 83 32 64 Thanks!
19/10/2021, 2:08 am – 6 435744 Succes met het maken van je keuze 😉
19/10/2021, 55 am – 535 970 82
19/10/2021, 36 pm – 6 454444 Sorry I didn’t realize that I was writing in Dutch yesterday. In short: my friends went to the embassy in Yerevan and they said you can apply for a visa online but you have to go to a consulaire service to receive the visa. Sorry for the confusion. I don’t understand why it is called evisa when you still have to go there. It is a pitty because I am already in the south of Armenia. They couldn’t confirm the 23-10 date and when the applying service will open it can take between 1 and 4 weeks! I don’t want to wait that long. I will make my plans. But for now I am enjoying the south of Armenia!
19/10/2021, 1:23 pm – 478 013 1 Keep on cycling, if anyone makes it to Tasmania let me know! James 478 013 142
20/10/2021, 7:41 am – 347 755 13 Good morning everyone!
Did someone cycled Abano Pass ( Georgia ) recently?
Is it possible to know if is open before get there?
20/10/2021, 54 am – 670 20409 I know that there a big landslide a few Werks ago, which destroyed parts of the street. It should be recovered by now, but even the sheperds startet taking their cattle down. So im not sure if it will be open for long.
20/10/2021, 55 am – 670 20409 *was a big landslide a fe weeks
20/10/2021, 59 am – 670 20409 I got all this information by following worldcycling2 in instagram
20/10/2021, 25 pm – 5 568 95 54 for most up to date info call georoads they can tell you if the road is still open. you can find a hotline number on the website.
20/10/2021, 1:04 pm – 347 755 13 Thanks!
20/10/2021, 1:04 pm – 347 755 13 That’s absolutely not a good sign😐
20/10/2021, 1:06 pm – 5 568 95 54 They did repair it and I know the road was open but it’s very very close to the end of the season. The date that it’s closed changes each year so it may still be open.
25/10/2021, 9:54 am – 6 454444 Has anyone in this group applyed for a visa for Azerbaijan? I understood that the landborders will open the first of November.
25/10/2021, 9:56 am – 6 47 00 81 What?? 🤗 I want to get more informations as well!!!!
25/10/2021, 9:59 am – 6 47 00 81 Even for land borders? Because by plane, it’s open!! It’s the land borders which are closed…
25/10/2021, 04 am – 6 454444 Yes, the airport is open but I understood the landborder will open from 1-11.
25/10/2021, 09 am – wt tr french couple Reno: From which sources did you get this information Mélanie?
25/10/2021, 11 am – 6 454444 I met a German cyclist in a museum in Tiblisi, I forgot his name and he had a A visa but didn’t knew that it was only a visa by plane. I would like to know if he made it with that visa. Be careful… Online you can apply (and get) a visa ASAN but it is called Baku visa, so only by entering Azerbaijan by air. Last year I applied and payed for a A visa online, but it was not the governmental site, although it looked rather official. I got the confirmation of payment but not the visa. At the airport in Antalya I was refused to get into the plane because it was not a real visa, and at that time they just closed the border for tourists. So I recommend to use only the official site.
25/10/2021, 12 am – 6 454444 I will look if I can find it.
25/10/2021, 12 am – wt tr french couple Reno: Thanks
25/10/2021, 27 am – 6 454444
25/10/2021, 29 am – 6 454444 This is what I can find now. I don’t remember if this is the source, because it doesn’t say that the landborders will open 1-11, only that on that date rules might change. Or not.. 😔
25/10/2021, 35 am – wt tr french couple Reno: Lets keep Hope 🤗! Have a good ride, thanks for the informations!
25/10/2021, 01 pm – Patte: Has someone applied trough the earlier mentioned tappersia for an Iranian visa and got any feedback?
25/10/2021, 04 pm – 1577 11680 I did
25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 Dear Sebastian,
Thank you for choosing TAP Persia for your travel needs. We hope to serve you as your official source for all Iran related matters as you travel around and explore our wondrous nation. We have received your inquiry for a Visa.
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25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 The visa will open up from October 23rd
25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 We can only process on October 23rd
25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 And it takes 3 working days
25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 That what they road me via whatsapp
25/10/2021, 05 pm – 1577 11680 I let U know
25/10/2021, 58 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: I just had a call with tap persia. The system is not open yet, they are trying to call the minister of tourism to have more information. They keep us in touch, i will update you also. They confirm us also 3 working days for visa on arrival by air
25/10/2021, 59 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: I didnt ask for arrival by land
25/10/2021, 1:10 pm – 1577 11680 Damn
25/10/2021, 1:23 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Also, according the guy of tap persia, nothing official. To enter you need a complete vaccination (2 injection and 14 days completed after the second injection) and a pcr test
25/10/2021, 1:27 pm – 347 755 13 Sorry guys, but with absolutely zero official informations, where all these informations came from?!
25/10/2021, 1:31 pm – 6 454444 I was looking for that information too. I don’t know what or who I can believe. I called the embassy in Yerevan last Friday and there they said that I can apply for a visa but the tourist visa is still not on the choices of the form to fill in. I can call again to ask if non vaccinated people are able to enter, if borders are open, but even when they say yes or no a I am not sure if that is true.
25/10/2021, 1:48 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Private iranian visa agency working closely with iranian mfa, so nothing official. Yess, for the moment its a mess to have some clear informations
25/10/2021, 1:57 pm – 347 755 13 Sorry but I think that we are making mess trusting what’s sounds better to us.
Iran officially said nothing, agencies a month ago were like:“ Iran open from 23.10″…or“apply now for your visa, 4 working days and you’re ready to go“.
25/10/2021, 19 pm – 1520 29063 Hello everyone ☀️
Is there someone who has got contacts to share (where to stay) in Sanliurfa and/or Ganziantep?
Thx for your help and best greetings from Mardin.
Sophia 😊
26/10/2021, 5:10 pm – 6 454444 Hi there all, I’ve just succeeded in applying for a visa for Iran. I choose for a transit visa, so I can cross North Iran to go Turkey and cross the border to Nachsivan, if I can get a visa for Azerbaijan.
26/10/2021, 5:11 pm – 6 454444 Since today it is possible to apply for an urgent tourist visa. I tried that but it is not possible to get that type of visa in Yerevan.
26/10/2021, 8:17 pm – 6 454444
26/10/2021, 8:19 pm – 6 454444 I don’t know how reliable this source it but it means for me that I cannot enter because I am not vaccinated (I have antibodies but this doesn’t seem to count).
26/10/2021, 8:34 pm – 1577 11680 This would also mean U can’t enter from Armenia right ?
26/10/2021, 9:33 pm – 6 454444 Yes
26/10/2021, 9:37 pm – 1522 52587 Shit, and what ist now the best way Josef
26/10/2021, 9:39 pm – 6 454444 Finding out what the official entree restrictions are. I will try to call the embassy tomorrow.
27/10/2021, 3:03 pm – 6 454444 I’ve just changed my transit visa to a tourist visa for Iran. Yesterday the system was not working well… There was only the choice of an urgent tourist visa and that was not possible to receive from the ambassade in Yerevan but now the list is corrected but not sufficient bevause on the list there is twice the choice of Tourist Visa. Be aware that you choose the upper one, because the other one gives for me the same reaction: not in Yerevan.
By the way: I asked fir the requirements to enter: a pcr test is enough. So as a non vaccinated person I can enter with a pcr test (within 72 hours). Source is in Iranian or Armani an language and I cannot read that but the source is the website of the Iranian embassy.
27/10/2021, 3:06 pm – 1522 52587 Thanks for the information, have a good Trip Josef
27/10/2021, 3:16 pm – 1577 11680 Ty. I also got information today that my tourist visa is progress.
27/10/2021, 3:32 pm – 6 454444 👍
27/10/2021, 3:33 pm – 347 755 13 Oook!! Those are absolutely good news!!
27/10/2021, 3:44 pm – wt tr french couple Reno: Yess, its working also for us. We ended this morning our request for visa on arrival at tehran airport on mfa.evisa
28/10/2021, 3:49 pm – 6 454444 https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/466323/Iran-sets-new-rules-to-resume-foreign-tourist-arrivals
29/10/2021, 9:41 am – 79 696 19 Hello, Has anyone been in Romania for the last few days without being vaccinated? Is it possible to travel without quarantine with a PCR test? Thank you and have a good trip!
29/10/2021, 7:14 pm – 6 51 60 54 Hi everyone, my sister is in Cambodia and is looking for a bike (+ panniers etc) for cycling in South East Asia and then come back to Europe by bike (with me 😃).
Does anyone have tips for buying a bike in Cambodia or in South East Asia by any chance? If someone wants to sell his/her bike when arriving there, she could also be interested! 😁
Thanks!
30/10/2021, 1:54 pm – 1577 11680 I was there 3 month ago. No problems at all…
30/10/2021, 1:55 pm – 1577 11680 I got my vaccine in Rumania. It was quite easy to get… If U looking to do that
30/10/2021, 4:56 pm – 6 47 00 81 Hello, I’m really interesting by our tour in South East Asia… But when do you want to go there? 🤔
30/10/2021, 4:56 pm – 6 47 00 81 It’s more than 2 months that we are waiting them to open land borders ^^
01/11/2021, 50 pm – 670 20409 Hi everybody, is there any ATM in Yerevan where you got US Dollar? In Georgia it was super easy, but we still need more before heading towards Iran. Thanks in advance!
01/11/2021, 51 pm – 7795 0305 It’s much harder to find in yerevan, but some of the big supermarkets have exchange counters with good rates
01/11/2021, 52 pm – 7795 0305 If you can’t find an ATM with USD
01/11/2021, 54 pm – 6 454444 Also no ATM with Euro?
02/11/2021, 4:16 pm – 1577 11680 How much dollar U take into Iran ? For one month ? Maybe two ?
02/11/2021, 03 pm – 699 180279 HSBC Bank Armenia
4 60 655000
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ujbrPBZxkhbFCeND7
I got USD here in 2019. Not at the ATM but at the counter. You will have to pay a small fee though. Something like 2%.
02/11/2021, 04 pm – 670 20409 Well, i would say it depends a lot on the way of travelling. As i usually dont stay in Hostels/Hotels and usually always cook for myself, i think 300$ per month is enough. But to have more money is wise i would say, you never know. As we try anyway to go to UAE/Oman and come back again, i hope to get more $ there
02/11/2021, 06 pm – 1577 11680 Alright thanks
02/11/2021, 07 pm – 670 20409 Thanks!
02/11/2021, 08 pm – 670 20409 Oh, and by the way. Some good news regarding Visa. Me and my girlfriend are currently in Yerewan in a Hostel where we got to know more and more people who already got their E-Visa (including myself via Tap Persia).
02/11/2021, 09 pm – 6 454444 Than you habe to apply for a new visa again I think it is only single entree.
02/11/2021, 10 pm – 1577 11680 Yes I get my one today
02/11/2021, 10 pm – 670 20409 Yes, i know. But thats ok. Thanks anyway 🙂
02/11/2021, 10 pm – 1577 11680 Gonna pick it up tomorrow
02/11/2021, 16 pm – 6 454444 We are here in another hostel in Yerevan with 7 cyclists who want to go to Iran.
02/11/2021, 44 pm – 1520 73217 Maybe we’ll find a way to meet all cyclists in Yerevan for a beer
02/11/2021, 06 pm – 677 616303 Oh that would be great! What about tomorrow evening?
02/11/2021, 06 pm – 677 616303 Hahaha cool, which hostel are you in?
02/11/2021, 07 pm – 6 454444 That would be great! We are in Envoy, in the centre.
02/11/2021, 09 pm – 6 454444 I don’t want to make it late tomorrow evening because I want to be early at the embassy Thursday. They said we had to come back on Thursday.
02/11/2021, 10 pm – 1520 73217 We are going to a bar in the next 30min. If someone wanna join, feel free
I can send a location
03/11/2021, 03 am – 6 137887 I’ll be in tomorrow! My visa request just got accepted (tappersia). Embassy tomorrow
03/11/2021, 58 am – wt tr schweiz Mathias & Manon left
03/11/2021, 14 am – 347 755 13 Hi everyone!!! Super happy that lots are getting visa for Iran but what are the rules to enter? I saw in Tap Persia that full vaccination + PCR is mandatory
03/11/2021, 18 am – 1577 11680 I am on the way to embassy right now. I will ask about entry restrictions. But as far as I know U need full vaccine
03/11/2021, 20 am – 6 454444 No.
03/11/2021, 21 am – 6 454444 They said to me only pcr test is sufficient.
03/11/2021, 21 am – 347 755 13 Who?
03/11/2021, 21 am – 6 454444 Embassy
03/11/2021, 21 am – 347 755 13 You’re in Yerevan right?
03/11/2021, 22 am – 6 454444 And I posted I news link a few days ago
03/11/2021, 22 am – 6 454444 Yes
03/11/2021, 22 am – 347 755 13 I remember but it’s not official
03/11/2021, 22 am – 6 454444 The link was from teherantimes
03/11/2021, 23 am – 6 454444 What do you consider as official?
03/11/2021, 24 am – 347 755 13 What is write in the government official website
03/11/2021, 32 am – wt tr french couple Reno left
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Forwarding some recommendations/destinationlist for Iran I got from a local:
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Tabriz :
Blue Mosque
Tabriz market
Ail Goli Collection
Poets tomb
Shahriar House
Museum of Azerbaijan Constitutional
House Around Tabriz:
Kandovan, Julfa (St. Stephen’s Church)
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Tehran:
Golestan palace
Saad Abad Palace
Niavaran palace
carpet Museum
Museum of Ancient Iran
jewelry Museum
Exercise field Freedom Square and Tower
Darolfonon
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Esfahan:
Chehel Sotoun
Naghshe jahan circle
Eight heavens (hasht behesht)
Julfa District (Wank Church) Spire vacillatory Old Mosque
Shiraz :
Quran Gate
Arg Karim Khan
Vakil bazaar
Nasir Al-Molk Mosque
The Orangery consistency
(narenjestan ghavam)
Shah-Cheragh
Eram garden
garden Afif abad
Hafez tempel
Sadi tempel
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Yazd :
Zoroastrian Fire Temple
Tower of Silence
Dolat abad garden
Amir Chakhmaq Complex)
Jame Mosque 👌👌
Fahadan complex
Alexander’s Prison
First Zoroastrian tempel chak chak👌
Fort narin or narin ghale
Karvansaray shah abasi
Yakhchal kheshti
And……
03/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 Border –> Jolfa –>
Tabriz –> Kandovan –>
Tehran –> Shiraz –>
Yazd –> Isfahan –>
Kashan –> Tehran International Airport.
03/11/2021, 52 am – 677 616303 Oh cool, thanks a lot Max!! 🤗🙂
03/11/2021, 06 pm – 1577 11680 Kool
03/11/2021, 21 pm – 347 755 13 Cheers!!
03/11/2021, 22 pm – 347 755 13 Iranian Embassy in Tibilisi just told me that you need PCR+full vaccination
03/11/2021, 23 pm – 505 072 80 Yes, that’s what they told me in Yerevan too
03/11/2021, 28 pm – 1577 11680 Dude I just saw Ur bike
03/11/2021, 28 pm – 1577 11680 Let’s meet for a beer if U want
03/11/2021, 29 pm – 625 65 61 Shit… 💩
03/11/2021, 30 pm – 6 47 00 81 Fabio, did you get your visa ?
03/11/2021, 33 pm – 6 454444 I just come out of the embassy… My visa is rejected and the same man who told me last week on the telephone that I can enter with only a pcr test tolm me now that the rules are changed and that only full vaccinated people +pcr test can enter. And if course with a visa… 😔😭
03/11/2021, 34 pm – 1577 11680 Why u got rejected ?
03/11/2021, 34 pm – 6 454444 In Yerevan. And I asked for confirmation on a website or a document but he couldn’t give that.
03/11/2021, 34 pm – 1577 11680 I just got it btw
03/11/2021, 34 pm – 6 454444 No reason
03/11/2021, 34 pm – 1577 11680 Wtf
03/11/2021, 35 pm – 1577 11680 Did U had e visa M
03/11/2021, 35 pm – 1577 11680 ?
03/11/2021, 35 pm – 6 454444 Maybe they didn’t like my scarf
03/11/2021, 35 pm – 6 454444 Maybe I’d better choose a black one in stead of coloured.
03/11/2021, 37 pm – 6 454444 I have to apply for a new visa but first I need to be vaccinated witch is stupid because I already had covid and have antibodies from my own.
03/11/2021, 37 pm – 1577 11680 But U had the e visa or not ?
03/11/2021, 37 pm – 6 454444 No. It is rejected, that means refused. Without a reason.
03/11/2021, 38 pm – 625 65 61 Is only a business
03/11/2021, 39 pm – 6 454444 I did it without an agency.
03/11/2021, 39 pm – 659 98 63 I guess you got rejected because no vaccine. Easy I believe
03/11/2021, 39 pm – 6 454444 And first I applied for transit but later changed into normal tourist visa m
03/11/2021, 39 pm – 6 454444 No
03/11/2021, 40 pm – 6 454444 There were no questions about the vaccine in the form.
03/11/2021, 41 pm – 1577 11680 I got rejected first time to I just applied a second time and changed my profession
03/11/2021, 42 pm – 1577 11680 Maybe try over tap Persia
03/11/2021, 46 pm – 347 755 13 Not asked yet, but I’ll do it today over agency
03/11/2021, 46 pm – 6 47 00 81 🎉
03/11/2021, 3:33 pm – Patte: We both got rejected with the reason:
„Apply through travel agency.“
03/11/2021, 4:11 pm – 98949 112
03/11/2021, 4:17 pm – 6 137887 Heya, for the Yerevan cyclists: Theresa, Stefan and me will go for a beer tonight. Would be cool to meet some of you! Got this one recommended: Calumet Ethnic Lounge Bar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ECJJPx64hEFQjNAMA
03/11/2021, 4:29 pm – 6 137887 We’ll be there around 8!
03/11/2021, 4:29 pm – 6 137887 Make it 9!
03/11/2021, 4:31 pm – 677 616303 🥳
03/11/2021, 7:52 pm – 1517 06145 😂
03/11/2021, 8:25 pm – 505 072 80 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19nTLgN8NHx2Fso3IHq4svCXNiQM6UGRB?usp=sharing
03/11/2021, 9:21 pm – 6 47 00 81 We just applied for the visa (with the agency…) 🤞🤞🤞
03/11/2021, 9:35 pm – 6 454444 Sorry guys, I went into the pub and the music is very nice, so are the people but I didn’t saw anyone who looked like a cyclist and there is so much smoke inside that I could hardly breath. So I wait outside for a while maybe there is a better place to meet.
03/11/2021, 9:35 pm – 1520 73217 Don’t worry we are coming
03/11/2021, 9:40 pm – wt tr Fethiye fr cyclist: Wear your glasses Mel. I m inside. You know me and i look like a cyclist
03/11/2021, 01 pm – 6 454444 We are waiting outside
03/11/2021, 58 pm – 6 137887 Sorry I assumed no one was joining. We went next door to Beatles, because its a bit more quiet and less smokey 😉
04/11/2021, 21 am – 6 454444 How many people here got their Iran visa with help of Tap Persia? Almost all the cyclists in Envoy got rejected today.
04/11/2021, 21 am – 6 454444 And applied without visa agency
04/11/2021, 27 am – 1577 11680 U have to go thru the agancys… That’s how it’s definitely works. I am just out of the Embassy and can go to Iran now
04/11/2021, 27 am – 1577 11680
04/11/2021, 27 am – 505 072 80 Me
04/11/2021, 29 am – 6 454444 We missed each other
04/11/2021, 29 am – 1577 11680 I am in tbilisi
04/11/2021, 30 am – 6 454444 😄
04/11/2021, 53 am – 625 65 61 Do you have your visa? What can you say about covid measurements? Is a vaccine necessary?
04/11/2021, 55 am – 1577 11680 Yeah. That’s what they say
04/11/2021, 55 am – 625 65 61 OK, thanks
04/11/2021, 56 am – 669 53 02 It is! They say 2 doses and dunno if they’ll accept J&J which is one dose
04/11/2021, 58 am – 6 454444 Congratulations! 🎊
04/11/2021, 02 am – 177 63219 How much do the agencies cost?
04/11/2021, 03 am – 625 65 61 Ok
04/11/2021, 04 am – 625 65 61 Thanks
04/11/2021, 04 am – 6 47 00 81 21.60€ with tap Persia
04/11/2021, 04 am – 1577 11680 20 €for agency plus extra 30€ if U need insurance with is somehow naccasry… And than another 75 Euro for the visa for the Embassy
04/11/2021, 05 am – 6 454444 50 I thought for the embassy…
04/11/2021, 05 am – 1577 11680 75
04/11/2021, 05 am – 6 454444 Business… 😔
04/11/2021, 06 am – 177 63219 Jesus, that’s a lot
04/11/2021, 06 am – 1577 11680 Sure
04/11/2021, 07 am – 6 137887 In yerevan its def 50 euro’s. And if your insurance explicitly names Iran its ok (pretty sure. Def 5 years ago)
04/11/2021, 13 am – 1577 11680 OK in tbilis it 75
04/11/2021, 14 am – 1577 11680 It’s maybe depends on the country where U from
04/11/2021, 1:40 pm – 6 454444 Hi there, I just decided to change my plans, I will go to Turkey. Does anyone here knows if the landborder North of Guimri is open for tourists? It’s the E691. I heard of a cyclist who was refused because one of the border crossings was only for trucks I don’t remember wich one
04/11/2021, 1:43 pm – 347 755 13 Crossed Armenia to Georgia 1 month ago and no problem
04/11/2021, 1:47 pm – 6 454444 You took that road?
04/11/2021, 1:51 pm – 505 072 80
04/11/2021, 1:52 pm – 505 072 80 And they stamp the Visa. See you in Iran!
04/11/2021, 1:53 pm – 505 072 80 And they did not ask for a hotel booking
04/11/2021, 1:56 pm – 1520 73217 Are u Maximilian Zocher?
04/11/2021, 1:59 pm – 505 072 80 Yes
04/11/2021, 1:59 pm – 505 072 80 Y?
04/11/2021, 1:59 pm – 1520 73217 DM
04/11/2021, 2:00 pm – 6 47 00 81 Thank youuuuu 😍😍😍 enjoy!
04/11/2021, 2:02 pm – 347 755 13 I did, otherwise I would not answer
04/11/2021, 2:17 pm – 6 454444 Thanks!
04/11/2021, 3:28 pm – 1577 11680 Hei super Kool man hope U having fun. Where did U do the PCR Test before the boarder is there a place close to boarder armnia/Iran ?
04/11/2021, 4:29 pm – 4 91 3112 and do you think they accept only one dose +pcr?
05/11/2021, 5:11 pm – 505 072 80 No
05/11/2021, 5:11 pm – 505 072 80 I did it in Yerevan and took the bus to agarak. I left my bike there before
05/11/2021, 5:14 pm – 1590 84261 Where do you get the cheapest pcr test in Armenia?
05/11/2021, 5:15 pm – 1577 11680 Damn … U think it’s just possible there ?
05/11/2021, 5:48 pm – 347 755 13 Good idea man!
05/11/2021, 6:05 pm – 505 072 80 Call the hospital in meghri
05/11/2021, 6:12 pm – 1577 11680 OK Ty 💕
05/11/2021, 22 pm – 669 53 02 J&J is one dose vaccine and you cannot get another shot…
06/11/2021, 46 am – 505 072 80 Yes true😅 lets say fully vaccinated
06/11/2021, 47 am – 505 072 80 ….In order to use a lot of websites and apps you need vpn in Iran…
07/11/2021, 23 am – Patte: Anybody successfully crossed the border to Iran already? I am interested how they check the vaccination. If the certificate on paper is enough.
07/11/2021, 46 am – 1577 11680 Where are you people ? Anybody at saven lake?
07/11/2021, 20 pm – 505 072 80 The first checkpoint of the border is the doctor. You have to show the proof of your fully vaccination and your PCR-test-result, not older then 72 hours
07/11/2021, 1:39 pm – Patte: What kind of proof have you had?
07/11/2021, 8:06 pm – 505 072 80 The document about my vaccination with the qr-code
08/11/2021, 6:11 pm – 1577 11680 Hei little squirrels 🐿️ anyone know pcr test close to boarder Armenia/Iran ? I called some hospitals … But they don’t understand me … Don’t speak English I guess
08/11/2021, 6:15 pm – 659 98 63 Maybe in Goris or Kapan?!
08/11/2021, 6:16 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah I don’t know … I talked to them but they didn’t dig PCR TEST..
08/11/2021, 6:17 pm – 659 98 63 So Yerevan might be your best bet…
08/11/2021, 6:18 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah sure but from there to border … 72 hours … I am not able..
08/11/2021, 6:19 pm – 659 98 63 I know. You should get a taxi at least half way
08/11/2021, 6:20 pm – 1577 11680 Damn
08/11/2021, 6:21 pm – 659 98 63 Or go back to Georgia, Turkey and then for sure you can get tested in Dogubeyazit
08/11/2021, 6:23 pm – 1577 11680 I think I will check out the city I drive thru cause I am at the big lake and not go to Yerevan… If it’s not working anywhere else I let U know…
08/11/2021, 19 pm – 1520 73217 First time getting called a squirrel… cheers 🥂
08/11/2021, 21 pm – 669 53 02
08/11/2021, 24 pm – 347 755 13 380 km with almost 7000 m up🙈🙈 you’re not the only one that isn’t able😂
08/11/2021, 26 pm – 347 755 13 Anyway, as anyone done the PCR at the hospital in Armenia?
09/11/2021, 9:17 am – 6 47 00 81 Hitchhiking it’s maybe better than taxi 😂
09/11/2021, 9:23 am – 1577 11680 I think max … The guy who’s already in Iran… Drove from the boarder to yervan and back with public bus. He let his bike at border
09/11/2021, 9:23 am – 1577 11680 This would be the last option if there is nothing ..
09/11/2021, 9:27 am – 347 755 13 Yep and probably it’s the cheapest option as well, at border I saw PCR for 15’000 dram🙈
09/11/2021, 9:29 am – 1577 11680 So there are options at the border ?
09/11/2021, 9:56 am – 5 568 95 54 There’s definitely a marshrutka from Kapan to Yerevan though.
09/11/2021, 04 pm – 505 072 80 Yes
09/11/2021, 04 pm – 505 072 80 There supposed to be a bus
09/11/2021, 06 pm – 505 072 80 GIANT BIKES ARMENIA
4 10 505241
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nXMqhcSbG5JteWcs8
Ask the owner of this shop! He’s Iranian and he’s very nice. He can tell you if there is a bus and where to go…
09/11/2021, 11 pm – 1577 11680 Ty
09/11/2021, 2:23 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone that’s İnanc from Turkey 🇹🇷 we have a bicycle academy in our city ( Luleburgaz Bicycle Academy you can check on Instagram )
If your route through Turkey or Europe send me message…
Our city is Luleburgaz and it is located between Bulgaria / Greece borders and Istanbul
We have wifi laundry showers security sleeping rooms… All is free…
We host more than 180 cyclists just this year
It will be pleasure to host you…
Luleburgazbicycleacademy on Instagram…
09/11/2021, 4:33 pm – 6 47 00 81 And it’s good place to do Mecanic, chill and meet people 🥰
09/11/2021, 4:58 pm – 6 47 00 81 Guys, we just arrived in Everan. Can you suggest us a good place to stay a couple of night? (preference with washing machine 🥳)
09/11/2021, 4:59 pm – 7956 0890 Yes!! I. An totally recommend going to the bike academy even though it’s a tiny bit north from the Istanbul- Greece border route you should definately go! Amaaaaazing place!!
09/11/2021, 6:43 pm – 177 63219 Envoy Hotel is nice, central and a good place to meet people. There is a washing machine, but you have to pay for it.
10/11/2021, 56 pm – 670 20409 Capsule Hostel is very central but still quiet and you can put your bike safe with in the entrance without taking it up to floor XY :).
Generelly its a clean and nice Hostel, maybe some times a bit crowded but we also had quiet days. We would go there again.
Oh, and its also the cheapest. Washing for 500Dram and enough space to dry them.
10/11/2021, 9:52 pm – 1522 52587 War ein sehr schönes Erlebnis
11/11/2021, 8:11 am – 505 072 80 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cd3gW_crfHxPm5R6nPogrE8GCcvW3Q2t/view?usp=drivesdk
11/11/2021, 8:11 am – 505 072 80 Lonely planet middle east
11/11/2021, 8:11 am – 505 072 80 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_GD3CQlMtHrxkE5usC1g_tJnWxrWY9j/view?usp=drivesdk
11/11/2021, 8:11 am – 505 072 80 Lonely planet Iran
11/11/2021, 9:23 am – 6 47 00 81 Someone find a bank to get dollars in Everan?
11/11/2021, 9:25 am – 1520 73217 The best way is to withdraw Dram and change it in the exchange offices in the supermarket
11/11/2021, 9:26 am – 6 47 00 81 OK, thank you!
11/11/2021, 9:26 am – 6 47 00 81 And thank you Max for the lonely!!! 🎁
11/11/2021, 47 pm – 7747 804344 turned on disappearing messages. All new messages will disappear from this chat 7 days after they’re sent.
12/11/2021, 1:20 am – 6 51 60 54 50 turned off disappearing messages.
12/11/2021, 19 am – 6 137887 I just did a pcr test in Kapan ( southern Armenia) for 15000 dram. Its called promtest and they are located at the hospital. The woman wrote 72 hours on a paper, but a Russian girl ensured me they email the test within 24 hours (they fly back tomorrow). So if you cycle fast you can enter Iran the next day 😉 Hope this helps
12/11/2021, 22 am – 347 755 13 Absolutely yes, thank you 🤙
12/11/2021, 1:19 pm – 1577 11680
12/11/2021, 1:19 pm – 1577 11680
12/11/2021, 1:29 pm – 505 072 80 Yes, that’s what I’ve been told also.
I went Goris-Tatev-kapan-kajaran-meghri
12/11/2021, 1:30 pm – 1577 11680 Kk
12/11/2021, 1:30 pm – 1577 11680 Ty
12/11/2021, 3:45 pm – 176 317739
12/11/2021, 8:56 pm – 625 65 61 Hello! My 90-day stay in Turkey will expire soon and I want to get an extension. Anyone have a link? I am searching and it is a bit confusing. Thanks!
12/11/2021, 8:59 pm – 659 98 63 There’s no extension as far as I know. You need to apply for a residence permit and the processus takes a while.
12/11/2021, 9:00 pm – 477 564 84 Your passeport is UE?
12/11/2021, 9:00 pm – 477 564 84 Or Wheeler?
12/11/2021, 9:00 pm – 1517 06145 Yes, we tried it and it’s annoying😅 We have only 14 days left and are still in Mersin…
12/11/2021, 9:00 pm – 477 564 84 Where?
12/11/2021, 9:02 pm – 1517 06145 „Generaldirektion Migrationsmanagement“ https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
12/11/2021, 9:04 pm – 625 65 61 Yes, I’m from spain
12/11/2021, 9:07 pm – 477 564 84 Okok tks. Limit Time is 90 days ? If you are Schengen citizen
12/11/2021, 9:07 pm – 625 65 61 Yes, I got to that page but I can’t move forward
12/11/2021, 9:07 pm – 625 65 61 Yes, 90 days
12/11/2021, 9:08 pm – 477 564 84 Mmmmmm que lastima !!!
12/11/2021, 9:08 pm – 477 564 84 Suerte
12/11/2021, 9:08 pm – 625 65 61 Jajaja, gracias
12/11/2021, 9:13 pm – 1517 06145 You need to upload a pic (biometric), you need a turkish insurance and you need to find someone who will confirm that you stay at his address (at a notary). I think sometimes it’s easier to pay the fine, when you exit😅
12/11/2021, 9:17 pm – 347 755 13 😂😂😂
12/11/2021, 9:19 pm – 625 65 61 😅😅😅😅
13/11/2021, 5:08 pm – 670 20409 🙏✌️🥳
13/11/2021, 5:10 pm – 1577 11680 Anyone in kapan and want to cycle to the boarder tomorrow… It will be a hard day I may need some mental help
14/11/2021, 9:10 am – 1520 29063 Good morning from Mersin ☺️
Does someone know about the visa situation if you enter Georgia the second time? 🙏
15/11/2021, 54 am – 1577 11680
15/11/2021, 13 pm – 625 65 61 Sorry, you said you are in Iran and no answer for vaccine in the border?
15/11/2021, 22 pm – 1577 11680 Exactly not even for insurance
15/11/2021, 25 pm – 625 65 61 OK, thanks! Enjoy!!!!
15/11/2021, 7:30 pm – 163 77800 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-58880429
India open Air- and seaway from 15th Nov
16/11/2021, 9:34 pm – 669 53 02 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59308602
16/11/2021, 06 pm – 347 755 13 Anyone was around Tatev yesterday morning? I heard a noise like a bomb in the early morning and I thought about road works, excavations and so on but I have not seen any of this
16/11/2021, 15 pm – 670 20409 Actually we were yesterday morning in Tatev. Cycled up to the town around midday and it was apparently all fine. (went to visit the monastery and moved on towards south). Anyway right now we are back in Yerewan (without bycicles) to collect our visas.
16/11/2021, 18 pm – 6 59 72 73 I was on the south east with a car since 4 or 5 days it’s full of military cars tracks and saw two tanks but nothing dangerous on the road.
Same here I’am back in Yerevan and doing to the boarders directly with a bus
17/11/2021, 1:01 pm – 1578 91848 Hey guys, we’re currently in yerewan crossing the conflict region in armenia tomorrow by bus and will enter Iran in the evening. For crossing the border we need a hotel reservation. Does anybody know a possible way to book a hotel in Jolfa, Tabriz, Teheran in the internet? Would be really nice if someone can share his experiences. Cheers, Fabian, Chen, Josef and Jeric
17/11/2021, 1:05 pm – 7795 0305 You can probably contact Tehran Heritage Hostel on Instagram and they can help with a reservation
17/11/2021, 1:06 pm – 6 59 72 73 suggestion :
https://www.tappersia.com/hotel/azarbayjan-hotel-tabriz/
book the hotel on the website if you do not want to pay.
and show the email you get afterwards at the embassy
17/11/2021, 1:07 pm – 6 59 72 73 You can book a hotel in tabriz
17/11/2021, 1:35 pm – 699 180279 https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Bahaar-hostel/Tabriz/299801
17/11/2021, 1:58 pm – 347 755 13 Guys, just crossed Armenia- Iran border, they don’t even ask me to show vaccine and PCR. Crazy
17/11/2021, 2:40 pm – 625 65 61 ❤❤❤❤
17/11/2021, 2:49 pm – 6 47 00 81 God!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
17/11/2021, 3:22 pm – 1577 11680 🤣
20/11/2021, 1:00 pm – 670 20409 Did actually now anybody get asked about a pcr test crossing the armenian/iranian border?
20/11/2021, 6:25 pm – 912 685 79 Why you people don’t cheat it? Just a scan of a test is needed then edit the dates and the name they are too stupid to understand.
The other way is bribing in Iranian way.
I can help with both.
20/11/2021, 6:53 pm – 6 137887 Because I agree its a good way to suppress this pandemic. It’s only to expensive..
20/11/2021, 8:39 pm – 1522 52587 We should better be Happy to Reach Iran after 20 Month and If U Guys are acting Like this U act Like U are Superior. Just do what they Want U to do and everything is Alright. Money ist Not everything. They wanted to See our Tests but its on U Guys. I wouldnt do it.
Anyway enjoy Iran the people are very very nice
20/11/2021, 8:40 pm – 477 564 84 Excelent, good!!!! Best regards!!!!!
20/11/2021, 8:41 pm – 659 98 63 I think the guy suggesting you to cheat is himself Iranian. Just do whatever you feel is right to do.
20/11/2021, 8:43 pm – 6 59 72 73 It’s absolutely not cool and disrespectful to treat ppl like this „they are too stupid “ by saying that you look stupid dude
20/11/2021, 8:49 pm – 1522 52587 While traveling U Need people so U better Not Play With Them. Especially in Iran. You will Need Help and they are definetly helping U. Traveling is Fairness So be Kind and Stop being childish
20/11/2021, 08 pm – 912 685 79 I’m an Iranian and I feel free how to call them because they are treating stupid. What I generally meant is if they are not really checking the tests strictly and you are around the border going to leave your bike somewhere and take a taxi to the city kms away and manage all this mess why not to make a shortcut.
Also PCR test is available in the border both in Armenian and Iranian entrance but they are running FAKE PCR just putting something in your nose and taking your money and a hotel name to send you the result that’s how stupid it sounds. I wasn’t there but I heard from someone recently been there.
21/11/2021, 54 pm – 1520 73217 Hey guys, we are going to reach Tabriz today. Does anyone got a recommendation for a hotel or guesthouse?
Thank u in advance
21/11/2021, 56 pm – 1577 11680 Hei Fabian. There is one free camping side… Just tipe it in Google. And if U have wharmshower there is a guy called Mohammed he’s very nice maybe he can host U.
21/11/2021, 59 pm – 1520 73217 Thanks mate but we’d like to rest a few days in Tabriz so we’d be glad to store our bicycles somewhere. We are 4 guys so I think asking a warmshowers host is a bit too much
21/11/2021, 6:20 pm – 670 20409 Sorry guys, I didn’t wanted to start a discussion. We already passed the border. I was curious as everybody said no control. Btw. in our case they did the control 🙂
22/11/2021, 48 am – 505 072 80 http://kindiran.com/
Very nice site of my host in tehran with background-facts, recommendations and much more
25/11/2021, 9:04 am – 6 137887 Heihei! Anyone has some info on the possibility to cross from Iran to India via Pakistan? Pakistan should be open? (And would the ’new‘ Gabd-Rimdan border in the South now be open for tourists?) Any news on the opening of India land border crossings? 🐥
25/11/2021, 6:21 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 Hey all any affordable tent recommendations? I’m 6’3 and it would be for two people and stuff inside
25/11/2021, 7:53 pm – 7738 7100 Marmot limelight 3p
25/11/2021, 7:53 pm – 7738 7100 I’m 6’1 and I can comfortably sit up inside
25/11/2021, 8:08 pm – 1577 11680
25/11/2021, 8:16 pm – 177 63219 😅😅
25/11/2021, 8:37 pm – 1522 66745 Naturehike STAR RIVER
25/11/2021, 09 pm – 677 616303 Cool, thanks a lot Max! 😊
25/11/2021, 33 pm – 4 91 3112 Sander what did the Pakistan embassy say? The border should be open, also that with India. But I think the only one allowed for tourist is that in Lahore .. let me know
26/11/2021, 02 am – 6 137887 I didn’tspeak with any embassy, but from what I could find on the official India visa website they don’t allow tourists via land borders. You can currently only arrive in India by plane or boat… (but please correct me if I’m wrong)
26/11/2021, 5:29 am – +1 (985) 248-98 🤣
27/11/2021, 7:24 am – 1577 11680 Yo habibis, I red on some page that till march 2022 the visa for INDIA is for free :)) did U hear/red about it too and agree ?
27/11/2021, 36 am – 79 426 73 i know a person that just arrived in india a few days ago and she got the visa for free foe suee. she told me, that there will be a certain number of visa for free (i think she said the first 500‘000, but no clue if that’s correct).
27/11/2021, 8:16 pm – 1520 73217 Does anyone know if the visa for India is for more than 30 days?
27/11/2021, 8:29 pm – Patte: google helps…
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/visa-provision.html
27/11/2021, 8:30 pm – Patte: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
29/11/2021, 49 am – 7 83 32 64 Hi! 😁
In October, I went to Turkey for 2 weeks only and then left for Greece. Will I have 76 days left of visa when i will go back to Turkey or does it start an other 90 days visa? 🤔
29/11/2021, 50 am – 6 47 00 81 76 days…
29/11/2021, 50 am – 6 47 00 81 Hello
29/11/2021, 57 am – 625 65 61 You have 90 days in a 180-day period.
29/11/2021, 1:10 am – 7 83 32 64 Thank you!!
29/11/2021, 53 am – 625 65 61 Does anyone know if ferry trips from Izmir to Athens have been resumed? Thanks
29/11/2021, 14 pm – 176 317739 When we were in Izmir (about 4 weeks ago) our warm showers host called the ferry companies and asked if the ferry’s operate again. but they didn’t. since two years they are closed.
29/11/2021, 26 pm – 625 65 61 Ohhh, thanks!
29/11/2021, 27 pm – 625 65 61 I asked right now to a travel agancy and they said there are no ferries until 2022 becouse of covid
29/11/2021, 30 pm – 6 47 00 81 When we were in Greece, 3 months ago, no fery between Greece and turkey because of politics stuff.
29/11/2021, 3:21 pm – 1577 11680 Has anyone already applied for India Visa?
29/11/2021, 3:24 pm – Patte: You deleted this message
29/11/2021, 3:49 pm – 677 616303 For anyone who is going to come to Iran. We were told that changing Euros should be as easy as changing dollars. From our own experience we can tell that in Tabriz you can for sure change them at the same places where they change dollars. Just to let you know in case getting dollars before entering Iran is more difficult or expensive than getting Euros…
29/11/2021, 3:52 pm – Patte: 👍 a piece of good information. Thank you.
30/11/2021, 9:00 pm – 7 87 36 18 Hey ! Are they some people going on the Albanian cost at this moment? We are 2 french cycling until Greece west cost, maybe Peloponnese… 😋
We would love to have some friends 🚴🚴♀️ ☺️
30/11/2021, 9:35 pm – 1522 66745 Here
30/11/2021, 9:35 pm – 1522 66745 We are going Peloponnes as well (pylos)
We are in greece already
01/12/2021, 33 am – 1577 11680 Does anybody know good bicycle shop in Teheran
01/12/2021, 25 pm – 659 98 63 Iran enduro
21 5548 3969
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kjnyoZYQ8eBZtvg29 I reccommend here! The guy running this shop is amazing with great skills!
01/12/2021, 27 pm – 659 98 63 His name is Reza and is popular in the whole district im which the shop is located. The shop is inside a mall. You take the staircage and go upstairs
01/12/2021, 43 pm – 1577 11680 Merci
01/12/2021, 43 pm – 6 47 00 81 Someone in Isfahan? Do you know if the demonstration are everyday or only weekend? Or where it happens?
Thank you
01/12/2021, 49 pm – 505 072 80 visa-extension in yazd:
(you should bring something to read, it’s gonna be a lot of waiting; not your phone, because you have to leave it at the entrance)
- go first to the bookstore link below and tell them ‚visa extension‘, they will prepare a folder, make copies of your visa and passport and give you the formular to fill out, photos apparently not necessary
- go after to the second location link below (2 min walk), go upstairs to the ‚boss‘
- he is the only one who speaks english, he will check the documents and tell you to go downstairs, the guys there will proceed the application
- interpreter might be helpful to have with you, but you can manage also without
- I could pay with my iranian card; I think, if you want to pay in cash they will send you to a bank and you gonna have to come back with the receipt
- they added the 30 days to my actual expiring-date of my origin visa
- I guess, it’s better to be there in the morning (‚boss‘ arrived at 30) in order to be there before rushhour, I don’t know how long they are open in the afternoon
01/12/2021, 51 pm – 6 47 00 81 Great!!!! 👏👌
01/12/2021, 51 pm – 6 47 00 81 Thank you
01/12/2021, 52 pm – 1577 11680 Ty man! Did U try to get 60 days?
01/12/2021, 52 pm – 6 47 00 81 How much was it?
01/12/2021, 52 pm – 1578 91848 Thanks a lot!! You know if it’s just possible right before the expiring date or earlier as well?
01/12/2021, 53 pm – 505 072 80 https://goo.gl/maps/LNfCQMakmgfjthr27
01/12/2021, 53 pm – 505 072 80 https://goo.gl/maps/EocmW7WcXv2eVv4K6
01/12/2021, 53 pm – 505 072 80 oh, i thought, just 30 is possible and i have to apply a second time….
01/12/2021, 54 pm – 505 072 80 i did two days before expiring
01/12/2021, 55 pm – 505 072 80 tappersia said 3-1 days before is recommended
01/12/2021, 55 pm – 505 072 80 i don’t know, haha, paid per card
01/12/2021, 57 pm – 1577 11680 Some people said to me if U are very friendly and describe ur situation very nice U could ask for 60days straight …. (Nothing official… It’s just what people said)
01/12/2021, 4:37 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hello! Do you have a “ goal“ after Greece? 😃
01/12/2021, 5:03 pm – 1517 06145 Come to Turkey🇹🇷
01/12/2021, 5:28 pm – 542 507 48 I can host you in Lüleburgaz, our bike academy ready to host you
Instagram Luleburgazbicycleacademy
Lüleburgaz / Turkey
After 70 km from border
01/12/2021, 7:27 pm – 912 685 79 I know a specialist in touring bikes who has a workshop and produces rack and bags.
https://instagram.com/k1sport?utm_medium=copy_link
01/12/2021, 32 pm – 7 87 36 18 It yet !! Maybe sealing ⛵😂
01/12/2021, 44 pm – 7 83 32 64 Oh yeah 😎
01/12/2021, 18 pm – 670 20409 Hi Charlotte, we were told by our current hosts that there are demonstrations everyday, but i can’t say where exactly.
02/12/2021, 45 am – 505 072 80 … prob around the si-o-se-pol bridge, mostly fridays
02/12/2021, 45 am – 505 072 80 https://maps.app.goo.gl/wA8GeDbeQLoehrbc6
03/12/2021, 26 pm – 680 40059 Hello! Someone recently entered iran by plane? If yes how difficult is it to get a visa right now? Thanks flora
03/12/2021, 1:03 pm – 163 77800 https://www.tappersia.com/contact-us/
03/12/2021, 1:42 pm – 677 616303 A friend of mine just applied for visa to get to Iran by plane from Austria via tappersia and got the visa super fast within only a few days
03/12/2021, 1:43 pm – 677 616303 She didn’t have the flight booked at the moment she applied so I expect it was not necessary to show a flight number or anything similar
03/12/2021, 1:46 pm – 680 40059 Thanks a lot! So i will try tappersia ☺️
03/12/2021, 2:53 pm – 6 47 00 81 Thank you Stefan!!
For anyone who want to know : The demonstration happen in the river and more precisely close to the famous bridge. There are lots of policemen around the place but if you show us that you are tourists they let you go to see the bridge and cross it.
03/12/2021, 2:59 pm – 347 755 13 Good news, cheers!! 🤙🤙
06/12/2021, 7:19 pm – 680 40059 Hello again. Does anybody know if the borders between south east asian countries (like philippines, indonesia, malaysia, vietnam and thailand) are open? Anybody down there for cycling?
07/12/2021, 3:52 pm – Patte: Hello, I am in Turkey and are going to Iran soon. What is the best way to organize 1000$? At the moment the Atm gives me only 1000TL and I need 10000. Went to a bank and they wouldn’t help me. So do I really have to take 10 times 1000TL from the Atm? How did you manage it in Yerevan for example?
07/12/2021, 4:48 pm – 535 970 82 İt’s actually 2000 TL per Day. Ask and Try another ATM.
07/12/2021, 4:50 pm – 535 970 82 Or there are ATMs thoese give $.
07/12/2021, 6:11 pm – 7795 0305 Will you pass through Tbilisi? Very easy to get USD from ATMs there
07/12/2021, 8:11 pm – Patte: Thanks for the info. I just took 11 times 1000 Lira from the Atm now and changed it to $. Luckily most Atm don’t charge any fee here.
08/12/2021, 24 pm – 6 137887 I just got my Iranian visa extended in Bushehr. I’ll write an update on caravanistan and iOverlander (location has changed). Thing is I got 3 months EXTRA. Visa ends March 13. Haven’t heard that before…
08/12/2021, 26 pm – 6 137887 And he suddenly asked where my bike was although I’ve never mentioned anywhere that I was cycling. They must have registered it at the border? I’ve talked to police on the road but they never saw my papers
08/12/2021, 26 pm – 6 137887 And I (male) had to remove my earring before entering
08/12/2021, 28 pm – 6 137887 Btw I just asked for 30 days, but they didnt really speak English so something must have been lost in translation
08/12/2021, 30 pm – 1577 11680 Nice
08/12/2021, 30 pm – 6 137887 Payed 100 toman (~3 dollars)
08/12/2021, 1:36 pm – 1577 11680
08/12/2021, 2:28 pm – 7738 7100 After being „stuck“ in Thailand since march 2020, we finally got back to Europe, so wishing you all well in your journeys, safe travels!
08/12/2021, 3:34 pm – 695 19 47 Thanks for sharing😊👍🏻
08/12/2021, 5:24 pm – 677 616303 Thanks a lot for these great news! 👍🏼🤗
09/12/2021, 12 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 Hello everyone. My wife and I set out from the UK in August. We are currently in Turkey headed towards Georgia and then hopefully on to Azerbaijan and beyond if the land borders open up.
It looks like it might be helpful for us to have our Covid vaccine boosters at some point. Does anyone know if there is a route for foreigners to get their booster in Georgia or anywhere nearby? I’ve made some enquiries but not getting much response.
Thanks
09/12/2021, 41 pm – Patte: When we were in Georgia 3 months ago the online appointment website was not working for foreigners so we just went to the hospital explaining it and they let us in. Also the rule that you had to have stayed 3 months in Georgia before being eligible to receive was not being enforced. This was for the first two shots though. How it is for a booster we don’t know.
09/12/2021, 43 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 Thanks for that, that sounds reassuring! We’re you in Tbilisi for that?
09/12/2021, 43 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 *were
09/12/2021, 43 pm – Patte: I forgot to mention that we did this in Tiblisi.
09/12/2021, 43 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 🙂 great, thanks a lot
10/12/2021, 7:00 pm – 163 77800 Anybody wanna join me trough Armenia? I’m starting from Tbilisi on Tuesday 🚴
10/12/2021, 7:05 pm – 321 56653 can u pls update about armenia visa , i am coming from pakistan via iran azerbijan ,armenia
10/12/2021, 7:08 pm – 163 77800 Germans don’t need visa for Armenia
10/12/2021, 7:15 pm – 321 56653 right
12/12/2021, 7:47 pm – 6 137887 Heihei! Coming weeks I’ll be cycling along the persian gulf to bandar abbas. Beginning of January I’d like to take a fery to dubai and continue to Oman. If someone is on the same route and would like to do a part together, let me know!
12/12/2021, 7:51 pm – 163 77800 https://instagram.com/furtpryc?utm_medium=copy_link
12/12/2021, 8:25 pm – 79 675 47 We are in Oman right now and will come back in February to cycle from Muscat all the way to Salalah (www.erfahrung-der-welt.ch/en).
12/12/2021, 8:37 pm – 1522 66745 Btw what bicyckes do u use for ur trip? Just wondering.. safe travels 😃
13/12/2021, 7:51 am – 6 137887 Thanks!
13/12/2021, 7:51 am – 6 137887 Wow to Salalah!
13/12/2021, 7:53 am – 79 675 47 It sounds like an incredible (and long) ride along the coast.
13/12/2021, 7:54 am – 6 137887 I have a koga traveller from 2010
15/12/2021, 3:44 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 removed 505 072 80 03
15/12/2021, 7:44 pm – 1520 73217 Hello everyone, I have an Irancell Sim Card and I heart that it expires after one month and I’m not able to recharge it. I have to pay the import tax (?!) for the phone.
Does anyone knew if it’s true or not? I can’t find something in the internet.
Safe journey and thanks in advance
15/12/2021, 7:50 pm – 659 98 63 That’s true unless you have an Iranian registered phone
15/12/2021, 7:54 pm – 659 98 63 How to register your phone step by step
15/12/2021, 7:54 pm – 659 98 63 https://www.tappersia.com/sim-card-how-to-register-your-phone-in-iran/
15/12/2021, 7:58 pm – 1520 73217 Thank u so much! Big help
15/12/2021, 9:36 pm – 912 685 79 To prevent your phone being blocked. Try a new simcard after 3 weeks then you have another 4weeks.
16/12/2021, 8:39 pm – 1577 11680 Anyone with Rohloff in Iran ?
16/12/2021, 9:11 pm – Patte: yes
16/12/2021, 9:19 pm – 670 20409 Yes
16/12/2021, 9:25 pm – Patte: Getting spareparts flewn to Teheran.
16/12/2021, 9:51 pm – 1577 11680 How
16/12/2021, 9:51 pm – 1577 11680
16/12/2021, 9:51 pm – 1577 11680 Anyone has this ?
16/12/2021, 9:52 pm – 1577 11680 How
16/12/2021, 22 pm – 677 616303 Is this a ritzelabzieher for changing the ritzel?
16/12/2021, 23 pm – 1577 11680 Yo
16/12/2021, 23 pm – 677 616303 We will get one with a friend who is coming to Teheran 🙂
16/12/2021, 24 pm – 1577 11680 Hmm okay
16/12/2021, 24 pm – 1577 11680 It’s Rly fucked up that U need something like this … But I found a page they show how to build it onnur own
16/12/2021, 24 pm – 1577 11680 I will try
16/12/2021, 25 pm – 1577 11680
16/12/2021, 25 pm – 1577 11680
16/12/2021, 25 pm – 677 616303 She arrives on the 26th of December in Teheran if everything works out fine
16/12/2021, 25 pm – 1577 11680 Ok
16/12/2021, 26 pm – 677 616303 OK, just in case you want to use mine we can later arrange to meet
16/12/2021, 27 pm – 1522 66745 Go to a mechanic..show him what to..measuring.. bit of welding and he should get ot done
17/12/2021, 8:35 am – Patte: There is Telegram group with people offering to bring things with them for around 10€ per kilogram.
@ptransfer_iri_ger
Just order things to the person you contacted.
17/12/2021, 8:39 am – Patte: my Rohloff has a retaining ring(Sprengring) instead. So no need for the special tool
17/12/2021, 3:57 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hi guys 😃
Do you know if PCR test also has a QR code now??
17/12/2021, 4:20 pm – 1577 11680 Mostly
17/12/2021, 4:20 pm – 1577 11680 All the ones I did the past half year had one
17/12/2021, 4:51 pm – 7 83 32 64 Okayyy bad news for me, A greek pharmacy just did me a antigenic test with no code 🙂🙃 just a paper
17/12/2021, 4:52 pm – 1577 11680 Try
17/12/2021, 4:56 pm – 7 83 32 64 Hope it’ll work
17/12/2021, 5:14 pm – Patte: No worries. Nobody cares for the code in my experience.
17/12/2021, 5:15 pm – 7 83 32 64 Awesome 🤗🤗
18/12/2021, 3:02 pm – 6 137887 Iran phone registration question: when i enter norduz armenistan border the form says that border ‚cannot make id. Choose different border‘
18/12/2021, 3:02 pm – 6 137887 What should I choose?
18/12/2021, 3:03 pm – 659 98 63 Try with another border pass. Imam Khomeini Airport, for example
18/12/2021, 3:03 pm – 6 137887 No problem that I haven’t been there?
18/12/2021, 3:04 pm – 659 98 63 It’s just a phone
18/12/2021, 3:04 pm – 6 137887 Ok 👍🏻thnx!
18/12/2021, 3:08 pm – 912 685 79 At the end you are going to pay 20% of your phone price for registry.
18/12/2021, 3:10 pm – 347 755 13 I guess you mean after 30 days
18/12/2021, 3:11 pm – 347 755 13 In that case, isn’t better to get a new sim card?
18/12/2021, 3:12 pm – 6 137887 I already have my second simcard, but your phone gets blocked
18/12/2021, 3:12 pm – 6 137887 Which just happened to my phone… I’m not sure btw if I can still register this phone because it already passed 30 days
18/12/2021, 3:19 pm – 912 685 79 I checked the official website for registry of tourists.
1.U need a registered simcard on your name.
- U can’t register your phone after missing to present your phone in the border custom office.
- Tourists need to visit a custom office after 30 days of their arrival and registration at the border(for locals this process is online)
*I just tried to translate the official website
18/12/2021, 3:27 pm – 6 137887 So tappersia told me it will cost me 130 euros to register my phone
18/12/2021, 3:27 pm – 6 137887 Hahahaha
18/12/2021, 3:27 pm – 6 137887 I guess it’ll be the good old WiFi experience from now 👍🏻
18/12/2021, 3:27 pm – 6 137887 Thanks
18/12/2021, 3:29 pm – 912 685 79 No you can’t.
Changing simcard and operator sometimes works. I have seen some people like this.
The other way is buying a second hand phone already registered and sharing WiFi.
18/12/2021, 3:29 pm – 1577 11680 It’s not even possible if an Iranian buys U a SIM card ?
18/12/2021, 3:30 pm – 912 685 79 Then your phone should cost more than 5000euros.
18/12/2021, 3:34 pm – 912 685 79 No it doesn’t matter.
Only old phones which was on before the registry rule can get service without registry.
I have one old phone and I always change different simcards on it and I get the registry message and the warning for being blocked, but never happened. So if your phone is as old as 3 years I guess u can skip registry by changing simcard and operator before 30 days.
18/12/2021, 3:43 pm – 6 970 457 1 Sorry, one question, if only use WiFi in Iran, I don’t need to register anything right?
18/12/2021, 3:46 pm – 912 685 79 Not at all. The block means u don’t receive any operator’s service.
18/12/2021, 6:28 pm – 670 20409 Just got the 30days visa extension in Kermanshah. For detailed report read in the caravanistan forum.
https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1731&p=38731#p38731
19/12/2021, 12 am – 6 47 00 81 One another question, if I use my simcard with another old phone (but not register) after 29 days, does it work?
19/12/2021, 12 am – 6 47 00 81 I have a second phone that I used only for GPS (with download map), Or I have to but another sim?
19/12/2021, 37 am – 6 137887 Yes! This was my saviour also. I have on old semi broken phone which I use now as a WiFi hotspot
19/12/2021, 17 am – 912 685 79 I can also suggest another way to bypass the registry problem costing cheaper than other options. that’s using a pocket modem with no registry. The prices starts from 40$(1mb/s) but if u pay double there are better options(20mb/s)with great network coverage all over Iran. If anyone finds it useful I can help ordering or suggesting some models.
19/12/2021, 19 am – 1577 11680 I posted this problem on Instagram .. two respond that if U have dual SIM U can change the slot … I mean sounds strange to me … But maybe try … I will tomorrow
19/12/2021, 38 am – 1577 11680
19/12/2021, 54 am – 6 47 00 81 Ahahha it will be awesome! And fucking easier…
19/12/2021, 56 am – 1577 11680 Try
19/12/2021, 57 am – 6 47 00 81 I have to wait 2 days before knowing if it works. I will keep you in touch!!
19/12/2021, 1:06 pm – 70 436 27 The sim slots have different imei numbers which is what is registered against the cell towers (and also blocked). It will work. The cell towers will recognize each new imei number as a new phone 👌
19/12/2021, 1:08 pm – 1577 11680 Sick
19/12/2021, 1:08 pm – 1577 11680 Fuck the system
19/12/2021, 1:11 pm – 6 47 00 81 🥳🥳
19/12/2021, 1:12 pm – 1577 11680 But I still need to buy new tourist SIM card right? Because of the one month packet
19/12/2021, 1:16 pm – 70 436 27 I’m not sure I’d the actual sim card is invalid or not, or if you can just refill the data. They were not that expensive from what I can remember but we were only there for 1 month in 2019.
19/12/2021, 1:18 pm – 937 385 46 I’m using the same sim-card with Iranian phone
19/12/2021, 1:19 pm – 937 385 46 So it might work with the same sim-card
19/12/2021, 1:20 pm – 1577 11680 Kool
19/12/2021, 8:23 pm – 669 53 02 Check if after the month you still having signal on your second sim slot ( with IMEI blocked you’ll not even have signal/coverage) . If so, you can proceed to top up your sim card
23/12/2021, 6:50 pm – 6 51 60 54 Hi everyone,
I have a question regarding cycling in Iran. I’m considering cycling there with my sister and she read on several websites that women are not allowed to ride bikes in Iran. Apparently it’s not really on the state law but it’s a religious law, which is powerful enough to have people being arrested.
Has anyone got trouble for that reason? Or do you know what is indeed acceptable or not? Are sibblings travelling together (and sharing a tent) okay, or do you think it could create problems too?
Thanks for the info and merry Xmas 😁
23/12/2021, 6:52 pm – 7904 1798 those guys cycled in Iran as a couple: https://421adventure.com/2019/04/27/iran-land-of-contrasts/
23/12/2021, 6:52 pm – Patte: The country is opening more and more. Today in the mall we saw a woman even without her hair covered.
So yes it is forbidden in some places but it is very unlikely that something happens. So far everybody is very nice, respectfull and helpful. My girlfriend is only using a normal winter head, no problem. So don´t worry.
23/12/2021, 7:21 pm – 660 59 18 I saw women on bikes and my friend Ruben and his wife were cycling there:
https://youtu.be/qLPHVwCxVTo
23/12/2021, 7:24 pm – 660 59 18 But there’s a big problem in Iran, they won’t let you ride a bike. They’ll stop you all the time to take pictures and give you food and invite you for lunch, dinner…good luck 😉
23/12/2021, 7:26 pm – Patte: Totally forgot about telling that.
23/12/2021, 7:43 pm – 6 51 60 54 Thanks to all your feedbacks, hopefully we’ll be as lucky as you! 🙂
23/12/2021, 8:11 pm – 677 616303 😄😄 totally right!! 🤣
23/12/2021, 8:19 pm – 677 616303 My boyfriend and I (I am a woman) have been cycling in Iran for more than one month and we have never had any problem about me as a woman cycling. People are so extremely nice all the time, they invite us to stay at their homes, give us food and çay. I always wear long clothes though, cycling with sandals and no socks beneath is totally OK. Below the helmet I wear a buff so my hair is covered if I want to take off the helmet when being among other people. When people ask we always say we are married (fortunately so far they did not ask for any pictures of our wedding 😄). Cycling and sleeping in the same tent with your sisters should not be a problem. We are often asked whether we are a couple or brother and sister, so I think in their perspective it’s very normal and OK to travel whether with your family or your partner. Any more questions you have, just ask, I am happy to answer them based on our experiences 🙂
23/12/2021, 9:16 pm – 912 154 37 I am from Iran, You will be safe , do not worry
23/12/2021, 9:20 pm – 912 154 37 Me and my girlfriend traveled many places in Iran just like this
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MplE5A7mU/?utm_medium=copy_link
23/12/2021, 9:48 pm – 6 487697 Same here! Wonderful experience! Loved it!
24/12/2021, 7:32 am – 6 47 00 81 I’m currently in iran and cycling for more than one month and we still have time to enjoy here !
I just put a scarf when I remove my helmet,wear a long pant. And sometimes I am in tee shirt but only in desert!
We just avoid the city of Qom because there indeed women can’t cycle but it’s the only one!
Really no problem for a woman to be in iran.
24/12/2021, 8:45 am – 175 47072 A question beside the Iranian topic:
Is someone in the south of turkey and wanna spend new years eve for a little hangout?
We’re currently in Izmir and we’ll continue to cycle southwest tomorrow…
24/12/2021, 15 pm – 6 830019 I cycled two years Shi in Iran. I wore a legging and a long blouse with long sleeves on my Bike from west to East. Mostly I didnot wear a shawl on my bike inkt my helmet. No pronkend at all. I have short hair. No Ine stopped me in the whole country.
24/12/2021, 1:00 pm – 1517 06145 We are in Menderes right now (close to Izmir)✌️
24/12/2021, 1:10 pm – 6 71 89 58 +1
24/12/2021, 1:11 pm – 175 47072 You’re staying there for new years eve? 🙂
24/12/2021, 2:37 pm – 6 47 00 81 We said also that we are married. Once they asked for pictures and we said that we have to cancel the ceremony because of covid 🤣
24/12/2021, 3:03 pm – 6 51 60 54 I hope sibblings will be as okay as married people 😁
24/12/2021, 3:06 pm – 6 47 00 81 For sure 😉
25/12/2021, 7:21 pm – 937 385 46 Did anyone extend his visa in Bandar Abbas yet? And can tell me where to go…
26/12/2021, 7:06 am – 6 47 00 81 I didn’t go there but I read it’s here :
N 27.19029, E 56.32593
26/12/2021, 8:27 am – 97385 884 👍👍👍
26/12/2021, 54 pm – 647 50 41 Hi! Sorry I’ve just read this. I cycled Iran as a solo woman for two months. That’s true that there are some places like Shiraz where we are not allowed to cycle BUT “unfortunately” that law is only for iranians 😭 You will be received like a hero, or at least I had that feeling everywhere I crossed by. People were amazing and super helpful everywhere! A big piece of my heart is there. Enjoy, follow the basic rules (yihab, cover yourself etc) and you wont have probs!
26/12/2021, 56 pm – 6 51 60 54 Thanks Ana 🙏🏻😊
26/12/2021, 1:03 pm – 7712 1661 Paddy / Lucus – is there somewhere I can see your routes? Blog or Insta or Strava? Planning big trip starting in turkey in March
26/12/2021, 1:17 pm – 659 98 63 No worries about it!!! If she keeps long pants & long sleeve t-shirt, you’ll be highly praised everywhere you stop by !!!
26/12/2021, 2:02 pm – 670 20409 Hi everybody, do you have recommendations for a good bikemecanic in Teheran?
I want to build a new and strong fromt wheel with my SON Dynamo (which i got refurned from warranty), change the pinion from our Rohloff (we have the sparepart and special tools therefore, only missing the chain whip), and some smaller and easier mantainance like change chain and maybe bottom bracket. For changing the Rohloffpart it would be very useful if he knows proper English, as we have the description for it. Thanks a lot!
26/12/2021, 2:26 pm – 1520 29063 You can follow our @4915170614516 route on Komoot (HOME FOR KOALAS) ✌️
26/12/2021, 3:21 pm – 912 685 79 Hey
I’m a cyclist from Tehran. I can recommend an official cycling federation coach and a specialist mechanic who has a workshop in Tehran.
I will forward his Instagram page.
…and yes he knows English.
I would be glad to help any fellow cyclist friends in Tehran/Iran.
26/12/2021, 3:21 pm – 912 685 79 https://instagram.com/k1sport?utm_medium=copy_link
26/12/2021, 3:24 pm – 7712 1661 Nothing coming up when I search home for koalas
26/12/2021, 4:01 pm – 670 20409 Thx a lot
26/12/2021, 10 pm – 659 98 63 I would recommend Iran Enduro shop Iran enduro
21 5548 3969
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kjnyoZYQ8eBZtvg29
Reza is a very skillful bike mechanic, honest and he greatly helped me when I was in Tehran!
26/12/2021, 04 pm – 175 47072 We just have an online diary, which is not really showing the route. And an Instagram account, but this is more just some nice pictures. 😅 If you still wanna check this out, I can share it. 🙂
27/12/2021, 1:15 pm – 937 385 46 Thanks!
27/12/2021, 2:29 pm – 9 8212 24 Hey guys! What a nice group!
27/12/2021, 2:29 pm – 1577 11680 Welcome pablo
27/12/2021, 2:30 pm – 9 8212 24 Considering that the group name is cycling east, I still want to ask this question: Anybody with the idea of cycling south? To Africa?
27/12/2021, 2:31 pm – 9 8212 24 Hey squirrel nuts!
27/12/2021, 2:33 pm – 625 65 61 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
27/12/2021, 2:37 pm – 6 47 00 81 @989373854688 Are you still in Bandar? We should be there tomorrow. We can meet! We are 3 Cyclo,after Bandar we want to go to Hormuz and Quesm islands.
27/12/2021, 3:52 pm – 628 79 93 Yes… I cycled Cairo to Cape..
Which part of Africa? 2 whatsapp group existing: East and West Africa
27/12/2021, 4:00 pm – 628 79 93 Send me a pm if you want to join one of these groups
27/12/2021, 4:01 pm – 321 56653 hi i want to join these group i want to travel soon from pakistan
27/12/2021, 4:28 pm – 628 79 93 From Pakistan?! Which route will you take? UAE, Saudi Arabia and then Sudan? Very interesting!
27/12/2021, 4:31 pm – 321 56653 I am working on it.. i fly from pakistan to cairo then start cycling to South africa hopefully… is it ok for me?
27/12/2021, 4:33 pm – 628 79 93 Ah ok! I was just wondering if you were flying or overlanding.. 👍🏼👍🏼
27/12/2021, 4:44 pm – 321 56653 Yes i have no other option.. do u?
27/12/2021, 5:05 pm – 98949 112 https://youtu.be/SpP172XvaUQ
27/12/2021, 8:27 pm – 174 23974 Hello guys! This is Julia and Uwe from Germany.🙋🏽♀️🙋🏼♂️ We are on the road with our bikes since april, main direction east. At the moment we are in Saudi Arabia, to escape the winter. Next up is probably UAE, Oman and Iran… but you never know…🤗
We just heard that those kind of groups existed, and are happy to share our experiences or learn from yours! 😄
Cheers and keep on riding! Jule and Uwe🏜⛺️
27/12/2021, 8:28 pm – 7904 1798 Nice that is my plan for next winter. From where did you enter Saudi? How was the visa process?
27/12/2021, 8:33 pm – 163 77800 What’s your insta name?
27/12/2021, 8:33 pm – 174 23974 We were coming from Jordan, the Al Durra border at the sea. Was pretty easy. Visa for germans is via internet and we had it within five minutes. Vaccines and pcr is a must, but thats probably not the only Country with this rule.
27/12/2021, 8:34 pm – 174 23974 And: Saudi is pretty awesome so far! So go for it
27/12/2021, 8:34 pm – 7904 1798 I imagine you flew to Jordan?
27/12/2021, 8:34 pm – 174 23974 nurnoch5km
27/12/2021, 8:35 pm – 174 23974 Yes, we did. from turkey. no much other option.
27/12/2021, 8:36 pm – 7904 1798 I was looking for ferry turkey-cyprus and then freight to Israel
27/12/2021, 8:38 pm – 174 23974 There was a plan for a private kind of ferry direct from turkey to Israel, but thats probably not Happening and time soon. Israel is closed again.
27/12/2021, 00 pm – 9 88 973 96 Hello, do you know how you will manage cycling in the Medina and Makkah areas?
How are you dressed? I assume same dress code as in Iran long sleeve and trousers and hijab 🧕 .
Thanks
Pascale
28/12/2021, 33 am – 628 79 93 Through Saudi Arabia? And then boat to Port Sudan but no idea if this work at the moment
28/12/2021, 34 am – 628 79 93 Hi! Great! I probably write via pm as I’m super interested in cylcing Saudi Arabia! It seems that they ease quite a lot the visas process
28/12/2021, 36 am – 7904 1798 please keep the subject in here: there are many people interested 😁
28/12/2021, 53 am – 628 79 93 Ok, I will! Sometimes I don’t want to bother..
28/12/2021, 7:59 am – 174 23974 We will just cycle as anywhere in Saudi. But we will probably not come close to makkah, it’s just too far.
I wear long sleeve and long pants. No hijab. Question is more about an abaya. But since this is not very comfortable for cycling, I decided against it. Works well so far. Nobody has a problem with it. I don’t know if that’s still ok in Riyadh though. But I will see…
28/12/2021, 7:59 am – 174 23974 Yes, for a lot of countries it’s an easy Visa process. And all customs worry about is alcohol, so no problems at all…😅
28/12/2021, 1:06 pm – 628 79 93 👍🏼👍🏼
Do you have instagram? So I can follow you?
28/12/2021, 1:08 pm – 628 79 93 And anyway non muslims are not allowed to cycle/go close to Makkah.. police will stop you before
28/12/2021, 1:15 pm – 174 23974 Nurnoch5km is our name
29/12/2021, 56 pm – 1517 06145 Hi everyone 🙋♂️
Is someone in Istanbul right now? We will go there tomorrow…
29/12/2021, 21 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 Hello. We left Istanbul 1 week ago but I saw a message today on the „Bicycle Travelers“ Facebook page of someone currently in Istanbul.
30/12/2021, 3:20 pm – 937 385 46 Second visa-extension in Bandar Abbas:
- nice, English-speaking guy
- I asked for 90 days, they give me 60
- they kept my passport🙄, in ten days I have to come back and can take it with my visa, can’t leave the region now
30/12/2021, 3:22 pm – 937 385 46 اداره پلیس مهاجرت و گذرنامه
076 2182 1549
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCZHWHS89JNG1Fu8A
31/12/2021, 26 pm – 1577 11680 Just to let you know. Getting a new SIM card and switching the SIM card slot works. I did it and now I have one more month to use mobile data
31/12/2021, 30 pm – Patte: That the second slot has a different imei is clear but why did you need a second sim card? Thought they would only block the imei and not the sim card itself.
31/12/2021, 33 pm – 1577 11680 Okay. In my case I had a tourist sim card wich works just for one month anyway. So I had to get another one.
31/12/2021, 38 pm – Patte: 👍
02/01/2022, 9:01 am – 175 47072 Hey there!
Did anyone to a border crossing from turkey to Iran in esendere and knows, if it’s open?
And cycling in the southeast of turkey (like somewhere next to the borders to Syria and Iraq): would you say it’s safe to go?
Thanks in advance. 🙂
02/01/2022, 9:11 am – 6 47 00 81 Hello, we went very close to Syria and it was safe. Military control, asked to see inside our bags and they didn’t allow us to stay around the borders to camp. We had to go to Suruc.
02/01/2022, 9:13 am – 6 47 00 81 The border of Dogubeyazit was open 1 month ago but I thought Iran close back their border??
02/01/2022, 9:13 am – 175 47072 Really? All the web says open.
You can even apply for a e-visa. Oo
02/01/2022, 9:14 am – 175 47072 Ok, thanks!
02/01/2022, 9:19 am – 6 47 00 81 Oh OK… I just checked but On the French embassy website, till the 9th January only Iranian (or résidant in Iran) can cross the land and sea borders…
02/01/2022, 10 am – 347 755 13 Iran closed border 24 December for 15 days, I couldn’t find many info about that but an Iranian show me this news on Iran Bbc
02/01/2022, 11 am – 347 755 13
02/01/2022, 12 am – 347 755 13 I didn’t trust it at the beginning but it’s the official Istagram Page
02/01/2022, 20 am – 175 47072 Oh crazy.
Glad, that we have a couple of weeks more in turkey. So hopefully the borders will be open up again. 😀
02/01/2022, 29 pm – 912 685 79 This is true.
All land and sea borders will be closed for 15days(from December 25). Only travelers arriving in the airport from countries other than France, Denmark, Norway &Britain can enter with a negative PCR test and vaccination proofs.
05/01/2022, 1:03 pm – 175 47072 Hey everyone!
Another question for the border crossing to Iran:
Has anyone applied an e-visa or is it easy to do it at the border?
We want to take the border at esendere.
We just tried to apply for an e-visa, but we have to specify an embassy and we’re super far away from any embassy in Turkey. 😅
05/01/2022, 1:17 pm – 163 77800 You have to pick it up at the embassy for example Yerevan, Armenia
05/01/2022, 1:32 pm – 6 47 00 81 I don’t know if people manage to get their visa without agency but if you need it fast you should try with Tappersia.
And yes you have to go to an embassy (Erzurum or Istanbul for turkey) to pay and get your visa!
05/01/2022, 1:47 pm – 175 47072 Thanks to you!
It’s seems, that it is quite complicated, to get the visa… 😅
05/01/2022, 2:13 pm – 1520 73217 It’s not. Try to apply trough tap Persia. Otherwise you are getting refused. Many tried to do it on their own but it was not successful.
05/01/2022, 2:39 pm – 6 47 00 81 In 1 week you will get it! Some people got it even faster. ..
05/01/2022, 3:53 pm – Patte: Use Google. It is pretty straightforward.
06/01/2022, 8:55 pm – 6 404226 does anyone know how safe it is to cycle as woman alone through Turkey. Are there women in this group who can tell me that?
06/01/2022, 9:05 pm – 7712 1661 I fly out to Turkey in March for a solo trip… I’ll let you know!
06/01/2022, 9:05 pm – 7712 1661 Also interested in the answers 😂
06/01/2022, 9:07 pm – 6 404226 👍
06/01/2022, 9:08 pm – 6 404226 I will fly in April to Turkey for 10 weeks.
06/01/2022, 9:10 pm – 7712 1661 Ah nice, I’m starting in Antalya and cycling back to the U.K.
06/01/2022, 9:10 pm – 79 426 73 i know a girl who loved to cycle in turkey solo back in 2013(?) – until she was harassed after a few weeks with no problems whatsoever… so as far as i know, it is „safe“, but then again, you only need one idiot to have a bad experience. 🤷♂️ i mean it’s the same with wildcamping: i’ve spent probably more than 1000nights wildcamping and i never really had problems – but still i have heard people who were robbed in places where i would not have expected it 🤔 or general the safety: i guess tajikistan was considered „safe“ by most of the cyclist, but then there was still a deadly attack in 2018 😢
06/01/2022, 9:13 pm – 6 404226 I want to fly to Kayseri. The Islamitic part.
06/01/2022, 9:16 pm – 6 404226 You are right. Most of the time it will be alright and less of the time not.
06/01/2022, 06 pm – 79 290 39 I would say the same! People are super friendly and welcoming in Turkey. I think as a woman we always have to be a little careful with men. In some regions they are not used to the „modern“ women travelling alone and then they might think you are ‚easy to have‘ (had that experience). Just be informed about the regions you are in (some are very conservitive some are very western), talk to the locals and be a little bit aware. As they said, most of the time it is no problem 😁✨✨
06/01/2022, 14 pm – 6 404226 I am curious to the region east from Kayseri.
07/01/2022, 52 pm – 647 50 41 Hallo everyone! Has anyone cycled Jordan 🇯🇴? Im a solo woman and I’m reading (on bikepackingcom) that it’s not very safe for solo women. Thanks in advance!
07/01/2022, 53 pm – 647 50 41 Sorry, I didn’t read this. I haven’t cycled it but I know some cases of harassment 😢
07/01/2022, 1:06 pm – 4 91 3112 Yes I cycled Jordan 5 months ago. I’m a man. For me was it was ok . Honestly i don’t know why you woman want to do this. It’s not an easy country , for sleeping outside, also itis expensive , also for woman is not good , do whatever you want , ask other people and in the end decide
07/01/2022, 1:17 pm – 347 755 13 Maybe because in 2022 we shouldn’t be any difference between man and woman
07/01/2022, 1:18 pm – 6 47 00 81 Thank you!
07/01/2022, 1:18 pm – 6 47 00 81 👏👏
07/01/2022, 1:22 pm – 347 755 13 Anyway, I met a woman who travel all across Turkey few months ago without any problem, hitching bus and taxi not by bike.
There are off course some bad stories and pretty famous, if you will do it I suggest you to wear a fake marriage ring (if you’re are not already 😂) and say you have an husband… seems like it work well
07/01/2022, 1:24 pm – 4 91 3112 I said do what you want, think what you want, there is a difference between man and woman when it comes to face a trip alone in Jordan, plus if you are outside and sleep outside. I would think about it well. only a fool would tell you to stay calm and that there will be no problems.
07/01/2022, 2:04 pm – 628 79 93 I like when men answer a question for women… 🤔
I encourage solo women to cycle anywhere! I think it is possible and safe if you are careful: dress long sleeves/long trousers, not going out in bars, speak to and stay with families or women iso solo men or camping in the wild..
07/01/2022, 2:45 pm – 7904 1798 It shouldn’t but unfortunately the world is not perfect and as men we are not even able to grasp what women have to endure
07/01/2022, 2:46 pm – 4 91 3112 Nothing bad will happen. I have said nothing against women or Muslims. They respect the female figure very much. I wanted to give a different point of view. Specifically about Jordan which is not the same as Turkey.
obviously misunderstood
07/01/2022, 2:47 pm – 7904 1798 Said that I know of this lady who cycled solo in Jordan and her posts are enthusiastic about it: www.katie.bike or @katieholden
07/01/2022, 4:05 pm – 647 50 41 Thanks 🙏🏽
07/01/2022, 4:05 pm – 647 50 41 Thanks all for your responses!
08/01/2022, 1:20 pm – 347 755 13 Hi all!! Just to keep things in Iran complicated, I had my Visa extension in Bandar Abbas in just few hours.
Always more convinced that is more like a roulette😂
08/01/2022, 1:21 pm – 1577 11680 Weeeeehuuuuuu
08/01/2022, 1:21 pm – 1577 11680 Gz
08/01/2022, 1:21 pm – 1577 11680 One month ?
08/01/2022, 1:22 pm – 347 755 13 Yes, that’s what I asked…but I think they would give more without problem
08/01/2022, 1:38 pm – 6 137887 👍🏻👍🏻
08/01/2022, 1:54 pm – 79 675 47 How many days before the visa expires is it possible to extend it? And does anyone know if the ferry from Sharjah to Bandar Abbas is running again? Thanks a lot in advance.
08/01/2022, 2:06 pm – 347 755 13 For me it’s the second time that they make the extension starting from the end of the previous visa
08/01/2022, 2:13 pm – 79 675 47 And how long did you have to wait for the extension in Bandar Abbas?
08/01/2022, 2:26 pm – 347 755 13 @41796754787
08/01/2022, 2:28 pm – 79 675 47 👍
08/01/2022, 2:57 pm – 659 98 63 It is!!
08/01/2022, 8:59 pm – 1522 66745 Did anybody enter turkey from greece the last time? Did they require any additional test even u r vaccinated? Or is vaccination enough? Best regards
08/01/2022, 9:01 pm – 175 47072 Vaccination was in beginning of December enough. 😉
08/01/2022, 9:15 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 We entered Turkey from Greece at the end of November. Proof of vaccination was all they needed… We also applied for a HES code (as well as the entry form) which was useful for public transport and some accommodation – I don’t think HES is mandatory for visitors but it seems to make things easier. – we applied for HES using SMS but I can’t remember exactly the details – I will look for the details if you need them?
08/01/2022, 9:21 pm – 175 47072 That’s true, the HES code is quite useful. We got it via SMS one week after we entered turkey. They didn’t really asked us, when we entered the country.
09/01/2022, 6:12 am – 6 47 00 81 For example, to go to Yalova from Instanbul by ferry, we needed the HES… (at this time we did not know what it was 🙈)
09/01/2022, 9:45 am – +1 (310) 297-02 Yes, also if you want an Istanbul Card for transport around the city you will need a HES code, though I think you can get single trip tickets from some of the machines and they don’t require a HES code.
09/01/2022, 9:49 am – +1 (310) 297-02 But we spent over an hour figuring all this out on the quay in Istanbul – the barrier officials didn’t know why our cards weren’t working and kept saying we had to top them up with more money… Eventually after researching online we figured out how to link them to our HES code. The process isn’t straight forward but only needs to be done once then using the card is really simple.
09/01/2022, 1:13 pm – 7712 1661 What is a HES code?
09/01/2022, 1:16 pm – 625 65 61 It is a qr code that has all your information, phone number, passport, if you have entered the country with vaccine, pcr or antigens. They ask you in many places, they asked me to enter the dechatlon. They are implementing it in several countries. I left Turkey and when I entered Greece, at the border, they forced me to do Greece.
09/01/2022, 4:11 pm – 6 50 53 67 Hey
Has anyone cycled through Slovenia – Croatia, from Ljubjana to Split through all along the coast and Islands ? 🙂 advices about the road.
I would like to do this soon march or april ? 😉
Thanks
09/01/2022, 4:47 pm – 1522 66745 Roads are perfect paved along the coast
09/01/2022, 4:47 pm – 644 76 72 Yes, feel free to pm me any questions you have and I can share my route🙂 roads are generally excellent in Slovenia. Worth exploring the 2 lakes close to Llubjana too, and the Juliet alps are special. Croatia, in Istria there are tons of MTB off road routes, they’re tough going sometimes but brilliant. Island hopping is very easy with the ferries and also some local boats. Inland Croatia is also excellent, the coast tends to be quite busy and developed so keep it in mind.
09/01/2022, 6:28 pm – 1522 66745 Anybody in india at the moment or planning to enter soon? Via land
09/01/2022, 6:42 pm – 163 77800 Yes. I will arrive India around end of feb 🚴 by ferry
09/01/2022, 6:43 pm – 1577 11680 From where? Is it possible. That woman I called from Indian Embassy told that boat and land borders are not open. Do they open on February ?
09/01/2022, 6:46 pm – 163 77800 Germans (me) can enter by air- and waterway
09/01/2022, 6:46 pm – 163 77800 From 15th nov already
09/01/2022, 6:56 pm – 6 137887 From where do you take the ferry?
09/01/2022, 6:58 pm – 163 77800 Not sure yet. But probably banda abbas-dubai-india
09/01/2022, 7:02 pm – 6 50 53 67 thank you for your information Karl. My idea is to leave from Ljubjana and connect Split in 8/9 days. I would like to go through Cerknica lake, cross the border and reach Rijeka. From there I would like to go from island to island to Zadar and then in the hinterland to Split 🙂 I think that in April there is even less traffic. What is your route? 🙂 Istria can be nice too 🙂 i have the vaccin but you know if you need a sanitary pass in Slovenia and Croatia to access in restaurants, ferries, etc ? Do they control the borders ?
09/01/2022, 7:42 pm – 175 47072 Is there a ferry from Dubai or Oman to India? Cause all the research I made, said there is non.
10/01/2022, 54 am – 6 137887 Hello! The oman visa states a hotel reservation and a return ticket is needed to enter. I guess many cyclists don’t have both, any experiences here?
10/01/2022, 58 am – 670 20409 Hi everybody, does anyone extended his visa in Esfahan? Are they as chilled in Buschehr and Shiraz and maybe even give more than 1 month extension?
10/01/2022, 02 am – 347 755 13 Not at all!! I extended in Isfahan and I don’t recommend it at all, try Yazd if you can.
10/01/2022, 19 pm – 79 675 47 Concerning Oman: We didn’t have to show hotel reservation or return ticket at the border, that was in November 21.
10/01/2022, 32 pm – Patte: Just did it in Yazd. Long wait but OK. 4 days wait for two month extension.
10/01/2022, 59 pm – 6 137887 Ok thanks!
11/01/2022, 50 am – 1578 91848 Hello! I read many varying informations about Oman visa. Does somebody know if it’s true that you get a 21 days visa on arrival when you cross the border from Dubai with the 90days tourist visa for dubai? It says Dubai and Oman have a Joint Tourist Visa.
11/01/2022, 7:11 pm – 7720 1995 Is anyone in Nepal? What is the situation like there with regards to COVID?
11/01/2022, 7:17 pm – 79 290 39 i was there until november.. if you are vaccinated the entrance is no problem. otherwise i guess there is still a quarantine.. but relativly easy.. in the country i didnt notice anything about COVID. although it is possible that they make lockdowns once in a while.. it is not really predictable.
13/01/2022, 5:37 am – 94 274 12 Hi everyone! Has any woman here in the group cycled alone in Sri Lanka? It’s safe?
13/01/2022, 36 pm – 666 97 86 Eeei Joyce!! I send you a message
13/01/2022, 41 pm – 94 274 12 Thank you dear 🙂
13/01/2022, 1:02 pm – 93881 203 👍🏿
13/01/2022, 4:49 pm – 76 412 19 Hey dear cyclists! We are Marco and Melissa and are in the midst of a cycling trip ourselves. We are in Greece at the moment waiting for the cold days to pass before we head north to Istanbul and cross Turkey. Have any of you crossed the Turkey – Iran border lately? Do you know which border passages are open? And could anyone tell us how the Iranian evisa procedure went for them? Do you always have to go to an embassy for an interview or can some countries skip that part (we are both Swiss and Austrian). Sorry for all the questions, but happy to receive any information if possible. 😊
13/01/2022, 4:52 pm – Patte: write me and we can call when we have time(german)
13/01/2022, 4:57 pm – 1522 66745 Where are you in greece atm?
13/01/2022, 5:01 pm – 76 412 19 We are on Kreta at the moment but taking the ferry to Athena end of January
13/01/2022, 5:01 pm – 1522 66745 Ah same for us 👍🏼😃
13/01/2022, 5:04 pm – 76 412 19 Ah haha nice. Where are you guys exactly?
13/01/2022, 5:04 pm – 1522 66745 Kissamos
13/01/2022, 5:04 pm – 1522 66745 West
13/01/2022, 5:05 pm – 76 412 19 Ahhh we are rather on the east close to Heraklion
13/01/2022, 6:03 pm – 175 47072 We’ll do it (hopefully) beginning of March and can share experience… 😉
13/01/2022, 6:24 pm – 625 65 61 I’m in Athens and I com from turkey now
13/01/2022, 7:08 pm – 347 755 13 Hi all!!!
Anyone entered or has news about Iran/Pakistan border Gabd-Rimdan after Chabahar?
13/01/2022, 7:52 pm – 6 47 00 81 I didn’t cycle there but I went alone and I felt completely safe!
13/01/2022, 7:52 pm – 163 77800 Only Taftan border is working
13/01/2022, 8:10 pm – 347 755 13 A non-cyclist entered from the mentioned border
13/01/2022, 8:22 pm – Patte: source?
13/01/2022, 8:28 pm – 659 98 63 I think it is just open for trade purposes. If you are un Chabahar, you could ask about it at the immigration police office. They should know about it! I’d appreciate if you share it with us : )
13/01/2022, 9:24 pm – 670 20409 I wondered about the Rimdan Border, the most southern one? If anyone knows about it, thanks for sharing.
13/01/2022, 35 pm – 347 755 13 A person I know, but by bus. A couple who travel by motorcycle has been refused instead
13/01/2022, 36 pm – Patte: 👍 thx
13/01/2022, 37 pm – 347 755 13 It’s the same border
13/01/2022, 39 pm – 347 755 13 Also, there an interesting possiblity to enter Pakistan by ferry from the last Iranian harbour, it’s a really short distance and Iranian and some foreign in the past did it, no idea about nowadays
15/01/2022, 59 pm – 94 274 12 Does anyone know about a place in Bangkok that rents a bicycle and saddlebag for a mini cycle tour through Thailand? A friend wants to know…
15/01/2022, 2:12 pm – 79 426 73 i don’t know, but the guys at „bok bok bike“ might be a possibility to ask.
15/01/2022, 2:14 pm – 94 274 12 Thank you Marc!
15/01/2022, 2:20 pm – 4 91 3112 Someone know where to find the bags for the bike in Iran?
15/01/2022, 2:20 pm – 4 91 3112 I need also a 12 speed chain
15/01/2022, 2:30 pm – 659 98 63 Try the shops in Valiasr Street in Amiriyeh district which is south of Jomhouree and Imam Khomeini street. You have all the shops selling outdoor gear and besides Iranian-authorises products they might have items from European brands
15/01/2022, 2:33 pm – 659 98 63 You have Kavook shop in the above-mentioned area. They definitely have biketouring gear KAVOOK
21 6696 7227
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDR2q7RGGXct9J4CA
15/01/2022, 2:47 pm – 670 20409 After being already 2 months in Iran, we just got super easy and fast 2! more months extension in Buschehr. Detailled report will soon be posted on Caravanistan.
15/01/2022, 4:35 pm – 912 685 79
15/01/2022, 9:25 pm – 4 91 3112 Very helpful thanks
15/01/2022, 24 pm – Patte: https://gulfnews.com/uae/passengers-hail-low-cost-gulf-india-ferry-service-1.419398
16/01/2022, 32 am – 1520 73217 Hey all, anyone knows if it’s possible to get the third vaccine in Dubai?
Best wishes
16/01/2022, 33 am – 0 723 387 4 Hi, we have checked with the authorities 3 days ago and no, it is not possible unless you have recidency
16/01/2022, 49 am – 6 47 00 81 Yes we asked as well and not for the moment…
16/01/2022, 38 pm – 1522 66745 Is there any country asking for the 3rd vaccine now to let you enter the country actually ?
16/01/2022, 9:20 pm – 6 137887 In Oman you can get a booster for about 50 euros at any private hospital
16/01/2022, 9:22 pm – 6 137887 I was also 3 days ago at the vaccination center in dubai. I explained my situation and they were very willing to help but they said I only need a booster after 6 months. I’m at 5 months and against all odds I’m still hoping for open land borders to israel but then your last vaccination should be in the last 6 months 🤞🏻
16/01/2022, 9:23 pm – 6 137887 I only know israel. And saudi doesn’t accept sinopharm
16/01/2022, 9:24 pm – 6 137887 This is 2001 🙂
16/01/2022, 9:26 pm – 1520 73217 Your always a big help man. I’m lucky we shared our bread with you in Georgia. Stay safe and enjoy your journey
16/01/2022, 9:31 pm – 6 137887 Haha its a pleasure! If you’re in Oman soon, let me know 🙂
16/01/2022, 9:49 pm – Patte: Clear, but might be a starting point for the ferry topic earlier.
17/01/2022, 1:57 pm – 6 137887 👍🏻 true. Let’s hope more ferries start again!
17/01/2022, 1:57 pm – 6 137887 Pfizer btw. The one hospital I checked
17/01/2022, 9:48 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi, I need to receive a credit card in Turkey probably in Izmir. Do you know a compagnie who is working well to receive some staff ? Do you have some good or bad experiences about it ? Thanks
18/01/2022, 3:01 am – 82 185 30 Likely be difficult to find what you need for rental, there is a club in Bangkok that does monthly rides you could ask them. I think i did ask if any had for sale 2 years ago and came up empty. I have a XL cannondale hybrid with rack and panniers in the south I would consider selling but you need to be tall.
18/01/2022, 3:02 pm – 695 19 47 X now or have done it in the past:
I believe there is (or it used) a ferry from Bushehr (Iran) to Kuwait city, according to www.caravanistan.com it is no longer running, is there any alternative, as cycling through Basra (Irak) and southern Irak will be challenging (due to lack of information) and too risky.
Any information/tip/advice on that regard will be highly appreciated and personal experiences if any more so.
I guess once in Kuwait visas to cycle through Saudi Arabia are relatively easy to be obtained.
Thanks in advance for any input.😊👍🏻🚴🏼♂️
18/01/2022, 3:03 pm – 695 19 47 Sorry I missed the heading: the above was intended for anyone cycling through Iran or who has done it in the past.
18/01/2022, 5:22 pm – 175 47072 Maybe ask a Hostel to send it there?
We did it in Greece the same.. 🙂
19/01/2022, 38 am – 6 61 69 56 Hello everyone. I’m a newbie so I can’t access the previous message. it must have been asked and asked again, but does anyone have any info for the turkmenistan transit visa or the kazakstan frobtiere? open, not open?
19/01/2022, 41 am – 347 755 13 A bit more than a month ago, a cyclists couple I met couldn’t get transit visa for Turkmenistan. They were in Uzb if I remember correctly
19/01/2022, 38 am – 175 47072 I heard from travellers, which I met some weeks ago, that the border to Kasachstan is closed and they couldn’t enter..
19/01/2022, 04 pm – Patte: We tried in November in Tashkent and they told us maybe in February or March. No valid info.
19/01/2022, 08 pm – 6 61 69 56 OK, maybe for spring for the pamir road after. Thanks a lot
19/01/2022, 10 pm – 79 675 47 Kazakstan and Turkmenistan are closed at the moment. But it’s possible that it’ll be open for the spring / summer season. Let’s hope so.
20/01/2022, 13 am – 6 199896 And what about Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan?
20/01/2022, 15 am – 6 61 69 56 2 months earlier I went to the embassies. uzbekistan completely open. and Kyrgyzstan too but not with the land borders of Tajikistan
20/01/2022, 15 am – 6 61 69 56 maybe change
20/01/2022, 16 am – 6 61 69 56 but Uzbekistan, all the countries to join it are closed
20/01/2022, 9:47 am – Patte: Last late autumn we know that cyclist could do the Pamir highway. Not walking and also no cars. Bicycle they let through though.
21/01/2022, 3:32 pm – 935 490 30 خودپرداز ۲۴ ساعته بانک شهر
https://goo.gl/maps/p7dANjD3dZotKAJB7
21/01/2022, 3:33 pm – 935 490 30 Who is intrested in this address you will find a place where to change bitcoin into cash
21/01/2022, 9:45 pm – 935 490 30 My friend is located in Marand in Iran and someone that want to come to Iran as a tourist can meet him and he will be happy to feed other foreigners
21/01/2022, 9:45 pm – 935 490 30 Amin Gh1318.vcf (file attached)
21/01/2022, 9:51 pm – 659 98 63 Nice place Marand! Good memories from there!! A day-trip from/to Jolfa is totally recommended!
22/01/2022, 2:59 pm – 6 137887
22/01/2022, 3:00 pm – 6 137887 But the road is amazing!!
24/01/2022, 3:17 pm – 7 62 07 44 Hi everyone I am one of the admin of the group. I get solicited often by people to be added to our wonderful group. I assume that there are a lot of ghosts using space instead of people whom need. So I’ve got an idea 💡, I’m gonna send an private message to all of you. Wait two weeks ( to leave some time to our most extreme and isolated mates) and add all of you that answered to me in my phone and get rid of the ghosts that didn’t react in two weeks….
24/01/2022, 3:20 pm – 7 62 07 44 I am gonna wait if you guys think it is a good idea. You can tell me on private message and not in the group. To not polluted the cycle and travel topics… if I have positive reaction I’ll start to send you the ghosts hunter message in few days…
24/01/2022, 3:20 pm – 1577 11680 👍🏼
24/01/2022, 3:33 pm – 7 62 07 44 You can all ready contact me in private to show you are not a ghost and I add you as non Ghost on my phone right away.
24/01/2022, 3:40 pm – 94 274 12 👍
24/01/2022, 6:58 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 removed 6 29 48 87 88
24/01/2022, 3:46 pm – 7 62 07 44 Send me private message…
24/01/2022, 5:28 pm – 7 62 07 44 If you have signal I just created a group. Let try if it work…. ethicly better and whithout limitation of members… name of the group crasy cyclist world. I invite you guys whithout giving up WhatsApp and Zuckerberg 😉 dixit @31613788706 , to join if you like. I am the only one now!!😃😃
24/01/2022, 5:28 pm – 7 62 07 44 https://signal.group/#CjQKIIh2K_oPBtcxKgWIa4QJere7YH69tsKObOGfZ5kdsOmNEhD4db5y6cW-hWxuMdBPbZmR
24/01/2022, 5:31 pm – 6 51 60 54 👌🏻👌🏻
24/01/2022, 5:32 pm – 7712 1661 Will that replace this group then?
24/01/2022, 5:33 pm – 6 137887 🥳 I would be very happy to ditch whatsapp/fb/meta
24/01/2022, 5:33 pm – 7 62 07 44 No..
24/01/2022, 5:34 pm – 7 62 07 44 Up.to us
24/01/2022, 5:37 pm – 484 83 27 Did you try this? https://sociallypro.com/increase-whatsapp-group-limit-10k/
24/01/2022, 5:37 pm – 7 62 07 44 We can use both. But no limitation of members on signal… I will keep the hunting Ghost on this group. No way to give this wonderful community and tool that we have right now
24/01/2022, 5:42 pm – 79 426 73 well, but it kinda does replace as some information won’t be shared here anymore i guess. i think it’s better to have one group in one app…
24/01/2022, 5:48 pm – 7 62 07 44 Let speak about it in private…
24/01/2022, 6:11 pm – 72 903 16 Telegram is also good app. And i think it is more popular. At least in Russia 😉
24/01/2022, 6:14 pm – 7 62 07 44 I don’t want to polluted this chat whith this kind of topics…. sorry. Let’s chase the ghosts and use this group. There is way to give it up!!! Lobe to our community!!!😍😍
24/01/2022, 6:14 pm – 7 62 07 44 Love*
24/01/2022, 6:16 pm – 7 62 07 44 After so many positive reaction in private , I am gonna a start to send the private hunting Ghosts messages…. not to all the one that already contacted me…
24/01/2022, 8:23 pm – 7 62 07 44 Hi the hunting messages take time. I am in the middle of.the night right now.!!!😉 quite insomniac 🤪🤪 but if you didn’t get the message yet. You can still send me „I am not a ghost „, that would make it easier…. I am at ….
24/01/2022, 8:24 pm – 7 62 07 44 On private of course!!!!
25/01/2022, 9:35 pm – 935 490 30 Hello everyone. Would someone recommend a Cheap Pakistan operator to get the letter of invitation? Please share your experience
25/01/2022, 9:37 pm – 6 61 69 56
25/01/2022, 9:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 This one for 75euro. I don’t know if its cheap or not
25/01/2022, 9:40 pm – 935 490 30 Thank you, I think it’s not possible to find cheaper than this… what’s this contact. ?
25/01/2022, 9:45 pm – 6 61 69 56 A guy certified for the letter. A colleague did it with him, he got it in 24 hours
25/01/2022, 9:52 pm – 935 490 30 Ok thank for you time
26/01/2022, 9:20 am – 670 20409 I have also a contact and recommendation of an agency in Pakistan who help with visa and/or make the letter of invitation:
26/01/2022, 9:20 am – 670 20409 Harris BackpackerHostel (Pakistan Agentur) � �🇰.vcf (file attached)
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 Very inportant for visa application
When you will apply fir visa do not mention you are in iran so you have to select Pakistan embassy In Austria for Interview, they dont call for interview at all but if you will mention Iran they will ask for extra documents and process will be much slower than normal and more chances of rejection.
Also do not mention you will be traveling in bicycle you can simply mention as a backpacker travelers in application.
So it means you will completely not mention iran in your application even in your past travel history
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 We can also apply on your behalf if you want we charge $20 for processing
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 Visa Fee+$20 processing fee
$75 is for letter of invitation per person
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 Requirement for Letter of Invitation
1: Scanned Passport or Readable Picture of Passport
2: Arrival & Departure Date (Estimated)
3: Itinerary / Name of cities you will visit
4: contact number
5: Email ID
6: book one of our hotel room for minimum 2-3 nights
Backpackers Hostel Islamabad
Madina Hotel 2 Gilgit
Indus View Hotel Skardu
You can book online through booking.com
Other Services we offer
*Car Rentals
*Motor Bike Rentals
*Tours and Tour Guide Services
Cost of Loi is 75 USD per head
Processing time is max 12 hours
Free LOi if you book full ground tour with us.
Pqayment Method
Credit card/Debit Card via Airbnb
Transferwise
Bank Transfers
You can share these details on our whatsapp helpline or send us by email at info@adventureplanners.net
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 https://adventureplanners.net/2021/03/16/useful-general-information-about-pakistan-for-travelers/
26/01/2022, 9:21 am – 670 20409 You may also read to get much more information before traveling and you can ask any question when ever you want
26/01/2022, 9:23 am – 670 20409 Of course „Austria“ is here mentioned because i’m Austrian. Put your country but, the rest is the same, i guess for most of us, if coming from Iran.
For more questions please contact him directly.
28/01/2022, 9:51 am – 175 47072 Hey everyone!
Has someone a rohloff and has knowledgeable about rohloff and cycling in down to -15°?
My gearhandle (? Hope you know what I mean) is blocked/frozen and I have no idea how to solve this problem.
Anyone has a solution or tips?
Thank you!
28/01/2022, 9:57 am – 935 490 30 My pedals are frozen . What to do in this case?
28/01/2022, 9:58 am – 175 47072 We bought for stuff like this ‚antifreeze‘. Worked quite good. 😅
28/01/2022, 06 am – 935 490 30 Thanks
28/01/2022, 25 am – 7 62 06 77 You don’t need a letter of invitation for Pakistan. At least as a French citizen I successfully got an e-visa a few times without such a letter. You can simply put hotel reservations in the reservation.
28/01/2022, 49 am – 935 490 30 Sorry can you explain better?
28/01/2022, 50 am – 6 61 69 56 It was before covid ?
28/01/2022, 51 pm – 347 755 13 I applied a week ago for a tourist visa and they ask for an invitation letter written in an official paper plus a photo of the Id of who wrote the letter
28/01/2022, 1:04 pm – 935 490 30 So did you go just to the embassy and didn’t do all that bullshit on the website?
28/01/2022, 7:51 pm – 347 755 13 No, I did all the stuff on the official Pakistan website + what I said in the previous message
29/01/2022, 3:14 pm – 347 755 13 Hi brothers and sisters!! ( pure islamic collateral effect).
I entered Pakistan from Gabd/Rimdan border, quite easy and fast! Pakistan side super friendly and they let me go without any escort/bus to Karachi. Just free to go, if it’s been a gift or a punishment I’ll let you know ✌️✌️
29/01/2022, 3:14 pm – 173 25122 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
29/01/2022, 3:19 pm – 175 47072 Pretty cool, have a easy ride😊
29/01/2022, 3:19 pm – 175 47072 An *
29/01/2022, 3:45 pm – 699 180279 Nice to hear that this border is open. Would be interested in more details. I think it would also help others, if you shared your experience on caravanistan. They mention this border crossing on caravanistan but say that they don’t really have reliable information and the crossing probably won’t work for foreigners.
Anyway, have fun and enjoy Pakistan!
https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=12836
29/01/2022, 6:43 pm – 659 98 63 😍😍😍😍
29/01/2022, 7:20 pm – 695 19 47 Great Fabio, keep us posted😊👍🏻🚴🏼♂️
29/01/2022, 8:57 pm – 7 62 07 44 See you in India 🇮🇳
29/01/2022, 8:57 pm – 7 62 07 44 👍👍👍
30/01/2022, 6:38 am – 937 385 46 Is anyone in Kerman currently by any chance and would like to join a guided trip to the desert (kaluts)?
30/01/2022, 8:00 am – 98949 112
30/01/2022, 8:00 am – 98949 112 https://youtube.com/shorts/dokteoymn4g?feature=share
30/01/2022, 2:35 pm – 670 20409 Aaaaah, so cool. Thank you so much for this great news 🥳
30/01/2022, 5:46 pm – 680 40059 Hello. Soon we are heading to turkey. Maybe someone has a nice route from igoumenitsa/patras to share? Would be nice.
30/01/2022, 5:47 pm – 7 62 07 44 Meteora!!!
30/01/2022, 6:14 pm – 937 895 13 After Turkey you want to come to Iran???
30/01/2022, 9:33 pm – 542 507 48 If anyone wants to come to Turkey we can host you at Luleburgaz Stars Bicycle Academy
Check out our profile on Instagram Luleburgazbicycleacademy
We have a lot of things.. shower laundry…
All is free thanks for all ref…
30/01/2022, 28 pm – 680 40059 👍
31/01/2022, 8:19 am – 1512 32662 Check also out the Shazadeh Garden in Mahan. It’s just 20 km away and very beautiful.
31/01/2022, 8:22 am – 1512 32662 Godean hotel
Kerman Province, Mahan, W Rejaei St, Iran
34 3377 3801
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nUjkB67HF6E3npXj6
31/01/2022, 8:23 am – 1512 32662 I stayed in the Godaean B&B the landlord is a Woman and very friendly. From there I took a taxi up to the gardens.
31/01/2022, 9:53 am – 6 47 00 81 Awesome 🥳😍 take care!!!
01/02/2022, 20 am – 6 435744 ☺️
02/02/2022, 21 am – 7 62 07 44 Hi everybody. You’re for now, 58 who haven’t answered to the Ghost hunting message. Some of you replied straight from the group message, and all others from private message. If your answered from the first call on the group don’t worry to haven’t got any private message. You’re anyway non Ghost. This next Sunday I’ll cancel all the people that didn’t react. 58 for now. I any way sent the invitation link to all in case of late reading…. Big up from India 🇮🇳. Chat shillom, chapati…. Good and safe trip everyone.
02/02/2022, 24 am – 7 62 07 44 Chaï*
02/02/2022, 34 am – 7 62 07 44 I also add all the newcomers since the hunting as non Ghost 👻. So Don’t worry 😉
02/02/2022, 46 am – 7 62 07 44 I created the „CRASY CYCLIST WORLD „group on signal, where there is no limitation of members. And no fucking profits for Zuckerberg…. if you want to join, it is just a start, but you’re all welcome.😉 https://signal.group/#CjQKIIh2K_oPBtcxKgWIa4QJere7YH69tsKObOGfZ5kdsOmNEhD4db5y6cW-hWxuMdBPbZmR
02/02/2022, 3:23 pm – 6 533181 I am not a ghost.
02/02/2022, 3:25 pm – 7 62 07 44 Please send me that by private message. For my organisation and to not polluted the chat….😉😇
02/02/2022, 3:26 pm – 7 62 07 44 Same for everyone…👍
02/02/2022, 5:12 pm – 1577 11680 Anyone in India ?
02/02/2022, 5:49 pm – 7 62 07 44 I am!!
02/02/2022, 5:49 pm – 7 62 07 44 Tamil nadu..
02/02/2022, 5:49 pm – 1577 11680 How did U get there ?
02/02/2022, 5:52 pm – 7 62 07 44 I am in India whith kind of resident visa since the covid. But I know now you can get only one month visa as tourist or even if you manage to have more like 6month you’ll have to go out every month, before it was every 3 month.
02/02/2022, 5:53 pm – 7 62 07 44 Otherwise I came the first time from Nepal. But it was in 2018…
02/02/2022, 5:55 pm – 7 62 07 44 What would you like to know exactly???
02/02/2022, 5:56 pm – 1577 11680 Hmm. Okay, yeah U gave me all the information I need. You think I can cross border from Pakistan or do I need to fly ?
02/02/2022, 6:06 pm – 7 62 07 44 You already have a visa?? Because whith evisa you can’t enter by land. About opening of the border between I don’t know. What I know it is for the people came by plane they need to book online a covid test that you do at the arrival. On indian government website. And to feel a form of self declaration, whith official negative test and passport copy. Indian Air suvida self declaration.
02/02/2022, 6:10 pm – 7 62 07 44 https://www.travel-healthcertificate.com/india
02/02/2022, 6:14 pm – 1577 11680 Alright thanks you
02/02/2022, 6:14 pm – 1577 11680 I don’t have visa but I don’t want to fly also… Screwed situation
02/02/2022, 6:14 pm – 98949 112 Where are you riding man 👨
02/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 7 62 07 44 Tamil nadu.
02/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 98949 112 Which area
02/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 98949 112 Could share the route
02/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 7 62 07 44 South chennai
02/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 98949 112 Oh good
02/02/2022, 6:16 pm – 98949 112 When you will reach at Coimbatore
02/02/2022, 6:16 pm – 98949 112 Could share your next explore area and map
I will join with you
02/02/2022, 6:17 pm – 7 62 07 44 But I am not really on movement now. I did cycle a bit last few month. Now I am back where I live in tamil nadu.
02/02/2022, 6:17 pm – 98949 112 You are living in chennai ?
02/02/2022, 6:18 pm – 98949 112 I think next month plan to chennai for office work
02/02/2022, 6:18 pm – 98949 112 I will meet to you
02/02/2022, 6:18 pm – 7 62 07 44 👍
02/02/2022, 6:21 pm – 7 62 07 44 I know before covid we could get it in Pakistan.. are you already in Pakistan
02/02/2022, 6:22 pm – 1577 11680 No I am in Iran but next week in Pakistan
02/02/2022, 6:22 pm – 1577 11680 And than … I want to go to India 😭
02/02/2022, 6:26 pm – 7 62 07 44 Did you ask to fabio, he is in Pakistan he must be updated and have a plan…
02/02/2022, 6:40 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah he’s a friend of mine 🤣
03/02/2022, 6:08 pm – 175 47072 Has anyone here got a Booster in turkey and knows how to get it here?
03/02/2022, 6:17 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 Hello. We (from the UK) tried in Istanbul to get our COVID booster but we were told by everyone that we spoke to that it wasn’t possible for foreign nationals to get their boosters in Turkey – this was in November so things may have changed now. We are now in Georgia and are hoping we can get ours here.
03/02/2022, 7:10 pm – 175 47072 Thanks! Found a hospital in Nevisehir and it’s doing easily the booster. 🙂
03/02/2022, 8:13 pm – 484 83 27 I know a french guy that got the Booster at Trabzon
03/02/2022, 8:14 pm – 484 83 27 Does anyone had experience with visa extension at Shiraz? There is not much report on Caravanistan…
03/02/2022, 8:16 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hello everybody.
Someone has been in Oman recently or is there actually? I wanted to know where did you do your covid test and what border did you go through? For the outward and return, from Dubai
03/02/2022, 8:18 pm – 6 61 69 56 You can use I overlander app. Good info for that
03/02/2022, 8:32 pm – 8 7193 95 Are you in Muscat?
03/02/2022, 8:39 pm – 8 7193 95 Oman Border Crossing Point
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LMKUevFMN4QfNYXY7
03/02/2022, 8:39 pm – 8 7193 95 Border
03/02/2022, 8:39 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not in Muscat, but soon in Dubai, and after Oman and then Dubai again
03/02/2022, 8:40 pm – 8 7193 95 PCR also possible at Airport Parking. But more expensive
03/02/2022, 8:40 pm – 6 61 69 56 But I think the pcr should be did 72h before
03/02/2022, 8:40 pm – 8 7193 95 Yep
03/02/2022, 8:40 pm – 79 675 47 We entered Oman in Musandam, absolutely wonderful. Then the ferry to Shinas and then cycled the rest of Oman.
03/02/2022, 8:43 pm – 6 61 69 56 Thabks you à lot but It’s far to the border, if I want to cycle up to the border with EAU
03/02/2022, 8:43 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes I thought to pass by there, and where did you do your pcr test before to enter ?
03/02/2022, 8:44 pm – 79 675 47 We did it in Dubai at the Expo Village. It was free of charge and we got the result within 3 hours, but I’m sure there are other options in Dubai.
03/02/2022, 8:45 pm – 79 675 47 The ride from the UAE border to Khasab in Musandam is absolutely stunning, but riding from Dubai to the border isn’t fun.
03/02/2022, 8:49 pm – 6 61 69 56 Wonderful if its free. And 72hours was enough to cross the border ?
03/02/2022, 8:54 pm – 79 675 47 Yes!
03/02/2022, 8:55 pm – 6 61 69 56 Thanks a lot and enjoy !
04/02/2022, 22 am – 1590 84261 Hey there,
soon we are travelling to Iran and we are realy excited!
We have some questions, hope you can help us.
QUESTION 1
We know flying with a drone in Iran is illegal and we will defenitly not do so!
As we are on our world bike trip we continue traveling after Iran to other countries, thats why we want to bring the drone with us.
BUT we definitly don´t want to use the drone in Iran!
Is there a chance to register our drone on arrival?
Or just another way to make it offical that we have a drone but don´t use it while travelling through Iran?
QUESTION 2
Other question is about visa on arrival.
Would you recommend it on Teheran airport?
What documents are required for visa on arrival?
Do we need to show a flight ticket back to our home country? Because maybe we want to extend our stay in Iran.
Other thing is, we want continue cycling to outher countries 😉
Do we need to show a reservation of a hotel for the first night in Iran?
Or is an invitation letter from a local also fine?
QUESTION 3
Has anyone entered Iran by visa on arrival within the last few weeks?
Is it possible at the moment?
Would be nice if you can help us! Thanks!
04/02/2022, 46 am – 7956 0890 Hi, I didn’t get a link – I rejoined the group jan 28th, so hope all is ok? 🤙🏼
04/02/2022, 48 am – 7 62 07 44 Ok!! Already non Ghost 👻
04/02/2022, 50 am – 7956 0890 Thanks!
04/02/2022, 52 am – 7 62 07 44 Key2persia. For invitation letter, and for the drone I knew one friend had to put his under scelled plastic but it was For Azerbaijan… not iran. Maybe key2persia can also help you to know…
04/02/2022, 59 am – 937 895 13 Hello my friend .
Drone is illegal yeah but you are tourists maybe they can let you to bring with u
And about your visa ,I can help you if you come to East Azerbaijan
04/02/2022, 48 pm – 670 20409 Same here, they will open the borders hopefully. I hope it will be the same as a few months ago with Iran. Many cyclists just coming close without knowing if they open and then BOOM🥳, they opened the landborders. 😇
04/02/2022, 1:28 pm – 347 755 13 Ahahah!! I’m hoping that it will be the same, just less optimistic the few months ago because India was open then put more restrictions!
04/02/2022, 1:29 pm – 347 755 13 Anyway, I’ll write a review on Caravanister blog about Rimdan/Gabd border but for who want to cross it, I highly recommend to take the bus straight to Karachi.
04/02/2022, 1:33 pm – 347 755 13 The road isn’t special at all, flat and quite boring landscapes, just a nice canyon.
But the main reason is that I didn’t felt free at all, I always had police/military close to me, day and even one time for the whole night.
04/02/2022, 1:37 pm – 670 20409 Thanks 🙏
04/02/2022, 1:39 pm – 695 19 47 Thanks for the input Fabio, keep pedalling strong or softly, it doesn’t really matter as long as you keep on pedalling😊👍🏻🚴🏻♂️
04/02/2022, 1:42 pm – 659 98 63 Well, it is a major risk (a French traveller is currently in prison due to a drone) and if you show up saying „we have a drone with us“ things might get unpredictable. Either you hide it or you do not bring it at all. I would recommend the latter. At the airport, they might also scan your luggage and if they find you’ve got a drone they will likely revoke your visa on arrival.
04/02/2022, 3:25 pm – 699 180279 They also scanned our luggage at the Agarak/Nordooz land border entering from Armenia…
04/02/2022, 3:53 pm – 347 755 13 Same for me
04/02/2022, 5:09 pm – 669 53 02 They scanned my panniers with the drone inside and no problem. But don’t take this as fact
05/02/2022, 1:03 am – 6 21 912 1 Hi community,
I will be in sri lanka in march
I’m looking for a bicycle there to do my trip
So anyone can help me to find one there !!
Thanks
05/02/2022, 1:36 pm – 6 137887 Hey 🙂 Anyone else had difficulty signing up on the saudi covid app Tawakkalna? Keeps saying my entered info is incorrect. Support hasn’t responded in a week.
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06/02/2022, 1:21 pm – 6 404226 In Turkey, it is not allowed to fly with a drone that is brought from the Netherlands or Belgium. Does anyone have experience with this if you hide it in your head luggage?
06/02/2022, 1:42 pm – 6 404226 In April I’ll fly to Turkey from the Netherlands.
06/02/2022, 6:16 pm – 912 685 79 Iran – Sharjah(UAE) ferry update ;
The ferry line started working once a week from Shahid Bahonar Port near Bandar abbas to Sharjah. 6 hrs on board.
06/02/2022, 6:22 pm – 670 20409 Just for info: if you cycle from Bam to Jiroft, be aware that if police see you, they’ll probably escort (follow in the back) you from town to town. They didn’t let us go alone the whole day and nobody spoke English. For us the only solution was keep on pedaling. If they ask, say and go with th to a Hotel. They won’t accept sleeping in a tent.
06/02/2022, 6:23 pm – 1522 66745 How is it with the escort? Is that free of charge or their duty or what?
06/02/2022, 6:25 pm – 937 895 13 Don’t worry I can help you if you want
I live in East Azerbaijan
06/02/2022, 6:25 pm – 670 20409 Free of charge, of course. If they offer taking you on the back, better to do so, as the way is very long. (we first thought they will let us go at some part, but in the end they just change the police from the next town and so on 🙈)
06/02/2022, 6:42 pm – 6 61 69 56 Do you have info about the pcr test ? Do you have to pay a second test on board or when you arrive at Sharjah ?
07/02/2022, 07 am – 175 47072 For the visa apply to Iran: did you just named a random hotel and booked it for a night? Even if it’s too far away? Or is it important to really stay there?
Thanks in advance. 🙂
07/02/2022, 10 am – 6 47 00 81 I put an random hotel close to the border.
07/02/2022, 11 am – 6 47 00 81 It was too far to do it by bike but you can still say that you hitchhike or take a bus, in case they ask you
07/02/2022, 11 am – 6 47 00 81 Someone has already extend his visa in Oman?
07/02/2022, 23 am – 1577 11680 If U do if via tap Persia, you can book a hotel via there page… In the end I have met noone who got ask about the hotel reservation at the border. I don’t know bout flying
07/02/2022, 41 am – 6 61 69 56 I’ve written „in my tent“ or something like that
07/02/2022, 43 am – 1577 11680 ❤️ my boy
07/02/2022, 44 pm – 347 755 13 Ahahah Respect Gab 🤙
07/02/2022, 1:17 pm – 912 685 79 I read u need a pcr test done in past 72 hrs to get on board.
07/02/2022, 1:20 pm – 912 685 79 Sorry was it a white blue car(traffic police) or a white green one?
07/02/2022, 2:50 pm – 670 20409 White green
07/02/2022, 4:23 pm – 912 685 79 This road in Kerman province u mentioned is a high risk place because cartel traders use this pass for the narcotics trades between Afghanistan and Europe. They must be taking care of you no other intention. I’m sure if u are checked or under control, u ain’t see nobody.
07/02/2022, 5:33 pm – 7553 8942 Hi guys! This probably has been asked already, but does anyone know if the Jordan/Saudi land border crossings are open for foreigners at the moment?
07/02/2022, 5:41 pm – 174 23974 We passed it mid December. Don’t think anything changed since then.
07/02/2022, 5:42 pm – 174 23974 We took the Aqaba border
07/02/2022, 59 pm – 1522 59547 Hello everybody, I’m new to this group and dont want to actually cycle the whole zijderroute.
I hoped to find somebody here who recently (or ever?) cycled Iraqi-Kurdistan and likes to share his experiences with me as I plan to go there in june or so 🙂
07/02/2022, 00 pm – 1522 59547 Thank you 🙏
07/02/2022, 02 pm – 79 426 73 as far as i know @34647504120 was there a few years ago
08/02/2022, 8:28 am – 937 385 46 kurdistan is very nice! lovely people and awesome mountains in the north. there are many police checkpoints, but its supersafe and everyone is friendly. you can get visa and pcr-test directly at the border. but man, june is too late! its going to be very hot!
08/02/2022, 8:30 am – 937 385 46 and visit lalish – the holy place of the yesidi! oh, and as far a as I know, you have to leave the country at the same border-crossing where you came in (but im not 100 percent sure, maybe this rule is just for cars….)
08/02/2022, 9:08 am – 1522 59547 Thank you for your answers so far!! 🙂
08/02/2022, 05 am – 6 61 69 56 And the rest of Iran is safe actually ? From Koweït to Turkey ?
08/02/2022, 05 am – 6 61 69 56 Irak
08/02/2022, 30 am – 8 44 35132 I would avoid the East cost. The west cost of Iran is ok if you don’t go too close to the border. rest of Iran should be safe to cycle.
08/02/2022, 44 am – 659 98 63 I guess situation is changing all the time. A year ago the mountains in the north was the epicentre of fights between PKK and Turkish army. That is the reason why it was literally impossible (the Peshmerga did not allow me) to go through some roads such as the one that links Amedi with Soran via Barzan..
08/02/2022, 47 am – 937 385 46 I don’t know. I went just to Kurdistan region
08/02/2022, 53 am – 8 44 35132 Also when u inter to Iran from Turkye, it is good to avoid wild camping in area close to the border. If you inter Iran from Azerbaijan, even the area close to the border is pretty safe and in spring time very beautiful.
08/02/2022, 10 am – 175 47072 Why should you avoid camping near the border? Not too safe?
Sorry, I thought the conversation right now was about Irak. 😀
08/02/2022, 18 am – 347 755 13 Never a good idea, in every country if there are tensions you’ll find them next to borders
08/02/2022, 18 am – 175 47072 👌
08/02/2022, 22 am – 8 44 35132 I talk about Iran 😊. At the border region between Iran and Turkye usually the crime is high. There is smugellers, also the militan oposition groups are usually actovitie there. Sometimes at night time u can see muels full of goods crossing the roads without any person around them, the mules basically they know the route (usually they are addicted to the drug)so the smagullers put the stuff on the mules and they carry the stuff between the borders and no need for human. I would suggest make sure u get to the border early and you can cycle away and then camp. Also always you can ask from ppl of villages to camp in their backyard.😊
08/02/2022, 24 am – 175 47072 Good to know. 😀
But the technic with the mules is quite funny. 😂 Not the addiction part, but that they do the smuggling. 😂
08/02/2022, 25 am – 8 44 35132 It is 😅, people can be pretty creative 😁
08/02/2022, 28 am – 1522 59547 😄 an extended version of the carrier pigeon
08/02/2022, 56 am – 6 61 69 56 And other thing, about Oman. Someone have information about boat from Shinas to Khasab ? schedule, price..
08/02/2022, 07 pm – 677 616303 Thanks a lot for this information! Good to know and makes us understand the whole situation 🤗
08/02/2022, 09 pm – 8 7193 95 https://www.nfconline.om/NFCLive/
08/02/2022, 10 pm – 8 7193 95 826748344
This is the call center shinas for booking as well
08/02/2022, 39 pm – 6 61 69 56 Thanks again Barteld !
08/02/2022, 7:31 pm – 175 47072 If someone is looking for a vaccination in turkey:
In Antalya it’s right now pretty easy. Costs 400 Lira and that’s it. Normal passport is enough. 🙂
It’s in the ‚Antalya Education and Research Hospital‘.
08/02/2022, 7:32 pm – 175 47072 *we got biontech.
08/02/2022, 8:43 pm – 670 20409 I can only for 2020 before Corona, back then they didnt had this rule. Iraqi Kurdistan is awesome, go for it. But yes. I also think going in April/early May is much better.
08/02/2022, 8:46 pm – 670 20409 * talk
08/02/2022, 35 pm – 1522 66745 Anybody here carrying a dog on his trip? 😄
09/02/2022, 8:39 am – 347 755 13 Check on Instagram lifeintravel.it, they’re an Italian couple + a dog (🇬🇧 subtitles)
09/02/2022, 9:31 am – 1573 48785 The addiction part is the funniest
09/02/2022, 2:01 pm – 338 392 58 💪💪❤️…..
09/02/2022, 3:01 pm – 6 137887 The border close to aqaba (called Durra) is closed this month! See the visa websites. I’m planning to enter jordan from saudi this saturday at the mudawwara border crossing
09/02/2022, 3:03 pm – 7553 8942 Thanks for the info, planning to go out there in march – I hope everything stays open!
09/02/2022, 4:24 pm – 6 137887 Ah perfect, yeah it’s just closed for maintenance 👍🏻👍🏻
09/02/2022, 6:28 pm – 7956 0890 To the folks cycling in Saudi Arabia🇸🇦
Are any of you women?
09/02/2022, 7:07 pm – 695 19 47 Bikecanine check it out
09/02/2022, 7:27 pm – 1573 48785 I heard that on the Taftan border (iran/pakistan) is a Pakistani guy (hamid?) Whos helping you to cross the border quickly. Does anyone have his number? Thanks 🙃
09/02/2022, 7:40 pm – 1577 11680 I would also be interested. Crossing the border tomorrow
09/02/2022, 7:41 pm – 174 23974 🙋🏽♀️
09/02/2022, 7:44 pm – 7956 0890 Hey Jule! How’s it going? All covered up = no probs in Saudi?
09/02/2022, 8:04 pm – 174 23974 Not really. But I’m not traveling alone, have a male with me. 🤗 but I still think there shouldn’t be Problems. Only thing is that we had an escort (and I assume it was because I’m a woman…)
09/02/2022, 17 pm – 1520 73217 Hamid Zahedan.vcf (file attached)
09/02/2022, 18 pm – 1520 73217 I don’t know if it’s the Right one. I got the contact from someone in Tabriz
09/02/2022, 18 pm – 7553 8942 How is the cycling on the roads in Saudi? Are there many options for off-road paths and when not do the motorists give space?
09/02/2022, 21 pm – 1577 11680 Nice man
09/02/2022, 21 pm – 1577 11680 I will contact him and let you know
09/02/2022, 22 pm – 7956 0890 Ok thanks. Did you have you have an escort the whole way??
10/02/2022, 23 am – 6 137887 Heya, last days I crossed the new road from oman to Saudi „with“ my bicycle. It was stormy and could just cycle 100 km in two days. The next gasstation/shop/water after the border is about 270 km (I’ll put it on ioverlander). Otherwise very cool road and when I looked for a lift the first guy took me all the way to riyadh! (1000 km) No escort, much help was offered
10/02/2022, 23 am – 6 137887 Shaybah is a military zone which you cannot enter
10/02/2022, 6:22 am – 174 23974 For three weeks we didn’t have an escort, but the rest of the time (5 weeks?!) the whole day and sometimes the whole night
10/02/2022, 6:25 am – 174 23974 The cycling was easy, we had a lot of space on the roads. Most of the time not much traffic. We didn’t do seriously off road paths, because everytime we got off asphalt we were stuck in the sand… but hey, Someone is pretty sure brave enough to try it out🤗
10/02/2022, 3:59 pm – 7553 8942 Did you chose to be escorted or did police force you to be followed?
10/02/2022, 6:07 pm – 1590 84261 Anyone entered Iran by visa on arrival recently?
10/02/2022, 7:16 pm – 935 490 30 Is it possible?
10/02/2022, 7:43 pm – 7 62 07 44 It was before covid..
11/02/2022, 2:17 am – 7904 1798 As far as I know only for flight arrivals
11/02/2022, 3:56 pm – 1577 11680 Yo for all the people crossing border to Pakistan from zahedan to taftan … It’s quite „easy“ I mean U will get asked for your passport A LOT! and than get escorted to quetta wich also takes a while and you will see a lot of people with guns .. but anyway they are very friendly… Just close your eyes …. PCR or vaccine are not needed… At least they didn’t ask for.. peace out 🐿️
11/02/2022, 4:01 pm – 163 77800 Same like Sharja Harbour, UAE 🇦🇪 they didn’t ask for vaccination. Only did pcr at arrival for free
11/02/2022, 4:22 pm – 177 63219 How much is the ferry from Iran to sharja? Is it leaving from Bandar abbas?
11/02/2022, 4:36 pm – 6 61 69 56 31 000 000 for bendar abbas sharja, 25 000 000 bendar lengeh Dubaï
11/02/2022, 4:43 pm – 163 77800 But it’s a Horror trip. I would not recommend. They tooked 18h! The boat is shaking like a Merry go round. People are vomiting next to you.
11/02/2022, 4:45 pm – 177 63219 😲 that’s like 640€ if I am not mistaken
11/02/2022, 4:47 pm – 347 755 13 😂😂😂😂be serious you buy a boat in Iran with 650€
11/02/2022, 4:57 pm – 163 77800 130$
11/02/2022, 5:04 pm – 6 61 69 56 265 000 for 1dollar at the moment
11/02/2022, 5:06 pm – 1577 11680 🤣🤣
11/02/2022, 5:09 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 Hi all! I used to have a small (almost quarter shaped) tool that I would put on my rear gear cluster to remove it. You’d put it on, pedal backwards, and the thing would lock and come undone. I can’t find it online, or maybe I’m not using the correct search terms? Anyone know what I’m talking about and can help me out?
11/02/2022, 5:18 pm – 7795 0305 I have one of these, give me a second and I’ll find it!
11/02/2022, 5:20 pm – 7795 0305 Its called the Next Best Thing 2 (NBT2) lockring remover tool: https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m13b0s72p595/NBT2-%28Next-Best-Thing%29-Cassette-lockring-remover#:~:text=%22The%20NBT2%20lockring%20remover%20enables,conventional%20freewheels%20other%20solutions%20exist.
11/02/2022, 5:22 pm – 7795 0305 https://bikerumor.com/review-uniors-tiny-multi-purpose-pocket-lockring-tool-saves-the-day/ I think this is also the same idea
11/02/2022, 5:23 pm – 6 71 89 58 The search term should be „hypercracker“
11/02/2022, 5:24 pm – 6 71 89 58 I use this one. Ultralight but maybe a bit more damaging to the paint on the frame. I would still recommend it though
11/02/2022, 5:25 pm – 7795 0305 NBT2 is nice as it just locks into the dropout, so no damage to frame really. One of the best cycle touring tools for sure! Saves so much weight not carrying a chain whip
11/02/2022, 6:28 pm – 623 03 91 https://images.app.goo.gl/2R5wSCJL6U4QUzHE8
11/02/2022, 6:28 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 Thanks!!!!!’
11/02/2022, 6:28 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 That’s exactly what I had
11/02/2022, 7:28 pm – 338 392 58 Very good… 👍
11/02/2022, 06 pm – 97827 972 Hello
Is there anyone who is cycling in Vietnam currently ?
12/02/2022, 26 am – 1590 84261 Is it possible to enter Iran from Armenia as a German via land border at the moment? The German „auswärtiges amt“ says its not possible….
12/02/2022, 04 pm – 659 98 63 I don’t think nationality makes any difference…
12/02/2022, 29 pm – 1573 48785 Yes! It’s possible
12/02/2022, 30 pm – 1573 48785 auswärtiges Amt Is always lying XD
12/02/2022, 45 pm – 163 77800 Du kannst über agarak border rein.✌️
12/02/2022, 2:04 pm – Patte: foreign ministry is not up to date.
12/02/2022, 4:52 pm – 175 47072 Someone interested in a workaway in turkey? We’re in a Hostel in Göreme, Cappadocia. Pretty nice place, relaxed people. You would just have take care about the garden and some handy work. 🙂
13/02/2022, 47 am – 7553 8942 Does anyone know of a cheaper PCR test available in Jordan suitable for Saudi entry? Not seeing anything online cheaper than $100…
13/02/2022, 8:35 am – 6 47 00 81 Hey, I just learnt that 2 Frenchs tried to fly to Iran without visa (they wanted to get it at the airport) but not possible!!
13/02/2022, 9:21 am – 1577 11680 Yo little update … I still get escorted… And it’s super fuked up… They told me In taftan it will take one day and then I’ll be free to go … But it took two days to get to quetta and now they forced me to sleep in a hotel (wich is also „not good“ and that’s friendly to say it like this) it’s 15€ for a night) here in Quetta I need to wait till monday to get some kind of certificate and then they say I can leave Baluchistan and don’t need any bodyguards anymore … Let’s see what will happen… I am pissed!
13/02/2022, 9:40 am – 175 47072 Thanks for the update. Good luck for you!
13/02/2022, 00 am – 175 47072 Btw: do you have to pay for the escort?
13/02/2022, 04 am – 1577 11680 Nooe
13/02/2022, 11 am – 79 426 73 well, that’s how it used to be for years 🤔 at least back in 2016 it was like that as well for people entering pakistan.
13/02/2022, 00 am – 1520 73217 Any news for the Pakistan – india border?
Or are you all going to fly to india?
13/02/2022, 00 am – 1577 11680 It’s closed – that’s what the people say
13/02/2022, 00 am – 1577 11680 😭
13/02/2022, 5:18 pm – 1573 48785 What’s the best thing to put in my Primus omnifuel bottle at Iranian Gasstations? First time I have to use it 🙂
13/02/2022, 6:35 pm – 70 436 27 90 or 95 petrol i think? We mostly ate at restaurants in Iran and didnt use our omnifuel that much. Don’t remember what’s common, probably can’t get above 90.
If you can find it, heptane. Its found in paint stores, its chemically pure petrol and is transparent. White gas is also clean.
We used petrol for one year all over the world. If u use petrol, Number one thing with this stove is to let it burn out by flipping the fuel bottle until it stops burning, like the manual says. Otherwise it/the fuel hose will get clogged over time and will not work properly, it’s a bitch to get working again.
13/02/2022, 6:38 pm – 70 436 27 Never use diesel
13/02/2022, 7:42 pm – 1573 48785 Thanks!
13/02/2022, 9:03 pm – 484 83 27 Do you know if it’s possible to pay by credit card? (maybe on the arrival at Dubai, something like this?) I don’t have enough cash 😑
13/02/2022, 9:06 pm – 6 61 69 56 Maybe if you contact tap persia, an agency. All the time they speak to me in euro. But very more expensive
13/02/2022, 9:06 pm – 6 61 69 56 130 euros for bendar abbas Sharjeh
13/02/2022, 9:34 pm – 8 44 35132 I wouldn’t recommend using diesel with that stove.
13/02/2022, 9:35 pm – 7553 8942 Yeah my girlfriend and I got carbon monoxide poisoning from accidentally filling up our stove with diesel!
13/02/2022, 9:37 pm – 1522 66745 😵 hope you got well
13/02/2022, 9:37 pm – 1577 11680 Damn
13/02/2022, 9:43 pm – 8 44 35132 Also, that specific stove is pretty sensitive for getting blocked. With diesel it can get blocked very often. In my experience.
13/02/2022, 9:58 pm – 1520 73217 You can do everything with tap Persia. If you go from Bandar e lengeh you pay around 100€ and you can pay with credit card or bank transfer.
All you need is 11 mio rials in cash for the second pcr test on the ferry
13/02/2022, 02 pm – 6 61 69 56 And by an other agency it s 80€
And be careful, for sure, you can’t pay with rial the second pcr test on the ferry, from bendar abbas to Sharjeh. Change all you cash before for dollar or diram
14/02/2022, 46 am – 6 47 00 81 For Bendeh lengeh to Dubai, we manage to pay in euros but you need to have the good account. 35 euros or 40 dollars. Otherwise They will give you rials back. You can pay in rials also.
14/02/2022, 47 am – 6 61 69 56 And with diram it’s possible ?
14/02/2022, 49 am – 6 47 00 81 For us, it was a awful day, we got out of the ferry at 10pm…
They asked us to be there at 5am, but you can definitely arrive at 7am even later… We got in the ferry at 10am to 10pm…
14/02/2022, 50 am – 6 47 00 81 The agency told us yes, but I cannot say yes for 100%…
You have to pay before getting your boarding pass.
14/02/2022, 51 am – 6 47 00 81 If you have exactly the good account, won’t be a problem I guess.
14/02/2022, 53 am – 6 61 69 56 Iranian’s style..
Thanks for that !
14/02/2022, 58 am – 6 47 00 81
14/02/2022, 00 pm – 6 47 00 81 You will get back your bike after getting your stamps at customs office.
14/02/2022, 1:22 pm – 7 81 81 19 Hey everyone! Someone got information for ferry from Greece to turkey? Even from Greek Island
14/02/2022, 1:23 pm – 1522 66745 There is NO possibility to enter Turkey by ferry from greece
14/02/2022, 1:23 pm – 1522 66745 Due to covid
14/02/2022, 1:24 pm – 1522 66745 Only by land and air
14/02/2022, 2:32 pm – 6 47 00 81
14/02/2022, 2:33 pm – 6 47 00 81 If you know schedule and price also.. 😁
14/02/2022, 2:35 pm – 79 675 47 There’s a ferry leaving from Shinas in Oman to the province capital Khasab in Musandam. It doesn’t run every day and you can take your bicycles. Other option is cycling form UAE to Khasab and then take the ferry to Shinas. It’s wonderful up there and definitely recommended.
14/02/2022, 2:36 pm – 79 675 47 https://www.nfconline.om/NFCLive/
14/02/2022, 3:28 pm – 484 83 27 Thanks for all these info. I’ll try to resume all these and post this on caravanistan to make it more durable…
14/02/2022, 9:11 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 added 6 70 76 49 31
14/02/2022, 41 pm – 6 70 76 49 Merci! A très bientot!
15/02/2022, 02 am – 6 137887 Someone has info on crossing from jordan into israel by bicycle? I’m in Aqaba and would like to take the Rabin border to israel in two days, but I just learnt that this crossing is not allowed by bicycle?
15/02/2022, 46 am – 1520 73217 I know someone who’s in Jordan rn and wants to go to Israel the next days. I just have his Instagram. If u r interested let me know
15/02/2022, 52 am – 6 137887 Yeah, please! 🙏🏻
15/02/2022, 8:24 am – 0 721 969 4 Oh man, don’t say that!! I wanted to cross there too!!! If you get some more info, please keep me informed, thanx!!!
15/02/2022, 9:50 am – 6 61 69 56 Hi everyone ! People have information about land border, covid restrictions.. For the road from Dubai, to reach Turkey via Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq please ?
15/02/2022, 19 am – 6 137887 I’ll try on Thursday. Someone just found on an official israel website that it’s only not possible to enter by bicycle from Israël into jordan… but I guess many cyclists have been going around this region? It’s hard to find more experiences, we’ll see
15/02/2022, 04 pm – 0 721 969 4 Thanx for the Pioneer afford!!! 🙂 Let me know. I should enter Saudi from Emirates tomorrow
15/02/2022, 04 pm – 0 721 969 4 Try to contact Dan from Warmshowers in Kuwait. He knows the area very well.
15/02/2022, 53 pm – 935 490 30 I don’t know about the border in Aqaba but the others ways are possible also W bike.
15/02/2022, 56 pm – 935 490 30 About Kuwait and Iraq. You can go to jail in Iraq and also be slave .You need a proper visa that is hard to get. They will deport you to your hometown .
15/02/2022, 57 pm – 7553 8942 Has anyone ever successfully gotten a boat from the middle East to southern Pakistan? Anything leaving from Dubai?
15/02/2022, 1:05 pm – 1522 94438 Hello! I just found out about this group!
I do have a question about crossing the Rabin Border from Aqaba to Eilat in Israel.
I checked several websites and they all kind of state that crossing by bike is not allowed.
Now, crossing by car and foot is allowed though, so I dont know what to make of this rule.
Has anyone ever crossed the border there and knows the rules?
15/02/2022, 1:12 pm – 1522 94438
15/02/2022, 1:13 pm – 1522 94438 @31613788706 Is about to go there and I will go as well in the next 5 days. We will share our experiences👍🏻
15/02/2022, 1:14 pm – 6 61 69 56 You put your bike in a car, Magic
15/02/2022, 1:19 pm – 937 385 46 regarding passing the landborder from iran to pakistan: do i have to make a pcr-test? and if yes 72h before? do i necessarily use the bordercrossing i told them in the application? because its not noted on the visa…..
15/02/2022, 1:20 pm – 937 385 46 *…have to use…..
15/02/2022, 2:21 pm – 76 934 60 Hi, I am Dorothee and will go by bicycle from Sweden to Egypt. All the way to the Turkey/Syria border will be working out fine, but I would like to avoid Syria. Though I was thinking about to take a ferry from Taşucu to Tripoli and go further throughout Israel. Unfortunately I now got aware of, that there is no open border between Israel and Lebanon. Someone, who has done a similar trip and have an advice? Thanks
15/02/2022, 2:29 pm – 0 721 969 4 Dorothee, the border between Lebanon/Israel probably never existed.
The longer way around… Iran – Kuwait ferry doesn’t work now. Land crossing Iran – Iraq – Kuwait nobody ever tried. Then Iran – Dubai ferry, Saudi, Jordan, Egypt. But it’s a frecking detour. I am going opposite direction and i think the furthest i can go is either Israel or Kuwait or Jordan then the road ends (well, I don’t wanna go to Egypt)
15/02/2022, 2:35 pm – 76 934 60 There are border crossings between Jordan and Israel, but unfortunately not for tourists.
15/02/2022, 2:36 pm – 76 934 60 I forgot. I’ll start 1st July and have to be in Egypt 7th Nov – for COP27. Though any longer detour like going throughout Iraq is no opportunity for me.
15/02/2022, 3:11 pm – 7795 0305 What if you ferry turkey-cyprus, frerry Cyprus-israel, then cross from Israel-egypt?
15/02/2022, 3:22 pm – 1522 94438 The ferry is not operating currently as far as I know
15/02/2022, 3:23 pm – 1522 94438 You can techincally cross without issues.
Its just a lot of paperwork and getting the bicycle across is a hassle
15/02/2022, 3:47 pm – 76 934 60 I read that as well
15/02/2022, 3:48 pm – 76 934 60 Which crossing point? The UN?
15/02/2022, 4:03 pm – 1522 94438 I checked for Allenby and Rabin. Allenby bridge is only by foot and Rabin is by car and foot.
You need a few things. They want you to test before andafter the border with pcr test. They also need a entry statement. You can download it on their website
We just dont know about taking the bicycle. Thats the issue we will find out about in a couple of days😅
15/02/2022, 4:04 pm – 76 934 60 👍 Thanks – push the bike may be an option
15/02/2022, 4:06 pm – 1522 94438 Maybe. Either @31613788706 or I will share our experiences when we are done👍🏻
15/02/2022, 4:07 pm – 76 934 60 Nice if you share it, when you arrived in Israel
15/02/2022, 4:10 pm – 76 934 60 Both border crossings are from Jordan, I see just now, not from Lebanon. Anyway, I am interested in that option as well.
15/02/2022, 4:14 pm – 1522 94438 Ah you were looking from Lebanon? I thought Jordan😅
15/02/2022, 4:15 pm – 76 934 60 I wrote Lebanon
15/02/2022, 8:13 pm – Patte: Regarding the Pakistan Visa: As far as I understood you can apply without the letter of invitation.
I also got the info that it is faster and has a lower chance of rejection with a letter of invitation.
Did you guys that got it successfully, apply with our without the letter?
15/02/2022, 8:31 pm – 347 755 13 I bet one beer that you need the invitation letter
16/02/2022, 6:54 am – 1577 11680 Hei if someone of you is in Pakistan and has any tips for get rid of the police let me know. They follow me everywhere and sometimes even pushing me to don’t stop and look around or make a break. I am out of Baluchistan.
16/02/2022, 7:49 am – 6 61 69 56 He inspires this country… Do you still recommend?
16/02/2022, 8:01 am – 1577 11680 If it will continue like this I totally don’t recommend to come to Pakistan
16/02/2022, 8:02 am – 1577 11680 But @393477551388 he managed to get rid of them…
16/02/2022, 9:42 am – 347 755 13 Well…I’m cycling without escort but still I won’t recommend it
16/02/2022, 9:45 am – 1577 11680 🤣
16/02/2022, 31 am – Patte: What is the reason? Are you feeling unsafe?
16/02/2022, 1:13 pm – 76 934 60 I read, even in the Middle East cyclists are escorted by the police. It is for the security of the cyclists. You should be safer with the escort.
16/02/2022, 1:15 pm – 0 721 969 4 Just letting you know that the PCR test for entering Saudi Arabia must be max. 48 hours old. They sent me back from the borders. My test was 62 hours old 🙁
16/02/2022, 1:19 pm – 76 934 60 Didn’t they have any information about that in advance? I’m sorry for you.
16/02/2022, 1:31 pm – 1522 66745 Yeah would like to know too
16/02/2022, 1:33 pm – 0 721 969 4 It seems it was my fault. It’s really 48 hours but they changed it Feb 9th. I was pretty sure it was 72 hours. Anyway, too late to cry
16/02/2022, 2:02 pm – 76 934 60 👍
16/02/2022, 2:35 pm – 7 87 36 18 Hey, yes easy, follow the cost. Don’t worry about the broken bridge. I do by the highway, there is a big line really secure and you go out before the tunnel. A friend take the broken bridge, it working apparently. Not for car. Also, before this you have a tunnel underwater. I take it but i went just before the tunnel and not from the corner. Many rider pay a taxi for this or do the big turn. Good luck
16/02/2022, 4:44 pm – 7 66 25 48 Hello there ✌️ anybody went from Azerbaijan to Iran via the astara border recently ? Or knows if it’s open now ?
17/02/2022, 2:39 pm – 1573 48785 Does the entry point and exit point in my India visa have to be correct or can I use any other ports?
17/02/2022, 3:29 pm – 1520 73217 Many people asked in the past about the vaccine in Dubai.
We’ve just been at the “Dubai Hospital” to get the third shot.
Normally they just do it for people with a residence here but we met a very kind lady who helped us.
I think you can give it a try because everyone is really willing to help.
I recommend to have a SIM card because they send the vaccination proof via sms (they asked for the mail address as well)
17/02/2022, 3:33 pm – 542 507 48 Hi everyone
If you are cycling to Turkey, we can host you in our Bicycle Academy.
We are in Luleburgaz, which located 70 km away from Bulgarian or Greece border to İstanbul
We have showers laundry kitchen….
Luleburgazbicycleacademy is our Instagram
Looking forward to meet you…🚲
17/02/2022, 3:41 pm – 76 934 60 Thanks, Are you on warmshowers as well?
17/02/2022, 3:52 pm – 910 776 94 Me? Mr
17/02/2022, 4:02 pm – 76 934 60 It was an answer to the Luleburgazbicycleacademy. That is the last post I could see.
17/02/2022, 4:47 pm – 542 507 48 Yes with my name
Inanç Zorlutuna
17/02/2022, 8:15 pm – 76 934 60 Thanks, I marked you as a favorite. I plan a tour from Sweden to Egypt this summer and look forward to meet you.
17/02/2022, 53 pm – 7956 0890 An amazing place and people 🌟 don’t miss it!
17/02/2022, 04 pm – 1577 11680 Just to let U know the police set me free in Multan …. So if you come to Pakistan I would suggest go asap to Multan because exploring the country with security is not fun
17/02/2022, 41 pm – 175 47072 For everyone, who wants to apply for the visa for Iran via tappersia:
I recommend to apply early and not ‚last minute‘. It takes right now a lot of time.. we’re waiting since 10 days and it seems there are some more days to wait..
The ministry and the health department has problems with COVID, so it takes long to admit the visa and get the authorization code. 😉
18/02/2022, 2:26 am – 7956 0890 Oh thank you, I just applied with them today. Will you update us when you receive it please?
18/02/2022, 4:17 am – 1522 94438 Good to know, thanks!👍🏻
18/02/2022, 38 am – 175 47072 Yes. 🙂
18/02/2022, 54 am – +1 (847) 293-36 Has anyone used the Russian Cycle Touring club to get their letter of invitation for a Russian visa? Any reviews on the process with them?
18/02/2022, 4:22 pm – 6 137887 Hi, I cycled yesterday from jordan to israel at the Rabin border, aqaba to Eilat, with a 5 year old Iran visa in my passport, lebanon stamps and on this trip I again crossed Iran, Emirates, Oman and Saudi. 5,5 hours is a bit long for a border crossing, but in general they were friendly (gave me tea three times). They let me go just before the border closed, so I guess it’s shorter when you come later haha. Actual questioning in separate room was about 1 hour, there the officer also spend about half an hour on my phone. She was almost exclusively interested in my time in Iran, noting all Iran phone numbers for example. Luggage just through the scanner. It might have helped I’m visiting a friend in Israel and my aunt is working in Jerusalem. I also think showing any interest in the Palestinian cause will get you in trouble. Many people told me I wouldn’t be able to cross so I’m very happy. Is there any forum I can post this for others in the long run? I’ll put it on ioverlander. Bye-bye!
18/02/2022, 4:34 pm – 1522 94438 Wow I’m really impressed you were able to cross with a Iranean Visa
18/02/2022, 4:34 pm – 1522 94438 👍🏻
18/02/2022, 6:03 pm – 7712 1661 Hopefully I will see you in a few months, definitely passing that way!
18/02/2022, 8:19 pm – 76 934 60 😁
18/02/2022, 9:28 pm – 0 721 969 4 I read something a test at Israeli side and waiting in qarantine for 24 hours? That’s bullshit right? And could you eventually cycle across the bridge?
19/02/2022, 09 am – 6 137887 No it’s true. Need a test result to cross and a test on arrival. Isolation 24h or until you have the result. I didn’t get my result within 24 hours, but I was still cycling to my isolation address so never been in isolation haha
19/02/2022, 10 am – 6 137887 There’s not really a bridge at rabin border as far as I can remember, but cycling was no problem
19/02/2022, 1:30 pm – 1573 48785 Does someone know If you can exceed the Visa in India? 30days Is shit…
19/02/2022, 1:54 pm – 1577 11680
19/02/2022, 1:55 pm – 1577 11680 That’s what the homepage says
19/02/2022, 6:34 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi
Some of you could extend their iranian visa twice ? To have 3 months ?
19/02/2022, 6:35 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes no problem
19/02/2022, 6:35 pm – 1577 11680 +
19/02/2022, 6:39 pm – 1573 48785 Are the land borders from India to Nepal open ?
19/02/2022, 6:47 pm – 93881 203 Yes…
19/02/2022, 7:11 pm – 670 20409 We actually extended in total to 4 months (1month original +1 month ext +2month ext)
19/02/2022, 7:13 pm – 6 72 06 25 Ok great ! Thx
19/02/2022, 7:14 pm – 79 675 47 In which Iranian cities did you extend your visa?
19/02/2022, 7:14 pm – 670 20409 Kermanshah (not recommemdable) and Buschehr (super easy and it felt like we could even ask for more)
19/02/2022, 7:15 pm – 670 20409 We also heard that in Bandar Abbas they also give more than just 1 month extension
19/02/2022, 7:17 pm – 163 77800 https://youtu.be/SxnJO2qXnnE
19/02/2022, 7:17 pm – 1577 11680 I tried but I did just work one month
19/02/2022, 7:19 pm – 670 20409 Ok, in Buschehr it worked for us and for a friend (he even got 3 months)
19/02/2022, 7:22 pm – 6 61 69 56 And the think the maximum is to ask 2 time. No matter how long, maybe twice 2 months. But the third time it blocks. I went to bendar abbas for the 3rd time 2 days before the end, they told me no. While the time before at the same place they offered me 2 months directly. But I only took a month. Iran.. I presented my positive pcr test, they gave me 20 days and told me that if I was still positive, I could extend again.
19/02/2022, 7:46 pm – 7553 8942 Is there any kind of multiple entry tourist visa available for India at the moment or is it only the single 30 day one?
19/02/2022, 7:49 pm – 8 44 35132 As far as I know, currently not. But they might change the rules any time. This 30 days is because of covid. But in India everything cam be possible, you might want to go and talk to the embassy.
19/02/2022, 8:05 pm – 7553 8942 Cool, thanks. Will try and do some more digging!
19/02/2022, 8:06 pm – 1573 48785 Please share when you get something new!
19/02/2022, 8:06 pm – 7553 8942 Will do 😊
19/02/2022, 9:03 pm – 7 62 07 44 This is a group for exchange of experiences and informations, not selfish showing of…… we all could make this group unbearable whith our great adventures. 👍
19/02/2022, 32 pm – 30 691 75 After my 3 month tourist visa expired in Iran I asked my country embassy to help me and in Shiraz I extended 2 more month. Totally 5month but its not a 5min process. Just wanted to say that everything is possible. Have a good trip 🖤
19/02/2022, 36 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes or you can fake pcr tests to make them positive every time, change date. It should work with all countries. With that, they can’t send you back nowhere. Because no one would want you.
20/02/2022, 04 am – 1522 94438 Well I’d be afraid that I’d have to spend the time in quarantine then
20/02/2022, 06 am – 6 61 69 56 It depends on the country, that’s for sure. But Iran is Iran. When they returned my test positive, they wished me a good day
20/02/2022, 35 am – 347 755 13 Hello folks!
I’m considering to ride the karakoram highway, i want to give another chance to Pakistan to change my mind!
Anyone have some info?
20/02/2022, 35 am – Patte: Which exit point did you choose for your Pakistan visa?
20/02/2022, 41 am – 347 755 13 Nobody cares what you put on entry/exit border, it will not appear in the visa.
I choosed zahedan border but entered from Rimdan/Gabd
20/02/2022, 42 am – Patte: Thx for the swift reply 🤩
20/02/2022, 43 am – 347 755 13 You’re welcome!
20/02/2022, 1:26 pm – 7795 0305 Just do it, it’s incredible!
20/02/2022, 4:22 pm – 1522 52587 Hey, I would like to cross from Dubai to Oman. Anyone tips for the Border crossing? Which Border can You recommend and how did You do it With the PCR Test?
Many thanks in advance
20/02/2022, 8:21 pm – 8 7193 95 All borders are fine. Just make sure you have a valid PCR. Biggest border is at Hatta
20/02/2022, 00 pm – 1520 73217 Hey everyone, another question regarding the Oman visa.
When I try to upload the documents it’s written that the “file name should be less then 35 characters”.
I tried to rename the files and I converted them from png to jpg but it’s still not working.
Anyone an idea how to fix it?
Thanks a lot in advance
21/02/2022, 43 am – 7956 0890 Try a file name without spaces?
21/02/2022, 44 am – 1520 73217 Not working 😅
21/02/2022, 1:02 am – Patte: I never applied for this visa, but sometimes the error message are not correct. So try other things. Don´t focus to hard on the limit of the file name length. Maybe size, format etc..
21/02/2022, 9:27 am – 1573 57429 What we did is we send the file to our telegram… telegram converts is to smaller size automatically. Then saved that tile and all worked fine 😅
21/02/2022, 08 am – 347 755 13 If it’s Jpeg, usually the error is because of size or ratio of the image
21/02/2022, 37 am – 0 723 387 4 We crossed approx. 2 months ago and Al Aiyn borders were closed for tourist
21/02/2022, 6:19 pm – 72 903 16
21/02/2022, 6:37 pm – 6 68 699 2 Can I ask how much are you selling it for
21/02/2022, 9:46 pm – 1577 11680 I regret to wrote it. After police let you be free Pakistan is sick (as in awesome)
21/02/2022, 9:49 pm – 30 691 75 🤍🙏🏻🤍
22/02/2022, 2:09 am – Patte: happy to hear that.
23/02/2022, 2:34 pm – 7553 8942 Does anyone know if I PCR is needed to enter the Palestinian west bank from Jordan? As far as I can see online the west bank is a ‚protectorate‘ of Jordan but I can’t see if it exists legally as one space or not
23/02/2022, 2:37 pm – 76 934 60 If I understand it right, you enter it by Jerusalem and the Israel border control. (I was looking for this info some days ago and did understand it that way)
23/02/2022, 2:57 pm – 1522 94438 Israel is in control of the border regions. So you go through Israel customs
23/02/2022, 5:09 pm – 7956 0890 Hi! 👋🏼 Any word on your visa code?
23/02/2022, 6:52 pm – 935 490 30 Please let me know if the border turkey Iran is open or not
23/02/2022, 6:54 pm – 1573 48785 It’s open
23/02/2022, 6:54 pm – 175 47072 It’s open
23/02/2022, 6:55 pm – 7553 8942 I saw on the Jordan wikivoyage page that it’s possible to enter Palestine via the Allenby/king Hussein bridge while still using a Jordanian visa and not having to check out of the country, is this not true?
23/02/2022, 6:55 pm – 175 47072 Just be sure to apply for the visa on time. It takes a bit until it’s approved. They have (or had) bureaucraticall problems with Corona, so it took longer. We waited more than 10 days.
23/02/2022, 7:06 pm – 7553 8942 Will keep that in mind – did you apply for the Jordan pass or get a standard visa?
24/02/2022, 6:42 pm – 72 903 16 Good day bicykle friends. Anyone in Turkey now, cycling on the Mediterranean coast and looking for cycling company? I am starting my journey from Muğla towards Antalia in few days. 🐝🐞🦉
25/02/2022, 1:56 am – 7712 1661 How long is your trip?
25/02/2022, 9:43 am – 347 755 13 Hello!!
If my question is off topic I’ll deleted straight away, to me is on the edge, weight balance in our setup😅
I’m probably getting crazy, but to me seems that cycling in plains flat areas is easier with more weight on the back side while uphill the opposite, moving some weight in the front side…did someone notice the same?
Answer in pvt will keep this chat clear…safe ride!!
25/02/2022, 31 am – 72 903 16 No time limit 🙂
25/02/2022, 4:06 pm – 628 79 93 Interesting question..
An old man cycletourer also commented me that riding with the weight in a trailer is much easier than with the weight on the bike itself.. anybody here riding with the weight on a trailer noticed the difference?
25/02/2022, 5:09 pm – 1522 66745 I have a dog in a trailer🤣 not easier haha
25/02/2022, 7:44 pm – 7553 8942 Older tourers are always saying this about trailers! Not worth the extra weight in my opinion, and much more difficult up hills!
25/02/2022, 7:45 pm – 1578 83045 Exactly. Was riding with a trailer once. Definitely not easier, but more difficult to handle and additional friction due to one/ two more wheels plus the extra weight of the trailer itself.
25/02/2022, 8:25 pm – 347 755 13 Ok, I’ll try to explain my question better!
We tend to put more weight on the back, for many reason, but few considerations:
-setup of many famous travellers who cycled thousands and thousands km are heavily loaded on the front…why?
- ultra cycling athletes have 99% times the most weight in the frame area (that’s what physics laws suggest),
-last but super funny! I asked few friends to cycle a small hill with their city bikes carrying 10 kg, one time in the back rack, the second in the front rack and they all felt easier with the front load rather then the back( I know that apparently makes no sense)…so, is there any physicist here?
25/02/2022, 8:27 pm – 7553 8942 I guess more weight on front balances out the weight more with most of the weight of the rider being on the back, also it will more evenly wear out parts like tyres
25/02/2022, 8:44 pm – 7795 0305 There’s no ‚physics‘ reason why weight distribution should make it require any more or less energy to ride up a hill. So, realistically there is no difference. A trailer will be less efficient due to additional tyre rolling resistance. The main difference will be in the feel/balance, especially during cornering and climbing. Weight on the front wheel helps to keep it on the ground on steep climbs, and also makes handling more stable on many ‚touring bike‘ geometries like a (Surly Long Haul Trucker)
25/02/2022, 8:46 pm – 7795 0305 Ultra cycling athletes typically use bikepacking set-ups with frame bags for aerodynamic reasons – which does make a massive difference vs. traditional pannier setups, especially at higher speeds
26/02/2022, 06 am – 628 79 93 Thanks for all the answers! 👍🏼
26/02/2022, 24 am – +1 (985) 248-98 Never ridden with a trailer but also imagined that the pannier weight makes the bike a lot more stable in erratic wind conditions than a light bike attached to a trailer. Less likely to be blown about? Have people who have ridden both set ups found this to be true?
26/02/2022, 2:41 pm – 7 66 25 48 hello there, anybody crossed into iran from van ? where did you get your pcr test ?
26/02/2022, 3:54 pm – 1522 66745 You need pcr test to cross atm?
26/02/2022, 8:02 pm – 935 490 30 I also must cross from van
26/02/2022, 8:07 pm – 935 490 30 I think you find pcr in the border point
26/02/2022, 8:29 pm – 7 66 25 48 when ?
26/02/2022, 8:32 pm – 935 490 30 After 2 weeks , you?
26/02/2022, 8:35 pm – 1511 21480 Hi guys, somebody maybe located at the south coast of Spain? We are just before Cadiz and want to recieve a package from germany. Maybe somebody has an Adress for us to sent it and pick it um there. Perfectly somewhere between Gibraltar and Alicante?
26/02/2022, 9:28 pm – 7 88 27 84 My sister in law is studying in Elche.
I can ask her if you want to ? Otherwise have you tried warmshower ?
26/02/2022, 9:31 pm – 1511 21480 Yes warmshowers we tried but many ppl arent there.
26/02/2022, 9:34 pm – 1511 21480 Somebody wrote to me couse of this, if this is not working for somehow I contac u ok? Thanks a lot
26/02/2022, 9:34 pm – 7 88 27 84 👌
26/02/2022, 34 pm – 6 71 89 58 I am in France but I have a friend in Güéjar-Sierra that could be your solution if you don’t find another way. Let me know and I will ask him
27/02/2022, 02 am – Patte: negativ. We crossed almost three month ago. Also there is just a guy at the entrance standing and checking. No counter, computer, nothing. Easy crossing. On the Turkish part use the way for cars. On the Iranian you have to walk. Gets a bit tight at the end. Play the tourist card at the X-ray. We didn’t need to take bags off. Don’t camp next 40-50 km. Maybe hidden or if the police see you they want to “protect“ you.
27/02/2022, 1:08 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello guys,
Any news for the time to get the visa code for Iran ? I will apply soon with Tappersia I think…
And other questions, do you know if I can find any classical break pad after turkey ? Or if it possible/easy to receive a package in central Asia ?
27/02/2022, 1:15 pm – 659 98 63 You mean v-break? Iran is full of bike shops hence yes!
27/02/2022, 1:15 pm – 6 61 69 56 Me, in November, I had it in a week or less.
For the pad, my Avid bb7 are very difficult to found. But you found Shimano in every big city
27/02/2022, 1:15 pm – 6 61 69 56 I spoke about disk brake
27/02/2022, 1:16 pm – 7 88 27 84 Yes me too !
Ok thx for the information 👍
27/02/2022, 1:36 pm – 7956 0890 Hi! I just received mine this morning 🎉 11 days with TAP Persia
27/02/2022, 1:37 pm – 163 77800 Hello, What Border UAE/OMAN is able to cross by bicycle? (visa on arrival) thank you
27/02/2022, 1:37 pm – 7956 0890 Anyone have recent experience of entering Georgia from Turkey? With or without PCR?
27/02/2022, 1:40 pm – 7 88 27 84 🎉🎉🎉
27/02/2022, 2:09 pm – 7 62 07 44 I would say for my expérience that it is all about gravity center… so the best balance right and left, front and back mean the best performances..💪
27/02/2022, 2:32 pm – 173 99675 With pcr …. We crossed the border 2 weeks ago
27/02/2022, 2:34 pm – 7956 0890 👍🏼 thanks
27/02/2022, 3:08 pm – 6 47 00 81 Yes it’s possible by bicycle. We crossed it in Al Ain (you have to go to the borders after this city, inside the city the borders are only for locals).
Be sure to have a pcr when you enter in Abu Dhabi from Dubai.
For the arrival visa, I am not sure it’s possible… We did it online and we got it on 2h.
27/02/2022, 3:22 pm – 175 47072 We’re currently in quarantine and the health ministry guy told us, that you don’t need a PCR test from 1.3.22 to enter Georgia. We’re in quarantine until the 1.3. and we’ll go to the Broder then. Hopefully it’s true. 😂
27/02/2022, 3:22 pm – 175 47072 Until then I guess just with PCR test.
27/02/2022, 3:44 pm – 7956 0890 Oh that’s very promising news thanks!
27/02/2022, 4:12 pm – 7 66 25 48 in 2 or 3 weeks
27/02/2022, 4:16 pm – 484 83 27 No more PCR required for Abu Dhabi since a few days
27/02/2022, 4:17 pm – 6 61 69 56 Also dubai i think. Differents informations, so if someone took the ferry last days, i m interested
27/02/2022, 5:06 pm – 8 7193 95 Also possible through the Hatta Border. Visa on arrival no problem, but to save time apply online (e-visa Oman)
28/02/2022, 2:28 am – 174 42480 Hi everyone! Does anybody know, if the landborder between Armenia and Iran is open for foreigners? I‘d like to cross it from Iran to Armenia.
28/02/2022, 7:25 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes it is
28/02/2022, 7:27 am – 6 61 69 56 Also possible by Al-aïn ?
28/02/2022, 9:00 am – 8 7193 95 Yep.
28/02/2022, 4:08 pm – 6 10 56 65 Hello ..
Someone here attempt recently to pass on Turkmenistan ?
28/02/2022, 4:26 pm – 6 61 69 56 Completely close. I’m waiting, i will see. But if not, i will take a fucking flight.
If you have news, let me know
28/02/2022, 4:33 pm – 6 10 56 65 Thanks😊
28/02/2022, 5:09 pm – 177 63219 Question about Iran:
Is it easy to open a bank account over there or should I just travel around with all the cash in my pockets?
28/02/2022, 5:10 pm – 6 61 69 56 I dont know for the bank but no problem with cash
28/02/2022, 5:10 pm – 98949 112 Hi friends
28/02/2022, 5:10 pm – 98949 112 Any cyclist having a own website
28/02/2022, 5:10 pm – 98949 112 Kindly share here
28/02/2022, 5:11 pm – 6 61 69 56 And for all the people want to go in iran, if you change cash for dollar, be carreful to have the new one and not the old. In the south, almost any change office want to take it. Or sometime with a rate of shit
28/02/2022, 5:13 pm – 6 61 69 56
28/02/2022, 5:14 pm – 6 71 89 58 We did two months with cash. We didn’t have any problems.
28/02/2022, 5:18 pm – 177 63219 How much does one with a tent and a serious appetite might need for two months in Iran? 🤔
28/02/2022, 5:21 pm – 7795 0305 Iran is very cheap relative to many other countries….it’s worth carrying some spare extra cash though as you might not be able to get it immediately in neighboring countries after you leave Iran (like, if you planned to exit to Turkmenistan – not sure if that’s even possible right now)
28/02/2022, 5:21 pm – 6 71 89 58 I have to admit that I don’t remember our budget. We were two people and it was more then 2 years ago. If nobody with more up to date information answer I will try to find my informations
28/02/2022, 5:22 pm – 6 61 69 56 Take more than you think. If you have a problem, you have to buy a flight tiket, or for example, i caught covid, and I was very bad for more than 2 week and you are happy to have enough to buy a private room in a hotel.
Its safe to have money with you
28/02/2022, 5:22 pm – 6 61 69 56 And also i had to extend my visa, so important to have spare money
28/02/2022, 5:24 pm – 177 63219 I was thinking of taking 1500€ for two months. 🤔
28/02/2022, 5:26 pm – 6 61 69 56 Just for 1 ? More than enough
28/02/2022, 5:27 pm – 177 63219 Yes, just for one person and the flight back.
28/02/2022, 5:28 pm – 177 63219 Is it better to have dollars or euros?
28/02/2022, 5:29 pm – 6 61 69 56 Dollar no problem if you have the news
28/02/2022, 5:29 pm – 7795 0305 Both work. That sounds like enough money based on my experience a couple of years ago
28/02/2022, 5:30 pm – 177 63219 Ok, thank you all for the information. 😊
28/02/2022, 5:35 pm – 484 83 27 i had some many trouble with my Iranian bank card (Daric pay) that I advice you to travel with cash.
28/02/2022, 5:43 pm – 910 776 94 Hi
28/02/2022, 5:43 pm – 910 776 94 Im from iran
28/02/2022, 5:45 pm – 6 47 00 81 We had 1200€ for 2 and for 2 months. We finally spent 500€ 0€ to go to UAE by ferry. So you will have enough for fews moths…
28/02/2022, 5:48 pm – 1577 11680 You will get invited so often that and everything is so cheap. ( It’s good to have some money of something happens) but in the end you won’t spend much. I was cycling 3 month in Iran end spend 500$
28/02/2022, 6:09 pm – 6 71 89 58 For Iran this website is nice to have around. https://www.bonbast.com/
28/02/2022, 6:10 pm – 6 71 89 58 It gives you the „street“ exchange rate. Then you can negotiate with the correct reference in mind
28/02/2022, 6:13 pm – 910 776 94 If you want ican help you in iran
28/02/2022, 6:14 pm – 78 697 70 Here you get very good exchange rates better than the ones you get at the street. + you can even send money from europe with 3% commission.
I did not do it and regretted it. A card is much easier.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daricpay.com/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiKzbSGtJH2AhVPPBoKHQiVC6kQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw07bywZwPg2j_Dwr1kQ6OTd
28/02/2022, 6:15 pm – 910 776 94 9107769417
This is my iran number and i live in Qom
28/02/2022, 8:54 pm – Patte: way too much of you go camping mostly
28/02/2022, 8:57 pm – 659 98 63 Daric Pay is awesome!!!
28/02/2022, 8:57 pm – 659 98 63 Paying by card in Iran is the closest to freedom you can get!!!
01/03/2022, 1:07 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
Just to inform you that after more than one year the ferry between Greece and Turkey is working again.
01/03/2022, 1:10 pm – 7 88 27 84 The company name is turyol and they do the liaison between Çeşme and Chios. (Close from Izmir)
Chios is Greece so you can find ferry from Athens.
01/03/2022, 2:32 pm – 1522 66745 They run from now on?
01/03/2022, 2:37 pm – 7 88 27 84 Yes
01/03/2022, 4:35 pm – 7553 8942 Does anyone know a camping/sports supply shop in Amman Jordan?
01/03/2022, 56 pm – 163 77800 Is someone ever hit by a car?
01/03/2022, 56 pm – 498 74 15 Yes 🥲
01/03/2022, 57 pm – 163 77800 Could you turn back on the road without fear?
01/03/2022, 58 pm – 498 74 15 Yes I did 🙂 gotta get back on the horse as quickly as possible
01/03/2022, 03 pm – 163 77800 I had a big accident today. The car was hitting me on the highway from behind. Dubai->Oman
01/03/2022, 10 pm – 163 77800 Everybody should mind this area between Lahbab to-> Al Madam (UAE)
01/03/2022, 10 pm – 76 934 60 I hope you are fine
01/03/2022, 10 pm – 163 77800
01/03/2022, 12 pm – 76 934 60 That are only things, even it is horrible to see. I was asking about your health? Did you get hurt?
01/03/2022, 14 pm – 163 77800 I have big scratches and bruises
01/03/2022, 15 pm – 8 44 35132 Happy you are almost ok!
01/03/2022, 15 pm – 76 934 60 I’m sorry
01/03/2022, 16 pm – 8 44 35132 Speedy recovery!
01/03/2022, 20 pm – 7712 1661 Oof what a mess. Hope you are ok 🙏
01/03/2022, 45 pm – 477 564 84 🙏🏽
01/03/2022, 45 pm – 7956 0890 I wish you a speedy recovery, and will keep your warning in mind. I had presumed such big empty roads would be quite safe, but I see I am wrong. Best wishes to you
01/03/2022, 55 pm – 7515 6446 Hope you are OK that looks scary
02/03/2022, 07 am – 98949 112 I hope you are ok 👍
02/03/2022, 1:17 am – 1522 52587 Best wishes to You🚴
02/03/2022, 6:14 am – 1573 57429 Hope you will be alright soon. We are on the Omani side and the people here drive much more careful. Also there is plenty of empty roads and big shoulders on the big roads. So maybe here is good to get back on the bike.
02/03/2022, 30 pm – 174 42480 Hello! Does anybody know, where I can extend my Iran visa in Tehran? I couldn‘t find that place yet.
Thanks in advance and have a nice day 😊🙏!
02/03/2022, 31 pm – 163 77800 Thank you 🙏 all
02/03/2022, 33 pm – 1522 66745 Hope you are well and you get back to the road without paranoia 🍀
02/03/2022, 34 pm – 1522 66745 But wondering how the guy react who crushed into you.. how did it end? Was he cooperating?
02/03/2022, 34 pm – 163 77800 He fled. It was a attack
02/03/2022, 35 pm – 1522 66745 No fucking way!!!
02/03/2022, 36 pm – 1522 66745 Wow
02/03/2022, 39 pm – 1511 21480 Dod u know him before? Or was it out of nowwhere. Hope u will recover soon
02/03/2022, 42 pm – 163 77800 In the Dessert. But it was a 5 lane highway. Working stations on the right. 3 witnesses, but no one able to take a picture of the car 🤦♂️
02/03/2022, 1:35 pm – 177 63219 Hello, does anybody know a hotel/hostel in Iran close to the armenian border for the first night? 🤔
02/03/2022, 1:48 pm – 163 77800 هتل اریکه
41 4201 9157
https://goo.gl/maps/DkGq1zj87n3ExeVA7
02/03/2022, 2:19 pm – 8 44 35132 Are u going towards Tabriz?
02/03/2022, 2:22 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hello guys ! Did anyone here try to get Iran visa without COVID vaccination?
02/03/2022, 2:35 pm – 177 63219 Yes, I have booked a cheap hotel in tabriz which I will certainly not get to on the same day as I will cross the border.
02/03/2022, 2:42 pm – 7956 0890 Can anyone recommend some international cycling insurance company?
02/03/2022, 3:06 pm – 684 29 91 I got the visa without showing it at all, but they asked me at the border for the vaccination
02/03/2022, 3:13 pm – 72 903 16 Hello friends, which app for navigation you use? I would like to change my Maps.me on something else.
02/03/2022, 3:14 pm – 6 46 43 38 We applied with Tap Persian. We got the „invitation letter“ After ten days. We went to the Ankara ambassy and they asked for the vaccination proof and they charged extra fees (75€ each) to get the visa in one day and not in 7days.
02/03/2022, 3:18 pm – 6 71 89 58 Omsand+ it’s really good. I love that you can have the Wikipedia info offline and geolocated.
02/03/2022, 3:18 pm – 6 71 89 58 And basically you can adapt each parameters to your needs. Even for sailing or skiing a bit
02/03/2022, 3:19 pm – 72 903 16 🙏
02/03/2022, 3:20 pm – 6 64 53 16 Thanks for your answer mate! İ think it is risky to try then. Safe rides!
02/03/2022, 3:21 pm – 6 71 89 58 I meant Osmand+ not omsand+
02/03/2022, 3:21 pm – 72 903 16 👍
02/03/2022, 3:22 pm – 8 44 35132 I pm you.
02/03/2022, 4:51 pm – 1590 86882 Not for cyclists especially but quite good and not too expensive: Dr.Walter
02/03/2022, 4:53 pm – 1590 86882 My favorite is: Alpine Quest
Perfect for a lot of offline maps, routing, … Especially for offline things this is an great app with tons of functions.
02/03/2022, 5:00 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 I really like MapOut. It’s only for an iPhone though but it’s simple and really intuitive. You can draw whatever route you want with your finger and it immediately tells you the altitude
02/03/2022, 5:19 pm – 72 903 16 But how to make a rute in this app? I like its simple design
02/03/2022, 5:34 pm – 6 72 06 25 Happy.cz is also very good – much more better than maps.me
02/03/2022, 5:34 pm – 6 72 06 25 Sorry : Mappy.cz
02/03/2022, 5:36 pm – 1577 11680 Word!
02/03/2022, 5:36 pm – 347 755 13 Mapy.cz 😉
02/03/2022, 7:02 pm – 1 50 589 42 If you are looking for the shittiest roads and adventure go for komoot 😅
02/03/2022, 7:02 pm – 1573 48785 Word!
02/03/2022, 7:03 pm – 1573 48785 Love that challenge
02/03/2022, 7:09 pm – 1522 94438 🙌🏻
Only google Maps is worse
02/03/2022, 7:32 pm – 1573 57429 So true!
02/03/2022, 7:32 pm – 7465 6447 Hey guys, we are currently in Namibia but hoping to head to Asia once we reach Cape Town in a couple of months. Whats the state of cycle touring in Asia right now? Trying to find info online but it’s so tricky – is it possible to link together any long distance routes across Asia? (Excluding Iran as I have a British Passport 🙁
02/03/2022, 7:33 pm – 7465 6447 Not expecting a detailed breakdown, just a rough idea! Need to decide if we head to Asia or look to the Americas….
02/03/2022, 7:35 pm – 1511 21480 Best application. So much details. Much better than komoot woty everything. U can download all eurovelos and navigate for free.
02/03/2022, 7:40 pm – 72 903 16 Thank you for advise 🙏
02/03/2022, 7:51 pm – 1511 21480 Welcome!
02/03/2022, 9:28 pm – 7712 1661 Oh I’m so sorry for you, this is not nice to experience.
02/03/2022, 9:29 pm – 7712 1661 For travel insurance or for the bike?
02/03/2022, 9:30 pm – 7712 1661 Hahaha yassss 🔥
02/03/2022, 9:31 pm – 7956 0890 For bike accident related medical expenses. I ask because many travel policies don’t cover biketouring, and many bike polices don’t cover more than a couple months overseas at a time 🤔
02/03/2022, 9:31 pm – 7712 1661 Are you U.K. resident? Guessing by the phone number?
02/03/2022, 9:32 pm – 8 44 35132 I wouldn’t go to Iran with British passport. But depends onnur route, it use to be possible to cross the caspian Sea with taking a boat from Azerbaijan. In this was you could scape Iran.
02/03/2022, 9:35 pm – 7956 0890 Sorry, yes ☺️
02/03/2022, 9:43 pm – 7465 6447 Yea, that’s why I say excluding Iran haha. One day I will get a Scottish passport and be able to visit…
02/03/2022, 9:44 pm – 7465 6447 Is the sea route possible right now? Turkmenistan open?
02/03/2022, 9:48 pm – 8 44 35132 Turkmenistan is a bit of a lottery to get the visa or not. But I know it was possible to cross by boat from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan beafor covid.
02/03/2022, 9:48 pm – 7904 1798 Turkmenistan is still closed and no news afaik
02/03/2022, 09 pm – 6 98 33 28 Hi,
Pamir highway is very famous!( Tadjikistan and Kirghizistan) but maybe borders are closed…
02/03/2022, 14 pm – Patte: not really a long distance
02/03/2022, 19 pm – 7465 6447 Yea, was borders I was wondering about. Fingers crossed stuff starts opening up…
02/03/2022, 19 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone riding/ridden in Nepal?
02/03/2022, 24 pm – 8 44 35132 Years ago, loved it.
02/03/2022, 24 pm – 79 290 39 Yes, in october / november. Same: loved it
02/03/2022, 43 pm – 6 61 69 56 Pamir highway is possible now. But Azerbaijan’s land border are close. So should take a fligth. And Kazakhstan’s land and maritim border are also close. Open but you need a document, IDC something like that, almost impossible to have. Just for business. So you should take a flight for nur-sultan for example to have a 1 month visa there
02/03/2022, 44 pm – 6 61 69 56 Adapter all the country are open. And not need visa now for tadjikistan since 2022. For lot of country
02/03/2022, 44 pm – 6 61 69 56 After
03/03/2022, 50 am – 76 934 60 But one can choose the „kind of sports“. It shouldn’t be the shittiest roads for bike touring?
03/03/2022, 1:25 am – 7712 1661 😂
03/03/2022, 1:25 am – 7712 1661 Try not even roads at all
03/03/2022, 1:35 am – 76 934 60 Ok – and I paid for it 😭
03/03/2022, 1:39 am – 7712 1661 Me too don’t worry! I use Komoot, just prepare for a little extra ‘adventure’ sometimes
03/03/2022, 1:40 am – 76 934 60 I’m no longer so adventorous when biking – I’m 70+
03/03/2022, 5:48 am – 1573 57429 I find mapy and Komoot unser the same mapping material and the routes they suggest are quite often the same. I use komoot for planning but only to see the approximate kilometers. Google is helpful to find some nice spots on the way (like her in Oman the Wadis) and mapy helps us to verify the roads exist. But the road conditions it does not show either. It also sent us to non existing roads several times.
Komoot and mapy work well in Europe though. Maps.me does not even open and show a map in Oman.
So all are shit but using them combined gives you an idea 🤣🤣🤣🤣
03/03/2022, 8:15 am – 1573 48785 Are the borders from India to Nepal open?
03/03/2022, 8:17 am – 98949 112 Open bro
03/03/2022, 8:18 am – 1573 48785 Lit thanks!
03/03/2022, 9:50 am – 1590 86882 You can create a route just like random path or you can select „follow the road“ than your route will follow the roads. 🙂
03/03/2022, 57 am – 670 20409 To all the current Pakistan travellers. Did you actually use the Pass Track App? Did anybody ever ask at the border or later? I read online (in the App references at the App store) that for fully vaccinated people the pcr test is not any more mandatory, so it doesn’t make sense anyway, right?
03/03/2022, 06 pm – 1573 48785 No
03/03/2022, 07 pm – 7956 0890 Hi! Has anyone picked up their Iran visa in Istanbul? What’s the wait time there?
03/03/2022, 08 pm – 76 934 60 Thanks
03/03/2022, 09 pm – 76 934 60 Great, thanks!
03/03/2022, 22 pm – 176 435084 Hey everyone, just wanted to check why everybody is getting the Iran visa in Turkey already.
Nobody goes to Georgia?
Or is it not possible to get the visa there ?
03/03/2022, 25 pm – 670 20409 You can also get it in Georgia, Armenia, etc.. I guess right now it’s more about the climate and where people are currently cycling. We got our visa last November in Yerevan/Armenia.
03/03/2022, 1:38 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 Anyone know a good place to get bike boxes in Tirana?
03/03/2022, 3:07 pm – 7956 0890 Bike Point Albania
5 68 860 0060
https://goo.gl/maps/7mWXGmrueQcaC4HN6
These guys rebuilt my bike after a got a new frame. I’m certain they should have boxes
03/03/2022, 3:08 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 Thank you!
03/03/2022, 4:57 pm – 1 50 589 42 Hello guys, I’m currently in Oman and my plan is to go to Pakistan next.
To the people in Pakistan: you applied on your own or with an agency (including invitation letter)?
03/03/2022, 6:13 pm – 163 77800 Have to apply online by yourself, + invitation letter
http://www.adventureplanners.net/
03/03/2022, 6:29 pm – 1573 57429 Where about?
03/03/2022, 6:48 pm – 1 50 589 42 Currently in Suhar
03/03/2022, 7:02 pm – 1573 57429 A funny….us too
03/03/2022, 7:02 pm – 1573 57429 🙃🙃🙃
03/03/2022, 7:29 pm – 670 20409 Not neccesary, but we let the agency do the application for us, which cost 20$ per person. Within 48hrs we had the visa in our hands (pdf).
03/03/2022, 7:35 pm – 176 435084 Thank you 🤗
03/03/2022, 7:38 pm – Patte: Applied by myself. Needed 5 days.
03/03/2022, 7:43 pm – 1 50 589 42 Which agency was it?
03/03/2022, 7:53 pm – 670 20409 We did it through adventurplanners, directly via a contact/WhatsApp number which we got from other travellers
03/03/2022, 7:54 pm – 670 20409 Haris BackpackerHostel (Pakistan Agentur) 🇵 🇰.vcf (file attached)
03/03/2022, 7:54 pm – 1 50 589 42 Thanks a lot
03/03/2022, 9:30 pm – 347 755 13 How much for letters?
03/03/2022, 9:33 pm – 670 20409 The LOI (letter of invitation) cost 75$
03/03/2022, 9:33 pm – 1577 11680 Just ask people on wharmshowers or couchsurfing
03/03/2022, 9:33 pm – 1577 11680 It’s for free Oo
03/03/2022, 9:35 pm – 670 20409 oh, i never thought about this 🙈
04/03/2022, 51 pm – 1590 84261 Anyone has experience with MAH card or daric pay?
Would you recommend it?
Also, how is the exchange rate by charging the cart with cash?
05/03/2022, 4:37 pm – 7 66 25 48 Hi, what is the best rear kickstand according to you ?
05/03/2022, 4:52 pm – 1577 11680 Tree
05/03/2022, 5:07 pm – 7 66 25 48 Not extensively available
05/03/2022, 5:29 pm – 79 426 73 i haven’t used a kickstand most of the time and i don’t intend to use one in the future, and it looks to me that a lot of people don’t use a kickstand, but alee (cyclingabout) does and he wrote an article about kickstands:
https://www.cyclingabout.com/best-kickstands-for-bicycle-touring/
anyway, i’ll continue leaning my bike against a tree/sign/wall or just simply put it on the ground 🤷♂️
05/03/2022, 6:29 pm – Patte: A bamboo stick to my saddle + brake locking will always be my choice.
05/03/2022, 6:46 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes, you can found a floor almost everywhere if it’s not everywhere. And he can’t fall any lower
05/03/2022, 7:13 pm – 1577 11680 Exactly
05/03/2022, 7:46 pm – +1 (310) 297-02
06/03/2022, 1:51 pm – 176 317739 Hey, we are currently in turkey and are trying to find methylated spirits. It is actually not that easy to find. Do you guys have any recommendations where we can find that? Like in a hardware store or a supermarket ?
06/03/2022, 1:57 pm – 176 435084 Hey, in Spain I had also some problems but I could always find it in hardware stores in the painting array. You might not find the purest one but it works.
Hope that will help you in Turkey as well 😅
06/03/2022, 2:15 pm – Patte: No way anymore in Turkey.
06/03/2022, 2:16 pm – Patte: People were getting creative since the taxes were increased on alcohol.
06/03/2022, 2:44 pm – 7956 0890 I bought in Turkey October last year, it’s called İspirto but I can’t for the life of me remember where I bought it, sorry I can’t be more help
06/03/2022, 2:47 pm – 542 507 48 Hi ask pharmacy’s and a place who sell spicy stuff call „AKTAR“
BTW that’s true @447956089082 it is İSPİRTO 🙂
06/03/2022, 2:55 pm – 7904 1798 Do you know any link with a list of countries where it is available and where it is not.
I know it is not possible to find it in Bosnia and Montenegro. Albania and Greece no problem
06/03/2022, 5:14 pm – 1522 94438 Don’t mind me asking, but what do you need the alcohol for?
06/03/2022, 5:23 pm – 7956 0890 This table is quite useful
https://bushwalkingnsw.org.au/clubsites/FAQ/FAQ_FuelNames.htm
06/03/2022, 5:29 pm – 1577 11680 Someone said alcohol ? Where ?
06/03/2022, 6:09 pm – 6 137887 Alcohol burners
06/03/2022, 6:11 pm – 6 137887 In my experience pharmacies always sell at least 70% cleaning alcohol. Try to get without perfume…
06/03/2022, 6:13 pm – 176 317739 For cooking, we have a Trangia 😂
06/03/2022, 6:15 pm – 176 317739 Thank you all for your help! The spice stores is good to know! We finally found some in a small hardware store 😍😊
06/03/2022, 9:11 pm – 76 412 19 Hey dear cyclists! We have a question to all those who have picked up a visa at the Iranian embassy. We finally received our visa approval from tap Persia (after 10 days) and will go to the embassy in Ankara tomorrow. Did you have to bring anything other than your approval letter, passport and your hotel confirmation to the embassy? Such as passport pictures?
06/03/2022, 9:16 pm – Patte: We did it in Tashkent but should be the same :
photo + € or $
no hotel confirmation or vaccination proof needed
06/03/2022, 9:20 pm – 76 412 19 Great thanks for this info. 😊
06/03/2022, 9:22 pm – 76 412 19 Do you remember around what you had to pay? We know that for Swiss and eu citizen it is around 50 to 75 eur but we’re there any additional costs?
06/03/2022, 9:34 pm – 684 29 91 In Madrid they asked for medical insurance that covers covid…. I did it with TAP Persia also
06/03/2022, 9:36 pm – Patte: 50€ for Germans
nothing else
also: they wanted us to fill the form with all the information we filled online, some things we didn’t know anymore exactly
06/03/2022, 9:37 pm – Patte: maybe better read caravanistan embassy reports for your embassy
06/03/2022, 36 pm – 6 61 69 56 In Yerevan, absolutly nothing. Just have to go in a bank to pay the 50$. And come back after with the proof
07/03/2022, 46 am – 76 412 19 Great! Thanks so much for all your answers!!
07/03/2022, 54 am – 681 105989 In Erzurum we had to pay 80€ per person (but we payed in lira and we had to pay at a nearby bank). Maybe it’s different for Austrians 🤷🏼
07/03/2022, 55 am – 6 64 53 16 Did they ask for COVID pass at the border for all of you guys?
07/03/2022, 04 pm – 681 105989 Nope not from us
07/03/2022, 16 pm – 76 412 19 We ended up having to pay 75 eur each and we could even pay by card 😅 we did have to show the Covid pass in the embassy in Ankara. Did you guys also get a visa in the form of a paper instead of a sticker in your passport?
07/03/2022, 1:04 pm – 72 903 16 Good day friends, can you recommend nice spots to camp near Kaş, Turkey? Thank you 🤗🤗🤗♥♥♥ May be someone around? I am heading towards Antalia
07/03/2022, 1:23 pm – 1573 57429 There is one of the best camping places we have every stayed in… Was 120lira for two in November
07/03/2022, 1:25 pm – 1573 57429 Kaş Harnup Camping
533 364 22 86
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V52T1FN9TUgSw4KeA
07/03/2022, 3:45 pm – 542 507 48 Next to the sea. Kaputaş beach :))
07/03/2022, 3:57 pm – 1578 83045 I just stayed at this little beach close to the city. No service though.
İnceboğaz Çınar Beach
https://goo.gl/maps/3G37dsRsLBuZQUxdA
07/03/2022, 4:58 pm – 72 903 16 🙏
07/03/2022, 4:59 pm – 72 903 16 🤗🙏
07/03/2022, 6:35 pm – 76 412 19 Heyhey has anyone cycled in the area of gaziantep, salinurfa, Mardin recently? If yes, did you find it safe enough to camp and cycle? Thanks 🙏
07/03/2022, 6:44 pm – 1573 48785 Yes
07/03/2022, 6:44 pm – 6 47 00 81 It was the last September : super safe and easy to bivouac
07/03/2022, 6:44 pm – 76 412 19 Great! Thanks so much 😊🙏
07/03/2022, 6:45 pm – 1573 48785 But be careful with taking pictures of any police/military stuff. Got arrested for a photo 🙂
07/03/2022, 6:59 pm – 76 412 19 👍👍 no pics then!😅
07/03/2022, 06 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
Do you know if there is any way to go to central Asia from Turkey/Iran without taking the plane ?
Because it seems that you cannot get transit visa for Turkmenistan and taking the ferry from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan is not possible too…
Am I wrong ? I hope so !
07/03/2022, 12 pm – +1 (310) 297-02 I think currently it isn’t possible. We cycled across Europe, Turkey, to Georgia. From there the land border to Azerbaijan isn’t open yet and beyond too land borders are closed from what we could work out. We were hoping things would open up in spring 2022 but it doesn’t seem to be happening.
08/03/2022, 1:56 am – 76 934 60
08/03/2022, 2:24 am – 1573 46656 what website is that?
08/03/2022, 2:49 am – 76 934 60 The name is travelbans, sorry you can’t see it here. In my original screenshot it is readable.
08/03/2022, 8:47 am – 1573 57429 You could get into Pakistan which is possible and hope by the the time you arrive at the Indian border that they would open.
08/03/2022, 9:41 am – 1573 46656 thx
08/03/2022, 9:41 am – 76 934 60 You are welcome
08/03/2022, 19 pm – 484 83 27 Hello,
To travelers in Pakistan: it looks like you need to be „up to date“ for your COVID vaccination to enter into the country, so booster is required. Do you confirm, did they check at the border?
Thank you and ride safely 🙂
08/03/2022, 31 pm – 1577 11680 In my case they didn’t checked it. And all the people I know who traveld to Pakistan didn’t had booster..
09/03/2022, 7:16 am – 318 83596 They did not even check the PCR test, in Taftan
09/03/2022, 33 am – 1573 48785 Which country’s next to Thailand are currently open
09/03/2022, 33 am – 1573 48785 ?
09/03/2022, 2:44 pm – 1573 57429 Hey everyone. We have a question regarding Turkish Visa Stamp. There is a lot of misleading information especially on all the German website about entry stamps.
We arrived in turkey on oct 22nd. We left on January 13th before the 90 days are over. We have a flight back on Monday.
Now someone sent us the information that we cannot go back before 180 days are not over or only go back for the few days we have left out of the 90 days.
On the German speaking websites the state that the visa period ends with the exit stamp (that’s what we thought).
Has anyone who can enter turkey visa free left the country after 90 days and came.back before the 180 days ended?
09/03/2022, 2:45 pm – 1573 57429 We are a but puzzled atm as we have the flight payed already etc
09/03/2022, 2:46 pm – 1522 94438 Oh that is important for me as well, I’ve got a similar situation 😬
09/03/2022, 3:19 pm – 175 47072 I was searching for all the countries today and it seemed, that just Vietnam and Laos are closed. As far as I could find informations.
09/03/2022, 3:25 pm – 7 66 25 48 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/03/08/malaysia-will-reopen-its-borders-to-international-travellers-on-april-1-says-pm
09/03/2022, 3:25 pm – 6 51 60 54 Some countries are open by air but with land borders closed (like Cambodia). I think all countries in South East Asia have closed land borders for „normal tourists“ right now.
09/03/2022, 3:27 pm – 175 47072 *and Malaysia.
09/03/2022, 3:28 pm – 175 47072 Land borders are more or less all closed?
09/03/2022, 3:29 pm – 6 51 60 54 I think so, yes
09/03/2022, 3:32 pm – 175 47072 Sad. Let’s see, if it gets better the next time. 😅
09/03/2022, 3:51 pm – 1578 83045 Hi Iris, the information I have is according to the German foreign ministry, which states that you cannot extend a total of 90 days within any 180 days period. So, I’m afraid the information you received is correct.
Gonna send you the text in German in private.
09/03/2022, 3:51 pm – 1573 57429 Okay thanks
09/03/2022, 4:23 pm – 6 72 19 84 Hey guys how are your plans evolving with the war between Russia and Ukraine ? We were aiming at taking a train back from Vladivostok all the way to France (going through Moscow and then something like Kiev and so on…) but obviously that seems very unlikely at the moment… Did some of you have the same plan ? Are you changing your plans around or sticking to this to wait whether the situation ever improves (which is nowhere near atm…) ? What other route (by train or bus) do you think would be possible to get back ?
09/03/2022, 4:30 pm – 79 426 73 i think the whole situation is extremely unclear:
according to wikipedia, germans can stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Turkey#Visa_free_access
but the source for wikipedia is the ministry of foreign affairs from turkey. and on their website, it’s not that clear anymore, as the information for Belgium nationals are different as the information for German nationals, although it should be the same as Belgium and Germany are part of EU…
„Germany: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.“
„Belgium: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa up to 90 days in any 180-day period.“
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
might be the best to try to write a message to the MFA, although i assume you won’t get an answer.
but as germans can enter turkey either by passport or by ID card, i’d try to enter with the other document the next time, maybe your ID and your passport aren’t linked in their system? 🤷♂️
09/03/2022, 4:32 pm – 1522 94438 Yes, I found so many websites that stated the 90 days within 180 days rule. However, they all just write about visa stays.
I dont know how it is for vis free travelers.
Also, couldn’t I just extend my „visa-free“ visa at the police?
09/03/2022, 4:36 pm – 1573 57429 Yeah visa free is more of a problem because we can actually not apply for visa
09/03/2022, 4:36 pm – 1573 57429 Only ikamet
09/03/2022, 5:25 pm – 659 98 63 Plane!
09/03/2022, 5:25 pm – 659 98 63 90 days within 180 days only
09/03/2022, 8:56 pm – 7712 1661 I thought you could only fly in and out, no land border crossings for lots of Asia still
09/03/2022, 8:57 pm – 7712 1661 Yep exactly this
10/03/2022, 4:33 pm – 7956 0890 My understanding is that you’re allowed 90 days within any given 180 days. So you can return leagally, but only for 6 days (as you have used 84 of your 90). So you could exit to Bulgaria or Greece, and wait until April 18th to return. (Or April 17th if you stay only 5 days, or April 16th if you stay only 4 days.. etc.)
10/03/2022, 5:01 pm – 1573 57429 Yeah we figured out an alternative
10/03/2022, 5:01 pm – 1573 57429 Thanks everyone
10/03/2022, 5:03 pm – Patte: You can apply for a work visa(maybe it was a different one) if I remember correctly. During the process which takes long, you can stay in Turkey. It takes a bit effort though. Google it.
10/03/2022, 5:04 pm – 1573 57429 Yeah we wanted to all for Ikamet but it’s rather expensive
10/03/2022, 5:05 pm – 1573 57429 So we cancelled our flight
10/03/2022, 5:05 pm – 1573 57429 And re-booked for April 🙏🙏🙏🙏
11/03/2022, 1:35 am – 7956 0890 Anyone know the price of an Iran visa (in Istanbul) (for Aussies?) & what currency do you pay in?
12/03/2022, 57 am – 6 66 74 10 Hello everyone,
I am planning a trip with a friend next summer in West Africa (Sénégal, Guinée…) , do you know if there is a whatsapp group „cycling in west Africa“?
Thanks 👍
12/03/2022, 1:11 am – 625 65 61 Here you have all the WhatsApp groups
https://cycleplanet.org/resources
12/03/2022, 9:09 am – 338 392 58 Filippo Graglia.vcf (file attached)
12/03/2022, 9:12 am – 338 392 58 It is not a group, but a friend who has ridden a lot in Africa, if you need advice he will gladly give it to you tell him that his contact was given to you by Silvio Gian Luigi ….🤗
12/03/2022, 1:39 pm – 6 66 74 10 Grandissimo!
Grazzie Silvio.
I will contact him 👍
12/03/2022, 1:40 pm – 338 392 58 ❤️
12/03/2022, 6:28 pm – 0 721 969 4 Hi, is anybody heading from Jordan to Saudi? Let’s me in half way and get fucking drunk!!!!! 🙂
12/03/2022, 6:48 pm – 7904 1798 Wrong countries to get pissed 🤣
12/03/2022, 6:49 pm – 1573 48785 Even more fun
12/03/2022, 6:50 pm – 7904 1798 My point is that is expensive 🤣
12/03/2022, 6:51 pm – 1573 48785 6€ for one beer in pakistan 🔥
12/03/2022, 6:55 pm – 0 721 969 4 I know 🙂 You know let’s just pretend the nonalcoholic beer is normal beer!!!!
12/03/2022, 6:55 pm – 7904 1798 A part jokes, where did you apply for the Saudi visa?
12/03/2022, 6:57 pm – 0 721 969 4 Really weird place called something like „internet“? Never heard before but it was there!!! 🙂
No, honestly, easy online, pay and get it in few minutes. 3 months multiple
12/03/2022, 6:59 pm – 7904 1798 Wow. I thought it was harder. Sorry to be a pain, did you get the Jordan in advance or at the border (I went once and I got it at the border but I was with an organised tour from Israel)
12/03/2022, 7:03 pm – 0 721 969 4 I still don’t have the jordan visa. I strongly hope i can get at the border but i am not sure if it’s possible. In worst case i will have to pay the Jordanpass even if I don’t wanna go to Wadi Rum/Petra (i was extensively cycling Jordan 11 years ago). I will either finish my trip in Aqaba or I’ll try to cross to Israel (to solve my beer problem)
12/03/2022, 7:05 pm – 1522 94438 Jordan has incredible beer. Look for Carakale in Aqaba
12/03/2022, 7:05 pm – 7904 1798 Well you can get beer in Jordan at hotels
12/03/2022, 7:05 pm – 7904 1798 You don’t have to stay in, just enter and buy it
12/03/2022, 7:08 pm – 0 721 969 4 Really????? Thanx for info!
12/03/2022, 7:20 pm – 1522 94438 Just look for the liqour stores. They are everywhere and it’s actually quite cheap for an arab country.
12/03/2022, 7:49 pm – 484 94 79
12/03/2022, 8:03 pm – 8 7193 95 Oman… 15€. Don’t think you can beat that.
12/03/2022, 16 pm – 8 44 35132 Norway! Is something around 10€ 😁, it gets pretty close 😁
13/03/2022, 9:56 am – 175 47072 Anyone knows if it’s easy to get screwed gas cartridge in southeast Asia? Or is benzin in general the better choice?
13/03/2022, 03 am – 163 77800 Crossed the border UAE/Oman yesterday. 14days free visa at arrival. Vaccination yes, pcr no. ✌️
13/03/2022, 26 am – 7904 1798 👍
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13/03/2022, 59 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hi all. I am currently in the UAE and am wondering about the fuel for the stove. In fact, there is only diesel here? Benzin doesn’t exist? Each time they look at me with huge eyes. And it doesn’t smell the same at all. Works, but it’s dirty. Do you have any tips for finding it? Same for Oman?
13/03/2022, 1:06 pm – 175 47072 Maybe just search for white spirit? (I don’t know if it’s the right word in English) this is usually even better than benzin from the gas station. (if I’m not wrong)
13/03/2022, 1:24 pm – 628 79 93 Hello everyone!
Does anybody have a PDF Lonely Planet guidebook of the Middle East including Jordan and Saudi Arabia that you could send me?? 😬
13/03/2022, 1:26 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes in French it’s the same. But no problem with the jet you think ? Did you already try ? I have a whisperlite universal msr
13/03/2022, 1:28 pm – 8 7193 95 Benzine is not the right word. Petrol is… Omani cars only use Petrol. So that is what you will commonly find. The same goes for UAE…
13/03/2022, 1:31 pm – 0 723 387 4 There is benzin/petrol, not only diesel. But the smell is very different (weird). You can get 95 or 98 on every gas station, but I don’t recommend Shell – i had some issues with my Primus stove while using petrol from their gas station (but it was probably just bad luck)
13/03/2022, 1:40 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes I try with benzine, gasoline, petrol. But they have only one choice, 95 or 98. I was sure it was petrol but smell and colour made me doubt.
And yes, different smell, and very more dirty for my stove. In Iran, and every country from France, I never had problems like that (a little in the balkan).
I will try gasoline to burn or white spirit directly in a shop. And plus, you have to negotiate for a long time to get served in your small bottle! They don’t want to at first. I was even asked to buy a 10l jerrycan to serve me once.. You have to insist, for a long time.
Thank to you
13/03/2022, 1:44 pm – 0 723 387 4 That is weird, we have been there one month ago and never had a problem with my 0.3 litre bottle. Sometimes even got it for free. Hope you will have better luck next time.
13/03/2022, 1:46 pm – 1522 66745 Anyone know where to buy screw gas bottle in turkey? Thank you in advance
13/03/2022, 1:47 pm – 6 47 00 81 I’m surprised because we didn’t have any problem to find benzin. Don’t remember in UAE but for sure in Oman, no Problem!!
13/03/2022, 1:56 pm – Patte: I am pretty sure my manual for the petrol stove tells me not to use spirits. So please check with yours.
13/03/2022, 2:34 pm – 175 47072 Decathlon. 🙂
13/03/2022, 2:44 pm – 347 755 13 Yes, also check gas refillers or gas sellers, often they have it as well!
13/03/2022, 2:46 pm – 1522 94438 Sometimes even the small shops have it. (Not the supermarkets but privately owned)
13/03/2022, 8:02 pm – 1573 48785 To all people applying for Thai Pass: I got several scam mails with mail addresses like: support@document-consul.com
The only official mail is: thpass@tp.consular.go.th
13/03/2022, 8:23 pm – 175 47072 Thanks!
13/03/2022, 8:34 pm – 6 61 69 56 Other question today, do you have a good reliable weather app for UAE and Oman? More to anticipate the high heat to come
13/03/2022, 8:49 pm – 1 50 589 42 You don’t need. It’s around during the night and during the day.
A lot of humidity at the coast and dry heat in the mountains. Between 2 and 4 pm it’s worst
13/03/2022, 9:47 pm – 1573 57429 We use windy as the wind can be an issue sometimes but it also shows heat and humidity aso
14/03/2022, 1:21 pm – 7553 8942 If anyone is in aqaba, Jordan today I have a twisty top gas cannister to give as I can’t fly with it
14/03/2022, 2:31 pm – 177 63219 Does anybody know whether it’s really necessary to have a negative PCR Test if you want to enter Iran from Armenia. I’m fully vaccinated and boostered.
14/03/2022, 2:46 pm – 1523 41219 Hi Chris, sorry I can’t answer that for you, but I have another question. I am currently in Istanbul and the Iranian embassy cannot tell me which border crossing into Iran is open. I plan to cycle via Kapiköy. Do you know if it’s open? Thanks and regards, Kai
14/03/2022, 2:47 pm – 1523 41219 I’m sure you’ve already discussed this topic in this chat, but I’m new to it
14/03/2022, 3:25 pm – 0 721 969 4 Bit out of topic… Was it difficult to get a bike box in Aqaba?
14/03/2022, 4:05 pm – 175 47072 The agency told us it’s every time necessary. I guess if they check it in the border, that’s another question.
14/03/2022, 4:07 pm – 177 63219 You can ask the people from TapPersia, from whom you also get your visa
14/03/2022, 4:08 pm – 1523 41219 I will, thanks!
14/03/2022, 4:08 pm – 175 47072 Last information I have, which is open: esendere, kapiköy and doyubayazit.
Maybe it changed cause of the current situation?
14/03/2022, 4:15 pm – 79 646 03 We crossed the border from Dogubeyazit 5 days ago. We passed quite easily by presenting only our visa and negative PCR test ✌🏼
14/03/2022, 4:16 pm – 7553 8942 I am temporarily without my bike, was hiking here as bike boxing is such a nightmare! Can’t offer much help, sorry
14/03/2022, 4:19 pm – 1522 94438 I think it might actually be easier to find a TV or a Fridge box in Aqaba. There are no real bicycle shops.
14/03/2022, 5:21 pm – 163 77800 Any recommendations from Mumbai->Nepal (must seen, cycle roads,…) thanks
14/03/2022, 5:30 pm – 176 800694 Hey there..
I’m planning on coming Iran by bike. I’m currently travelling in turkey by van and don’t have a bike yet. Any recommendations on where to buy a bike in eastern turkey or maybe even Tehran?
Or is somebody finishing it’s travel in the area and is willing to rent/sell his/her bike?
Thanks guys..
14/03/2022, 6:18 pm – 1577 11680 Yo squirrels … I know a German dude he works at the embassy in Mumbai. He’s was yesterday at the wagah border and checked everything… That’s what he wrote me… :
14/03/2022, 6:18 pm – 1577 11680 Hi – also wir sind jetzt wieder in Indien und haben die Landgrenze überquert. Habe mich da mit den zuständigen Leuten besprochen:
- Grenze offen von 9.30 bis 15.30 für den Übertritt, am besten also 9.30 direkt da sein
Ausreise:
- von pakistanischer Seite brauchst Du im Grunde nichts, sie lassen die Leute rüber, wenn sie die indischen Voraussetzungen erfüllen,
auch mit dem Fahrrad von deren Seite no problem
Einreise:
-Bis gestern war ein regulärer Grenzübertritt tatsächlich nicht möglich, daher wurden Visaanträge auf Landübertritt auch abgelehnt – man brauchte für eine positive Entscheidung noch das NOC (von der indischen High Commission in Islamabad), anscheinend aber vor Visumantrag und das reichte man dann zusammen mit dem Antrag ein und dann wurde das Visum gewährt.
–Gestern ist eine Änderung auf den Weg gebracht worden, die es auch „foreign normal passport holders“ erlauben soll, die Grenze ohne weiteres zu passieren.
Die sog. Circular Note mit der Verfahrensänderung wird derzeit durch die verschiedenen Büros gegeben und sollte in 2/3 Tagen bei allen relevanten Stellen angekommen sein. ein
Daher gilt ab in zwei/drei Tagen:
-E-Visa/Visa-on-arrival wird an dieser Grenze nicht akzeptiert, nur als 2. Einreise
-daher muss Du zwingend nach Islamabad und Dir dort ein Visum in den Pass kleben lassen.
-vereinbare schon JETZT einen Termin mit der indischen High Commission und nimm mit denen Kontakt auf
-Antrag ganz normal
-NOC ist nicht mehr notwendig
Ich würde also sagen, du stellst in ein paar Tagen vlt. besser erst in 1 Woche sprich nächsten Montag den Antrag bei der indischen High Commission in Islamabad und lässt Dir das Visum geben.
Die pakistanischen Grenzbeamten scheinen davon noch nichts zu wissen, das bekommen die dann über Islamabad mitgeteilt. Wenn Du das Visum dann hast, spätestens zu dem Zeitpunkt sollten die das auch mitbekommen haben.
- Fahrradmit kein Problem, so lange nicht motorisiert
14/03/2022, 6:18 pm – 1577 11680 Google translate
14/03/2022, 6:18 pm – 1577 11680 Hi – so we are back in India now and have crossed the land border. I spoke to the people in charge: - Border open from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. for the crossing, so it is best to be there at 9.30 a.m Departure:
- you don’t really need anything from the Pakistani side, they let people over if they meet the Indian requirements,
also with the bike from their side no problem Entry:
-Until yesterday, a regular border crossing was actually not possible, so visa applications for land crossing were also rejected – you still needed the NOC (from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad) for a positive decision, but apparently before the visa application and that was then handed over with the application and then the visa was granted. –Yesterday a change was introduced that should also allow „foreign normal passport holders“ to cross the border without further ado.
The so-called circular note with the change in procedure is currently being given by the various offices and should have reached all relevant offices in 2/3 days. a Therefore, from in two/three days:
-E-Visa/Visa-on-arrival is not accepted at this border, only as a 2nd entry -therefore you have to go to Islamabad and have a visa stuck in your passport there.
-make an appointment with the Indian High Commission NOW and get in touch with them
-Application quite normal
-NOC is no longer necessary So I would say, in a few days you might better only in 1 week speak the application to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad next Monday and let them give you the visa. The Pakistani border officials don’t seem to know anything about this, they are then informed via Islamabad. If you have the visa then, at the latest by then, they should have noticed. - Bicycle with no problem as long as not motorized
14/03/2022, 6:23 pm – 670 20409 We love you Squirrel ❤️🥳
14/03/2022, 7:04 pm – 484 83 27 Yo! If I’m right, you where in Oman a few days ago. How did you go or how do you plan to go to Mumbai, by plane or ferry?
14/03/2022, 7:09 pm – 163 77800 Going by plane on 25th
14/03/2022, 7:10 pm – 7553 8942 There’s no ferry, right? Or is there?
14/03/2022, 7:12 pm – 79 675 47 Starting from July a new ferry Service from Dubai to Chennai will be launched for Indian expats in DXB, but maybe also an interesting Option for cyclists in the future.
14/03/2022, 7:19 pm – 176 317739 where did you find that information? 😊
14/03/2022, 7:20 pm – 79 675 47 Several newspaper articles😊, always interested in those new routes.
14/03/2022, 7:37 pm – 6 970 457 1 Planning to cross the border next month and may I ask that is it possible to test PCR around the border? Or need to do it in big town like Van? Thx!
14/03/2022, 7:41 pm – 79 646 03 We did our pcr test in Erzurum and it was not easy, it was at the hospital, and we had to go get the results there. Afterwards we took a bus to go to Dogubeyazit.
15/03/2022, 36 am – 670 20409 Does anyone of you have recent or older experiences of crossing from India to Nepal by land? Is it also possible to get by land the Visa on arrival, and if so, for how long and which border did you cross?
Would there be any diference by having a 6 months india Visa? I heard previously you could enter both countries with just the indian visa, but can’t remember the source, neither if this is still possible.
Thanks a lot!
15/03/2022, 39 am – 1575 94778 (rather old information, 2016) you can get a visa on arrival for 30 days.
I crossed at Sunauli border which is one of the most frequented ones. I’m not sure if you get a visa when you cross e.g. the remote border in the very west.
15/03/2022, 49 am – 670 20409 Thanks, do you know of it was extendable and if so how? (for up to 2 months)
15/03/2022, 50 am – 345 805 80 I crossed the border in 2019, from India to Nepal, passing through the town named Banbasa. You can get the visa at arrival, better if you pay in American dollars or Indian rupees. You can get 10 / 15 /30 days visa
15/03/2022, 58 am – 1575 94778 And I think you can extend it through the department of immigration office in Kathmandu and I think also the immigration office in Pokhara
15/03/2022, 59 am – 670 20409 🙏 Thanks for all your answers
15/03/2022, 08 am – 79 290 39 As far as I know the crossing and visa on arrival is possible.. but only with full vaccination..
15/03/2022, 51 am – 1573 48785
15/03/2022, 58 am – 6 51 60 54 Hi everyone,
I am planning to leave from Basel this summer to go to Bandar Abbas before it gets too cold. I was thinking of joining the Eurovelo 5 somewhere in Italy or Slovenia and follow it until Athens, then ferry and southern Greece, Cappadocia and then all the way East til the border. I have a few questions:
1) has anyone taken a similar route and how long did it take from Western Europe to Southern Iran?
2) do you recommend the Eurovelo 5 along the Adriatic Sea or are there some better alternative routes / route parts to go to Athens? (still would like to go more or less along the coast as I have already cycled the EV6 til Budapest)
3) for the part in Turkey, I thought south west Turkey would be nice in autumn. I am just a bit more afraid about the central route in late autumn/early winter for the temperatures. If you have any recommendations of route/point of interest between Cappadocia and the border with Iran, I am also very interested!
Feel free to contact me in private if you want 🙂
Thanks! 🗺️🚲😎
15/03/2022, 59 am – Patte: Only with certain amount of capacity.
15/03/2022, 12 pm – Patte: @4915734878517
15/03/2022, 14 pm – 1573 48785 3 small GoPro batteries, 3 DJi mini batteries, 3 canon camera batteries
15/03/2022, 17 pm – Patte: Google it you’ll find it. It’s probaly the same for all Airlines. And the batteries you mentioned are small enough for sure. Of course I have not checked specifically the before mentioned airline.
15/03/2022, 1:35 pm – 7956 0890 I cycled SW Turkey autum last year it was lovely (@hels.on.wheels Instagram) I’m back in Turkey heading slowly east along the north coast towards Iran so maybe I’ll see you down the track later this year 🚴🏻♀️
15/03/2022, 1:37 pm – 6 51 60 54 Also sorry, I meant the Eurovelo 8 (and not the 5!)
15/03/2022, 1:48 pm – 94 274 12 Have any women here cycled alone along the east coast of Malaysia? It’s safe?
15/03/2022, 3:16 pm – 7 62 07 44 Hi dear community, this is cesco, admin, back to France for few month visiting friends and family for the first time since 2017.😜 enough speaking about me. I’ve got 4 different complain about one person among our community, peoples that share experiences and travel time, whith this guy. All of them report racism, sexism, big and grave missrespect of people, religion and tradition. Also very bad attitude whith women,(shocking staff).Etc…. my question to all of you is first; should I share on the group the texts of the 4 witnesses? and can we accept among us somebody like this??? I which to all of you the best and a good and safe trip….
15/03/2022, 3:20 pm – 76 934 60 I don’t think it is a great idea to share that with all of us. Maybe it’s just what he expecting making his voice heard.
15/03/2022, 3:21 pm – 7 62 07 44 Ok what about to keep him among us or to kick him out????
15/03/2022, 3:21 pm – 76 934 60 Kick him out would be the best, I think.
15/03/2022, 3:28 pm – 7 62 07 44 Ok thanks, what I want to say is that I would like that to be a collective decision, I am just one of the first of this group, not a decider or police….
15/03/2022, 3:29 pm – 76 934 60 I understood it that way and I also only have 1 voice. I hope there will be more.
15/03/2022, 3:34 pm – 1 916 124 5 I don’t think you should share anything but you shouldn’t allow such person with those attitudes inside this peaceful group. My opinion
15/03/2022, 3:35 pm – 176 307050 Kick him out, this attitude doesn’t belong to a place like this….
15/03/2022, 3:35 pm – 939 44 2 Kick out!
15/03/2022, 3:46 pm – 684 29 91 Out!
15/03/2022, 3:48 pm – 7904 1798 has anybody already sent it to you?
15/03/2022, 3:50 pm – 7 62 07 44 I also definitely want to kick him out, please share your opinion even if I assume already your opinion 😉 🫂
15/03/2022, 3:50 pm – 684 29 91 I think is obvious, even more that he has done it as much as 4 times. Just do as an admin should do, you dont need everyone to agree, kick out people that behave that way
15/03/2022, 3:52 pm – 1573 48785 I think as people traveling into different country’s and experiencing different cultures there are values we all should agree with. Sexism, Racism and in generell unbelievable disrespectful behavior should not be respected by any of us! So definitely kick him out!
15/03/2022, 4:02 pm – 8 7193 95 No need to share the experiences of others. I think you did well to gather information from different people in this community to verify the complaints.
Time for him to go.
15/03/2022, 4:08 pm – 1573 57429 I agree of keeping this place a safe space and not share the Personal experience but definitely kick this person out.
15/03/2022, 4:20 pm – 7 66 25 48 out
15/03/2022, 4:20 pm – 1578 83045 Zero tolerance for such behaviour. Kick out.
15/03/2022, 4:23 pm – 8 44 35132 Definitely „Out“ please! 🙏🏼
15/03/2022, 4:37 pm – 684 29 91 IRAN VISA EXTENSION IN BUSHEHR
I went for my first extension and i was able to get 3 months!! Not so simple, it took 3 days…
So now i have a total of 4 months, but im not really sure whats the law here, maybe to get 2 extensions??? No matter how long they are?? Anyway i wrote the whole process in Caravanistan forum in case anyone is interested
15/03/2022, 4:38 pm – 7904 1798 Link please
15/03/2022, 4:39 pm – 684 29 91 https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3982
15/03/2022, 4:39 pm – 7904 1798 Nevermind: found it https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3982&p=39308#p39308
15/03/2022, 5:14 pm – Patte: If you have 4 times proof, there is no need for discussion.
15/03/2022, 5:49 pm – 7 62 07 44 Agreed
15/03/2022, 5:58 pm – 320 297 80 I’m very thankful for this space for sharing useful information respectfully and politely. I think racism, sexism and disrespect should not find any ground here.
15/03/2022, 8:10 pm – 6 71 89 58 Agreed
15/03/2022, 8:10 pm – 6 71 89 58 I mean I agree
15/03/2022, 9:45 pm – 477 50 50 I don’t know the facts and I don’t want to judge others anyway. But such behaviour will damage the reputation of biketourers. I have mostly been received very welcoming on my travels. I hope it will stay that way.
That is a responsability that we all share. 🙏
15/03/2022, 17 pm – 6 64 53 16 No need of such a behavior on this group… i agree with your decision
15/03/2022, 46 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 removed 163 7780031
15/03/2022, 34 pm – 6 47 00 81 Shame on him! Out with a kick in his ass.
15/03/2022, 39 pm – 7 62 07 44 👍🤩
15/03/2022, 42 pm – 7 62 07 44 I already knew all your reactions, which I share as well… just we are community on this group and it was important to have your support.
15/03/2022, 44 pm – 7 62 07 44
15/03/2022, 44 pm – 7 62 07 44 Co-exist
15/03/2022, 59 pm – 7 62 07 44 Let’s not polluted to much the main topic here, and move on to our trip. Big love to all of you!!!👳🏾♀️👳🏿♂️👳♂️🧕🏿👵👨🦱👨🏿🦱👨🏼🦱👷🏽♀️🫂👱🏻♀️👱🏿♀️🙏🚵♂️🚴
15/03/2022, 51 pm – 7 62 07 44 I promise, it the last about all this guy. Just to show you guys what is about!! The private message I’ve got after I kicked him out, say everything…………………………Should it be a privilege for me to be in group of pussys? 😂
16/03/2022, 6:22 am – 910 776 94 If you come in iran you can camoe to me icane help you in iran
16/03/2022, 6:22 am – 910 776 94 Just call me in iran
16/03/2022, 41 am – 6 51 60 54 Thank you!
16/03/2022, 1:11 pm – 177 63219 Where in Iran are you? I’m in Jolfa now. 🇮🇷
16/03/2022, 3:19 pm – 347 755 13
16/03/2022, 3:25 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: We got the same answer 🤨
16/03/2022, 4:51 pm – 318 83596 Does anyone an idea where to get alcohol for my stove in Pakistan?
16/03/2022, 5:05 pm – 684 29 91 Has anyone crossed into Armenia with an Azerbajan stamp on their passport in the last year??
I know sometime ago it was possible again, but after their battles last year i wanted to know if anyone had done. Thanks!!!
16/03/2022, 6:38 pm – Patte: We tried that in Chabahar. Organized a real positive test. They didn’t really care. Offered 5 days. Or to pay 200.000 toman per day to overstay the visa. So we had to go back to Bandar Abbas to extend the visa. We were one day without visa, but they didn’t care and extended it easily the save day.
16/03/2022, 6:38 pm – Patte: *same
17/03/2022, 30 am – 175 47072 Question to the Germans:
Is it somehow possible to apply for a new passport in a foreigner country? A friend is struggling to get a new one, cause his expires in the next months. In the embassy they say it’s not really possible and he has to go back to Germany..
Anyone has experience? 😅
17/03/2022, 41 am – 1573 57429 You don’t have to go back. We have just asked the same question to the embassy in Oman (we are Germans).
He has to apply for a passport in person at the embassy,.fill out some.paperwork and pay the fees.
17/03/2022, 41 am – 1573 57429 He will need to get a paper from.germany indeed but he can apply for this online
17/03/2022, 42 am – 1573 57429 If he does the express application it costs around 250 euro
17/03/2022, 42 am – 1573 57429 Then it takes 2 to 4 weeks (at least to get it to Oman…not sure about other countries)
17/03/2022, 43 am – 1573 57429 And is has to be picked up in the embassy s/he applied at (we hoped they can send it to a.different country).
17/03/2022, 44 am – 1573 57429 In which country is he ATM that the say it’s not possible
17/03/2022, 44 am – 1573 57429 If you give him my contact i can forward him the email we received from the German embassy in muscat with the instructions
17/03/2022, 45 am – 1573 57429 Or send me his email and i am gonna forward it
17/03/2022, 01 am – 1522 94438 That is good to know! Although it seems like a lot of paperwork
17/03/2022, 01 am – 1573 57429 Yeah…we are talking about German man
17/03/2022, 01 am – 1573 57429 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
17/03/2022, 02 am – 1522 94438 🇩🇪📝📝📝
17/03/2022, 15 pm – 6 61 69 56 Sorry to hear that. At the beginning with me they told me its not possible after they wanted to gave me just 5 days, and I insisted a little by saying that I had symptoms and they gave me 20 days. By telling myself that if I always threw positive, I coulf extend again
17/03/2022, 6:35 pm – Patte: Not nice without any comment. Looks like advertising.
17/03/2022, 6:43 pm – 98949 112 It’s not advertising
It’s a rider group
All over the world rider will apply the sponsorship and also 2 days free stay at Kathmandu nepal 🇳🇵 for all riders
17/03/2022, 6:45 pm – 98949 112 Hillkit is especially helping to cyclist and also help to development the cycling society
Website is under construction
If any one need help in India and nepal just email to info@hillkit.com
17/03/2022, 7:10 pm – 163 17226 Hey guys, is there any WhatsApp group for cycling in north-, central-and Southamerica? Best wishes to everyone.
17/03/2022, 7:58 pm – 7904 1798 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
17/03/2022, 8:03 pm – 163 17226 Thanks al lot.
17/03/2022, 8:22 pm – 76 934 60 Hi, I like to give you a tips as well – no advertising. A guy from Denmark started a collective, helping explorers of different kinds with funds. I was one of the lucky four in the first round, but it is open to ask for funds again: https://worldexplorerscollective.com/expeditions. He asked as to spreed the word.
17/03/2022, 8:23 pm – 76 934 60 *us
18/03/2022, 2:44 pm – 474 07 93 Hello everyone,
Has anyone already renewed a visa in Iran (to extend from 1 to 2 month)? How easy is it?
Thanks a lot,
François
18/03/2022, 2:52 pm – Patte: Depends where you do it. Bandar Abbas for example is easy and 1 month is same day. Read reports on caravanistan
18/03/2022, 2:52 pm – 684 29 91 Depends on the city you go to, you can read about different experiences in Caravanistan forum
My experience was good in Bushehr, i got 3 months extension in my first one
18/03/2022, 2:54 pm – 474 07 93 Great, thanks a lot!
18/03/2022, 3:23 pm – 7956 0890 For those applying for Iran visa in istanbul;
The consulate is only open Tue & Thu mornings.
I arrived with my LOI on Tuesday, (no vaccine or accom booking required but you must leave a Turkish phone number). I received a call on Wednesday to return on Thursday when I paid €150=TL2750 and collected the visa. Easy! 😁🇮🇷
18/03/2022, 3:37 pm – 177 63219 150€ is a lot! In Yerevan I got it for 50€.
18/03/2022, 3:38 pm – 684 29 91 I think the price depends on your nationality
18/03/2022, 3:39 pm – 7904 1798 exactly, Brits and American get the worse deal
18/03/2022, 3:41 pm – 7956 0890 This is the Australian price 🤑
18/03/2022, 7:23 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi, We are near Mardin in Turkey. We are going in Iran. We are hesitating between the border near to Van or more in the south (Esendere). Do you have some advices ? Thanks and good trip
18/03/2022, 7:55 pm – Patte: Van border is which we took. It was in december. If you have no problem to climb a bit. It is a nice border crossing and a nice small road on the iranian side. The one on the south are way more meters to climb. About the border itself I have no experience.
18/03/2022, 7:59 pm – 659 98 63 Very steep roads in Sirnak and Esendere!! But you arrive in beautiful Piranshahr in Iran’s Kurdistan
18/03/2022, 8:29 pm – 1573 48785 And a lot of police barriers. Be careful of taking photos
18/03/2022, 46 pm – 6 46 43 38 Thank for your answer 🙂
19/03/2022, 6:49 am – 1573 48785 Does anyone know how I can get the 90 days visa in Thailand. As a German I don’t have a visa now and get a 30 days visa on arrival
19/03/2022, 9:10 am – 176 317739 As far as I know you can only apply for the 60 day visa before you arrive in Thailand and then you can extend it one time . So that you have 90.
When you get the Visa on arrival you can also extend that one time, so you have 60 days in total.
19/03/2022, 47 am – 1590 84261 Do you need pcr test to enter Iran from Armenia?
19/03/2022, 51 am – 177 63219 Yes
19/03/2022, 51 am – 177 63219 You can do one at the border for 10.000Amd
19/03/2022, 52 am – 177 63219 I don’t know how long it takes though
19/03/2022, 53 am – 1590 84261 Sure? Other people say proof of vaccination is enough nowadays
19/03/2022, 53 am – 177 63219 Just crossed the border last week from Armenia
19/03/2022, 54 am – 7 50 42 28 Hello!
Has someone already taken the ferry from Bendar Lengh (Iran) to Dubai ?
We want to cross Iran but we want to know if it’s not too short to achieve Bendar Lengh from the Turkish border with a visa of 30 days ?
Thanks for your help
19/03/2022, 58 am – 1522 66745 Anybody know where to buy gas bottles for stove (screw) in turkey? Izmir area.. thank you in advance
19/03/2022, 11 pm – 1573 57429 Decathlon has them.
19/03/2022, 14 pm – 1577 11680 If you don’t find u can refill them with butan gas for lighters
19/03/2022, 14 pm – 1577 11680 Cheaper way
19/03/2022, 14 pm – 7712 1661 Has anyone ridden coastal road from Antalya to Kemer? I wanted to rake mountain road but not sure I want to attempt it in this weather. I understand there are three tunnels getting out of Antalya – are these safe / legal to ride?
19/03/2022, 18 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi,
We biked from Kemer to Antalya. You can take the three tunnels. It’s not really confortable but ok. There is a buttom to light „cyclistes signal“
19/03/2022, 18 pm – 1573 57429 We did it from Kemer to Antalya. There was one tunnel forbidden to ride for bicycles.so we got a lift by a pick-up. All the others are legal and safe to ride
19/03/2022, 19 pm – 1573 57429 Prepare for noise though
19/03/2022, 19 pm – 7712 1661 Thank you, what do you mean by the button to light? How does this work?
19/03/2022, 19 pm – Patte: The visa is easy and cheap to extend. Read caravanistan.
19/03/2022, 20 pm – 6 46 43 38
19/03/2022, 21 pm – 7712 1661 Ah awesome thank you!!! Good to visualise – did they have that on all 3?
19/03/2022, 21 pm – 6 46 43 38 Yes i guess
19/03/2022, 24 pm – 176 317739
19/03/2022, 25 pm – 7712 1661 Ok great, this all sounds fine! Thanks
19/03/2022, 27 pm – 6 46 43 38 Don’t bike on the sidewalk. We tried but it’s some big hole without light. It could be really dangerous.
19/03/2022, 29 pm – 7712 1661 🙈 thanks for heads up
19/03/2022, 52 pm – 8 44 35132 Hi to all, anyone cycling in Iran. An small reminder 😊. The Noroz (new year) is coming. The next 2 weeks is holiday in The whole country. Many people will travel with their cars, specially towards Caspian Sea. The number of accidents is really high during this 2 weeks and often people like to drive like formula1 drivers on the road. Wish you all a safe ride and happy cycling. 😊
19/03/2022, 55 pm – 936 275 31 Thank you for the tipp, we will take it to heart on the route to Chabahar 😬😊
19/03/2022, 1:45 pm – 78 697 70 Yes, we did it about a month ago. It took us 17 hours🙊5h voyage on water, the rest burocracy and pcr at the border. So bring snacks and a good book😉 And don’t leave anything electronic on the bike our basic speedmeter, which was fixated on the bike, got stolen. They cut the cable …
19/03/2022, 2:00 pm – 468 51 87 Hiii all! Anyone around Izmir? I’ll probably arrive tomorrow evening. And continue few days later towards Antalya. If anyone is heading the same direction…?
19/03/2022, 2:31 pm – 6 47 00 81 It was my feedbacks. I think now the arrival pcr test is not required so I guess you won’t be stuck 5h in the boat for nothing 🤞🤞
19/03/2022, 2:32 pm – 6 47 00 81 For us, it was a awful day, we got out of the ferry at 10pm… (because of pcr test)
They asked us to be there at 5am, but you can definitely arrive at 7am even later… We got in the ferry at 10am to 10pm…
19/03/2022, 3:19 pm – 7712 1661 I’m going the other way, currently in Antalya but maybe we will cross paths and could meet up
19/03/2022, 6:19 pm – 176 307050 Thanks!
Really good to know 🙂
20/03/2022, 9:04 am – 6 61 69 56 Hi all !
Im actually in Dubai and I will spend 1 month in Oman before to come back in Dubai. I have to change my tires, Schwalbe marathon mondial, impossible to found in shops here. So, i have to order it to Dubaï.
But, all my warmshower, contact, all, in the city, can’t receive my parcel for me. Do you know someone, a place, a solution, for my problem please ?
Thanks by advance
20/03/2022, 9:12 am – 1573 57429 There is an amazing helpful person in this group from Muscat/ Oman. I am sure he will text you as soon as he sees your message.
20/03/2022, 9:13 am – 1573 57429 May i ask how long you were riding them? I am thinking of changing mine as the front tire looks horrible. But i „only“ rode 9k so far and I read they last much longer
20/03/2022, 9:14 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes I think you speak about Barteld. It was my first plan, but now it will be to late I think. I will be in Muscat maybe in 2 week. The tires will come from Germany. Dubai is very fast but oman I don’t know
20/03/2022, 9:15 am – 1573 57429 Also the owner of the bike shop in Hatta is incredible friendly. If you wanna have the tire to UAE i would recommend you this guy.
20/03/2022, 9:15 am – 1573 57429 Yepp…okay
20/03/2022, 9:16 am – 1573 57429 Of you have Instagram I can send you the contact we have in Hatta later (have to wait for my BF to wake up who has his contact on his phone)
20/03/2022, 9:16 am – 6 61 69 56 The first, i’ve changed it after 15K, it was the limit really. Now there have 10K, i can do maybe 1k, but after, it will be necessary
20/03/2022, 9:17 am – 1573 57429 Okay… that’s why mine looks so bad 🤣🤣
20/03/2022, 9:17 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes I know them, very very nice. But like in all dubai, they havd only mtb tires
20/03/2022, 9:18 am – 1573 57429 I know (we tried to get a rim in all GCC – impossible)
20/03/2022, 9:18 am – 6 61 69 56 And important to change the front and back sometime.
And no i dont have insta
20/03/2022, 9:18 am – 1573 57429 But maybe you can order and sent to him
20/03/2022, 9:19 am – 1573 57429 The Hatta guy
20/03/2022, 9:20 am – 1573 57429 Wait I’ll write you in private chat
20/03/2022, 9:25 am – 79 675 47 We ordered equipment from Germany to Dubai with DHL. It arrived within 3 days and we picked it up at the DHL centre in Dubai.
20/03/2022, 9:28 am – 8 7193 95 Sending to Oman takes about two weeks using normal post services.. but using DHL you never know. Out here they are famous for screwing it up.
I actually know the guy who set up DHL in Oman (sold him a bike one day back in Europe). He said; just don’t use DHL in Oman 🤣
Hope you can find a way to ship it to Oman or Dubai. You know where to find me if you still need my help
20/03/2022, 05 am – 6 61 69 56 When you order in the website, you can directly put your name and a DHL adress ? It s with Bikecomponent.com
20/03/2022, 06 am – 6 61 69 56 If i found nothing today, i will send you y parcel directly in Muscat yes. And if it take more than 2 weeks, i will spend more time in Oman
20/03/2022, 42 am – 8 7193 95 Oman is beautiful, well worth it😎
20/03/2022, 43 am – 8 7193 95 Just make sure the online retailer sends it here for sure.
20/03/2022, 58 pm – 176 314102 Hi everybody and thanks for adding me! 👍
20/03/2022, 2:25 pm – 6 61 69 56 Thanks for all you help, normally it will be ok with a bike shop
20/03/2022, 2:43 pm – 30 691 75
20/03/2022, 3:13 pm – Patte: why is it this urgent?
20/03/2022, 3:58 pm – 530 551 66 I sell it in my shop/service as a Rohloff dealer in İstanbul. I can ship it to your adress..
20/03/2022, 4:25 pm – 30 691 75 It would be amazing my hero. Is there anyone from Pakistan who can receive the package? Just need an address and I will pay for everything. I need two pack and i will be grateful forever🙏🏻
20/03/2022, 4:56 pm – 1522 94438 Did anyone ever have to deal with an bicycle as lost luggage at the airport?
I had to take a plane and they lost all my bags and the bike.
How is it usually handeled? They told me they would ship it to my current location once found but I don’t see how a normal parcel cervice would usually handle this.
Also, if it is lost, I am able to get a payment from the airline. I could only find information about an EU law that capps the compensation at 1400€.
Is it different outside of Europe?
If that is the case, I’m screwed big time.
20/03/2022, 5:17 pm – Patte: They’ll find it. Still fucked. And yes the coverage of the luggage is limited.
20/03/2022, 25 pm – 7712 1661 I had delayed baggage that we shipped to my address 3 days later all ok. But that missed connection rather than lost
20/03/2022, 34 pm – 7712 1661 *was shipped (not we)
20/03/2022, 35 pm – 8 44 35132 Which airline? Also please fill up the complain forum as soon as possible and send it to the airline. Sometimes they have policy if you do it late they don’t take responsibility. Also I think they will find it. Brussel airlines lost one of my bags, and they found it after 3 days. Another important note: when they find ur luggage 🤞🏼check the bicycle and bags properly in the airport, incase there is any damaged.They damaged my bike and because I didn’t check it in the airport airline didn’t take any responsibility.
21/03/2022, 37 am – 76 412 19 Hi everyone. I’m sure this was asked already but did anyone cross the van border from Turkey to Iran recently? If yes, where did you do your pcr Test? In a hospital in van? Thanks a lot on advance!
21/03/2022, 40 am – 530 551 66 I flew from Boston to İstanbul last Monday. But 3 bike boxes did not show up. They brought 2 of them to my residence but 1 still missing. Another friend’s 2 boxes found 5 days later. Be patient but keep calling the airlines..
21/03/2022, 43 am – 937 895 13 Hi,It’s not necessary if you get your 3 doses of vaccines.But also it doesn’t make difference do the pcr in Turkey or Iran.
21/03/2022, 50 am – 76 412 19 Ohh that would be even better of course 👌😃 thanks for this info.
21/03/2022, 9:06 am – 7 88 27 84 Are you sure about this information! I thought was vaccine+ PCR test…
21/03/2022, 9:36 am – 6 46 43 38 Did they ask something about hôtel reservation ?
Did you bike from Van to the border ?Where did you change money ?
Do some other travellers didn’t need a PCR test to cross this border (may be you were lucky ^^)?
21/03/2022, 34 am – 76 412 19 https://www.switzerland.mfa.gov.ir/en/newsview/673711/latest-regulations-of-entering-iran-march-15-2022
21/03/2022, 35 am – 76 412 19 I also thought that at first and then we checked online and found this. I think it’s a relatively new change in rules
21/03/2022, 17 pm – 1 50 589 42
21/03/2022, 21 pm – 8 44 35132 Yes calling them helps but also u get good phone bill. I hade to pay over 200e phone bill just because of these calls 😅. Also they always find excuses not to pay the damage they have caused. So it is good to know their rules 😊
21/03/2022, 1:22 pm – 0 723 387 4 Hey, no idea if they changed the rules, but when we applied about two months ago, only 30 days visa option was visible on the site.
21/03/2022, 1:55 pm – 1577 11680 But with that you are only able to fly there right ?
21/03/2022, 2:38 pm – 1 50 589 42 I know that you mentioned an opening for the land border a week ago but in reality it seems like it’s still closed.
So yes, by flight
21/03/2022, 3:00 pm – 1577 11680 I think e Visa is always just flight
21/03/2022, 3:00 pm – 1577 11680 Paper visa seems to be possible soon
21/03/2022, 3:00 pm – 1577 11680 Land border
21/03/2022, 3:11 pm – 1 50 589 42 E visa has nothing to do with land or flight
21/03/2022, 3:14 pm – 1577 11680 That’s just what the guy told me from Mumbai German embassy
21/03/2022, 3:14 pm – 1577 11680 If U want to pass wagah you need the paper visa
21/03/2022, 3:15 pm – 1577 11680
21/03/2022, 30 pm – 660 59 18
21/03/2022, 43 pm – 660 59 18 Well, I know the north of Georgia is Absaja and it’s gonna be a mess. It’s better going to Tiflis avoiding this area. But don’t know if now it’s possible and if they ask for a covid test
22/03/2022, 1:07 am – 659 98 63 This pass may be open, but it’s technically under control of Russia since Abkhasia is a breakaway territory that Georgia doesn’t control anymore. Not sure the Georgian police will appreciate that your friends enters Georgia’s land through Abkasia. On Caravanistan there might be posts and comments upon this subject
22/03/2022, 1:09 am – 660 59 18 Gracias!
22/03/2022, 04 am – 347 755 13 Hi everyone!! I’m trying to understand how to enter India and I only found few messages on caravanistan, also quite old.
With the 1 year e-visa option back available the situation is getting more easy BUT, at the moment is possible only to flight in India. ( Only thing I’m sure atm 🤣)
First question is:
-Has someone recent info about people who crossed the land border? Back in 2019 it was mandatory a printed Visa on passport to be allowed but some travellers entered with an e-visa as well…is this true,case or 🤔?
-2°: land border is closed for turist Visa holders in general so…is there any other option to consider rather than a tourist one? Some rumors says that someone found a way to travel India during closing time.
Wish you lot of fun ✌️✌️
22/03/2022, 5:02 pm – 7956 0890 Somebody was look for methylated spirits in Turkey lately.. did you find some? If so, where? 🤔
22/03/2022, 5:14 pm – 7904 1798 Turkey yspirto
Pink
expensive scarce, in some foodshops and supermarkets In recycled pop and water bottles. Burns well.
according to this website: https://www.mark-ju.net/juliette/meths.htm
If you manage to find it please share the info
22/03/2022, 5:23 pm – 176 317739 we found it in a super small hardware store. maybe show them a picture of it. because we asked multiple times and they did not know what it was. when we showed a picture they knew it right away.
22/03/2022, 5:24 pm – 176 317739
22/03/2022, 6:44 pm – 1523 41219 Since I’ve got my visa for Iran now I have asked Tap Persia, if the border between Iran and Turkmenistan is open. They could not tell. Does anyone know? Thanks, Kai
22/03/2022, 6:48 pm – 7904 1798 turkmenistan is closed
22/03/2022, 7:47 pm – 7956 0890
22/03/2022, 7:47 pm – 7956 0890
22/03/2022, 7:58 pm – 1590 84261 hi everyone,
for entering Iran we need a booking reservation for the first night near to the border of Armenia. Can anybody recommend us a cheap hostel?
Actually we want to camp like always but just in case…
Thank you 🙂
Cheers
22/03/2022, 8:00 pm – 6 46 43 38 Same question for us near Van in Turkey ? 🙂
22/03/2022, 8:00 pm – 659 98 63 You don’t need it. Just enter the adress of any hostel in Jolfa
22/03/2022, 8:40 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or just „in my tent“
It work
22/03/2022, 8:41 pm – 177 63219 At the border nobody asked for the hotel
22/03/2022, 9:04 pm – 1590 84261 Is anyone here coming from Europe to Iran within the next 3 weeks?
We are having a huge problem with our bicycle and need spare parts. It’s not heavy but they cant ship it….
Anyone there can take it to Iran?
22/03/2022, 9:58 pm – 1577 11680 I know that there is a telegram group where there is listet of people coming via flight to Iran and can take some stuff … I don’t remember the name. Ask some Iran people they will know
23/03/2022, 59 am – Patte: You deleted this message
23/03/2022, 1:00 am – Patte: You deleted this message
23/03/2022, 1:02 am – Patte:
23/03/2022, 1:02 am – Patte: That’s the group. Used it in December. Mixed success. The person didn’t bring all the parts and claimed the German customs wouldn’t let my pedals through. So lost a pair of pedals. The important parts I got though.
23/03/2022, 7:55 am – 1 50 589 42 Hello everyone, I just received my one year visa for India. You can apply online
23/03/2022, 8:34 am – Patte: But can you cross the land border with it?
23/03/2022, 8:39 am – 176 317739 Can you cross the land boarder with that? 😊
23/03/2022, 8:53 am – 1577 11680 I would also like to know, I talked to some people also to the wagah attari border and they said it’s not possible. Even though if you applay for the visa oine there are just seaports and airports available for entry ports
23/03/2022, 26 am – 8 44 35132 Hi thanks for the info, from which indian embassy and which nationality you are ( if I can ask) ? Also which kind of visa?
23/03/2022, 34 am – 1 50 589 42 I’m not even in Pakistan rn so I didn’t checked. Problem of my future self 😅
23/03/2022, 34 am – 1 50 589 42 German and it’s an e visa. No embassy
23/03/2022, 57 am – 8 44 35132 Nice and u are entering India via land border or flying?
23/03/2022, 08 am – 1 50 589 42 😅 tbh I am just happy that I got the visa now but I still have no plan when and how I’m going to get there
Sorry guys for making you feel that I have a plan
23/03/2022, 09 am – 8 44 35132 No worries at all. Thanks for the info. Please keep us updated about how it went. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
23/03/2022, 24 am – 1 50 589 42
23/03/2022, 3:26 pm – 936 275 31 Is it the information online that you can enter through sea ports? Do you know which one or do you have a source where I can check?
23/03/2022, 3:27 pm – 1577 11680
23/03/2022, 3:29 pm – 936 275 31 Thank you 😊
23/03/2022, 3:30 pm – 1577 11680
23/03/2022, 4:39 pm – 936 275 31 👍Thank you!
23/03/2022, 4:48 pm – 98949 112 Where you want travel bro
I m in @coimbatore
23/03/2022, 5:12 pm – 1577 11680 Neverland… Looking for Tinkerbell… Need some fairy dust…. Maybe she’s in India. Have you found her ? I will try to cross wagah attari. We can catch up when I crossed the border and look for her together
24/03/2022, 37 am – 1578 91848 Heyy, are here people from the US or Canada that went to Iran in the last years and would share some experiences with friends of mine? Greetings!
24/03/2022, 8:15 pm – 484 83 27 Hello,
I know that the land borders of India are closed for tourist.
Does anyone knows if we can cross from India towards Nepal?
Happy ride.
24/03/2022, 8:46 pm – 493 62 88 Hello everyone,
Do you know if there are ferries between Oman and India?
Thank you! 🚲
24/03/2022, 16 pm – 484 83 27 Are you in Oman right now?
No, there is no ferry. I asked to several Indian along my way 😂
24/03/2022, 16 pm – 484 83 27 There was before covid…
24/03/2022, 18 pm – 493 62 88 Damn…
No we are in Turkey and we would like to do iran/Pakistan/India but we were thinking about an alternative if the ground borders of India were closed
24/03/2022, 20 pm – 1573 57429 Oman is amazing…just saying 🙂
24/03/2022, 04 pm – 6 61 69 56 And between Dubai and India ?
24/03/2022, 04 pm – 1573 57429 There is a.ferry to Iran from UAE
24/03/2022, 07 pm – 6 61 69 56 Oman seems beautiful, im at EAU border, tomorrow in Oman, bur really, I think it become the end for this region in terms of climate. I very often have 41 degrees in the shade and still at 5 p.m. At 10 p.m, I’m still at 32. After iran (hope you will spend 2 or 3 month minimum), it’ll be hard
24/03/2022, 10 pm – 6 61 69 56 And even 2. I took it. To move from the golf to an other country except iran, do you know if there is something ? Without taking the plane
24/03/2022, 10 pm – 98949 112 Oman is one the best terrain in uae
24/03/2022, 10 pm – 1573 57429 So true
24/03/2022, 10 pm – 98949 112 I went to Oman 2013 and stay there 3 months
24/03/2022, 33 pm – 1573 46656 would also like to know that
25/03/2022, 7:11 am – 79 675 47 Only ferries between UAE and Iran.
25/03/2022, 1:30 pm – 647 50 41 Hello everyone, does anyone knows if Uzbekistan Airways are ok with bikes? And about the fee? I am just reading that they charge you by kg 🥵
25/03/2022, 1:30 pm – 647 50 41 Thanks!
25/03/2022, 3:27 pm – 79 675 47 Hello everyone
Is there a French guy in this group with a bicycle from Fahrradmanufaktur that cycled through Oman in March and is now in Iran? If yes, a German woman is looking for his contact and she asked us if we know him😊.
25/03/2022, 3:30 pm – 7904 1798 Love is in the air 😂
25/03/2022, 3:32 pm – 79 675 47 Seems like it😊
25/03/2022, 4:27 pm – 669 53 02
25/03/2022, 39 pm – 176 317739
25/03/2022, 47 pm – 659 98 63 Yes, couchsurfing is technically illegal in Iran
25/03/2022, 54 pm – 1522 94438 How closely do they check that? If at all
25/03/2022, 55 pm – 912 685 79 Yes and do never give any information about your host. You will put them in trouble. Like me as a WS host I have a place in the countryside of Iran near border of Armenia but recently can’t freely host people specially in a small town. I have to give dircection through the dirt roads and somehow hide people.
25/03/2022, 36 pm – 699 539 39 Yes I filled it out and I put an estimated Route/itinery with Hotels in citys I want to visit. They granted the visa but I’m still in Armenia atm
26/03/2022, 02 am – 177 63219 I had to do it too. Just wrote down random hotels I saw on Google maps. Said I would stay here 10days, here 10days etc.
Nobody cares about it at the end.
Same for the hotel reservation for the first night. No need to book anything as nobody will ask for it at the border either
26/03/2022, 06 am – 177 35031 I heard u were supposed to have a first night booking. I just gave the address of the first hotel after the Turkish border to the visa agency but never actually booked. None of it got checked either.
26/03/2022, 08 am – 177 63219 Yes, you need to write down something for the agency, but no need to book it
26/03/2022, 24 am – 7956 0890 Me too, I haven’t seen this form before, TAPpersia just asked for first nights accommodation.
26/03/2022, 26 am – 177 63219 It’s pretty new they told me four weeks ago
26/03/2022, 28 am – 7956 0890 Huh. I just got my visa last week, and the visa code 2 weeks before..
26/03/2022, 39 am – 351 900 80 hello brothers! anyone has news of the ferry between Bandar (Iran) and Dubai?
28/03/2022, 1:30 am – 936 321 60 Hello 😊
To all with recent experiences: How long does it take to get a visa for India? And did you have to book a return flight as well (even if you didn’t need one).
28/03/2022, 1:31 am – 936 321 60 At the off-chance that anybody knows: Is there a ferry from Iran or Dubai to India?
28/03/2022, 1:31 am – 936 321 60 Cheers, and I’m happy about any information 😊
28/03/2022, 8:39 am – 1578 91848 Hey, there is no ferry service from Dubai or Iran to India. When I entered India in needed a return ticket so I booked for around 30 euros a random bus to kathmandu, that was totally enough! To get the visa just took us a few days (around 4 days).
28/03/2022, 8:59 am – 936 321 60 Thank you for the information, really helps us out 😊 And you had to show the bus ticket at the airport or to the visa agency as well?
28/03/2022, 9:03 am – 175 47072 https://gulfnews.com/uae/kochi-dubai-ferry-service-to-be-regular-1.419860
I just saw this recently, cause someone said there could be a possibility for a passenger ship.
Don’t know, if it’s already for tourists…maybe it helps. 😉
28/03/2022, 9:06 am – 936 321 60 Thank you! We’ll check it out 😊
27/03/2022, 8:25 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 removed 936 275 3101
28/03/2022, 29 am – 647 50 41 Hello everyone! Does anyone know if the land borders in between Kyrgyzstan- Tajikistan-Uzbekistan are opened? The info I can read in caravanistan is quite confusing, thanks in advance!
28/03/2022, 49 am – 6 72 06 25 Yes, i didn t find anything about closing borders…
I think it s open
28/03/2022, 50 am – 6 72 06 25 And for Pamir u need a special authorization
28/03/2022, 50 am – 6 72 06 25 The point is how do you go there from Middle east ? Plane only ?
28/03/2022, 52 am – 647 50 41 I will fly to Kyrgyzstan but wanna reach until Uzbekistan by bike so let’s see 🤞
28/03/2022, 52 am – 647 50 41 Oks thanks James
28/03/2022, 53 am – 6 72 06 25 Good luck
I m going there this summer by plane from iran
28/03/2022, 54 am – 177 35031 Article was published in 2001.couldnt find any ferry personally
28/03/2022, 55 am – 684 29 91
28/03/2022, 56 am – 684 29 91 We all keep going to this old one hoping its new 😂
28/03/2022, 57 am – 1 50 589 42 Getting the visa takes about 2-4 days. Applying online is pretty easy.
We are still in Pakistan but for applying you don’t need a return flight or a bus ticket.
28/03/2022, 45 am – 644 22 09 I hope so too!
I’m cycling at the Balkans now, and planning to flight from Istanbul to Samarcanda on early June, but I’m gonna wait for a while hoping clear info comes; I will be checking here and I will appreciate any info about land borders between UZB – TAY and KIR
28/03/2022, 13 pm – 936 321 60 Thanks for the info 😊
28/03/2022, 49 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi,
We crossed the Iran border in Kapikoy (near Van) two days ago. We are fully vaccinated (3 doses) and so they didn’t ask for a PCR test. No question about hostel or insurrance
28/03/2022, 56 pm – 177 35031 I was asked for pcr but not vaccine at that same border. Hope it wasn’t too cold for you up there!!
28/03/2022, 1:09 pm – 7 88 27 84 The cheapest flights that I found is Tbilissi Georgia to Almaty Kazakhstan. And now you don’t need visa in Kazakhstan if you flight there. For French people at least.
28/03/2022, 06 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hi. When will you go in central asia ? Because i will go there maybe in 1 month, in nur sultan by plane. I think everything is possible, except the Tadjik-Kirghik border on the pamir highway. Its not very clear. Maybe for tourist it’s ok but not sure. But you can come back in Uzbekistan to cross the border.
28/03/2022, 26 pm – 647 50 41 Apuff, it seems complicated and confusing. I will go there the 1st of July so fingers crossed. There’s plenty of time but if you send an updated when you will be there, pls?
29/03/2022, 2:06 am – 644 22 09 Fingers crossed here too Anita 😜
I just bought a cheap flight from Istambul to Bishkek on early June,
I will be cycling around KIR – TAY – UZB until October; I will also share any good advice or fresh info that I get, keep in touch!
29/03/2022, 8:27 am – 484 83 27 My bad, I forgot to translate… Indian evisa for 30 days is currently free of charge, until the 1st of April. Except your time, you have nothing to lose. Once granted, the visa is valid for a few months
29/03/2022, 8:27 am – 484 83 27 https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/03/12/india-is-giving-out-500000-free-visitor-evisas-to-stimulate-tourism-industry-through-march-31-2022/
29/03/2022, 38 am – 936 321 60 Hello! I heard from someone in this group that they managed to get an extension for Iran that is longer than 90 days alltogether. But I didn’t find the article on Caravanistan. Does anybody know about this?
29/03/2022, 51 am – 6 137887 After one month i got 3 months extension in bushehr. Look for the bushehr embassy reports on caravanistan. But I didn’t stay the actual 4 months. I think @436702040931 did without problems?
29/03/2022, 56 am – 670 20409 Yes, we stayed almost 4 months. First original 1st month + 1 month Extension (Kermanschah) + 2 month extension (Bushehr).
29/03/2022, 3:17 pm – Patte: We extended 2 month in Yazd, the second time in Bandar Abbasfir one month without waiting time. They told us to come back any time for another month.
29/03/2022, 7:26 pm – 936 321 60 Thank you very much for sharing your experiences 😊
I hope we’ll be lucky in Teheran 🤞🏼
29/03/2022, 8:03 pm – 644 22 09 I think @34684299147 did it 👌 just some days ago ; he will notice you
29/03/2022, 8:06 pm – 684 29 91 Yes its possible. No one really knows whats the rule here…i got 3 months extension and im planning to stay 4 in total
https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3982
29/03/2022, 8:31 pm – 6 61 69 56 I really think that the maximum possible, is 2 different extension in total, but possible to ask more than 1 month at every extend.
30/03/2022, 1:28 am – 7 82 81 98 Hi everyone!
I’d like to add to the group a French bike traveler. She is currently in Greece and heading towards Turkey soon.
But, it looks like the group is currently full… Is there people not using it anymore who could leave like this I can add her?
Thanks a lot!
30/03/2022, 1:34 am – 176 435084 I think by using the invitation link more people can join despite the limit. Correct me if I am wrong.
30/03/2022, 5:55 am – 1573 48785 You’re Wrong
30/03/2022, 9:24 am – 7712 1661 I think this is right, I added someone a few days ago who is starting RTW in May. Max limit is 300 and we’re at 257
30/03/2022, 55 am – 7 82 81 98 Sorry I’ve just sent the invitation link and she said she cannot join…
30/03/2022, 33 am – 636 01 43 I was 3 years ago in this group and always the same problem: group full because people that is not travelling or planning a trip that doesn’t leave the group 🤷🏻♂️
30/03/2022, 34 am – 6 70 55 95 Hi everyone,
We are doing our iranian visa and we have to provide a day-by-day itinerary road.
We only have a 30 days visa so we won’t be able to cycle all the time and we would like to cycle when it’s really worth it.
Do you have any advices on beautiful/safe cycling roads ?
We already know that we would like to cycle from Tehran to Astara, passing by the mountains and Amol.
Thank you everyone ! 😊
30/03/2022, 36 am – 7 82 81 98 How to do then?
30/03/2022, 53 am – Patte: Day by day itinerary is new. Where are you applying? You can extend your visa easily.
30/03/2022, 54 am – Patte: The group was cleared of sleepers recently. So there is not much to do.
30/03/2022, 54 am – 636 01 43 Have you tried the other group? „Travel the world Q&A“?
30/03/2022, 09 pm – 7 82 81 98 I don’t know it. Could you send a link?
30/03/2022, 16 pm – 636 01 43 If you don’t mind I’ll send it to you in a private message. Last time I was traveling, both groups were full. Another traveller and me try to convince people to stay only in one of them and it was impossible.
I joined both groups last week, when I resume my trip, because there was space in both. If the other group is also full, tell your friend to send me a message and I will leave one of them
30/03/2022, 22 pm – 6 137887 We started a signal cycling group recently without limitation of members and without mark zuckerberg: https://signal.group/#CjQKIIh2K_oPBtcxKgWIa4QJere7YH69tsKObOGfZ5kdsOmNEhD4db5y6cW-hWxuMdBPbZmR
30/03/2022, 30 pm – 6 70 55 95 We are doing with Tap Persia
30/03/2022, 43 pm – Patte: we did the same and it was not needed. Maybe it depends on the natioanality.
30/03/2022, 3:42 pm – 936 321 60
30/03/2022, 3:45 pm – 659 98 63 Good luck with it, but WhatsApp is handy : )
30/03/2022, 3:46 pm – 6 61 69 56 Start to select your nationality
30/03/2022, 4:34 pm – 1 50 589 42 I had the same problem. Try again tomorrow.
30/03/2022, 4:56 pm – Patte: tried another device or browser?
31/03/2022, 19 am – 6 970 457 1 Hello, may I ask about the information about the money exchange? My boyfriend and I are going to cross to Iran through this border. Where do you get the change and how is the rate?
Thx so much 🙂
31/03/2022, 20 am – Patte: Khoy Bazar
https://www.tgju.org/
31/03/2022, 23 am – 6 47 00 81 For the street rate, look at this website
https://www.bonbast.com/
31/03/2022, 23 am – 6 47 00 81 You have to use a VPN to check in Iran.
31/03/2022, 25 am – 6 47 00 81 If you are walking in a city, you will find some shop or people on the street say „dollars dollars“ and they will bring you in the good place. Most of the time you have to negociante and sometimes they give you directly a good rate!
31/03/2022, 27 am – 6 46 43 38 We exchanged Lira to Rials at the border and some euros in a bank in Khoy
31/03/2022, 29 am – 6 970 457 1 If change in the bank, does it go with the official price ?
31/03/2022, 29 am – 6 970 457 1 Nice
31/03/2022, 32 am – 6 46 43 38 Yes we get the official price (28 800 per euros). Apparently we were lucky not all the bank accept to exchange.
Irannian told us that in the street you can get fake money
31/03/2022, 50 am – 936 321 60 Thank you all for the help with the indian visa. It worked after reloading and selecting the nationality!
31/03/2022, 37 am – 6 970 457 1 Understand. And credit cards are useless in Iran, right?
31/03/2022, 37 am – 1522 94438 How much do you usually recommend on taking for a month?
Is it cheaper than Turkey?
31/03/2022, 42 am – 347 755 13 Always exchanged on the street, no problem at all. Roughly if official Iranian rate is 30’000 (from Charlotte link, because on Google is 33% more), you’ll get 27’500 or less in banks and up to 29’000 on the street, than is up to you where to go!
31/03/2022, 39 pm – 1 50 589 42 Depends on your standards. Around 300-400 euros and you can have a good life
31/03/2022, 5:27 pm – 79 675 47 Good news: The Iran Visa seems to be valid for 45 days instead of just 30 days for anyone applying now: https://www.tappersia.com/iran-tourism-visa-duration/?fbclid=IwAR1TCWWjCVbfui1a3TyIHycgiCR5bToFictyurpBF87UnXGSD_hZl2zxA58
31/03/2022, 7:08 pm – 318 83596 To the Pakistan-cyclists: do i need a noc to cycle the mountainside in the north? And will i be in trouble later if i bypass the police checkpoint at malakand? (My visa is expired)
31/03/2022, 7:15 pm – 79 426 73 i got into trouble (i.e. „arrested“) back in 2016 when i wanted to leave pakistan on an expired visa. but that was in quetta and not in the north… (no NOC needed for gilgit baltistan back then, but the police was extremely annoying on the N45, all the way from mastuj to timergara and also when i wanted to visit swat valley)
31/03/2022, 7:33 pm – 318 83596 Thanks 🙏
31/03/2022, 9:26 pm – 1522 94438 A question about german passports:
My passport will expire in 12 months. Does anyone know if I can already apply for a new one now or do I have to wait until it is expired?
31/03/2022, 9:32 pm – 7904 1798 Loose it and ask for a new one
31/03/2022, 9:34 pm – 6 64 53 16 Does anyone know if the roads near Çıldır lake in Turkey are open to go to Georgia? We heard that we can only go through the Black Sea border but we need confirmation
31/03/2022, 9:50 pm – 1573 57429 You can do it
31/03/2022, 9:51 pm – 1573 57429 We just did
31/03/2022, 9:53 pm – 1522 94438 Perfect. Thanks!
31/03/2022, 03 pm – Patte: Somebody crossed Iran – Pakistan Rimdan/Gabd border andcan tell me where you changed money/found your first atm?
31/03/2022, 52 pm – 176 800694 3 weeks ago it was still closed so I took the black sea border too.
01/04/2022, 8:48 am – 670 20409 We could change at a very small Shop in the hotel there (were also the Busses are leaving). The people there are very helpful, but actually they usually dont like to change (maybe you have to insist).
01/04/2022, 8:49 am – 670 20409 The first working atm (Mastercard) we found in Karatchi. But we took the Bus from there to the city anyway.
01/04/2022, 8:50 am – 670 20409 Luckily we could change there because the Bus company wont accept other currencies
01/04/2022, 8:51 am – 1573 92758 No, the border near lake çildir is open.
01/04/2022, 9:55 am – Patte: 👍
01/04/2022, 9:57 am – Patte: That’s gonna be fun. We only have 50 € banknotes.
01/04/2022, 10 pm – 1590 84261 Do they xray all of your bicycle luggage if you enter Iran from Armenia? 🚲💼?
01/04/2022, 12 pm – 0 723 387 4 Yes
01/04/2022, 14 pm – 0 723 387 4 The armenien side xray everything
01/04/2022, 37 pm – 6 64 53 16 Open only to locals, for tourists it’s only near Hopa… All the people we asked told us this‘ do you know tourists that went there?
01/04/2022, 54 pm – 912 685 79 https://www.facebook.com/2428203834060895/posts/2429570140590931/
01/04/2022, 56 pm – 912 685 79 Check the link in the post for the live Rial/€/$ exchange rate.
01/04/2022, 58 pm – 1522 94438 The link is offline
01/04/2022, 58 pm – 6 46 43 38 Yes, that was last week and the change rate up a beet since
01/04/2022, 1:04 pm – 912 685 79 https://english.tgju.org/currency
01/04/2022, 3:28 pm – 177 63219 I just had to take off my two bags and my sleeping bag.
They didn’t check my tent, my frame bag, my bottles and my bike in general.
Would have been pretty easy to smuggle something into Iran for me. 😅
01/04/2022, 5:42 pm – 670 20409 Oh, and they only changed Rial.
01/04/2022, 5:45 pm – Patte: related to my question?
01/04/2022, 5:48 pm – 670 20409 Yes, sorry, i thought i answered the comment. But maybe you can bargain and they also change Euros. We tries it with Dollars, but they only accepted our rial
02/04/2022, 9:42 am – 347 755 13 I did and I would suggest you to follow what Stefan did, so consider to take a bus to Karachi.
I cycled that way and you’ll see more police/military rather than normal people, escort will follow you 24/7, zero freedom e no ATM until Karachi.
VISA website show one working atm in Gwadar but they took it off, there some helpful people exchanged for me few Rials in Rupie ( less than 20$) because I was desperate… also didn’t found where to exchange rials in Pakistan, not even in Karachi.
02/04/2022, 9:56 am – Patte: Thank you for the detailed info.
02/04/2022, 04 am – 347 755 13 You’re welcome ✌️
02/04/2022, 5:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 5
https://maps.app.goo.gl/reAFbBEim4YqdgLu9
Hi ! For the people who visit Oman, one of you have crossed this border as a tourist? Do you know if it’s open? Nothing on Ioverlander
Thank you
02/04/2022, 5:32 pm – 644 22 09 Easy border crossing, I did it in december 2019, but do not know in “post-covid” era . We got easily the E-visa with 30 days some days before we entered (renewed later for 30 days more)
02/04/2022, 6:27 pm – 1 50 589 42 I made a roadtrip with a car overthere and there where signs that this crossing is just for Omanis and people from UAE
02/04/2022, 7:19 pm – 644 22 09 Ops sorry , you are right;
We crossed at hatta border pass; it’s pretty close to that one ; that was only for locals
02/04/2022, 9:58 pm – 6 61 69 56 I do well to ask then. I had asked to the customs officers of Al Ain, he told me yes yes no worries you can go there.. Tips, never trust these people. Always the same in the Balkans. Thank you
02/04/2022, 01 pm – 1 50 589 42 Hatta border should be fine.
If you have time and money (for the ferry) go to the Exklave Musandam.
Ask the police if you can cycle to Lima. In my time it wasn’t possible so I had to take the ferry from Khasab to Shinas. Check the ferry schedule because otherwise you can be stucked
02/04/2022, 10 pm – 6 61 69 56 I won’t have the time. And I had already looked for the schedules, over 2 weeks, nothing. I will pass again to Al Ain. Thank to you
02/04/2022, 54 pm – 680 40059
02/04/2022, 57 pm – 1573 92758 We wanted to do the same last year, but we were told it is closed.
02/04/2022, 16 pm – 680 40059 Ok thanks 🙂
04/04/2022, 4:51 pm – 1590 84261 Cycling From Armenian border to täbris and continue to Teheran…
Going via jolfa?
Or via varzaqan?
04/04/2022, 4:52 pm – 1590 84261 What are your route recommendations for cycling in Iran?
We are fully independent, camping only 👍
04/04/2022, 5:28 pm – 177 63219 Jolfa is easier, but Varzaqan is probably more beautiful.
The route via Jolfa is the main route for trucks also coming from turkey. Very dense traffic between Jolfa and Tabriz
04/04/2022, 5:32 pm – 7795 0305 The route via Varzeqan is quiet and really really beautiful. I remember it being very hot (in July) – so keep stocked up with water!
04/04/2022, 5:50 pm – 659 98 63 I would recommend you to keep cycling eastwards along the Aras river. You’ll be seeing the Nagorno Karaback territory on your west and you’ll love the scenary. I did it all the way until Parsabad, which is one of the hottest places of Northern Iran.
04/04/2022, 5:53 pm – 659 98 63 Otherwise, you can go to Tabriz via Kharvana and the small roads that follow. No traffic at all, good asphalt roads, crazy steep hills and many gold hunters around. I also liked it very much this area. I went there from Marand which could also be on your way to Tabriz
04/04/2022, 6:03 pm – 347 755 13 Agree, absolutely worth the effort
04/04/2022, 6:09 pm – 6 533181
04/04/2022, 6:10 pm – 6 533181 Straight south from Agarak to Tabriz. Nice scenery but steep climbs.
04/04/2022, 6:33 pm – 1590 84261
04/04/2022, 6:33 pm – 1590 84261
04/04/2022, 6:34 pm – 1590 84261 any suggestions? missing anything? should skip a part? any thoughts?
04/04/2022, 6:41 pm – 1 50 589 42 We entered the Persian Gulf in Bandar Siraf and kept cycling until Bandar e Pol. You can take a ferry to Qeshm and than to Hormuz.
Hormuz is magical. Definitely worth it to stay there and camp for a couple of days. Also the part from Siraf to Bandar e lengh is very nice. Lonley roads, camels and a lot of beautiful places to camp and enjoy. After Bandar e lengeh the roads are more crowded
04/04/2022, 8:29 pm – 912 685 79 Hey
Varzeqan on the way to Armenia is where our countryside vacation home located and now I’m spending some vacations there(you can find me on WS map for any help). I have cycled through this route on the way back from Armenia and done many remote mtb routes around.
For Route planning after crossing the border there are several routes to reach Tehran. Generally I don’t recommend the direct road(700km),Tabriz-Tehran highway. I would recommend skipping Tabriz and going through Caspian sea by this route > Nordooz(border) _ Varzeqan _ Ahar _ Meshgin-shahr _ Ardebil _ Namin _ Astara _ Chalous _ Tehran
04/04/2022, 8:35 pm – 7795 0305 Hey Sina!
04/04/2022, 8:40 pm – 912 685 79 Hey Dara from Irland
Hope you are doing well.
I remember hosting you in Varzeqan while I was in Tehran and we could finally meet in Tehran.
04/04/2022, 8:47 pm – 912 685 79 To reach Tabriz and going west of Iran I would recommend a beautiful semi dirt—paved route between Kharvana and Varzeqan.
04/04/2022, 8:47 pm – 912 685 79
04/04/2022, 50 pm – 1522 94438 Has anyone cycled the D-100 in northern Turkey to Georgia between Trabzon and Batumi?
Is it busy / are there many trucks?
04/04/2022, 51 pm – 699 539 39 Yes the Road is busy but most of the time you have a lot of space on the Side of the road (your own small lane)
04/04/2022, 53 pm – 659 98 63 Busy and rainy I believe
04/04/2022, 55 pm – 1522 94438 Busy and rainy 😂
Alright thanks!
05/04/2022, 29 am – 6 72 06 25 I just rode via Kharvana – it s very beautiful but climbing. There is a high pass 2415m.
I did 3 days ago. The view is awesome and people friendly.
05/04/2022, 29 am – 6 72 06 25 To tabriz
05/04/2022, 30 am – 6 72 06 25 But if i come in Meghri by cycling u will manage the climb because it s climbing a lot trop Yerevan to Meghri
05/04/2022, 30 am – 6 72 06 25 If u come*
05/04/2022, 30 am – 6 72 06 25 From Yerevan to Meghri *
05/04/2022, 33 am – 6 47 00 81 Completely agree. It’s just the final one, not the most difficult!
05/04/2022, 35 am – 6 72 06 25
05/04/2022, 35 am – 6 72 06 25 No traffic
05/04/2022, 2:48 pm – 659 98 63 😍😍😍😍
05/04/2022, 5:46 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hi all.
Someone have a good plan for a no expensive PCR test in Dubai ? Expo is finish..
05/04/2022, 06 pm – 72 903 16 Hello, anyone on the road from Antalya towards Izmir?
05/04/2022, 25 pm – 7 81 81 19 We are on the way to Antalya, we arrive in Fethiye in few days
05/04/2022, 46 pm – 6 03 49 39 Also on the way to Antalya we left Izmir this morning.
05/04/2022, 14 pm – 7712 1661 I have just left Bodrum heading towards Izmir
05/04/2022, 22 pm – 468 51 87 Me too, in Bodrum. Will head to Antalya in a few days
06/04/2022, 34 am – 7712 1661 Where abouts are you?
06/04/2022, 44 am – 72 903 16 I am in Antalya now, heading back to Izmir on Mediterranean coast.
06/04/2022, 36 am – 7712 1661 Ah ok maybe I am too far ahead now if you are cycling – will be spending the next 2-3 weeks from here to Istanbul
06/04/2022, 4:25 pm – 1590 84261 Any idea where to get a Sim card after entering Iran from Armenia?any recommendations on providers?
06/04/2022, 4:26 pm – 79 675 47 Anyone knows which road is closed for cyclists between Kashan and Isfahan and which route we should take instead?
06/04/2022, 4:28 pm – 76 934 60 Is there any border crossing open from West-Turkey to West-Syria, ex to Aleppo?
06/04/2022, 5:20 pm – 1 50 589 42 We did it in marand. Irancell is quite okay. You have acces to internet for just 1 month. After this month you have to switch (if you have dual SIM) to the other sim slot or pay to have internet access again
07/04/2022, 55 am – 6 72 19 84 Hey world cyclists 😊 has anyone tried the e-visa process for Iran visa ? Any positive or negative feedback ?
07/04/2022, 1:08 pm – 175 47072 Easiest way I guess it’s just with tappersia. Costs 20$ (?) And they will do everything for you. 😉
I just heard positiv feedback! 🙂
07/04/2022, 1:10 pm – 6 47 00 81 Tappersia was really really good for us, but you have to know that we fews cases… Your application can be rejected even with them.
07/04/2022, 1:10 pm – 6 47 00 81 In* fews cases
07/04/2022, 1:15 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: My application was rejected the first time but without any further charging tappersia asked me some more details, applied again and then i got my visa
07/04/2022, 1:17 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: We heard from quite some people who didn’t use tappersia but tried visa application on their own and were rejected. One even got the answer that he/she should apply through tappersia. So it’s totally worth to do it via the agency and not by yourself
07/04/2022, 1:27 pm – 699 539 39 Also did Tap Persia and everything went… Received the visa Grant notification after a week or so
07/04/2022, 1:27 pm – 699 539 39 *well
07/04/2022, 1:28 pm – 6 72 19 84 Can you start a tappersia application if you have not rece8ved feedback from e-visa?
07/04/2022, 1:29 pm – 6 72 19 84 Thanks a lo for all your answers !
07/04/2022, 1:57 pm – 347 755 13 I would also suggest Tappersia because you are sure to get the best possible treatment/chance and (also important), you’ll not waste time.
I met a guy who waited more than 1 month with another agency and a couple who applied without agencies had different replies.
07/04/2022, 4:13 pm – 1577 11680 Business! but I also recommend tappersia
07/04/2022, 8:01 pm – 670 20409 First you have to cancel the pending application. Both at the same time will not be possible.
07/04/2022, 8:18 pm – 318 83596 To the Pakistan-cyclists: the kalash people do their spring-festival the 15th of may. I guess it’s really worth going there! Kalash-valley, close to chitral
07/04/2022, 8:26 pm – 650 33311 Hello 🙂
Did anyone lately go from Azerbaijan – Alat to Kasachstan – Aktau? Because as far as I know you need a pcr test for Kasachstan that isn’t older than 72h. But the boat situation is a bit unsure, so you don’t know when you will catch a boat. Maybe someone has tried that lately? We are fully vaccinated if that helps. Thanks for any answers 🙏
Greetings, Mike
07/04/2022, 8:27 pm – 1522 94438 Is Assebaijan even open?
07/04/2022, 8:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 Azerbaijan land border are still close. And Kazakhstan maritime and land border, same.
07/04/2022, 8:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 You have other info ?
07/04/2022, 9:02 pm – 650 33311 Azerbaijan is open to Austrian citizens according to the foreign ministry website of Austria. I have no clue why 🤷♂️ but it seems like entering is only possible by flights.
As for Kasachstan, our website also says the boarders are open and you only need a pcr test.
07/04/2022, 9:04 pm – 6 61 69 56 Azerbaijan is open for everyone yes, but only by plane. No by land. You should check for Kazakhstan maritime border
07/04/2022, 9:14 pm – 650 33311 I didn’t find any other info than entering should be possible. But I’m not sure if this is true. That’s also why I asked this group if anyone tried that lately 🙂
Another option would be a ferry from Iran to Kasachstan. Anyone tried that before? As far as I know there are no regularly routes by ferries…
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07/04/2022, 9:54 pm – 347 755 13 For me this should be banned straight away. There are people waiting to enter this group for real needs
07/04/2022, 9:56 pm – 98949 112 This is also reel need man 👨 we provide the route and stay in india free for rider
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07/04/2022, 9:58 pm – 347 755 13 So share the link of the exclusive routes your discovering so we can check them out!
07/04/2022, 9:59 pm – 98949 112 Ok bro
07/04/2022, 9:59 pm – 76 934 60 Agree
07/04/2022, 26 pm – 699 539 39 Last info I have was from azerbaijan tourist Office in Tbilisi from a few weeks ago. They Said land Border is closed for tourists
07/04/2022, 28 pm – 6 61 69 56 They didn’t gave you a opening date ?
07/04/2022, 29 pm – 699 539 39 No they said they will email me when Land Border opens for tourists and they havent sent an email yet
07/04/2022, 30 pm – 1 50 589 42 I bet 5€ they are not emailing you
07/04/2022, 16 pm – 650 33311 OK, thanks for the info. We still have some time in turkey, we’ll figure something out how to continue. But maybe @306995393983 can post an update if they really send a message?
07/04/2022, 17 pm – 1522 94438 I am also planning on taking the boat from aserbaijan to kasachstan once they open.
I’ll keep an eye open for any news
07/04/2022, 19 pm – 7 88 27 84 I ve seen on some Facebook pages that land border of Kazakhstan will open the eleven. No need of idc anymore…
07/04/2022, 21 pm – 468 51 87 👍thanks!
07/04/2022, 42 pm – 172 24937 Hey folks,
is there somebody cycling in Hungary at the moment?
I just entered today, my plan is heading to Croatia, maybe Bosnia and then to Serbia, Belgrad. At the 25th of April I’ll have to be there to meet my sister and her boyfriend who will join me until Istanbul. It would be nice to find some travel companions 🤟🏼☺️
08/04/2022, 9:03 am – 699 539 39 👍
08/04/2022, 9:05 am – 650 33311 Thanks 😊
Save travels out there 🙏
08/04/2022, 9:10 am – 6 61 69 56 For Azerbaijan land border, I heard in may.. These are the „we say“
08/04/2022, 7:07 pm – 7 50 42 28 Are there two German cyclists here who camped yesterday in “Starpet-emin Petrol”, a gas station just between Gaziantep and Sanliurfa ?
We camp here and the owner told us yesterday two German cyclists camped here
08/04/2022, 7:11 pm – 176 317739 We camped there, but that was a week ago already 😂😊
08/04/2022, 7:13 pm – 7 50 42 28 Amazing! 😄 they told these German travelers were on the road since 8 months, is it right ? Where are you now ?
08/04/2022, 8:45 pm – 6 64 53 16 Might be our friends Johannes and Jonas 🤣 not sure they are on this group tho
08/04/2022, 9:06 pm – 7 50 42 28 Ahah it’s a caravansérail for cyclist 😄
08/04/2022, 15 pm – 176 435084 Heyo, I am in this group but still close to Antalya, not with Johannes anymore 🤪
09/04/2022, 18 am – 9 88 973 96 For those who are in Turkey and are interested to visit Antakya without doing a round trip.
There is an alternative, from Arsuz to Çevlik a brand new cycling path along the sea. It’s 26 km long.
In Çevlik don’t forget to visit Titus Tüneli 🤩
09/04/2022, 18 am – 9 88 973 96
09/04/2022, 18 am – 9 88 973 96
09/04/2022, 22 am – 98949 112 Amazing
09/04/2022, 26 am – 7956 0890 Hello, anyone extended an Oman tourist visa? How’s it work? Cost/simplicity/wait time? 🙂
09/04/2022, 28 am – 6 47 00 81 Easy, it’s online also!
09/04/2022, 28 am – 6 47 00 81 But it’s the same price than the visa…
09/04/2022, 29 am – 6 47 00 81 46€ for one month
09/04/2022, 33 am – 1573 57429 You can also do it in any Sanad office, but they charge 5 additional Rial. So i also recommend you to do it online.
09/04/2022, 37 am – 6 47 00 81 It was directly for us, no need to wait!
09/04/2022, 38 am – 7956 0890 And you can do it in any city?
09/04/2022, 41 am – 1573 57429 If online you can do it from anywhere. Sanad offices are in every big city.
09/04/2022, 42 am – 1573 57429 I would not recommend Sanad … We did it there. Just annoying and expensive. Online is fast and cheap
09/04/2022, 46 am – 7956 0890 Oh great news! I read that it can’t be extended online!
09/04/2022, 48 am – 1573 57429 It can
09/04/2022, 48 am – 6 47 00 81 I thought as well, we went to the airport to extend and at the office, they ask us to do it online 😂
09/04/2022, 49 am – 7956 0890 Ha! Awesome 😂
09/04/2022, 50 am – 1573 57429 We knew but because we had to register out booster as well we decided to have everything done in one shot. We spent 2 hours in a Sanad office for something we could have done ourselves in 10 minutes (we tried the process beforehand so the ROP page will guide you through)
09/04/2022, 45 am – 535 617 55 Hi everyone, is there a place at Kuala Lumpur airport where I can get a box for a bike? Or will I have to get it from a bike shop? I want to go to the airport by bike
09/04/2022, 1:03 pm – 936 321 60 Hello! Anyone who travelled from Bandar Abbas to Dubai by ferry: can you share your experience?
Where did you buy the ticket, how much longer before and when were you at the port?
I checked on Caravanistan, but it doesn’t say how it is when you travel with bicycle
Thank you 😊
09/04/2022, 1:09 pm – 6 47 00 81 We were at the port at 5am : very useless. Be there at 7am,even 7:30 will be enough.
The boat left at 11am,we arrived around 5pm but we had to stay in the boat until 10pm (because of covid test but I think now it’s not compulsory anymore)
We bought our ticket in a agency in Bandar Kong, wait the last moment to buy it because the ferry can be canceled for weather…
09/04/2022, 1:09 pm – 76 934 60 Really Antakya eller menar du Antalya?
09/04/2022, 1:10 pm – 6 47 00 81 Oooh sorry it was from Bandar lengeh… No information from Bandar abbas..
09/04/2022, 1:13 pm – 9 88 973 96 Antakya province of Hatay near Syrian border
09/04/2022, 1:14 pm – 76 934 60 Thank you!
09/04/2022, 1:15 pm – 76 934 60 Did you come from or go to Syria?
09/04/2022, 2:37 pm – 6 61 69 56 You can buy your ticket at Atilar hotel at bendar Abbas. For bendar Abbas or bendar lengeh (less expensive) departure.
09/04/2022, 2:37 pm – 6 61 69 56 Agence Voyage Dubai Iran Bendar Abbas.vcf (file attached)
09/04/2022, 2:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 You can contact them by what’s app for shuddle and price
09/04/2022, 2:58 pm – 9 88 973 96 Syria is closed it’s still a war zone. No way to go. Even on the Turkish side you have a lot of military check points.
But it is worth visiting the south east of Turkey.
09/04/2022, 3:11 pm – 936 321 60 Thank you 😊
09/04/2022, 3:11 pm – 936 321 60 Haha, thank you and no worries 😊
09/04/2022, 3:20 pm – 76 934 60 Ok, thanks. I was asking, because on my map I only could see a road to/from Syria connecting Anakya
10/04/2022, 9:27 am – 936 321 60 And did you have to do a pcr test?
10/04/2022, 59 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes. 48h before, here for maybe 9euros : 27.19619° N, 56.30093° E
10/04/2022, 59 pm – 936 321 60 Thank you 😊
10/04/2022, 1:00 pm – 6 61 69 56 And pay maybe 40 dollars at port, for a fake PCR test at arrival in Dubai. But now I think you don’t need.
Ask to the number I gave you
10/04/2022, 1:00 pm – 6 47 00 81 Not anymore if you are vaccinated?
10/04/2022, 1:01 pm – 6 61 69 56 I try everithing, vaccination pass with 3 dose and positive test, 3weeks before, and negative test 2 days before.. after long speeche, I had to pay
10/04/2022, 1:02 pm – 936 321 60 A fake pcr test whaat? 😳
10/04/2022, 1:02 pm – 6 47 00 81 Wooow!!! So rude!
10/04/2022, 1:02 pm – 6 61 69 56 And in the boat at Dubai they just put the the cotton swab on the nose
10/04/2022, 1:02 pm – 6 61 69 56 They don’t want to see someone with covid.. money in the pocket !
10/04/2022, 1:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not inside the nose, just put in the entrance. So 100% sure to have 0 cases
10/04/2022, 1:04 pm – 699 539 39 For everyone Entering Iran via Armenia: you need vaccine AND pcr Test. You can Take one at the border For 10.000 AMD but it Takes one day until they have the result
10/04/2022, 1:05 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or in Kapan, you have time after to reach the border
10/04/2022, 1:09 pm – 347 755 13 Kapan hospital 🤙
10/04/2022, 2:16 pm – 176 314102 At the same border crossing they didnt want to see my pcr test 🤷♂ Gruess it highly depends on who’s on duty, but better safe than sorry
10/04/2022, 2:38 pm – 177 35031 Because u r a doctor. Doctors don’t need pcr test
10/04/2022, 3:10 pm – 76 934 60 Someone here, who has been in Egypt recently?
10/04/2022, 3:11 pm – 699 539 39 So stupid they literally sent us Back to armenia
11/04/2022, 17 am – 347 755 13
11/04/2022, 20 am – 347 755 13 Hi all,
If someone knows this couple who is currently in Pakistan Balochistan ( they surely are out of connection) I’ll like to let them know that their passport have been send on Istagram like that!
11/04/2022, 28 am – 6 47 00 81 Wow! It’s awful!!!!
11/04/2022, 44 am – 347 755 13 It’s Pakistan
11/04/2022, 26 am – 1590 84261 For Iran:
Google says
1,00 Euro =
46.180,837 Iranian Rials
BUT
1€ = 30405 iranian rials
So…. Whats the reality?
How to be sure to get a good exchange rate?
11/04/2022, 28 am – 8 44 35132 🤦🏻♂️oioi…. hummm. Do u know their instagram?
11/04/2022, 28 am – 477 85 76 Hey, I got 1€ = 29.700
11/04/2022, 28 am – 6 61 69 56 On bombast is the reality.
On Google it’s just for businesses, strange
11/04/2022, 28 am – 477 85 76 Indeed
11/04/2022, 30 am – 1590 84261 Ok thanks. And this rate on bonbast, is it toman or Rials?
It says
Iran CurrencyIranian Rial Exchange Rates.
All prices are in Iranian Toman (1 Toman = 10 Rials)
So what?
11/04/2022, 31 am – 6 61 69 56 So toman. For rial, you add a 0
11/04/2022, 33 am – 1590 84261 🙏
11/04/2022, 39 am – 347 755 13 They’re both reality!! The point is that you’ll get the rate on bonbast, and (Iranian government I guess) the difference between 2 rates…they actually give you 66% of the real exchange value😜
11/04/2022, 40 am – 347 755 13 No, I’m looking for a way to contact them!
11/04/2022, 41 am – 8 44 35132 Ok, hopefully all is good with them 😊
11/04/2022, 43 am – 347 755 13 I think so, but it will be interesting to know if they just let police take pics of their passport!
11/04/2022, 42 pm – 6 70 55 95 Hi ! Anyone knows where to obtain euros in Erzurum, in order to change them to rial once in Iran ? Thanks a lot !!!
11/04/2022, 44 pm – 6 46 43 38 ATM TEB can provide euros or dollars. We did it in Batman.
11/04/2022, 47 pm – 1 50 589 42 https://instagram.com/weggeradelt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
11/04/2022, 47 pm – 1522 94438 Does it happen frequently?
11/04/2022, 1:08 pm – 6 22 27 22 Hello Emma 🙂 We found TEB quiet expensive on our side to withdraw directly euro. The cheapest we found was to withdraw Lira at Ziraat bank (no fee) then change in euro in the bank (ziraat, or TEB). In Erzurum they both have euro
11/04/2022, 1:26 pm – 659 98 63 ATMs usually propose you their exchange rate. But you can not to accept them and be charged as per your bank’s fees. This is good option for those having N26, for example
11/04/2022, 1:31 pm – 7712 1661 Don’t hotels / accommodation take photos? Seems standard everywhere I am going in turkey
11/04/2022, 1:31 pm – 1522 94438 Yes I’ve had Jandarma take photos as well😬😅
11/04/2022, 1:32 pm – 1522 94438 I mean I would hope it’s their work phone but it probably isn’t.
11/04/2022, 1:36 pm – 6 46 43 38 No fee for us with TEB with our hello bank visa
11/04/2022, 1:51 pm – 6 22 27 22 Ah yes Nice ! Probably because of BNP Paribas, on our side we tried Revolut, LCL and N26 and fees were quiet high. Anyway best is to try and see 😬
Moneygram can also be a good option !
11/04/2022, 2:30 pm – 6 72 06 25 I found also that on internet but that s not true !
1 euro = 290 000 rials mode or less so 29 000 tomans
1$ = 265 000 rials si 26 500 tomanS
11/04/2022, 2:35 pm – 1 50 589 42 It can change every day. If you are lucky you can get 32.000 Tomans for 1€ – most of the time you get less (about 28.000-29.000) barging is always recommend
11/04/2022, 2:37 pm – 6 72 06 25 Yes exactly it depends…
11/04/2022, 2:40 pm – 347 755 13 That police take pictures of passport and share it their wa groups yes, but this was a public news so shouldn’t happen
11/04/2022, 5:14 pm – 659 98 63
11/04/2022, 5:19 pm – 1577 11680 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonbast.bonbastcom
11/04/2022, 5:19 pm – 1577 11680 This app shows U about the rate if U need
11/04/2022, 5:20 pm – 1577 11680 https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/7/2/why-does-iran-have-three-foreign-exchange-rates
11/04/2022, 5:21 pm – 1577 11680 If you want to know why Google exchange shows different than the actual exchange rate is in the country …
11/04/2022, 5:48 pm – 1590 84261 I got 1€ = 30100
11/04/2022, 8:05 pm – 6 137887 Any tips for finding a boat from Israël to europe? I know there are currently no normal ferries
11/04/2022, 9:24 pm – 1577 11680 Findacrew.com
11/04/2022, 32 pm – 6 71 89 58 Facebook groups are a good way to find private sailboat looking for crewmate
12/04/2022, 15 am – 6 404226 Is there anyone who knows if you can get a bikebox at a Turkish airport?
12/04/2022, 2:01 pm – 7956 0890 Hello! About Iran.. 🇮🇷 Probably there are plenty of brake pads and tubes etc available?
12/04/2022, 2:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 Shimano yes in big city. Avid, just in Téhéran
12/04/2022, 2:07 pm – 7956 0890 👍🏼👍🏼
12/04/2022, 2:22 pm – 1522 94438 I don’t think so. Try asking in bike shops in the city. They often have them
12/04/2022, 3:10 pm – 6 404226 Thanks
12/04/2022, 6:52 pm – 7 62 07 44 Hi everybody this is the balls breaker..😅😅 again the group is full and a lot of people currently travelling would like to join…… no hunting Ghost this time..😂😂😱😱 but I encourage seriously and friendly all our mates that are not currently travelling to leave the space please for the current traveller. I wish to all safety and fun…
12/04/2022, 6:54 pm – 937 895 13 U can find any type that u want in the all big cities
12/04/2022, 6:56 pm – 76 934 60 I’m ready to leave, when I have got an answer on my question
12/04/2022, 6:57 pm – 7 62 07 44 Which question??
12/04/2022, 7:03 pm – 76 934 60 If one have been in Egypt recently, because I would like to know about the situation there. How about taking pictures, how about using an action camera (videos)? Will the police allow that or not? Do I need a permit? When being acompanied by police on the roads. Do they ask for bribes? When you enter Egypt, do they ask for the travel insurance?
12/04/2022, 7:03 pm – 79 426 73 can’t you increase the group size to 3’000 people?
https://sociallypro.com/increase-whatsapp-group-limit-10k/
12/04/2022, 7:06 pm – 1573 57429 Definitely not in Antalya.
12/04/2022, 7:14 pm – 7465 6447 Maybe worth asking on the Cairo to Cape group, often lots of discussion about Egypt on there. I can ask for them to add you if you aren’t on there already?
12/04/2022, 7:16 pm – 76 934 60 I thought, I was in the correct group. I didn’t know about the other. Yes, please, ask them. Thank you
12/04/2022, 11 pm – 1523 41219 My friend just left from Antalya Airport. The airline, corendon, said , a box would be mandatory, but was satisfied, when he wrapped his bike with all the boxes in these plastic foils, which are usually used for suitcases.
13/04/2022, 8:38 am – 5 591 99 28 Hey guys, did you have to show a printed pcr test at the border from Armenia to Iran or is a digital one that you receive by mail also good? Thanks
13/04/2022, 8:39 am – 6 61 69 56 Digital
13/04/2022, 8:40 am – 93881 203 New Year greetings.*
In many parts of the world, it is amazing how exactly such a celebration can take place on the same day, the April 14th.
New year in Myanmar called
the Great Thingyan,
And
Somkran in Thailand,
Galunchan
In Bali,
Khmer New Year
Choul Chnam Thmey in Cambodia,
And Pi Mai in Lao,
Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka and
Nepal new year.
And in India,
Mahavir Jayanti
As well as new year celebrations called
Bihu in Assam,
Vishu in Kerala,
And
Baisakhi in Pakistan,
How exactly this celebration came on the very same day.
They all celebrate the New Year.
This day is of the most important in all these regions in nature too as today happens equal day and night called Equinox .
WE ARE THE SAME.
13/04/2022, 8:41 am – 93881 203 Hope this hasn’t violated the group rules.
13/04/2022, 9:09 am – 5 591 99 28 Thanks
13/04/2022, 25 am – 474 07 93
13/04/2022, 25 am – 474 07 93 FYI, regarding Pakistan/India border, I contacted a tourist agency that answered me that.
13/04/2022, 31 am – 477 85 76 🎊 thanks for the info !
13/04/2022, 56 am – 6 404226 Thanks 👍
13/04/2022, 55 am – 173 99675 Hey guys, somebody here, who has experiences with filling out the Iran itinerary for Tap Persia? Will they check it or is it enough to put random city’s and hotels there ?
13/04/2022, 39 pm – 6 72 06 25 In Tabriz there are 🙌
13/04/2022, 1:18 pm – 681 105989 In our experience: no. Our itinerary completely changed and it didn’t matter. I think it’s just a formality!
13/04/2022, 1:22 pm – 6 72 19 84 About Iran visas we gave just been granted e-visa so it might be worth it trying e-visa application also
13/04/2022, 2:28 pm – 76 412 19 Hi there. We also had to give tap Persia a day by day itinerary and chose random hotels from google maps or the lonely planet. I think they recommend not putting any difficult cities such as natanz but if you mention the typical touristy city it should be fine. And once inside Iran you are free from your itinerary 😊
13/04/2022, 2:32 pm – 173 99675 Thanks so much! ☀️ Save road to all!
13/04/2022, 2:47 pm – 474 07 93 Why not Natanz? It is clearly on our route 😅
13/04/2022, 2:50 pm – 474 07 93 Ok, I looked for it, seems to be nuclear-questionnable thing.
Are there other city we should avoid?
13/04/2022, 2:55 pm – 76 412 19
13/04/2022, 2:55 pm – 1520 37634 You dont need to avoid Natanz in real, it is all fine, but dont put it on any itinery and keep in mind there is a big nuclear power station and military area close by. We got there once in big trouble due to „random circumstances“
13/04/2022, 8:55 pm – 1522 94438 Thanks! That helps👍🏻
13/04/2022, 9:57 pm – 79 513 73 hi guys:)
it’s thomas from switzerland. i’m cycling towards east – the pamir is the final destination. since i’ve been in bosnia the dogs really scare me. every day i face a couple of those beasts and at least one is very agressive and tries to bite.
i love to cycle alone, but now i would really appreciate to have some company for a couple of days to gain confidence in dealing with dogs.
any idea how i can find someone to join would be much appreciated 🙂
13/04/2022, 03 pm – 6 61 69 56 If you found the dogs in Balkans dangerous, don’t go in Georgia !
13/04/2022, 04 pm – 6 61 69 56 Use stones or water with your bottle. Or just put the foots on the floor
13/04/2022, 12 pm – 79 513 73 thanks. i’ve tried various things in the past weeks: staying calm, shouting at them, shaking a beer can filled with small stones, … but now i would feel much more comfortable to have some company for a couple of days 🙂
13/04/2022, 16 pm – Patte: Sounds like you have to be lucky to find somebody in your area with your route.
13/04/2022, 17 pm – 7465 6447 We had some friends who cycled there and said they bough a very loud taser in Tbilisi – and the dogs run away immediately when they hear it. So could be worth seeing if you could pick one up on your route? We are going to try and get one in Ankara when we arrive there next month.
(Obviously would never ever use it, apart from for the noise to scare away)
13/04/2022, 21 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or peper spray. I have one for the bear, but you spray the dogs with that, they will stop directly. And seriously, you stop, put a foot on the floor, they will stop.
13/04/2022, 28 pm – 1573 57429 He said he is working on gain confidence. He might have enough when he arrives in Georgia.
13/04/2022, 30 pm – 1573 57429 Actually we found the dogs in Greece the most aggressive so far (until Turkey incl. Balkans). What works for is to is stop so their hunting instinct stops and call „who is a good boy“. So far that always worked.
13/04/2022, 30 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes it’s for that also he needs to train with nicer dogs like in the Balkans or in Greece
13/04/2022, 30 pm – 1573 57429 I believe that aggression will be answered with aggression
13/04/2022, 31 pm – 1573 57429 Greece we for example had only aggressive dogs.
13/04/2022, 31 pm – 1573 57429 My favorites are the turkish ones.
13/04/2022, 32 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes, Grèce are agressive, But just apparently. Sometimes I put the bike on the ground, and I started running behind them. I swear they never came back
13/04/2022, 33 pm – 7 81 81 19 Hey, we had big problems with dogs too! ( in greece is the worst ), the only thing who works for us is to stop, they never come too close! And if they insist walk on the side of your bike!
13/04/2022, 33 pm – 1573 57429 Haha…that’s also a great strategy…will keep that in mind for Georgia.
13/04/2022, 36 pm – 6 61 69 56 I’m really not afraid of dogs, and yet in Georgia I won’t. I have already been chased by a 20 or 30 kg dog over 3 km with a mouth full of blood and wolf fangs..
13/04/2022, 36 pm – 6 61 69 56 The worst in Georgia. A friend of mine got his calf bitten
13/04/2022, 36 pm – 6 61 69 56 Well, while getting on the bike, he accidentally kicked it
13/04/2022, 36 pm – 1573 57429 Sounds very unpleasant.
13/04/2022, 37 pm – 1573 57429 😱
13/04/2022, 39 pm – 6 61 69 56
13/04/2022, 40 pm – 1573 57429 Ooohhhh… He looks actually really cute
13/04/2022, 42 pm – 1522 94438 The dogs mostly stop when I show that I’d be ready to fight.
I noticed the more fear I show, the more agressive they are.
I’ve had some close calls though when 8 dogs were chasing me at the same time.
Just stop and look/scream at them.
13/04/2022, 58 pm – 8 44 35132 Regarding dogs: In Iran they been crossed with Wolfs. So they have this cross breeds. It has been in National news lately. I don’t think it is something you need to be worry about. But just for the information 😊
13/04/2022, 10 pm – 7904 1798 You got me worried now
13/04/2022, 14 pm – 6 61 69 56 Any problem dog in Iran. More cats than dogs.
13/04/2022, 14 pm – Patte: No need to worry. Stop your bike and stay strong. Always works. Just pick up a rock, stomp, scream. Something will work.
13/04/2022, 17 pm – 8 44 35132 Don’t worry. But those dogs can be indeed a bit annoying in Iran. Specially, North and west of the country. They are usually shepered dogs which are pretty stubborn and teritorial. Once fire cracker saved me. I got attacked by a group of them in North of Tabriz. Close to Marand. If you get attacked just don’t run a way. Also if u r in a main road dogs are not that brave. If you go more to the country side, then those dogs are a bit different.
13/04/2022, 24 pm – 1577 11680 Stone in hand and make the move like you ready to throw it, after a dog bit me in Rumania I was scraed as shit of dogs but the stone pretending to throw a stone always worked after this.
13/04/2022, 49 pm – 7795 0305 I was super super scared of the dogs in Greece…but found that if you just stop and walk with your bike between you and the dogs, they do lose interest pretty quickly. And if you need to, pretend to throw stones. In my experience, Greece was the worst! Everywhere after was nowhere near as bad…so if you’ve survived Greece you can survive anywhere 💪💪💪
13/04/2022, 51 pm – 7795 0305 In turkey a local guy I met shouted „Ayet!“ at dogs and they ran away…no idea what this word means but I copied it forever after that! 😂
14/04/2022, 11 am – 8 44 35132 Ayet means : „Hey dog“ 😅
14/04/2022, 2:01 am – 7 82 59 18 I am currently cycling in Greece and have had to face the crazy dogs too… best thing I would say is not to stare at them in the eyes and just cycle slowly when you pass them. So far, so good for me, they always turn back after a good run in a few minutes (even seconds). I always have a bamboo stick on the top of my back bags in case but that’s more for my mental safety so far.
I did have a problem with camping though as 6 stray dogs barked in front of my tent for almost an hour; speaking calmly, shouting, throwing stones : nothing worked as long as I was on their territory. Best thing is to find a way to feel safe, I ended up dragging my tent in the neighbors’ garden with their approval and dogs stopped immediately.
It’s really about their mental territory but they usually don’t mean to hurt
14/04/2022, 2:05 am – 7 82 59 18 Have you ever had to do with bears? If so, how did you handle it? I recently came out of a bear area and spent the whole 40km talking alone so they wouldn’t approach ahah.
14/04/2022, 8:38 am – 6 61 69 56 sometimes yes. sometimes they cross the road. in Greece in particular. in Bosnia I was eating at night in a forest, and one of them really shouted not far away to make me understand to get out. I did it slowly. and in Turkey, much closer. In the middle of the forest, at sunset, I go to my tent, lying down, and there I hear big footsteps on the ground, breaking branches. He comes right next to it, big bear cry. Bends down, puts his head right next to mine, sniffs a big sniffle, gets up, shouts again and leaves. 3 times overnight. Honestly, worst night of my life. The next day further I saw a huge cow bone, I was well on its territory. Since then, I never separate from my bear bomb. Unlikely to get in trouble, but it’s a bit bigger than a dog anyway
14/04/2022, 8:39 am – 6 61 69 56 It can work against humain also. Crazy driver
14/04/2022, 8:54 am – 7465 6447 Bear bomb? Is that just pepper spray or something else?
14/04/2022, 8:55 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes peper spray
14/04/2022, 27 am – 347 755 13 Any info about Afghanistan/Uzbekistan land border?
14/04/2022, 15 pm – 72 903 16 Which part of Greece you now? I am on my way there from Turkey. Wondering about landscape. I will enter Greece in Rhodes.
14/04/2022, 1:01 pm – 6 61 69 56 After the Vikos gorges, from Albania. Very hight in the mountain. Lot of bee hive on the side of the roads. Paradise for bears. And sometimes you get stung by bees just by driving by. Be careful if you are allergic
14/04/2022, 1:05 pm – 7 82 59 18 I am in Ioannina just now, beautiful region and national parks to cycle through , haven’t been south yet but let me know if you have any questions 🙂
14/04/2022, 2:45 pm – 72 903 16 Thank you very much! Can you tell me if you had experience of taking your bike on the bus/boat. How it is?
14/04/2022, 4:55 pm – 177 63219 I got a question about Visa Extension in Iran: will you get for example 30days on top of the currently visa or 30days from the day you ask for the visa?
14/04/2022, 4:57 pm – 6 47 00 81 On top of your current visa 😉
14/04/2022, 5:00 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: It depends on the city where you do the extension. You can see different experiences on caravanistan. In our experience they told us in kermanshah to come back several days later because they would give us the extension from the day we ask for it. In bushehr we got it on top of the current visa.
14/04/2022, 5:03 pm – 177 63219 Ok. Thanks for the info. I was just thinking about booking my flight back before I get the visa extension. But I feel like it’s too risky. 🙈
14/04/2022, 5:32 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hey guys !
Very interesting what you said about visa. Do you know how does it work in Ispahan?
14/04/2022, 5:36 pm – 1522 94438 Hey! Has anyone a recommendation for a nice hostel in Batumi? 😁
14/04/2022, 5:37 pm – 7 88 27 84 And I’am looking for any recommendations of roads in Iran with nice scenery and not much car ? What are your recommendation?
14/04/2022, 6:08 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=38f17de964dcaab9e9340290fdc49cc5
14/04/2022, 6:29 pm – 30 691 75
14/04/2022, 6:33 pm – 1590 84261 Yes very interested also
14/04/2022, 6:41 pm – 1573 48785 They don’t escort you out of Belouchistan?
14/04/2022, 6:43 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: You will be escorted through Balochistan all time by the police. We took the bus from the border to Karachi to avoid escort because we aren’t fans of having a police car all the time driving behind us 😵💫
14/04/2022, 6:46 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: Unfortunately escort can/will also happen in other parts of Pakistan besides Beluchistan 😔
14/04/2022, 7:47 pm – 347 755 13 I’m quite sure you are not allowed to cycle the purple
14/04/2022, 7:54 pm – 347 755 13 That’s true, but Balochistan, Multan city and the Karakoram highway Besham to Chilas you have no escaping way, everywhere else you can „play“ and get rid of it. I also wrote a letter couple of times at police station where I basically declined any kind of security taking any responsibility on myself…and it worked
14/04/2022, 8:03 pm – 1577 11680 Mutltan was actually the first place where they set me free … Till muzafallabaf
14/04/2022, 8:07 pm – 347 755 13 I was free as well but a WS told me that I was lucky
14/04/2022, 8:15 pm – 347 755 13 😂😂it’s fantastic how everything can change in Pakistan
14/04/2022, 8:15 pm – 7 82 59 18 So I did take a ferry with my bike but not to Greece and that went really well, everything was arranged to keep the bike safe in the area where the cars are; for the bus I took my bike once in a bus in Greece between cities and there was no problem at all; they seem to be flexible with it but it was in the storage under the bus, not attached to the back
14/04/2022, 8:34 pm – 1 50 589 42 We even got escort from Islamabad to Chilãs
15/04/2022, 14 am – 7712 1661 I’ve had a few scary encounters in Turkey – usually because I have entered their territory. Normally they follow and bark a lot but today I actually got scared by 3 in this deserted place. They tried to circle me so I got off the bike and made sure to keep the bike in between me and the dogs. I always talk to them in a very calm voice – you can say anything but I usually just say things like good dog, I’m not here to hurt you in a very soothing voice. I walked normally pushing the bike away from them, gauging their behaviour and when I realised they just wanted me to leave I got back on the bike and slowly pedalled away. They stopped as soon as I reached their boundary
Can I ask what the situation was with the dog that tried to bite you? The dogs also make me very nervous, they are intimidating and unpredictable but I’m slowly trying to learn how they react
15/04/2022, 19 am – 7712 1661 Where did you buy this? Which country?
15/04/2022, 33 am – Patte: We just finished the yellow route till Karachi. We only got escorted the last day to the border of Karachi. I think the same will happen to everybody cycling the coastal highway(we were two, maybe different if your are alone) . Easy and no escort. Only shopping is not availabe on the road. Only snacks availabe. To enter Pasni the police just took our details. To enter Omara we just told the military checkpoint we needed supplies. Everybody was nice and at every military base they give you water and food if you ask. You could also stay if you like. We didn’t try it. All in all probably the best way if you want to cycle.
15/04/2022, 1:51 am – 6 64 53 16 So it means you can enter from Iran to south west Pak border ? I thought it wasnt possible
15/04/2022, 1:57 am – 681 105989 Sorry for the off-topic, but can someone tell me if there’s a group for middle and south america?
15/04/2022, 7:10 am – Patte: It is possible. Easy crossing. Not even any customs point at the border.
15/04/2022, 7:52 am – 6 61 69 56
15/04/2022, 8:08 am – wt pk at ThereHoppel: Great to hear that! One month ago when we crossed the police at the border told us we could not go alone although we are two…
15/04/2022, 8:45 am – 1573 48785 My Tipp Is to stay for „undefined time at a hotel“ so the receptionist has to call the police when you want to cycle on. Then you can tell him you already called your escort and they are waiting for you. Then you should be free
15/04/2022, 9:25 am – Patte: Where the police told you? We skipped Gwadar and shortly after the border there was no police.
15/04/2022, 9:26 am – Patte: At least till the next checkpoint.
15/04/2022, 9:29 am – wt pk at ThereHoppel: Directly at the border. But anyway we wanted to take the bus because we knew from another cyclist that he was escorted the whole time from the border to Karachi.
15/04/2022, 9:30 am – Patte: The bus at the border wouldn’t take us. No space for the bicycles. That’s why we cycled. That’s funny.
15/04/2022, 9:31 am – 1573 48785 Yes
15/04/2022, 9:48 am – wt pk at ThereHoppel: 😂 at least everyone has it’s own experiences, different from the others 😄
15/04/2022, 02 am – 6 435744
15/04/2022, 16 am – wt pk at ThereHoppel: I’ve got two friends in/from mexico. One is quite connected to the whole cycling community in Latin-America and the other cycled from mexico to patagonia. If you want their contact or further information just send me a pn 🙂
15/04/2022, 22 pm – 30 691 75 Thank you for your feedback 🙏🏻
15/04/2022, 2:00 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
I’am looking for any recommendations of roads in Iran with nice scenery and not much car. I’m not afraid of mountain and gravel road. What are your recommendation?
15/04/2022, 3:04 pm – 347 755 13 Hellooo!!!
How do you buy a flight ticket and add the bike in the same time? Calling the company isn’t producing any good resoults😅
15/04/2022, 3:27 pm – Patte: Usually I call first to ask the airline for the procedure.
15/04/2022, 3:31 pm – 6 478981 Does anybody know the procedure for Turkish Airlines?
15/04/2022, 3:32 pm – Patte: Book the ticket and call afterwards for the bicycle.
I’d call before to get confirmation first.
15/04/2022, 3:35 pm – 79 290 39 I booked my ticket and then wrote them on facebook, that I will take a bike.. they answer right back and it worked well
15/04/2022, 3:36 pm – 530 551 66 I flew to Boston from İstanbul 8 times in the last year. With THY (Two way) I brought 2 bike boxes each time ( i paid 69 usd for each) I never call them for bike boxes..
15/04/2022, 3:58 pm – 347 755 13 Thanks!
I called flydubai 5 times, (i have a booking on hold for 24h), they all told me to wait if there is space in the flight but at the end, every time, they ended up saying the line is busy, they can’t get in touch..call later.
15/04/2022, 4:00 pm – 6 47 00 81 We also wanted to fly with fly Dubai and I also tried to contact them by email (to keep a proof)… They Never answered…
15/04/2022, 4:03 pm – 79 290 39 Calls are soo expensive.. sometimes facebook messenger is a good choice odr to go to the office directly.. in the big citys it is very convinient
15/04/2022, 4:24 pm – 7712 1661 Anyone used an international post service from Turkey? Wanting to send some winter stuff back to the U.K. – which service, is it reliable, rough idea of cost? Any advice welcomed
15/04/2022, 4:28 pm – 347 755 13 Well, email should be even better
15/04/2022, 4:29 pm – 530 551 66 PTT is the best way to send stuff abroad. Way cheaper then shipping companies..the package should not exceed 1.5 m.
15/04/2022, 4:29 pm – 347 755 13 ….awesome!!
15/04/2022, 4:59 pm – 176 314102 At turkish airlines you can book the bike during the online process, its really straight forward
15/04/2022, 5:07 pm – 6 478981 Thanks!
15/04/2022, 5:08 pm – 530 551 66 Agree
15/04/2022, 5:09 pm – 7712 1661 Thank you
15/04/2022, 6:06 pm – 1573 48785 That’s makes them literally the best airline! Immediately!
15/04/2022, 7:12 pm – 6 404226 I booked 3 weeks ago a ticket from Amsterdam to Kayseri and it was impossible to book the bike directly. I needed to call afterwards
15/04/2022, 7:12 pm – 6 404226 And the bike must in a box.
15/04/2022, 7:30 pm – 1573 57429 Pegasus?
15/04/2022, 7:31 pm – 6 404226 No Turkish Airlines
15/04/2022, 7:32 pm – 1573 57429 Ah okay…i only know that from pegasus and that was a bit of a hassle because we had to call the turkish Callcenter to do.so.:(
15/04/2022, 8:13 pm – 1522 94438 Pegasus was awful
15/04/2022, 8:48 pm – 6 404226 I’m thinking of cycling to Tessaloniki and book a ticket with Transavia. You can also book the bike during the online proces and at the airport they agree with only a cover over the bike. That is enough.
15/04/2022, 8:49 pm – 1573 57429 How…they worked good for us so far (hopefully again next week)
15/04/2022, 8:55 pm – 1522 94438 From Turkey to Amman was really easy. I paid for ticket and bike at the airport.
Flying back was a huge pain in the ass as they didn’t have any option to pay for the bike.
15/04/2022, 9:15 pm – 1573 57429 Ah okay. Yeah it’s annoying to book a bike ticket at Pegasus from any country which is not Türkey
15/04/2022, 9:17 pm – Patte: By phone (use Skype) it was no Problem at all for us from
Kyrgyzstan.
15/04/2022, 9:18 pm – 1573 57429 Yes by phone only…. We also used Skype but it took forever and we ran out of money so we had to upload again and fall again and the next person was fast 🤣🤣
15/04/2022, 9:20 pm – 1522 94438 I called them by phone and the automated message gave me 10 seconds to type in my credit card number. If I was too slow or made a mistake twice, they had me call again.
After 5 tries, I gave up.
I finally paid at the airport, but even there, it was a hassle as they only accpeted dollars for some reason
15/04/2022, 9:20 pm – 1573 57429 How weird
15/04/2022, 9:22 pm – 1522 94438 Oh and then they lost my bike at the airport and I had to wait 3 days until I got it back😂
If I can avoid Pegasus in the future, I will.
15/04/2022, 9:26 pm – 1573 57429 What
15/04/2022, 9:26 pm – 1573 57429 I am so sorry to hear that
15/04/2022, 9:28 pm – 1573 57429 We only had to deal with a flight Delay and then a missed connecting flight which actually turned out to be great as we got a really nice hotel all inclusive in Istanbul 🤣🤣🤣🤣
15/04/2022, 9:28 pm – 1573 57429 First and only hotel we stayed in more than 7 months on the road 👯🏻♂️👯🏻♂️
15/04/2022, 9:33 pm – 70191 231 I crossed into Afghanistan from Uzbekistan at the Hairatan crossing near termez. The Uzbek border control and guards as usual were so rigorous … while the afghan border guards were the chillest I’ve seen.. no sooner did I enter and they were crowding around taking selfies with me and asking for my Facebook. 🙂This was before the taliban takeover, so not sure if my info is relevant. But if there’s any particular question perhaps i can help.
15/04/2022, 9:39 pm – 347 755 13 Thanks man…but seems you’re talking about quite long time ago 😅
15/04/2022, 9:40 pm – 70191 231 Hahaha. A few months before covid actually. But yes things might have changed.
15/04/2022, 34 pm – 160 62664 Hello guys!
Anyone who has experience with CBD products (oil) in Iran / Central asia? Pretty sure, that Iran handle it like cannabis, but what about medical treatment? And how is the situation in GEO, KAZ, UZB, TAJ, KIR?
Thanks!
15/04/2022, 36 pm – 1522 94438 I just asked a uzebk in my hostel. He thinks it doesn’t matter as long as it doesn’t look like it has weed in it
15/04/2022, 37 pm – 1522 94438 However I’d recommend finding an official statement somewhere
16/04/2022, 1:12 pm – 6 478981 Just contacted Turkish airlines about the bike (and my dog). Worked really good through messenger. Fast response with the internet links!
16/04/2022, 1:32 pm – 7956 0890 You have to buy the ticket first then go to Manage Bookings to add the bike afterwards
16/04/2022, 1:35 pm – 7956 0890
16/04/2022, 1:47 pm – 1520 37634 It also works on the Turkish Airlines homepage even if you haven’t directly booked there
16/04/2022, 2:01 pm – 6 970 457 1 I think Turkish Airlines charges extra for bicycles. And if you can pack within 158cm, it would be better not to inform them. Just take it as normal luggage.
16/04/2022, 2:47 pm – 530 551 66 True
16/04/2022, 5:44 pm – 6 404226 Until the end of 2022, the bike have no charges.
16/04/2022, 5:49 pm – 6 404226 I flew last Monday with Turkish Airlines and I didn’t have to pay for the bike. I had already read it at the internet.
16/04/2022, 6:01 pm – 6 970 457 1 Really? I don’t see this regulation on the Turkish Airlines website. But if they don’t charge, I would be very happy.
16/04/2022, 7:06 pm – 1520 37634 This is available for flights to some destinations in Southern Turkey. If otherwise, then you were lucky
16/04/2022, 7:19 pm – 6 404226 I flew to Kayseri
16/04/2022, 7:29 pm – 6 404226
16/04/2022, 7:34 pm – 176 314102 I flew from Tehran to Tashkent via Istanbul with turkish Airlines 3 days ago and had to pay for the bike.
17/04/2022, 24 am – 7956 0890 Did anyone change Turkish lira in Georgia lately?
17/04/2022, 25 am – 1522 94438 You get aroun 1 Lari for 5 Lira
17/04/2022, 25 am – 1522 94438 0.2 exchange rate
17/04/2022, 57 am – 79 513 73 Is there anyone currently cycling in Montenegro, Albania or Macedonia that I could join for a few days?
17/04/2022, 00 pm – 7956 0890 Thanks, no problems accepting Lira?
17/04/2022, 31 pm – wt pk de moped: Does anyone have experience with entering Aserbaidschan after Armenia?
I plan to do Georgia – Armenia – Iran – Aserbaidschan
I have 2 german passports and I am not sure when I should change between them. Right now, one of them is empty and the other one has stamps from turkey and georgia
17/04/2022, 32 pm – wt pk de moped: If Aserbaidschan will be open of course
17/04/2022, 55 pm – 1522 94438 Absolutely not. There are more exchange places in Batumi than hotels.
17/04/2022, 57 pm – 1522 94438 I am planning the same. It should actually be fine as far as I know. I’ve been told Aserbaijni officials might interview you but you shouldn’t have problems.
17/04/2022, 58 pm – 1522 94438 I heard it will happen in May🙏🏻
17/04/2022, 1:08 pm – wt pk de moped: So no need to change the passport at all?
17/04/2022, 1:11 pm – 7956 0890 🤣👌🏼👌🏼
17/04/2022, 2:16 pm – 1522 52587
17/04/2022, 2:17 pm – 1522 52587 Happy eastern friends Josef
17/04/2022, 2:28 pm – 1522 94438 Happy easter✌🏻
18/04/2022, 02 am – 477 85 76 Hi all, I would like to cross into Pakistan from Iran around mid May -> is there anyone that will be there around the same time who wants to cross with me – I prefer to no be alone ? 😊
18/04/2022, 14 am – 937 895 13 Hi, where are u???
18/04/2022, 17 am – 477 85 76 Tehran
18/04/2022, 18 am – 937 895 13 I know a boy who’s name David from Italy also he is alone and he wants to leave Iran next month to Pakistan
18/04/2022, 19 am – Patte: Hey, we are trying to apply for the non e-visa for India, but the website that contains the form is not working. It always says „The specified URL is inaccessible at this time. Please try after some time“. We tried VPN and different devices but no change.
Anybody had a similar experience?
18/04/2022, 20 am – 477 85 76 Nice – can you text me his number?
18/04/2022, 21 am – 937 895 13 Yeah I will send u
18/04/2022, 23 am – 1577 11680 Try another browser
18/04/2022, 23 am – 1577 11680 It’s working
18/04/2022, 23 am – Patte: thx
18/04/2022, 1:09 pm – 1577 11680 I got the India visa !!! Wehuu I was waiting three weeks to get a call from visatronixs but they didn’t call.. so I went straight to the embassy and try to push them a little and they gave it to me straight
18/04/2022, 1:10 pm – Patte: Congratulations.
18/04/2022, 1:10 pm – Patte: Are you in Islamabad? We are there too. Let´s meet if you want.
18/04/2022, 1:10 pm – 1577 11680 Okay where are youb
18/04/2022, 1:12 pm – Patte: You deleted this message
18/04/2022, 1:13 pm – Patte: Wrong coordiantes in the last message:
33.65019 73.06940
18/04/2022, 1:14 pm – Patte: Later today suits us better.
18/04/2022, 4:08 pm – 6 478981 Anybody knows a good bike shop in Istanbul (were they sell Schwalbe tires)?
18/04/2022, 4:18 pm – 530 551 66 Gürsel Akay + 90530 551 66 76
18/04/2022, 4:18 pm – 530 551 66 Me that is 🤣
18/04/2022, 4:19 pm – 530 551 66 But i am in Boston now. I will be there next Friday
18/04/2022, 4:20 pm – 176 765320 I’m looking for the same. Please let me know if you find some. I also need a new brake lever.
18/04/2022, 4:22 pm – 1522 94438 Filispit Bicycle Shop
18/04/2022, 9:30 pm – 7 66 25 48 Hi does anyone know if the visa extension Office in Yazd is open on Thursday afternoon?
18/04/2022, 9:43 pm – 6 61 69 56 No, after 12 it’s too late to extend
18/04/2022, 56 pm – 1522 94438 Hey has anyone cycled the Zagari Pass in Gorgia during this time of the year? So late April, early May.
Is it possible.
18/04/2022, 10 pm – 6 61 69 56 You could ask to Mestia. Or call a tourist center there
18/04/2022, 30 pm – Patte: Forgot the name but there is an office that gives information about passes. Just Google it.
18/04/2022, 30 pm – 1522 94438 Alright
19/04/2022, 2:02 am – 1590 84261 Instagram.com/vaegabondsworld
19/04/2022, 9:39 am – 6 72 06 25 Hi i did it last august and they were making asphalt for some part but it was muddy also for other part and it was summer…
Ask to Mestia yes.
But be sure there will be mud part because there is running water (no river) from the mountain to the path
19/04/2022, 9:40 am – 6 72 06 25
19/04/2022, 9:51 am – 7587 4814 Nice one
19/04/2022, 9:55 am – 1520 36735 Hi my name is Roman, I am German and currently in Georgia.
19/04/2022, 27 am – 177 63219 Hey, does anybody has a suggestion for a nice route from Yazd to Shiraz? 🤔🚲 thanks in advance
19/04/2022, 33 am – 79 675 47 Make a stop in Abarkuh, it’s a nice place.
19/04/2022, 2:30 pm – 6 61 69 56 Road horrible for me. After Abarkuh, I had wind like I never had in my whole life. he was literally knocking me down. a van took me for a few km. Just at the begining, if you like to climb, there is manshad and other village in the mountain. Road is nice, and 2000 m gravel pass if I remember
19/04/2022, 2:35 pm – 6 61 69 56 But Persepolis of course
19/04/2022, 3:04 pm – 1590 84261 Would also be interested
19/04/2022, 5:32 pm – 347 755 13 I choosed a way with 120/150 (don’t remember) in the desert, no water, no one single house.
Amazing but thought and same as Gabriel, lot of wind..but we did it same day
19/04/2022, 40 pm – 7712 1661 Does anyone know if cycling is permitted over the new 1915 Canakkale suspension bridge in Turkey?
19/04/2022, 47 pm – 530 551 66 I don’t think so..
19/04/2022, 49 pm – 1520 36735 There is cheap ferries. I think I payed 6 lira from channalale to eceabat and it tool about 30 min
19/04/2022, 53 pm – 7712 1661 Yes but it would be cool to go over the bridge 😂🤩
19/04/2022, 04 pm – 7712 1661 Unfortunately it’s an ‘O’ road so I think you are right 😢
20/04/2022, 1:46 am – 659 98 63 You can just take a ferry!!!!
20/04/2022, 8:00 pm – 1577 11680 Yo squirrels I crossed border yesterday Pakistan India… Was the most amazing border I have seen… Also the crossing is super easy no PCR and vaccine needed… Peace out 🐿️
20/04/2022, 8:00 pm – 1577 11680
20/04/2022, 8:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 Welcome to the Gladiator Arena. Watch out for lions! Enjoy
20/04/2022, 8:19 pm – 7712 1661 ha I can’t believe they let you film!!
20/04/2022, 8:23 pm – Patte: you at the end of the video that he is just about to stop him I guess
20/04/2022, 8:24 pm – 1577 11680 No iwas asking them it was fine the video is actually longer but it’s on Instagram … It’s just a 15sec cut.. the guy just asked me for passport
20/04/2022, 8:25 pm – 93881 203 That might be to stop the video.
We always experience the same in almost all the borders around the world
20/04/2022, 8:36 pm – 30 691 75 Congrats bro, wishing you a blessed journey 🤍
21/04/2022, 41 am – 1520 36735 Budget is quite tricky because it really depends on your preferences.
22/04/2022, 51 pm – 680 40059 Someone recently crossed the border from turkey to georgia?
Thanks
23/04/2022, 54 am – 1522 94438 Yes
23/04/2022, 55 am – 1522 94438 Very easy. No problems at all.
23/04/2022, 1:37 am – wt pk de moped: You should have your vaccination/test certificate ready. They actually asked and scanned it
I met people who forgot about it due to the low regulations in turkey🤣
23/04/2022, 1:38 am – 1522 94438 They just took a quick look at mine
23/04/2022, 1:39 am – 1522 94438 The WHO yellow vaccination pass
23/04/2022, 3:24 pm – 1522 94438 Does anyone know where to find Schwalbe Marathon Tyres in Tbilisi?
23/04/2022, 4:41 pm – 79 696 97 What I heared from only one source: There’s a need for a HIV test in order to enter the country. But please double check.
23/04/2022, 5:18 pm – 699 539 39 Don’t think its true. Didnt hear about it and Didnt have to do anything Like this… Entered two months ago
23/04/2022, 7:32 pm – 6 61 69 56 If just if you want to work or for more than one year I think. In Kazakhstan also
23/04/2022, 7:33 pm – 6 61 69 56 It
24/04/2022, 00 am – 680 40059 Ok thanks for the answers 😊. Whats the WHO yellow vaccination pass? We have the european green pass.
24/04/2022, 25 am – 1522 94438 We get it in Germany. I figured everybody in Europe got it😅
I also have the European digital certificate. It’s accepted in Georgia
24/04/2022, 00 am – 680 40059 👍thanks
24/04/2022, 16 am – 7956 0890 Anyone cycled the Chalus road to Tehran? My Iranian friend says it’s stunning but suicide on a bike…?
24/04/2022, 12 am – 1520 37634 It is really stunning, you should go there. If you want to cycle inside Tehran the traffic is crazy from every side. So no need to worry extra about Chalus road.
On the top there is an old roaf up to 3000m, so no need to go inside the tunnel. And after that I recommend taking the Dizin road toward Tehran.
24/04/2022, 13 am – 7956 0890 Ok great thanks! 🥳👌🏼
24/04/2022, 20 am – 1520 37634 Really take Dizin road if there no snow anymore, because it’s beautiful and mostly relaxed until you reach Tehran. There are possiblities for camping next to the river before going up to Dizin, because it’s on 3250m but you already start from around 2000m.
24/04/2022, 04 pm – +1 (630) 621-06 Hi everyone! Does anyone have recommendations for where I might find a bike box in Istanbul? Bonus if it’s on the Asia side near the Marmaray
24/04/2022, 12 pm – 1573 96440 You mean a box for transport?
24/04/2022, 26 pm – +1 (630) 621-06 Yes, I am flying from Istanbul
24/04/2022, 31 pm – 1573 96440 Yes. I got a box some month ago from a bike shop in the old town and it worked well to „roll“ it so I could take it on the bike to the airport. Just trying to remember where it was exactly. But anyway it was not at the asian side. I guess most bike shops will sell those boxes.
24/04/2022, 43 pm – 1573 96440 I think it was near to Sirkeci neighborhood. If it fits for you just ask where the bike shops are. There are several of them closed together.
24/04/2022, 48 pm – +1 (630) 621-06 Thank you
24/04/2022, 1:28 pm – 912 685 79 Chalous Roud can be a challenge yes. I’ve cycled Chalous to Tehran and vice verse. You need to take notice some points; 1. know that traffic is the highest at the weekends so avoid cycling this road on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Finding camp site is another challenge which leaves you no idea. It’s just the road and no more space around . I was offered a shelter next to the road(sleeping with the road noise) belonging to a restaurant and this can be only offered when they are about to close at the end of the night. Too late for you!
- giving an update for the Dizin pass… This one is closed for some years and the pass disappears in the middle because of erosions by heavy avalanches. So You have to take a steep uphill dirt road which I don’t recommend for a heavy touring bike
24/04/2022, 1:46 pm – 912 685 79 4. Skipping Dizin pass going straight is another idea. Then you have 2 options facing the longest tunnel series at the last part of the route whether to go through it or skip it. I prefered the tunnel last time cuz the trucks are not allowed which leaves some shoulder for most of the route plus the road have less traffic during the day.
Skipping tunnel leads you to Karaj-Tehran highway, enough shoulder but several junctions and the traffic makes it less safe. - My alternative plan but still a bit challenging is taking Shahrestanak dirt route to Ahar and then a well paved safe downhill to Tehran. The challenge is a bit of push facing the narrow stony part of the pass for some meters.(if it fits for anyone I have the track on komoot to share)
24/04/2022, 2:05 pm – 7 88 27 84 Thanks ! Can I have the koomot link ?
24/04/2022, 2:10 pm – 1573 46656 could i have the komoot link as well please
24/04/2022, 2:30 pm – 7904 1798 Please share the komoot track
24/04/2022, 2:35 pm – 912 685 79 https://www.komoot.com/tour/184082324?ref=aso
24/04/2022, 2:43 pm – 912 685 79 https://www.komoot.com/tour/167238968?ref=atd
24/04/2022, 2:44 pm – 912 685 79 Follow this track
From Shahrestanak to Ahar
24/04/2022, 3:29 pm – 79 646 03 Hello guys, has anyone ever flown from Dubai to Southeast Asia with bikes?
If so, what was the company? And the prices?
Thank’s a lot 😊✌🏼
24/04/2022, 4:26 pm – 176 314102 In a few days i want to go from Tashkent to Kirgistan, Kasachstan and tajikistan. Anyone nearby who would like to join or who is doing something similar right now? Any recommendations? Plan A is to cycle through ferghana valley to osh and then follow pamir highway, or go north to bishkek and almaty.
24/04/2022, 6:55 pm – 699 539 39 Do you want to cycle this road for Mountain/Beauty reasons? Or is it too dangeorous with Traffic to Go straight to Tehran?
24/04/2022, 8:50 pm – 6 478981 I’ll arrive 8th of may. You can have it?
24/04/2022, 8:50 pm – +1 (630) 621-06 Thank you but I leave on May 2. I appreciate the idea!
24/04/2022, 9:04 pm – 7 81 81 19 Hey everyone, I will take a flight with turkish airline soon, I will take a ticket with one luggage! How it’s happen for my bike?
24/04/2022, 9:14 pm – Patte: contact them
24/04/2022, 9:14 pm – 1573 57429 Does anyone need a bike box in Antalya? I will otherwise scrap it but wanted to ask first 🙂
24/04/2022, 9:31 pm – 1573 96440 You have to call them and give the size of the bike. I did that but I got no confirmation mail and nothing. Then at the airport you pay the amount but in my case I had to pay more then they had told me on the phone (and more than the price on the website). So be prepared.
24/04/2022, 9:34 pm – 699 539 39 What if I already paid online for the Bike?
24/04/2022, 9:36 pm – 1573 96440 Ah I did not know this option. So I guess it will be all right then 😊
24/04/2022, 24 pm – 6 61 69 56 It depending to the airport, you have to pay extra fees for oversized Luggage. In Dubai it’s around 30e
25/04/2022, 26 am – 6 478981 I contacted them on messenger. Got a link to at the bike to the ticket. Paid it an got an email with confirmation
25/04/2022, 5:02 pm – 6 03 49 39 Hello, did someone know where I can find optimus stove in Antalya or Konya?
25/04/2022, 5:03 pm – wt pk de moped: I couldn’t find any optimus stove in turkey
I ended up ordering it online with a host. It took about one week to arrive
25/04/2022, 8:07 pm – 7956 0890 Ok great info thanks!! 👌🏼👌🏼
25/04/2022, 8:14 pm – 6 03 49 39 Ok thanks
25/04/2022, 18 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Good Bike repair in Antalya? Think it may be an issue with a bottom bracket. Anyone have any Intel?
25/04/2022, 20 pm – 659 98 63 Bıke Stop
536 975 16 98
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nZgdmEbSUHdj5WdQ9
25/04/2022, 23 pm – 1573 48785 Yes!!! He is fantastic
25/04/2022, 28 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Thank you!! He has already responded by whats app!
25/04/2022, 33 pm – 176 765320 Same question for Ankara? Looking for a bike shop for minor touring repairs.
25/04/2022, 41 pm – 7966 7553 @905305516676 recommended this to me in Ankara: https://www.erdoganlarbisiklet.com/
26/04/2022, 9:03 am – 7956 0890 Ok, if I’ve understood correctly, the tunnels aren’t so bad as trucks are banned, and if I avoid doing the ride over the weekend it should be safer too.. ok. Let’s give it a go! Thanks for your info 👍🏼👍🏼
26/04/2022, 9:30 am – 912 685 79 Right and the good thing about the tunnels… it’s all downhill makes it a fast cross.
In terms of traffic keep in mind next week it will be Ramadan holidays(monday, Tuesday) there will be a big load of traffic moving from Tehran to Caspian sea and in this situations police makes the road one way.
26/04/2022, 9:35 am – 173 99675 Hey, is there anyone who recently picked up the Iranian visa in Tbilisi. Tap Persia wrote that we should have the print of our hotel reservation letter.
26/04/2022, 9:40 am – 176 314102 I did about six weeks ago, didnt need anything from my accomodation. Most annoying Part was that you need to Register at a georgian Bank to pay the Visa Fee. But the embassy will tell you about it
26/04/2022, 9:41 am – 173 99675 And it was the 45 day visa in your case ?
26/04/2022, 9:42 am – 6 72 19 84 We went there a fww days ago to find some pieces to fix a broken front pannier, they have been very helpful and nice !!
26/04/2022, 9:43 am – 176 314102 No it was less, they gave me the exact number of days that i put in the fake itinerary.
26/04/2022, 9:45 am – 173 99675 Okay, thanks for the fast answer and safe travel!
26/04/2022, 07 am – +1 (587) 350-95 Overstay Turkish visa… Any experiences from people who have overstayed? Would be exiting into Georgia. 90 days is up on May 5 and 180 days on May 9.. Thinking we would crossing May 12-15 or so?
26/04/2022, 07 am – +1 (587) 350-95 I should say we are Canadian
26/04/2022, 48 pm – 7956 0890 I think it it depends on the mood of the officer you get; I know a German couple got a huge fine each for a 1 day overstay, others have reported no problem or fine for an overstay..
26/04/2022, 48 pm – 684 29 91 I got a fine of 40 euros 2 years ago for overstaying 3 days. I couldnt pay so they banned me 5 years to enter Turkey
26/04/2022, 58 pm – 684 29 91 It was at Istanbul Sabina airport, they only accepeted cash
26/04/2022, 2:28 pm – 474 07 93
26/04/2022, 2:30 pm – 8 44 35132 Wat do u mean by best? Beautiful or fastest?
26/04/2022, 2:30 pm – 474 07 93 Beautiful and with most of it asfalt
26/04/2022, 2:31 pm – 474 07 93 Uphill is not so much a problem, up to 10% let’s say
26/04/2022, 2:38 pm – 659 98 63 This is a very steep albeit beautiful road
26/04/2022, 2:39 pm – 474 07 93 What about the road quality?
26/04/2022, 2:44 pm – 659 98 63 No cars, asphalt.
26/04/2022, 2:44 pm – 659 98 63 But roads are generally speaking in good shape in Iran. And most of the time asphalt
26/04/2022, 2:49 pm – 615 76 67 Hello,and the best road to bike from Tabriz to Caspian sea?
26/04/2022, 3:07 pm – 659 98 63 You could go to Mianeh and then to Khalkhal and rewch the sea somewhere after Talesh. I don’t know though the road since I went to Ardebil from the Iran/Armenia border
26/04/2022, 3:12 pm – 474 07 93 Super, thanks a lot!
26/04/2022, 3:28 pm – 615 76 67 Ok tanks alot for your fast answer!we will follow your indications
26/04/2022, 3:32 pm – 8 44 35132
26/04/2022, 3:33 pm – 8 44 35132 If u want to do a big u turn, I would suggest these routes. Beautiful places, in spring time. Also has some nomads living in those areas.
26/04/2022, 3:35 pm – 8 44 35132
26/04/2022, 3:36 pm – 8 44 35132 Or the Orange route, which is pretty main road especially after Marand.
26/04/2022, 3:38 pm – 8 44 35132 If ubtake those small roads in green area, can be pretty. Challenging gravel/ double track/or wat ever this new bike trend want to call it. So better be ready for a bit of challenge. I think you will be able to find water pretty often in green area Specially in spring ( but can’t promise that)
26/04/2022, 3:41 pm – 8 44 35132 Also for the camping next to the Aras river, I would make sure talk to locals or the police. It is most of the area is national park and offcourse border. Police and national park guard are usually after iligal hunting and fishing there.
26/04/2022, 3:59 pm – 347 755 13 Straight, crossing Tarzam
26/04/2022, 6:44 pm – 647 50 41 I havent been there yet but going this summer. All I knew was that the border Kyg-Taj was closed but I dont know if they have opened it already!
27/04/2022, 9:08 am – 468 51 87 Again on the overstay- Turkey-subject.
Is there any way to make the overstay legal?
I entered the 10th of march, will fly back home to Belgium beginning of july (leave my bike in -probably- Kayseri) but want to come back again somewhere in August and continue cycling.
Thanks!
27/04/2022, 9:17 am – 1573 57429 Yes you can apply for Ikamet (residency) while you are still here
27/04/2022, 9:19 am – 1573 57429 Also if you entered on march 10th and you stay here 90 days, you cannot come back in Aug but only in September (90 days in 180). We had to learn this fact the hard way.
27/04/2022, 07 pm – 628 79 93 Pignons VoyGeu.vcf (file attached)
27/04/2022, 07 pm – 628 79 93 Hi admin
Can anybody add this Swiss couple? Les Pignons Voyageurs? Travelling to Bishkek soon!
27/04/2022, 25 pm – 7712 1661 Anyone have a good bike shop recommendation in Istanbul? That can look at hydraulic brakes
27/04/2022, 27 pm – 7 62 07 44 They are a lot of people waiting everyday to catch the first empty space thatbcould be free…. send them the link and they’ll have to try every day, hoping to get at the good time. Still I again ask to all non real travelers or ex travelers nostalgic or lonely curious to leave space for the ones need it more… cycle safe and happy everybody…
27/04/2022, 30 pm – 628 79 93 Ok, I’ll tell them, thanks..
27/04/2022, 5:27 pm – 670 20409 @905305516676?
27/04/2022, 6:11 pm – 530 551 66 Yess. 35 years of experience. Also Rohloff dealer service / Shimano service
27/04/2022, 6:12 pm – 530 551 66 I speak french/ English fluently. Ein bischen German.. 😊
27/04/2022, 6:29 pm – 7712 1661 Great – what’s the address please! 🙏
27/04/2022, 8:44 pm – 530 551 66 Gursel Akay Bisiklet
Fenerbahce Mah, Istanbul, Ciftehavuzlar
https://foursquare.com/v/52fa64d0498e320008d2315d
27/04/2022, 8:44 pm – 530 551 66 Bağdat street. # 204. Kadıköy/34726 istanbul
27/04/2022, 8:45 pm – 530 551 66 Zeplin caffe is in the front for an easier location
27/04/2022, 8:56 pm – 7712 1661 Thank you – is for a Belgian named Marlene – she can’t fit in the group but will come see you
27/04/2022, 9:30 pm – 530 551 66 Ok. She’s welcome
29/04/2022, 24 am – 5 591 99 28
29/04/2022, 52 am – Patte: Hotel is not enough, you´ll need the LOI. The LOI you´ll get from an agency for around 75$ or somebody you know in Pakistan.
29/04/2022, 52 am – 644 22 09 No more Covid PCR test
or vaccination certificates are needed to enter Kyrgyzstan as
of 1May2022.
(waiting for official confirm but read it from a famous Kyrgyz ig account)
29/04/2022, 22 pm – +1 (630) 621-06 Ha! I’m the american you helped with a bike box a few days ago – saw this conversation here and recognized the place. Thanks again!!
29/04/2022, 27 pm – 5 591 99 28 You know a reliable travel agency?
29/04/2022, 28 pm – Patte: We have a business partner here but I think earlier here in the group it was mentioned.
29/04/2022, 1:11 pm – 79 426 73 i will quote the old messages:
29/04/2022, 1:12 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 1)
29/04/2022, 1:12 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 2)
29/04/2022, 1:12 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 3)
29/04/2022, 1:12 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 4)
29/04/2022, 1:13 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 5)
29/04/2022, 1:13 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 6)
29/04/2022, 1:13 pm – 79 426 73 LOI 7)
29/04/2022, 1:19 pm – 493 62 88 We can’t see the messages entirely 😢
29/04/2022, 1:44 pm – 79 426 73 Information from Stefan ( 670 2040931):
I have also a contact and recommendation of an agency in Pakistan who help with visa and/or make the letter of invitation:
Harris BackpackerHostel 301 8585054
Forwarded Information:
Very important for visa application
When you will apply for visa do not mention you are in iran so you have to select Pakistan embassy in Austria* for Interview, they dont call for interview at all but if you will mention Iran they will ask for extra documents and process will be much slower than normal and more chances of rejection.
Also do not mention you will be traveling in bicycle you can simply mention as a backpacker travelers in application.
So it means you will completely not mention iran in your application even in your past travel history
(Comment from Stefan: Of course „Austria“ is here mentioned because i’m Austrian. Put your country but, the rest is the same, i guess for most of us, if coming from Iran.)
We can also apply on your behalf if you want we charge $20 for processing
Visa Fee+$20 processing fee
$75 is for letter of invitation per person
Requirement for Letter of Invitation
1: Scanned Passport or Readable Picture of Passport
2: Arrival & Departure Date (Estimated)
3: Itinerary / Name of cities you will visit
4: contact number
5: Email ID
6: book one of our hotel room for minimum 2-3 nights
Backpackers Hostel Islamabad
Madina Hotel 2 Gilgit
Indus View Hotel Skardu
You can book online through booking.com
Other Services we offer
*Car Rentals
*Motor Bike Rentals
*Tours and Tour Guide Services
Cost of Loi is 75 USD per head
Processing time is max 12 hours
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29/04/2022, 1:49 pm – 493 62 88 Thanks a lot!
29/04/2022, 8:43 pm – 6 137887 https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/04/29/cyprus-greece-ferry-link-set-to-start-in-june/
29/04/2022, 39 pm – 6 03 08 00 Hello
Does anyone knows if the ferry boat between Tasucu (Turkey) and Tripoli (Lebanon) is still operating ? Difficult to find up to date informations about this online. And any feedback about cycling in Lebanon recently?
30/04/2022, 18 am – 30 691 75 Book a hotel close to the border for one night ,take a screnshot, upload it, get the visa and after u good to go. Just crossed Pakistan border two weeks ago like this, without Invitation letter.
30/04/2022, 9:30 am – 699 539 39 There is a Ticket Office in the city, can’t remember exact Location. Ask the people at the port/gate they will Show you the way to Ticket Office
30/04/2022, 12 am – 7 50 42 28 Hi!
We will be soon in Almaty and we want to go in Kirghizistan by the border of Karakol lake. Has someone taken this road by bike ? Do I need the Propousk autorisation to take this road ? Did anyone have some trouble with control ?
Thank you
30/04/2022, 23 am – 6 61 69 56 I will take it maybe after tomorrow. I’ll let you know
30/04/2022, 23 am – 6 61 69 56 But I call the border, it’s open. What is the proposal autorisation ?
30/04/2022, 36 am – 7 50 42 28 Ok thank you !
On diplomatie.gouv.fr they say we need the Propousk autorisation if we go on the territory close to (25km) the exterior border of Kazakhstan (I don’t know why)…
But if you go inside without problem, maybe it’s not necessary
30/04/2022, 37 am – 7 50 42 28 *but if you went
30/04/2022, 53 am – 6 61 69 56 Ask me again in 3 or 4 days if I forgot
30/04/2022, 47 am – 505 737 86 Başkanım sol gözüm dünden beri sanki kalbim atıyormuş gibi atıyor,
Dediğim şeyi anladın mi
30/04/2022, 47 am – 505 737 86 Hani kalpte aritmi olur ya Yani kalbinin attığını hissedip rahatsız olursun
30/04/2022, 47 am – 505 737 86 Bildiğin sol gözüm sanki kalpmis gibi pit pit atıyor gibi
30/04/2022, 47 am – 505 737 86 Böyle bir rahatsızlık veya anormallik durumu var mı bunun adi nedir
30/04/2022, 1:22 pm – 173 99675
30/04/2022, 5:05 pm – 6 46 43 38 Hi,
Does anyone travel with Uzbekistan Airway or JSC aircompany scat ? If yes how was it working for you with bikes ?
Do you know if it’s easy to find a bike box in Yerevan or Tbilissi ?
Thanks and good trip
30/04/2022, 5:09 pm – 1523 41219 Hello, I will enter Iran via Kapiköy in the next days. Does anybody know where I get a sim card and a debit card? Regards Kai
30/04/2022, 5:10 pm – 1523 41219 Bye the way, is anyone in Van the next days?
30/04/2022, 5:11 pm – 6 970 457 1 Sorry, and may I ask… do anyone know whether the Kapiköy border check the PCR nowadays or not?
30/04/2022, 8:05 pm – Patte: You deleted this message
30/04/2022, 8:07 pm – Patte: 5 month ago just a guy. no desk, no computer. anything goes.
30/04/2022, 8:08 pm – Patte: Tbilisi is easy.
30/04/2022, 9:05 pm – 76 412 19 We were at the kapiköy border about a month ago and we didn’t need pcr because we were vaccinated 3 times. Was quite an easygoing border
30/04/2022, 9:07 pm – 6 970 457 1 Really? Happy to hear that! Thx 🙏
30/04/2022, 9:55 pm – 7 88 27 84 Two weeks ago at the north border, the only things they checked was my PCR test.
30/04/2022, 04 pm – 6 22 27 22 Kapikoy border 2 weeks ago they checked the PCR test. There was a dedicated checkpoint
01/05/2022, 16 am – 937 895 13 Hi everyone, my friend asked this question if someone knows please answer
Can I go to Pakistan with the electronic visa I recieved by email? I want to know if I must go to the embassy and take the visa paper or not
01/05/2022, 30 am – 30 691 75 Electronic visa is ok, but I recommend to print it. They like to hold something in their hands.
01/05/2022, 32 am – 7 82 59 18 Hey! I am wanting to do that as well in a bit, but I have also struggled to find informations online.. I saw on a travel website somebody took in 2016 so didn’t find anything after that..
If you happen to find more infos, please let me know! 🙂
01/05/2022, 33 am – 939 315 63 Definitely! You have to print it have 10 15 copies of your visa,passport,… cuz every officer will take it ,specially while you’re travelling by bus
01/05/2022, 34 am – 937 895 13 Thnx
01/05/2022, 35 am – 937 895 13 Mamnoon
01/05/2022, 35 am – 939 315 63 Hii everyone
I’m planning to do cycling in coast line in turkey, I’ll be glad to hear your advices about the best path ,, or accommodation while cycling..🍒
01/05/2022, 36 am – 939 315 63 And I’m traveling solo btw
01/05/2022, 50 am – 7465 6447 Can anyone reccomend a good bike shop in Ankara that’ll sell 10speed chains?
01/05/2022, 53 am – 542 507 48 Erdoğanlar Bisiklet
01/05/2022, 53 am – 1523 41219 Hello, again a question to the border crossing into Iran.
Does anyone know if you only need your itinerary in Iran to apply for a visa, or if you have to show it when crossing the border? if I need to show the route at the border, can I just write it down on a piece of paper? thanks everyone Kai
01/05/2022, 59 am – 177 63219 Just for the visa
01/05/2022, 11 pm – 176 765320 Hey i am in Ankara right now as well looking fir a chain. Let me know if you find one please!
01/05/2022, 16 pm – 7465 6447 We won’t be there till Wednesday! But let me know if you have any luck!
01/05/2022, 17 pm – 7465 6447 Cyclescope have a very good guide on turkey with reccomended routes and loads of info, we’ve used it to plan much of our route
01/05/2022, 43 pm – 939 315 63 Thank you .I’ll check it
01/05/2022, 1:31 pm – 6 137887 Could someone maybe share again the lonely planet of the middle east?
01/05/2022, 2:41 pm – 6 478981 Interested in that as well ☝️
01/05/2022, 3:49 pm – 7 88 27 84 Two weeks ago at the north border with turkey they only checked my passport, visa, and PCR test
01/05/2022, 3:57 pm – 7712 1661 I’m after a bike box in Sofia by Saturday. Any shop recommendations
01/05/2022, 3:58 pm – 7712 1661 Thanks!
01/05/2022, 5:26 pm – 79 760 41 We found our two boxes in this shop near the airport. We called them one day before🤗
01/05/2022, 5:27 pm – 79 760 41 https://goo.gl/maps/i9D1Pu9dQ6qH2yZw9
01/05/2022, 7:29 pm – 176 765320 Sounds great! I’ll be in Ankara at the end of the week.
01/05/2022, 8:49 pm – 7712 1661 Thank you 🙏 how did you get it all to the airport?
01/05/2022, 8:55 pm – 79 760 41 By bus. Halfway there is Mr. Bricolage, the perfect place to buy packaging materials✌️😊
01/05/2022, 48 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hi everyone! Does anyone have information about Azerbaijan land borders ? Close contacts from a friend in Baku said that it should open today or soon but no news yet
02/05/2022, 17 am – 6 03 49 39 Just got an e-mail from french ambassy in Bakou saying that the state of health emergency had been extend (the 22th of April) to 1st of July. They think the land border will remained close until then.
02/05/2022, 2:16 pm – 6 72 19 84 Thanks for the (bad 😔) news! Has anyone already checked if a ferry boat between Iran and Kazhastan exists, in order to cross the Caspian See without going by plane (and of course with Azerbaijan, Russian and Turkemistan land borders closed until now)? I found on Internet there is one between port Kuryk (Kazakhstan) and port Anzali (Iran), but it seems it’s not for individuals – and I don’t succed in finding sufficient information about it…
02/05/2022, 2:23 pm – 939 315 63 Hey. There is no boat for individual use sorry
02/05/2022, 2:24 pm – 939 315 63 From iran to any of those countries
02/05/2022, 2:24 pm – 939 315 63 I’m persian, so if there is anything you want to search about, I can do it for you
02/05/2022, 2:38 pm – 6 46 43 38 Do you know if a boat will run from Georgia to Bulgaria this summer and how much is could be with bicycle ? Thanks
02/05/2022, 3:41 pm – 6 64 53 16 Thanks for your answer. Anyone know if Iran is open to non vaccinated people with PCR test before entry?
02/05/2022, 3:50 pm – 939 315 63 They say it’s a most to have pcr test + being vaccinated at least 2times !
02/05/2022, 3:50 pm – 939 315 63 It’s a law
02/05/2022, 4:53 pm – 1523 41219 Running through Van searching a PCR test. Can’t find one. Anyone knows if I can make the test at the border in Kapiköy? Thanks!
02/05/2022, 5:05 pm – 6 22 27 22 You can do it here, but they don’t sens results via email so you have to come back the day after
Van State Hospital
4449965
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KfUMhPdif2WZDRrZ6
02/05/2022, 5:06 pm – 1523 41219 Thanks, I am on my way!
02/05/2022, 9:15 pm – 1 916 124 5 Look
02/05/2022, 9:27 pm – 6 47 00 81
02/05/2022, 9:31 pm – 939 315 63 ؟
03/05/2022, 07 am – 7956 0890 Yes, I took it in November tasucu – Tripoli, it goes twice a week but not on a strict timetable but according to weather. It can’t be booked inline, only in person
Here’s a playlist of my Lebanon vlogs.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOy7Ikucy5MMR2rGvgjmhExML0wG88H
Lemme know if you have any other Qs about cycling Lebanon 🇱🇧👌🏼
03/05/2022, 35 am – 1522 94438 The ferry is 190€ and goes every week.
03/05/2022, 36 am – 1522 94438 Asking about gear:
Does anyone have the „Blackburn Outpost Elite Frame Bag“?
Is it good and can it hold up in comparrison to the trusted orlieb bags?
03/05/2022, 38 am – 669 53 02 🥺🥹
03/05/2022, 2:03 am – 7792 9575 Hi, I have the standard Blackburn Outpost frame bag not the Elite and its been great however it has let water in when its been torrential rain.
03/05/2022, 1:32 pm – 468 51 87 Anyone in Gaziantep at the moment? Cycling direction Mardin?
03/05/2022, 6:55 pm – 699 539 39 Can anybody recommend a Bike Shop in tehran, where I might buy a Box?
03/05/2022, 6:55 pm – 659 98 63 Iran Enduro
03/05/2022, 7:02 pm – 699 539 39 Ty
03/05/2022, 7:49 pm – 177 63219 Can you let me know how expensive it was? I need to get one too in two weeks.
03/05/2022, 9:33 pm – 77 479 32 Hello there! Anyone in Kirghizistan or Tadjikistan? Does anyone know if the border can be crossed from Kirghizistan to Tadjikistan? 😊
04/05/2022, 13 am – 498 23 99 Hello
We are cycling from Belgium to Australia.
We are now in Bilecik , Turkye.
Good suggestions for cycling roads to Georgia?
04/05/2022, 35 am – 7966 7553 https://cycloscope.net/cycling-turkey
04/05/2022, 51 am – 79 513 73 drones in turkey: i will be in turkey soon and would like to take my drone (dji mini 2, 249gr) with me. as far as i understand the law in turkey, i don’t have to register because the drone weighs less than 500gr (see https://iha.shgm.gov.tr/public/sss). is that right? are there any no fly zones?
04/05/2022, 1:58 am – 6 64 53 16 A lot of no fly zones actually. Never fly if there is a military camp nearby, never fly near borders even if it’s tempting like in Mardin or Anı. But mini 2 it shouldn’t be a problem outside of cities rough, best thing to do is to ask the locals. For example some locals wanted from me to make my drone (pro 2) fly above their restaurant and them in the city. I explained it was forbidden and police might come, they talked to the officers nearby and I made it fly in front of everyone without any problem. Be polite and respectful above all and ask around you even if you are sure you can
04/05/2022, 8:02 am – 6 46 43 38 Does anyone booked or travelled with Scat airlines or Uzbekistan airway ? If yes how was it working with bikes ?
04/05/2022, 8:36 am – 176 314102 I will be in osh tomorrow. I think it depends which Checkpoint. The pamir highway should be okay, however it seems that you need a special permit for that. In batken area the Checkpoints could still be closed. I’ll let you know if i find out more.
04/05/2022, 9:19 am – 77 479 32 Thanks so much for your answer! We would love for you to tell us more if you get some more information.
Yes i think the permit needed is the GBAO for the Pamir. You can do it online https://caravanistan.com/visa/tajikistan/gbao-permit/
May I ask from where you arrived to Osh? How where the passes? Still snow up there?
04/05/2022, 9:37 am – 6 61 69 56 All the border between Tadjikistan and Kirghizistan are still close. For an indefinite period
04/05/2022, 9:39 am – 77 479 32 Did you try to get through?
04/05/2022, 9:50 am – 176 314102 I am staying in ferghana valley and will come from Andijan in Usbekistan
04/05/2022, 9:52 am – 176 317739 we flew our drone a lot in turkey. yes there are no fly zones, like military bases and airports but besides that it worked quite well. we just did it and it was never a problem 😊
04/05/2022, 9:55 am – 6 61 69 56 Ask to all the Tadjikistan et Kirgik embassy in the area and in dubai, and few travel agency. All time the same answer. Impossible. Still big conflict between the 2 countrys.
04/05/2022, 01 am – 77 479 32 Okay thank you. We have heard from cyclists who have been let through even as the border was closed. But the last one we heard of was in october. That’s why we were curious
Thanks for your answer
04/05/2022, 06 am – 6 61 69 56 The big conflicts start and the borders close around February If I remember
04/05/2022, 10 am – 176 314102 The biggest conflicts were last year with 55 people dead, then there was another small and shirt one in January i think
04/05/2022, 13 am – 77 479 32 thank you guys for the information! I did not know about the outburst in January this year. We May have to rethink our plans
04/05/2022, 15 am – 176 314102 For me plan A will be to get from Osh to bishkek, Issyk Kul lake and almaty, then maybe go back to Tashkent via Kasachstan. Could also be interesting
04/05/2022, 25 am – 939 315 63
04/05/2022, 29 am – 939 315 63 And I’m traveling solo, and I wanna do camping
04/05/2022, 35 am – 1573 92758 Yes, it is safe for cycling and there plenty of good camping spots. But the mountain pass is quite challenging.
04/05/2022, 36 am – 1573 57429 Challenging because of the height or because of the surface or both? 🤣
04/05/2022, 37 am – 939 315 63 Most of roads there are mountainous
04/05/2022, 37 am – 939 315 63 🤦🏻♀️
04/05/2022, 38 am – 1573 57429 That’s beautiful ❤️
04/05/2022, 38 am – 939 315 63 Yes ofcourse! Hard but beautiful 😊
04/05/2022, 00 am – 6 51 60 54 And from Uzbekistan, can you enter Tadjikistan ? 🙂
04/05/2022, 20 pm – 77 479 32 Yes that is not a problem at all 🙂
04/05/2022, 23 pm – 77 479 32 Okay thank you! We cycle from Bishkek to Osh via small passes. And then we might still try to get into Tadjikistan. If this does not work, we will probably cycle to Uzbekistan and then enter Tadjikistan.
04/05/2022, 1:23 pm – 6 61 69 56 keep us informed
04/05/2022, 1:45 pm – 77 479 32 We will 🙂
04/05/2022, 2:40 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Folks in Georgia… Anyone know if this is true for cyclists??
04/05/2022, 2:40 pm – +1 (587) 350-95
04/05/2022, 2:44 pm – 79 675 47 We cycled there last July, maybe it’s closed because of snow?
04/05/2022, 2:45 pm – 7883 0288 We just left and heard the snow was bad but dont know if that is still the same now
04/05/2022, 4:58 pm – 79 426 73 Dear Cyclists
We’ve got a problem and I would like to show one possible solution. Please read the text below carefully. Feel free to reply to me PRIVATELY what you think about this idea (don’t spam the actual group here!) or if you have a better idea. Maybe @33762074471 will also create a discussion group here on WhatsApp where we could discuss together the problem and to pros & cons of my suggested solution, without spamming the actual group here.
PROBLEM
Our WhatsApp group is full (limit 257 people) and there are people waiting that would like to join. It’s not possible to add more people to this group, we tried different methods that can be found online…
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
A group on signal was created already in the beginning of this year by @33762074471, the limit of people on a signal group seems to be 1000 at the moment. In my opinion, it doesn’t make sense that two very similar groups (in different apps) exist. As signal is free as well, I think it would be wise if we all move over to the signal app and use only the group in the signal app in the future.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIIh2K_oPBtcxKgWIa4QJere7YH69tsKObOGfZ5kdsOmNEhD4db5y6cW-hWxuMdBPbZmR
MY SUGGETIONS
I would suggest that we start moving to signal as soon as possible (i.e. today), maybe double-post information in both groups for the next few days/weeks. But by the end of May, the admins of this WhatsApp group could change the settings so that nobody (except the admins) can send messages anymore here which would basically force everyone to join us on signal. Then an admin would post one last time the group invitation link for the signal group. Like that, people who aren’t checking the WhatsApp group in May would still see this last message and would see how to join us on signal. It’s important to mention that none of the admins should delete the WhatsApp group in the end so that we all could still search in the WhatsApp group to find (old) information.
COMMENTS
Feel free to reply to me PRIVATELY what you think about this idea (don’t spam the actual group here!) or if you have a better idea.
04/05/2022, 6:05 pm – 659 98 63 I think it’s not a good idea. People tend to use WhatsApp in their day to day communications. Personally, I am not going to leave this group
04/05/2022, 6:15 pm – 6 70 55 95 Hi, I am now sure I won’t continue east after Iran, I will then leave this group. Thanks to all the advices, tips and inspiration, enjoy and safe travel to everyone ! 🚲
04/05/2022, 6:19 pm – 6 404226 Now I am in Turkey and when I passed the border to Greece, I will also leave this app.
04/05/2022, 6:22 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
I don’t mind to use signal, even if it’s blocked in Iran. But the group on signal is about cycling the world not just cycling east…
04/05/2022, 6:25 pm – 628 79 93 Same oponion..
+did you try Signal in all the countries like China or Turkmenistan (blocked for any reason)? Is it still working well when network is weak?
04/05/2022, 8:57 pm – 177 63219 I would also prefer whatsapp as it’s not always possible to create a VPN connection, at least for me.
04/05/2022, 9:00 pm – 939 315 63 Exaclly 👌🏻
04/05/2022, 9:02 pm – 7780 5787 That’s a good point if is Signal isn’t accessible in certain countries?
Also, not everyone may have a VPN – and as Chris says, the internet data connection is periodically too weak to establish a VPN while in remote areas.
WhatsApp also seems more popular at this time.
Sorry, I appreciate that I’m not offering any “solutions” here 😔
04/05/2022, 9:42 pm – 680 40059 Hi Heather. Could you find out more about it? We would like to do goderdzi pass the next days.
Thanks
04/05/2022, 9:43 pm – 7883 0288 Hey Marc! Thanks for the suggestions.. I would agree with what’s already been mentioned with signal, whatsapp is still the best method. However is their a way Cesco or you can see who has not been active in for e.g past three or 6 months in this group, and they can be removed so people who need current information can be added. (Little point being in the group if people have reintegrated back into normal life)
04/05/2022, 9:43 pm – 7883 0288 Just an idea, don’t mean to upset anyone but active users would make content and info better for everyone involved.
04/05/2022, 9:44 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Yes! We asked at a tourist info booth.. She phoned someone and they said.. The pass is open but there is still upwards of 14 meters of snow!! But she did clarify that the road had been plowed… So we are continuing on and planning to camp on the other side..
04/05/2022, 9:47 pm – 680 40059 Thats great – thanks 😊!!
04/05/2022, 9:49 pm – 174 78363 Hi, thank you for this nice information. I had the chance to enter in the group today 🍾🍾 we are almost in Georgia (20km) but I can’t see the previous information, which pass are you speaking about?
04/05/2022, 9:50 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Goderdzi Pass
04/05/2022, 9:55 pm – 7883 0288 Anyone got more recent info about when the Azerbaijan land border will open?
04/05/2022, 9:56 pm – 7883 0288 Or has it?🙏
04/05/2022, 54 pm – 79 760 41 Hello
We are looking for a way to safely store our bikes and luggage in Sanliurfa. Period approximately one or two weeks. Does anyone have experience or know someone from Sanliurfa? Unfortunately there is no available warmshowerhost here….
04/05/2022, 56 pm – 468 51 87 Try couchsurf?
04/05/2022, 00 pm – 7904 1798 Supergroups in telegram can have 200k people
04/05/2022, 01 pm – 939 315 63 And there is a weak point with that I think,, too crowded to be seen
04/05/2022, 01 pm – 939 315 63 No one will recieve their answers
04/05/2022, 06 pm – 79 426 73 please people. don’t start discussing in this group yet, it gets spammed too easily. if you want to share your opinion (which i encourage you to do), then please write a private message to me. i am collecting your opinions and ideas. @33762074471 will create a whatsapp discussion group in the coming days, there i will first share the information i got from all of you and then we can discuss there (without creating spam in this group here) =)
05/05/2022, 09 am – 176 765320 There is a few Facebook groups that will help. Message me privately.
05/05/2022, 2:38 am – 60 53 57 If you search online, the official statement is that the border opening is postponed till first of June – also interested in hearing if someone has alternative information 🤞🏻
05/05/2022, 7:46 am – 7956 0890 Yes, I tried it about a week ago. Only got half way before someone explained to me in English it’s closed for snow. I’ve since learned the pass doesn’t open til June each year.
05/05/2022, 22 am – 650 33311 But according to the Information above (tourist Information) it should be open. Maybe @15873509594 can let us know as she is trying to get over the pass? Big thanks!
05/05/2022, 31 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Will do.. We should be there in about 2 days or so..
05/05/2022, 42 pm – 6 03 08 00 It took some time as the office was closed because of holiday, but it finally opened and I can confirm it is operating 🙂 Schedule is a bit random but there should be a ferry twice a week, you need to go at the office in Tasucu center to find out next one and book it. Prices went up compared to what you can find on internet, now it’s 230 USD one way and 330 USD both ways. You have to pay cash, possibly in Turkish lira, and good thing they didn’t ask extra fee for the bike. I’m taking ferry tonight, so I’ll let you know later if there is other stuff you should know
05/05/2022, 47 pm – 650 33311 Big thanks 🙏 and hopefully you won’t have too much rain 😬 best wishes!
05/05/2022, 50 pm – 79 675 47 I read that they postponed until 1st of July. Are you sure it’s first of June? Let’s hope so.
05/05/2022, 1:16 pm – 60 53 57 Most likely I read wrong and it’s July then – unfortunately 🙈
05/05/2022, 1:25 pm – 176 765320 May i ask your planned route with this idea?
05/05/2022, 1:44 pm – 176 314102 They postponed this already a couple of times. Only officially it is because of covid, they also don’t like their neighbours too much, and don’t depend on tourism 🤷♂
05/05/2022, 38 pm – 172 24937 Hey there, soon we’ll be in turkey and I thought about getting me a Turkish SIM card and internet. Does anybody have a recommendation for a provider and for a cheap tariff? I’ll probably stay there less than one month. :))
05/05/2022, 20 pm – 7883 0288 I hope so too mate 🙏but now in Amrenia and will go hiking with my Dutch mate awaiting the border to reopen
05/05/2022, 23 pm – 1523 41219 I got a Türk Telekom sim card, 20 Gigabyte for 28 days for around 10€, and easy to extend.
The funny thing was, that she took at least 10 pics from my id….
06/05/2022, 2:19 am – 699 539 39 Turkcell is fine too
06/05/2022, 8:32 am – 6 478981 Where can you buy a SIM card? Will be arriving in Istanbul on Sunday.
06/05/2022, 9:13 am – 172 24937 Thanks 🙂
06/05/2022, 9:20 am – +1 (587) 350-95 Anywhere but the airport. Look for the cell providers stores. You will likely be charged about 350 lira for the card and lots of data..
06/05/2022, 18 am – 174 78363 Turkcell is better than Vodafone and you can reload your SIM card 3 times / 3 months, time for the visa. Tourist packet. Big stores are better, small stores don’t have all the offers. Around 350 TL, we could choose our packet in the store and to reload you have to present your Turkish phone number.
06/05/2022, 22 am – 6 478981 Thanks!
06/05/2022, 09 am – 6 72 19 84
06/05/2022, 25 am – 659 98 63 The road Mariwan-Sanandaj is particularly crowded and hectic. I wouldn’t suggest to cycle through the maim road. Otherwise, the whole Kurdistan features SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!
06/05/2022, 29 am – 160 62664 Turk Telekom is cheaper, connectivity of Turkcell is a little bit better from my experience
06/05/2022, 36 am – 474 07 93 Hi everyone,
For those who went in Pakistan, what is your experience being followed by the police?
We heard that you have to in Balochistan, but what about later? (I know the topic has already been discussed, but can’t find precise info)
Thanks a lot!
06/05/2022, 36 am – 937 895 13 You can go from Marand to Tabriz
06/05/2022, 59 am – 1523 41219 I drove to Tabriz via Marand yesterday. The advantage is that it’s fast, the disadvantage is that it’s a horror track with a lot of loud and smelly traffic.
06/05/2022, 1:33 pm – 670 20409 The best region is north of Islamabad (whole Gilgit-Baltistan and mountainregion of KPK). Still there are some roads where you can’t negotiate police escort, like from Abottabad to Chilas. But everywhere else if you are really selfconfident, and sometimes a bit nasty but still respectful (difficult task ;)) you can avoid them. They wanted to escort us many times now from Dir to Swat, but each time we could avoid it. I guess after some bad experiences you get the courage to speak to them as its necessary to avoid the escort
06/05/2022, 1:34 pm – 670 20409 Of course its all personal experience and I have to admit that after hearing many negative comments we avoided everything south of Islamabad. But we also know now some who could also cycle there in different regions.
06/05/2022, 2:03 pm – 939 315 63 Hi! I’m persian so maybe it’s not very helpful for you to hear my opinion about this,, but generally in iran, baluchistan is the most unsafe province, which still so many cycle tourist go there and nothing ever happend to them. Cuz people there are nice to tourists.. and about Kurdistan that you asked,, I know many of persian people who cycled there alone even as a solo female cyclist ! And they didnt feel unsafe. Specially sanandaj and kermanshah is safe in those provinces.
06/05/2022, 2:10 pm – 8 44 35132 Your route looks to me safe. Just close to Turkish border I would avoid wild camping when just cross the border. Ur route seems far enough from Iraq border. Kurdistan and Kermanshah are beautiful places specially in spring time.
06/05/2022, 9:21 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Pass is open.. It is muddy and wet… A river runs through the road on the other side and there is tonnes of snow!!
06/05/2022, 9:22 pm – +1 (587) 350-95
06/05/2022, 9:33 pm – 650 33311 Thanks for the update!! Looks great 😁 I kind of imagined it somehow like this 😂 Big thanks again and have a save journey 🙏🚴♀️
07/05/2022, 11 am – 347 755 13 Start to get use to people that say :“don’t go, it’s too dangerous“.
Especially in Iran I heard it so many times about region that actually has been completely safe
07/05/2022, 48 pm – 6 95 97 75 Hey, we are new to the group, so hello everyone 🙌
About your question, we come from Iraq Kurdistan two weeks ago , then rode from Mariwan to Kermanshah. It was one of our best route ever : especially between Mariwan and Paveh through Uraman Takht. Almost no traffic until Paveh. The landscapes in this valley are crazy and we always felt safe. It’s just super hilly …
07/05/2022, 1:05 pm – 628 79 93 Thanks for the update and tip! I probably cycle there as well when I reach Iran.
Anybody crossed from Iran to Koweit and cycled the Arabian peninsula to Oman???
07/05/2022, 1:26 pm – 7904 1798 There a German couple in Saudi right now in their way to Oman I believe. I follow them on komoot. I can share the link later. And it’s my plan too to spend the winter in warm countries but still in Slovenia now
07/05/2022, 1:30 pm – 7904 1798 This group is not specific for bicycles but there are useful info. This post specific for that route and the visa requirements: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandMiddleEast/permalink/1104310553477133/
07/05/2022, 1:44 pm – 628 79 93 Ok, great! Thanks!
At the moment I’m just planning the possible ways
07/05/2022, 4:17 pm – 6 72 19 84 Thanks a lot for all the answers 😉. We should consequently follow this itinerary… hoping our legs will survive!
07/05/2022, 4:26 pm – 6 22 27 22 Hello ! Anyone knows a good bike shop in Yazd ?
07/05/2022, 4:27 pm – 939 315 63
07/05/2022, 4:27 pm – 6 22 27 22 Thanks 🙏
07/05/2022, 4:28 pm – 939 315 63 😊
07/05/2022, 4:33 pm – 7791 0859 Does anyone have a number for a WhatsApp group about cycling in SE Asia? Currently in Vietnam!
07/05/2022, 7:54 pm – 7587 4814 Hey guys anyone on Instagram I just arrived from a trip and like to see touring cycling around the world. Please send me the Profile to follow
07/05/2022, 40 pm – Patte: We´ve made the experience that Iranians exaggerate the danger of areas. So it is safe in there.
07/05/2022, 53 pm – Patte: Depends on where you are going. We successfully cycled Baluchistan coastal highway without escort. Probably because of Ramadan. Unfortunately, a suicide bombing happened against some Chinese by a baluchi group, so things probably changed there. Later we got escorted on the N-35 until Dir. Also when you cycle up the N-35 to the north since the Chinese are building a dam there.
We only got rid of the escort after finding a good translator at the police HQ where we slept. With him, we spoke with a 3-star officer. (Everybody under 3 stars has no say. So don’t waste your time on discussing with them. They will always tell you it is safe, but still they need to protect you.)
The officer we explained our trip and that we are able to help ourselves, and he agreed after 5 minutes. After that they didn’t escort us, but if the next checkpoint didn’t see us they would start looking for us. In the very north they leave us alone.
08/05/2022, 13 am – 939 315 63 Exaclly 😂 its not dangerous
I traveled there as a solo girl
08/05/2022, 34 am – 79 426 73 good news people: soon whatsapp will allow groups with up to 512 people. so i guess there’s no need for us to consider switching to signal whatsoever as i assume that the group size of 512 should be enough for some time =)
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/275152/20220506/whatsapp-users-add-up-512-people-group-chat.htm
08/05/2022, 1:05 am – 7780 5787 Nice one!
08/05/2022, 1:14 am – 7465 6447 Anyone know where you can buy bear spray in Ankara?
08/05/2022, 2:57 am – 7883 0288 Awesome mate
08/05/2022, 5:09 am – 6 72 06 25 Hi
I did it 3 weeks ago – no problem with people ! Kurdish are very friendly.
I even went near the border with Irak (2km) after a high climb (2600m) from Mariwan to Nowrduz it was completely safe.
Have a nice trip
08/05/2022, 01 am – 535 617 55 Hello everyone, is anyone cycling in Malaysia right now? Or am I the only cyclist? Is there a PCR test requirement when entering Singapore by road?
08/05/2022, 20 am – 7883 0288 Anyone know of British/Canadain or US cyclists that have entered Iran on a bicycle recently? Getting a visa is very difficult for British
08/05/2022, 42 pm – 912 685 79 It’s not possible at all. The visa will be provided conditionally like travelling on guided trips with a certified guide whom they will offer. You will not get a visa if you mention anything about travelling on your own let alone to a bike trip.
08/05/2022, 1:21 pm – 7904 1798 This is the couple I’ve mentioned
08/05/2022, 1:25 pm – 30 691 75
08/05/2022, 1:25 pm – 30 691 75
08/05/2022, 1:29 pm – 939 44 2 Also do you need any permits for these regions?
08/05/2022, 1:30 pm – 79 426 73 i cycled most of it in autumn 2016.
https://www.marcmichel.ch/en/pakistan-route-information/
08/05/2022, 1:30 pm – 30 691 75
08/05/2022, 1:31 pm – 939 315 63 And i have a question about this route.. I wanna know was there any solo female cyclist who went this path??? I wanna do it really bad but it seems there is no solo cyclist (woman) 🤦🏻♀️
08/05/2022, 1:32 pm – 30 691 75 Just found this for you Nilufar:
https://passionpassport.com/cycling-northern-pakistan-solo-woman/
08/05/2022, 1:32 pm – 939 315 63 Wow thanks 😍
08/05/2022, 1:34 pm – 30 691 75 Thank you Mark, amazing post!
08/05/2022, 1:36 pm – 7791 0859 I’m thinking of trying the same thing, cycling up to Kuala Lumpur from
Singapore. You can DM me if you want as this is outside this group’s remit.
08/05/2022, 1:57 pm – 347 755 13 Check the pass to Chitral, should be close until next month for snow
08/05/2022, 1:58 pm – 347 755 13 *sorry, Pass to Chillas
08/05/2022, 3:07 pm – 6 478981 Got a bike box available in Istanbul if anyone is interested!
08/05/2022, 4:12 pm – 536 461 23 Hi all. Does anyone have insight into the Azerbaijan land border situation? In central Turkey now, hoping to ride through Georgia and onwards to Baku. I’d previously read that the borders were closed until May 1, 2022 – but I can’t find any updated info now that the date has come and gone.
08/05/2022, 4:49 pm – 176 314102 New date is 1st of july, but doesnt mean they will actually open then. It was postponed multiple times
08/05/2022, 4:59 pm – 477 50 50 Thanks to all administrators for their efforts 🙏
08/05/2022, 6:51 pm – 7966 7553 Does anyone know if the ferries from Azerbaijan across the Caspian count as a ‚land border‘?
08/05/2022, 7:09 pm – 536 461 23 Rats! Thanks for the information, I suppose we’ll do something else.
09/05/2022, 40 am – 1590 84261 Anyone know how to take a bike on Uzbekistan airways?
Measure, kg, cost, how to book it…. All the interesting things that comes along with it
09/05/2022, 13 pm – 177 63219 Hey, has anybody taken a train from Bandar Abbas to Teheran and knows the procedure of taking a bike with them?
Also, when and where to buy the ticket for a cheap price? Online seems kinda expensive.
Thanks 😊
09/05/2022, 20 pm – 939 315 63 The price wont change at all!in iran, trains are not like plane. The price wont change
09/05/2022, 22 pm – 939 315 63 And about bike, you can take it to the railway a day or two earlier and ask for transfer and the cost . Or there were some situations when they take their bike to the station like an hour before departure time and asked from the train’s manager to take the bike with themselves into the train
09/05/2022, 22 pm – 939 315 63 Bike there is a slight chance they dont accept
09/05/2022, 22 pm – 939 315 63 But *
09/05/2022, 26 pm – 177 63219 Ah ok. So no need to buy the train ticket online beforehand.
09/05/2022, 28 pm – 939 315 63 But be careful that ticket be available
10/05/2022, 13 am – 1590 84261 We bought train from Yazd to Bandar.
We will go 1 hours before departure and take the bike inside. Is this OK I guess?
10/05/2022, 16 am – 939 315 63 It all depends on your luck,, there is a chance if the guy who is responsible there, stop your bike from taking inside, and ask you to take your bike for transfer part in train staition.. or he can be friendly and let you take it.
10/05/2022, 17 am – 939 315 63 But you can try
10/05/2022, 21 am – 939 315 63 If your bikes can be fold and you can place them under the train’s seat,, then its 100% ok to take it inside
10/05/2022, 30 am – 8 44 35132 Usually they are really nice and helpfull with tourist in Iran.
10/05/2022, 37 am – 699 539 39 I’m back Home again.. thanks For all the Info and safe travels and have fun to everyone! Bye
10/05/2022, 2:10 am – 79 675 47 Concerning the bicycles on the train in Iran: We were able to take our bicycles with us for the absolutely stunning train ride from Andimeshk to Dorud (train goes until Tehran). They put the bicycles in a separate carriage and we could leave them at the train station 3 hours before the departure time and got a receipt. When we arrived at our destination and got them back we had to pay TOM 160.- (about EUR 5.-) for both bicycles. We bought the train ticket one day in advance. Hope this is helpful. But it probably depends on the route and the staff at the train station.
10/05/2022, 06 am – 468 51 87 Another overstaying-Turkey question. I will probably overstay my time here. Beginning of july I will take a flight Batumi-Brussels. With a layover in Istanbul. Will it cause me any problems (If i don’t leave the airport)?
10/05/2022, 51 am – 178 61244 Rumour has it, the border between Iran and Turkmenistan recently opened, at least for trucks. Does anyone have more information about it and/or recently gave it a try?
10/05/2022, 1:17 pm – 659 98 63 Even if the border were open, being granted a transit visa would be a totally random matter
10/05/2022, 2:28 pm – 178 61244 Just called the border crossing and apparently the official news reports are lying unfortunately…
10/05/2022, 2:58 pm – 79 285 09 Does anyone know if a Cycling Eastern Europe group exist? In particuliar for Western Balkans?
Thanks!
10/05/2022, 3:22 pm – 6 51 60 54 There is a Cycling in Europe group https://chat.whatsapp.com/FhvVT1e5maxEvxPh1Tn0y5
10/05/2022, 3:25 pm – 79 285 09 Thanks Paul👍🏻!
10/05/2022, 7:19 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone know which trains you can take bikes on in Turkey/where to find out?
10/05/2022, 7:54 pm – 7465 6447 Specifically, is it possible on the dogu express?
10/05/2022, 8:19 pm – 7883 0288 Welcome Koen!🎊🙏
10/05/2022, 8:20 pm – 6 515499 Thank you mister
10/05/2022, 8:20 pm – 7883 0288 My turkish mates said a Turkish blogger did a video on the train and the locals now all want to travel on it to Kars
10/05/2022, 8:21 pm – 7883 0288 It went viral 🙈
10/05/2022, 8:24 pm – 7883 0288 https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-turkey.htm
This guy is like the Oracle for train travel info around the world, sometimes he even has information about taking bikes on trains too.. I’ve used his website a lot to get the right info in many places
10/05/2022, 8:48 pm – 7465 6447 Ahaha I guess that’s why it’s looking really booked up!
10/05/2022, 25 pm – 26 14 17 sry if this has been asked before. tried to search and look back in the chat history. i am very soon crossing into Turkey from Bulgaria. what are the current entry requirements? i am danish, got the booster covid shot in January and i will fill the form on https://register.health.gov.tr/ anything else?
10/05/2022, 30 pm – 1522 66745 They did not ask anything at all at the border.. even a dog we had in the trailer they did not ask anything about
10/05/2022, 36 pm – 1573 57429 When we came 2 weeks ago we had to show double vaccine. No booster needed
10/05/2022, 36 pm – 1573 57429 No registration needed
10/05/2022, 37 pm – 1522 94438 They don’t want to see anything anymore. I entered a week ago.
10/05/2022, 45 pm – 177 63219 As always it depends on the officer working. Have the registration prepared, but you might not need it.
10/05/2022, 16 pm – 644 22 09 Eeeeeppppp, Daniel here 🖐
I will need one soon! I write you private ! ☺️
11/05/2022, 38 am – 6 72 19 84 We took an other train „Van Golu express“ to go to Tatvan a few days ago. On the official website it’s written something like „no problem to carry a bike when there is a dedicated wagon for luggages“ (which means sometimes there is none, and in this case !?!?).
We asked at the railway ticket office (in Kayseri) if we could take our bikes, they first said no, we went back 10 minutes later with a turkish speaker, they said „maybe“… The train finally had 1 wagon with 1 place dedicated to bike (there is a bike logo on the wagon), we put our 2 bikes there, there was enough space for 2 bikes easily. We did not pay any additional fee (as it seems taking a bike in this train was not a option ^^).
Our conclusion: most of the time (we had the same experience in Bosnia with train, and with bus in Turkey, in North Macedonia…), when you ask, the given answer is more disturbing than helpful because does not correspond to reality 😂. But insisting when answered „not possible“ is often the solution 😁
11/05/2022, 52 am – 6 71 89 58 Yep ! Very reliable source of information.
11/05/2022, 59 am – 79 513 73 i would like to enter iran by bike via turkey in a few weeks. for this i am applying for an iran visa via key2persia.com. does anyone have an example itinerary to copy with cities and hotels?
11/05/2022, 9:58 am – 7465 6447 Ok thanks for all this info! Seems the key is if there is a luggage carriage, but that’s the hardest thing to find out 😂
11/05/2022, 4:21 pm – 670 20409 Does anyone have recommendations for a good bicyclemecanic/store in Amritsar (India) or Dehli (for delivery to Amritsar)? I need again a new bottom bracket and here in Pakistan (Islamabad & Lahore) they don’t have the one i need.
11/05/2022, 4:47 pm – 7956 0890 In Iran you can’t use western ATM cards right? So you carry 3 or 4 months of cash? Old skool travellers cheques? Open an Iranian bank account? Thanks! 🤑
11/05/2022, 4:56 pm – 177 63219 Yes, yes, I don’t know, possible. 😄
11/05/2022, 5:00 pm – 939 315 63 Bring cash
11/05/2022, 5:00 pm – 939 315 63 In dollars or euros
11/05/2022, 5:00 pm – 939 315 63 And you can change here
11/05/2022, 5:04 pm – 177 63219 And bring the new dollar notes. They don’t accept the old ones here.
11/05/2022, 5:21 pm – 7956 0890 Oh I rather assumed they wouldn’t accept US dollars at all, was gonna bring just euros..
11/05/2022, 5:21 pm – 6 72 19 84 You can also exchange other money if needed. We did not suceed to withdraw euros in Turkey (with ramazan holidays all banks were closed), so we withdrew Turkish lira in Turkey and then changed this money in Iran – probably the exchange rate is worser than for euros but in our case no choice.
11/05/2022, 5:42 pm – 1 50 589 42 Hello guys. I would like to go from Delhi, india to Pokhara, Nepal by bus.
I tried to call the bus company now multiple times but whenever I speak with them in english they are hanging up the call. Anyone of you an idea if it’s possible to take the bike with me? It’s packed in a box
Thanks in advance
11/05/2022, 6:05 pm – 8 44 35132 Oh man, that ride is a an experience! 😂😅, I have done it from Delhi to Nepal around 8 years ago and I think bus is operating still. for sure everything is possible in India, you just go to the bus station and talk to the driver. You need to put the bike yourself and make sure it is safe and ask them not to put other stuff around it or on it. But still the road is pretty rough so I am not sure if you will get a healthy bike at the end of the ride. Also there is a bus station in Delhi for buses to Nepal. Just ask a travel agency where is the bus station and go there and buy the ticket. And talk (and more talk) with them about ur bike. Good luck!
11/05/2022, 6:13 pm – 8 44 35132 I wouldn’t pack it a box, because someone might just walk on it, it is good if they see it is a bicycle. So there is more chance it won’t be damaged.
11/05/2022, 6:17 pm – 8 44 35132 Travel agencies in PaharGanj in Delhi, for sure they know where is the bus station.
11/05/2022, 6:22 pm – 1 50 589 42 Thank you for the information 😊
Really looking forward for this experience 😅
11/05/2022, 7:44 pm – 8 44 35132 It was raining inside the bus a bit then bus decided to stop on the Nepal India border, then I crossed the border witj bicycle rikshaw, but at obe point there was so much dust inside the bus I got eye infection then I ended up in hospital in Nepal 😅. It was fun ride , it is around 3 days ride or something like this if I remember right. Btw, don’t buy the ticket from travel agency in Pahar Ganj. Those guys cheat non stop. They will tell u bicycle is confirmed but for sure it is not. 😁
12/05/2022, 33 am – 644 22 09 Hi everyone!
I’ll be cycling around Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan until October. does someone knows if it’s really risky to cross borders there * with a drone in the panniers? * (not talking about using it)
Some old stories about drones mandatory destroyed to enter Uzbek, but apparently getting relaxed nowadays; something fresh?
Thx so much 🙏
12/05/2022, 5:03 pm – 644 22 09 Kazakhstan land borders are open since last month
https://www.inform.kz/en/kazakhstan-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-at-borders-with-russia-uzbekistan-and-kyrgyzstan_a3919981
12/05/2022, 5:34 pm – 1522 94438 Now, if Aserbaijan were to open as well…🙏🏻✨😁
12/05/2022, 5:44 pm – 7883 0288 🙏🤣we can all hope mate
12/05/2022, 5:45 pm – 1522 59547 Have anybody tried to popp up at the azerbaijdschan border and gamble/beg? Are those guys strictly enforcing that restrictions?
12/05/2022, 5:53 pm – 6 515499
12/05/2022, 5:53 pm – 6 515499 Can’t wait
12/05/2022, 5:54 pm – 7883 0288 Must be many people on here waiting for the border with Azerbaijan to open. Could just try camping at the border @4915225954780 🤣
12/05/2022, 5:55 pm – 1522 94438 Great idea, lets all go camp at the border. Make a festival out of it until they let us in😂
12/05/2022, 6:03 pm – 6 515499 Why not, but not to much boose from me, start throwing stones
12/05/2022, 6:03 pm – 6 515499 For
12/05/2022, 7:06 pm – 176 765320 Where is everyone waiting at while the boarder is closed? I guess just Georgia Hostels?
12/05/2022, 7:07 pm – 1522 94438 Yup
12/05/2022, 7:16 pm – 7883 0288 Me and @31651549944 cycled into Armenia while we are waiting and are now heading back towards Georgia
12/05/2022, 7:16 pm – 7883 0288 We could start a trend Timo🤣
12/05/2022, 7:17 pm – 1522 94438 Imagine… the first people to protest closed Aserbaijani borders are not the people within the country, but a bunch of annoyed cyclists outside😂
12/05/2022, 7:21 pm – 1522 59547 🤣
12/05/2022, 7:40 pm – 1573 57429 🤣🤣
12/05/2022, 7:49 pm – 6 46 43 38 And be sure you have perfect banknotes, they don’t accept it if there is any tear…
12/05/2022, 8:04 pm – 7465 6447 What’s the general plan after azarbaijan for all you folk waiting – is there a ferry to khazakstan?
12/05/2022, 8:15 pm – 1522 94438 Yes from Baku to Aqtau
12/05/2022, 8:17 pm – 7465 6447 👍
12/05/2022, 8:42 pm – 7883 0288 🤟
12/05/2022, 8:43 pm – 7883 0288 We will drop you a message when we’re back in Tbilisi! #cycledrinking
12/05/2022, 8:45 pm – 1522 94438 ✌🏻I’ll be there again next week or so
12/05/2022, 9:26 pm – 7966 7553 I’ll be joining the bicycle backlog in Tbilisi in about 10 days 😄 I do wonder if everyone emailed the Azerbaijan embassy in their home country „I want to enter your country…“ whether that could add some useful pressure for them to open up.
12/05/2022, 50 pm – 6 515499
13/05/2022, 03 am – 1522 94438 Let’s hope🤞🏻
13/05/2022, 9:37 am – 6 515499 Somebody can help me with an address in tblisi to send a small package from the Netherlands?
13/05/2022, 3:17 pm – 6 46 43 38 A question for German : We would like to take a train (if possible a fast train)from Frankfurt to Paris with our two bikes.
Do you know how it’s work and how much it could be ?
13/05/2022, 3:25 pm – 1573 57429 İn order to to take a bike to a long distance train you will have to book it he ticket at the train station…online is not possible. And it’s usually sold out many months in advance. You may also wanna call them.
13/05/2022, 3:28 pm – 1573 57429 We booked a ticket for Berlin to Prague in May for Aug and we could not even get the date we wanted.
13/05/2022, 3:29 pm – 1573 57429 Also… They want to offer a.special 9 euro ticket for the summer to increase tourism in Germany. BUT if that’s going through no bikes won’t be allowed for the time the offer is valid
13/05/2022, 6:14 pm – Patte: Same old with Deutsche Bahn. Unfortunately flying is cheaper and faster…
13/05/2022, 6:20 pm – 6 61 69 56 Faster to destroy planet and more selfish also. There is lot of bus, every day, every hours sometime to reach all the big city in Europe, very cheap, and possible to take the bike, very easy
13/05/2022, 8:33 pm – 176 435084 I did Flixbus last year from Nice to Frankfurt, was super easy and no problem with the bike. Just look on the internet (or the application) for buses that can carry a bike before and you’ll be fine.
13/05/2022, 8:36 pm – 1522 59547 Yeah i d recommend flixbus as well, I did it in france/Swiss and germany..always very easy going.
In contrary to that, deutsche bahn is super expensive and inflexible – I wouldnt recommend to use the train
13/05/2022, 8:38 pm – 1522 94438 I have noticed that Flixbus is lesser equipped for bikes the fourther south you go. I once took a bus from Barcelona to Paris and even though I paid for a bike, they couldn’t and didn’t want to take it.
I had to argue with the driver until he finally let me take it.
I had to disassemble it as much as I could to sqeeze it into the spare tire compartement.
13/05/2022, 9:00 pm – 176 435084 Are you talking about DB only or are there also French trains running in this direction ? Might be different for those.
13/05/2022, 18 pm – 1573 57429 DB
13/05/2022, 19 pm – 1573 57429 Very true. And in our case the train driver did not even want to wait. We had to rush to get our Panniers and bikes in and thank God we got help from nice people around us.
13/05/2022, 21 pm – 1573 57429 One time we came back from Poland and the train driver closed the doors while i was still getting all panniers out. İ got squeezed in the door and had swellings and bruises and just because we are two people and my BF was able to open the door i got out.
Flixbus is so much better 🥰🥰
13/05/2022, 55 pm – 6 71 89 58 In the French TGV (high speed train) you can take a bicycle without booking but you have to use a bicycle bag and disassemble you bike.
13/05/2022, 56 pm – 6 71 89 58 But you can try to do it I’m a „light“ way. This way with just removing the front wheel and turning the handlebar worked for me.
13/05/2022, 57 pm – 6 71 89 58
13/05/2022, 58 pm – 6 71 89 58 In the TER you can take your bicycle without disassembling it
13/05/2022, 58 pm – 6 71 89 58 So you could take the train from Strasbourg to Paris
13/05/2022, 46 pm – 6 46 43 38 Thanks for all the informations. Bus is may easier
14/05/2022, 8:26 am – 5 591 99 28
14/05/2022, 24 am – 94 274 12 Each country has its own drone rules and in some countries drones are not allowed… Uzbekistan is one of them.
14/05/2022, 32 am – 94 274 12 https://www.drone-made.com/drone-laws
14/05/2022, 33 am – 94 274 12 https://hobbyhenry.com/countries-that-have-banned-drones/
14/05/2022, 56 am – 644 22 09 Yep, thanks,
I know it, that’s why I was wondering about “entering with it”, not about flying it…
Some of us we are travelling all the whole year and sometimes is not easy to make disappear some stuff..
anyway… Uzbekistan is the country where seems more difficult to hide it (if they find it whatever can happen…they can make you destroy it or being confiscated) … but as I investigated, others made it, also thru Turkmenistán & Irán (the other controversial places to bring a drone) ;
obviously, again, I’m not talking about using it.
safe pedals!
14/05/2022, 41 pm – 27 79 50 Same here, which we can just enter with it and not fly with it. Might have to send it ahead while crossing those countries.
14/05/2022, 2:18 pm – 1590 84261 How much is the ferry from Bandar abbas to sharjah in UAE?
14/05/2022, 2:21 pm – 94 274 12 What I do know is that drones are not allowed in Uzbekistan. You can’t enter the country with a drone.
14/05/2022, 2:37 pm – 78 805 47 This may help you: https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=12940
14/05/2022, 2:41 pm – 644 22 09 Thx so much, I already checked all caravanistan threads before I asked here
14/05/2022, 2:43 pm – 644 22 09 two years ago it cost me around 100€
14/05/2022, 2:43 pm – 644 22 09 (Opposite way)
14/05/2022, 3:36 pm – 76 412 19 We are going to take the ferry in about 10 days and are booking it via tap Persia. They said that it cost 133 eur per person. And you get 50kg for ur ticket. Any additional kg costs 1 eur
14/05/2022, 3:38 pm – 1590 84261 The car ferry?
According to the internet it’s 12 hours, 70€ and a 80 kg of luggage
14/05/2022, 3:42 pm – 76 412 19 We didn’t check or compare prices… so not sure 😅 I think it’s the Cargo Ferry but there might be other services. The good thing with tap Persia is That you can pay via Bank transfer if you are low on cash at the end of ur trip
14/05/2022, 3:46 pm – 7956 0890 Is there a rough ferry schedule? Like how many times a week does it go?
14/05/2022, 3:48 pm – 76 412 19 It goes twice a week. From Bandar Abbas it goes Thursdays and Mondays. And from lengeh it goes Wednesdays and sundays. That’s what tap Persia told us
14/05/2022, 3:50 pm – 7956 0890 👍🏼👍🏼
14/05/2022, 5:19 pm – 474 07 93 From Alamut to Teheran, is there any asfalt road that avoids going back to Qazvin?
14/05/2022, 5:19 pm – 474 07 93
14/05/2022, 5:19 pm – 474 07 93
14/05/2022, 5:40 pm – 542 507 48 I know an İranian cyclist
I will send you his contact maybe he gonna help you my friend 👍
14/05/2022, 5:44 pm – 659 98 63 Just keep in mind Chalus road is 1) very very crowded and very very narrow; 2) you go up to 3000m from sea level; 3) there are several tunnels; 4) officialy cycling is not allowed, but once again, Iran is Iran
14/05/2022, 5:45 pm – 939 315 63 And AVOID chalus in Wednesday/Thursday/Friday.. !!!!SOOOOO crowded
14/05/2022, 6:12 pm – 1590 84261 Someone took a drone into UAE – emirates?
14/05/2022, 6:33 pm – 474 07 93 Ok, thank you. And what about the first part, from Alamut to the Caspian sea?
14/05/2022, 6:43 pm – 659 98 63 Absolutely no idea. I guess it will be rainy because it always rain in Gilan/Mazandaran province
14/05/2022, 7:54 pm – 78 697 70 Dear fellow cyclists
We forward you very sad news from Torbjørn. He passed away a couple days ago after a terrible accident while cycling in Iraq.
Please be careful on the road, especially if you’re cycling in the same area as Torbjørn and his friend were.
https://www.facebook.com/684776879/posts/10160142526211880/
14/05/2022, 8:59 pm – 72 903 16 🙏🆓🙏
15/05/2022, 5:03 am – 477 564 84 🙏🏽
15/05/2022, 7:10 am – 1577 11680 Oh 😳 that hits me very hard, maybe we as cycling community can all buy a candle 🕯️ light it up on the spot where we are and send it to the family … I mean it won’t change anything… But I know how it feels to loose a close famaly mamber young aged…
Would be a nice move for the family
15/05/2022, 13 am – 1522 59547 🙏
15/05/2022, 16 am – 7883 0288 That sounds like a good idea, candles from all over the world we can share
15/05/2022, 24 am – 6 147731 Good idea, I’m putting up a candle in Slovenia🙏🏻
15/05/2022, 44 am – 1577 11680 Maybe we can sens thepivture tothis Facebook account
15/05/2022, 44 am – 1577 11680 This
15/05/2022, 48 am – 6 515499 Recommendation for hostel in Tbilisi? With bicycle storage?
15/05/2022, 50 am – 177 63219 Envoy Hostel
15/05/2022, 4:58 pm – 659 98 63 Moosika Hostel
15/05/2022, 4:58 pm – 659 98 63 Or Fabrika if you are up for a trendy/hipster hostel
15/05/2022, 4:59 pm – 7883 0288 Super expensive Fabrika 🙈🤣
15/05/2022, 6:32 pm – 1 50 589 42 Envoy is very good. Amazing staff and the bicycle can be stored outside on the terrace (very safe).
Enjoy the rooftop with a few beer and send some wishes to Marine from Fabian
15/05/2022, 6:34 pm – 1 50 589 42 Fabrika is very fancy but nice for an expensive coffee
15/05/2022, 7:07 pm – 7966 7553 On a related note can anyone recommend a bike shop in Tbilisi that would sell (or order specially) a good quality tyre, 26″x2″ Schwalbe Marathon or similar?
15/05/2022, 8:18 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: We stayed in soul kitchen and really enjoyed the nice atmosphere there. Bicycles can be stored in the big yard in the back
15/05/2022, 8:19 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: Anyone in Lahore who needs a pakistani sim card? We are leaving to india tomorrow and have some sim cards to give away 🙂
15/05/2022, 8:20 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: On the other hand, do you have any recommendations for indian sim cards? Would be great if they work in the northern mountainous area (kashmir, ladakh).
15/05/2022, 8:21 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: Do you know which bank in india charges the least rates for withdrawal of money with mastercard?
15/05/2022, 8:36 pm – 26 14 17 may I ask where you got your visa for India? did you get it in Lahore?
15/05/2022, 8:38 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: We got it in Islamabad
15/05/2022, 22 pm – 6 64 53 16 Bike.ge in Vake district. Not sure they can order Schwalbe tires but it’s worth to try and they have good alternatives with Maxxis tires
15/05/2022, 22 pm – 6 64 53 16 Plus, the mechanic guy is very professional, one of the best we met so far
15/05/2022, 33 pm – 5 591 99 28 You going to cross the land border to India?
15/05/2022, 33 pm – Patte: Yes they will.
16/05/2022, 8:12 am – 1573 57429 Which crossing border crossing point is/ are open atm?
16/05/2022, 8:38 am – Patte: As far as I know it was always Wagha border.
16/05/2022, 9:01 am – 1590 84261 So, nobody ever took a drone into the United emirates?
16/05/2022, 51 am – 1 50 589 42 My friend had a drone with him. No problem
16/05/2022, 3:12 pm – 1590 84261 😊 How long ago?
16/05/2022, 3:20 pm – 1 50 589 42 It was in February 2022
16/05/2022, 5:01 pm – 1590 84261 Oh perfect thank you that’s great
Enter via ship?
16/05/2022, 9:59 pm – 912 685 79 Hey Folk
I and a fellow cyclist friend were touring Lorestan province in West Iran this week. Now taking the bus back to Tehran actually stopping our trip after 5 days cycling. The Temperature rise is crazy and today too much dust we had in the air. It’s already a burning summer just don’t try west keep more north.
16/05/2022, 05 pm – 647 50 41 Mossika hostel was my fav in Tbilisi and enough space for bikes! Super clean and new
16/05/2022, 26 pm – 1 50 589 42 Yes
17/05/2022, 9:07 am – 177 35031 So about that indian visa… I just heard that e-visa is not possible for the land border with pakistan. What would be your best advice. I am currently in islamabad.
17/05/2022, 9:10 am – Patte: Get an old school visa. For this you don’t go to the embassy. You go to a company working for them. Read about it on their website.
17/05/2022, 9:17 am – 177 35031 Takes a long time then though right?
17/05/2022, 9:17 am – Patte: They write it on the page. Not long. Just check it on their page.
17/05/2022, 9:18 am – 177 35031 you mean visatronix yeah?
17/05/2022, 9:18 am – Patte: yes
17/05/2022, 52 pm – 177 63219 Follow up to my own question about taking a bike on a train:
The bike was delivered on a separate cargo train. I had to be at the train station 5 hours before my own passenger train ride to hand over my bike.
When I got to Teheran myself, my bike arrived again 5 hours later.
The price for the bike was 182Toman and for me 130Toman in a 6bed cabin. The passenger train ride took 23hours.
I was at the station few days earlier to get the information of the procedure, but I didn’t get a reservation for my bike.
So, you can just buy the ticket for yourself online on Alibaba and then be 5hours earlier at the train station for the bike.
17/05/2022, 7:44 pm – 60 53 57 Any recommendations for good-bike safe-cheap-hostels or stays in Jerevan?
17/05/2022, 8:08 pm – 6 515499 Stayed in bee lucky hostel, safe parking in garage but hostel is filled with Russians
17/05/2022, 8:13 pm – 177 63219 It’s filled with Russians everywhere in Jerewan, but that should not be a problem.
17/05/2022, 8:14 pm – +1 (847) 293-36
17/05/2022, 8:14 pm – 177 63219 Envoy Hostel in Jerewan is very central, cheap and you can park your in the hallway. They have space for 3 or 4 bikes.
17/05/2022, 9:18 pm – 1 50 589 42 Last year envoy was flooded with cyclists. Hostel is okay but the people are amazing. Some nice bars around as well
18/05/2022, 1:46 am – 7883 0288 Tubo and Vako in bar opposite Envoy hostel are really sounds guys. Chilled vibe at Turbo
18/05/2022, 19 am – 644 22 09 sadly, bad notices coming from Tajikistan :(( keep an eye if it’s in your next plans
https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=12985
18/05/2022, 02 am – 628 79 93 Oh no.. so sad.. 😥
18/05/2022, 1:29 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel: I think that’s a great idea! Thanks for suggesting it.
18/05/2022, 1:41 pm – 477 85 76 Yes!
18/05/2022, 2:06 pm – 680 40059 Is there someone who is collecting the pictures and send it to the family?
18/05/2022, 2:07 pm – 1522 94438 I save them on a cloud
18/05/2022, 2:09 pm – 680 40059 So we can send the picture to you @4915229443845 ?
18/05/2022, 2:10 pm – 1522 94438 Oh shoot sorry I didn’t read any of the previous messages. I thought this question stands on its own.
18/05/2022, 2:12 pm – 1590 84261 Is there a bus connection going to the Iran to Pakistan border (from Teheran would be best) or any other transportation?
18/05/2022, 2:22 pm – 939 315 63 There is plane every Thursday from Tehran to islam abad.
But for the bus, I know that you should take a bus from tehran to zahedan// then one from zahedan to mirjaveh border// and another from there to Quetta
18/05/2022, 2:24 pm – 1590 84261 Plne is insanely expensive and with bike really bad.
Bus is better 😅
Thank you for advice
18/05/2022, 2:25 pm – 939 315 63 Definitely
18/05/2022, 2:33 pm – 680 40059 Oh sorry…I should have written more precisely.
About the candel picture idea for Mikkel Dal Hende who passed away: are the pictures collected and send all together or just directly to the family?
18/05/2022, 2:34 pm – 1590 84261
18/05/2022, 2:47 pm – 1590 84261 Any recommendations on border crossing between Iran into Pakistan?
Taftan border or gwadar?
How is security and what to expect / avoid?
😊
18/05/2022, 2:50 pm – 939 315 63 I’ve never been there,, but I heard from several travelers that you need to have at least 15copies of your visa and your passport. In Pakistan they want copies every day almost
18/05/2022, 2:57 pm – Patte: We didn´t cross this border. Inside Pakistan we never needed any copy. Just have the visa pdf on your phone ready. they only take pictures of everyting. try to avoid giving your passport. Otherwise they also take a picture of it and spread it on whatsapp and in our case also on instagramm….
18/05/2022, 2:57 pm – Patte: the visa suffices in most cases
18/05/2022, 2:59 pm – Patte: We took Gwadar crossing, which is quite small and easy. It has not even a customs checkpoint. No Covid related things asked for. Before the two killed Chinese and during Ramadan we could cycle all the coastal highway to Karachi.
18/05/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 I don’t know… Has anyone the email adress from the family? I just have this Facebook page from the post
18/05/2022, 3:35 pm – wt pk at ThereHoppel changed their phone number to a new number. Tap to message or add the new number.
18/05/2022, 5:34 pm – 6 147731 Maybe we can ask Mikkel (the one who posted the facebook message) if it is okay if we post candle photo’s below his message? I’m not really the facebook expert so don’t know if there’s a better way
18/05/2022, 6:16 pm – 493 62 88 Why do they send the passport on Instagram or whatsapp? On which purpose?
18/05/2022, 6:23 pm – 1577 11680 Okay
18/05/2022, 47 pm – 60 53 57 About candle pictures:
I can collect them and send them to the family. I met Thorbjørn and know friends of his back home from Denmark – I’m sure they would be able to help me get in contact with the family.
If everyone could send it to my email with the topic ‚candle‘, I will collect it and send it to his family with condolences from all of us
My email: Ronja.elisabeth@hotmail.com
And what if we say, I send the email by Monday the 23rd? So you all have some days to take a picture?
18/05/2022, 00 pm – 60 53 57 Torbjørn*
19/05/2022, 9:24 am – 6 478981 Great initiative!
19/05/2022, 9:36 am – 6 147731 That would be great Ronja, thanks
19/05/2022, 36 am – 1573 57429 😍
19/05/2022, 43 am – 7956 0890 Anyone know about PCR test centre operating hours in Kapan Armenia? I know they’re closed Sundays, but any further info on open hours?
19/05/2022, 9:55 pm – 474 07 93 Has anyone crossed the border between Pakistan and India, recently?
19/05/2022, 00 pm – 677 616303 We just crossed it 3 days ago 🙂
19/05/2022, 01 pm – 677 616303 Easy and nearly no people
19/05/2022, 04 pm – 474 07 93 Ok, nice,thank you!
20/05/2022, 9:55 am – 1577 11680 Anyone knows good cycling shop in Mumbai? Looking for Ortlieb and breaks
20/05/2022, 46 am – 6 515499
20/05/2022, 46 am – 6 515499 Easy Google search , also 7 cyclist groups in Mumbai,
20/05/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah … Man I know I also live on modern world and I know whats google 🙂 but yeah I found this one .. and as you see india ist just a website for Ortlieb
20/05/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 But you know sometimes shops sell Ortlieb but not mention as offical Ortlieb dealer .. that’s why I ask
20/05/2022, 3:35 pm – 6 515499
20/05/2022, 6:13 pm – 6 404226 Within a week I want to go with the ferry from Bandirma to Instanbul. Is there anyone who knows how often does this sail and how I will get a ticket? Can I buy this at the ferryport?
20/05/2022, 6:17 pm – 1577 11680 🤣
20/05/2022, 6:21 pm – 1590 84261 Anyone going from tbilisi to Teheran within the next few weeks?
20/05/2022, 6:32 pm – 6 478981 I did it the other way around two weeks ago. I think it sails three times a day. I bought the ticket online (with help from my Turkish host because the website is only in Turkish). I assume you can buy it also at the port.
20/05/2022, 6:33 pm – 27 79 50 Not before month
20/05/2022, 7:17 pm – 160 62664 Does anyone have a contact from Air Astana where you can pre-reserve your bike? Since days we’ve been trying to get in contact with several email addresses, but either no response yet or the email address has been removed
20/05/2022, 7:19 pm – 6 478981 Do they have Facebook messenger? Worked great for Turkish airlines…
20/05/2022, 7:31 pm – 160 62664 Yes they have. They respond not so fast, but we’ll try. Thanks
20/05/2022, 7:46 pm – 650 33311 We did it via WhatsApp. Took several tries until they responded but in the end I reached someone who added our bikes to the flight.
21/05/2022, 19 pm – 7883 0288 Back in Tblisi area again, heading north for a few days still waiting for Azberijan border to open or it’s time for another option 🙈🤩
21/05/2022, 5:05 pm – 60 53 57 Hi everyone, I only received one picture so far (thanks Anja) – Just want to remind you to send them to me this weekend please. (Let me know if you already send something)
21/05/2022, 6:16 pm – 1 50 589 42 Hello everyone, i have a question about flights with Turkish airlines.
The bicycle is 90€.
But what about the weight?
Bike is about 20kg and the rest about 30kg.
Big thanks
21/05/2022, 6:18 pm – 6 478981 With my ticket the bike could weigh 32 kg and my “suitcase” 40 kg
21/05/2022, 7:38 pm – 176 314102 Last time i had a bike Box with 30 kg (i put some other bags inside) and another piece with 20 kg, it was no problem
21/05/2022, 7:49 pm – 170 54554 I paid 40€ for the bike at the airport. There were no limitations for the weight and measurements. I put my bike and all the other stuff in the box. No problem🙃
21/05/2022, 8:42 pm – 72 903 16 Do you have to take off the front wheel?
21/05/2022, 8:51 pm – 1 50 589 42 Thanks for all the advices guys. Have a blessed Saturday and a safe journey
21/05/2022, 9:20 pm – 170 54554 Yes, I had to take it off
22/05/2022, 57 am – 670 20409 India!
Has anyone of you ever succesfully applied and travelled back to India eventhough you still had a valid visa?
We got a single entry visa and want to come back to India after visiting Nepal coming from India. But our current visa will be still valid at the planned dates of applying in Nepal and enter India again.
22/05/2022, 18 am – 6 46 43 38 Hi everyone,
We are in Yerevan for a „chill day“. We plan to do the „free walking tour“ at 3pm (meeting point in front of the history museum of Armenia).If some other cyclistes are here feel free to join 🙂
22/05/2022, 7:02 pm – 26 14 17 I am thinking of doing the Istanbul – Bursa ferry. How was your ferry to Bandirma – did you have to carry your bike up any stairs?
22/05/2022, 7:07 pm – 6 478981 The ferry was good and smooth. No stairs, bike could stay outside on the dek.
22/05/2022, 31 pm – 27 79 50 Anyone who already cycle until the top of Mount nemrut ? Possible de camp there ?
22/05/2022, 33 pm – 1573 57429 I am wondering the same and also where you cycled from 🙂
22/05/2022, 33 pm – 27 79 50 Going from Gaziantep to Nemrut
22/05/2022, 34 pm – 1573 57429 Are you in Antep ATM?
22/05/2022, 20 pm – 6 421283
23/05/2022, 7:01 am – 6 72 06 25 I did it last year. This is very very very steep but it s doable.
I camped in a hide place of the building wich is museum and restaurant. Awesome view on mesopotomia valley and beautiful ancient site of Nemrut for the sunset.
23/05/2022, 7:01 am – 6 72 06 25 Why camp on the building because outside it was so windy for the 3 days i stayed there
23/05/2022, 7:06 am – 530 551 66 Yes you can buy the ticket at the site..
23/05/2022, 8:17 am – 1590 84261 Also, what about the ferry to aqtau? Is it operational?
23/05/2022, 8:37 am – 7465 6447 Those who’ve been waiting a whole for Azerbaijan – how far in advance is the opening of the border usually postponed? I.e., is it at the very last minute, or if we get to the end of June with no announcement, does that mean a good chance it’ll actually open?
23/05/2022, 8:49 am – 27 79 50 Thanks for the info 👍
23/05/2022, 9:31 am – 176 314102 If i remember correctly it will be decided a few days before Deadline (maybe 3 or 4). Without an announcement It’s neither a good nor a Bad sign, just not decided yet i think 🤷♂
23/05/2022, 9:32 am – 7465 6447 Haha ok thanks, good to know
23/05/2022, 1:02 pm – 6 72 19 84 Hey! To the people cycling in Iran: just to know, are you sometimes/often controlled by „classical“ police or „intelligency services“ police when you are in backcountry/not touristic cities?
23/05/2022, 1:06 pm – 79 675 47 We were controlled for about 3 days and also followed by the police in Lorestan province between Chorramabad and Dezful, they were very nice, but accompanied us without real explanations and sat with us when we had lunch a.s.o. At least the let us camp where we wanted.
23/05/2022, 1:15 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi
I am cycling in iran since 2 months and i have never been controlled by Anyone except to the checkpoints on Kurdistan near irak (but it is for Everyone the same).
23/05/2022, 1:54 pm – 76 412 19 We were controlled twice during our stay in Iran for 2 months. It always happened close to nuclear facilities (natanz and Isphahan) . But both times police were really nice and even gave us food 😅 but tje second time we did have to show them our phones while they checked our pictures
23/05/2022, 1:55 pm – 178 61244 I have had a handful of random controls in more conservative/religious smaller cities that ended at the police station because the officers often didn’t know about the “no-stamp-in-passport-but-only-on-visa”-policy and thought I entered the country illegally
23/05/2022, 4:18 pm – Patte: Great area in the crater.
23/05/2022, 7:46 pm – 6 72 06 25 Actually there are 2 Nemrut.
The 1st one and most famous is the ancient greek site of statues built 2000 years ago by a king of the Seleucid empire wich is really beautiful and interesting….
The 2nd is a crater of an old volcano with a lake inside, a nice place near Van Lake but nothing similar with the 1st site.
23/05/2022, 7:48 pm – 6 72 06 25 It s easy to climb the volcano but it another story for the ancient greek site. It s like 20km at 10% average with really steep slopes at 14-15%. A nice challenge !
I did it with 30 teeths (plateau) and 36 for the cassette and it was not easy but my bike is heavy (50-60kilos)
23/05/2022, 7:50 pm – 27 79 50 Yes I had to investigate the crater it was confusing as I was talking about greek site haha. OK thanks for all the info !
23/05/2022, 7:50 pm – 6 72 06 25 Nemrut ancient greek site really worth it – the sunset u can see there – u will never forget it !
23/05/2022, 7:52 pm – 6 72 06 25
23/05/2022, 7:52 pm – 6 72 06 25
24/05/2022, 9:55 am – 1573 57429 Good morning everyone 🌞🌞
Do you know if there is still just one border crossing open between Turkey and Georgia (the black sea one) or did anyone recently cross via Ardahan/ Vale border?
24/05/2022, 39 am – 7966 7553 I crossed the Cildir/Aktas-Kartsakhi border two days ago on bicycle. The semi trucks are backed up for many kilometres, but other traffic can just go round the trucks right to the border crossing. For me waiting time was zero. Border guards were friendly and did not seem surprised to see a tourist. https://goo.gl/maps/pgXmT2b2i67eyooo8
24/05/2022, 50 am – 1573 57429 Ah that’s great news…thank you so much🙏
24/05/2022, 06 pm – 7966 7553 https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1100
24/05/2022, 12 pm – 60 53 57 Hi everyone! I’ll try one last time to remind you of candle pictures.
More people send pictures now, but it would be much more powerful message for the family, from us as a community, if we can gather more pictures.
You don’t have to have met Torbjørn to contribute, for me it is also about showing greif that we live in a world where this was even possible.
The picture does not have to be more than a candle where ever you are/find one. Some send from churches, others infront of their bikes, some from a view.. anything with a candle.
I talked to a friend who is going to the funeral and will bring them there (if printed or a slideshow idk yet) – the dates are not set yet, so there is a little more time to contribute.
If you can put a candle on your list for groceries next time – it would be much appreciated 🙏🏽
(My e-mail : Ronja.Elisabeth@hotmail.com, or you can send it though whatsapp)
24/05/2022, 1:22 pm – 7966 7553 General tip for people leaving Europe: bring tyres or fit new ones before you leave. Other than Gursel’s shop in Istanbul, I have not been able to find a good quality touring tyre after contacting 16 bike shops in Turkey/Georgia/Kazakhstan. Getting tyres shipped from Europe, even with a courier, is unpredictable, very slow (two weeks) and expensive (100 Euros for the courier). If you think I’m wrong about any of this, please message me with a solution 😉
24/05/2022, 1:34 pm – 1522 94438 No no it is possible to find them. It takes a lot of time though. There are some very enthusiastic bike shops in Turkey and Georgia where you can find the parts you need. It’ll cost 20-30% more though.
24/05/2022, 1:51 pm – 6 147731 Thank for this Ronja🙏🏻
24/05/2022, 1:52 pm – 6 147731 Thanks*
24/05/2022, 1:58 pm – 76 412 19 Thank you for this so much! We will try to find a candle tonight! Sorry for the delay
24/05/2022, 2:37 pm – 7883 0288 Thanks Ronja for organising the candles for his family.☀️💛☀️ May you all follow your own unique paths in life.
Peace be with you all, always 🙏
25/05/2022, 8:20 am – 7956 0890 Armenia Iran border;
Luggage x-rayed both sides, I don’t bother removing the handlebar bag so that went unchecked both times.
Armenians wanted PCR test, Iran only the visa. So no vaccination, accommodation, or insurance paperwork shown..
25/05/2022, 2:21 pm – 1590 84261 Any news on this?
There is this guy claiming that Azerbaijan is open all the time.
Unfortunately I don’t understand a single word
https://youtu.be/UVWHTENuPtc
25/05/2022, 2:36 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hey guys! I can see a lot of people from the group are going to Iran now or soon. How do you plan to manage the heat there and after in Pakistan? Are you worried like us or you think it’s doable?
25/05/2022, 2:38 pm – 6 64 53 16 By the way we are hosted by a friend who works at the french ambassy of Tbilissi. He has some informations about Azeri border : all the neighbors are puting a lot of pressure on Azerbaijan to open their land borders, especially for the locals living nearby the border. From what he thinks, they should open really soon. Nothing is official of course but we can hope !!
25/05/2022, 3:12 pm – wt pk de moped: procrastination.
25/05/2022, 3:12 pm – wt pk de moped: And hoping for the best
25/05/2022, 5:18 pm – 7956 0890 In Iran; I’ve just bought an irancell SIM but am hearing the phone itself will only work with the Iran cell SIM for one month. After that, even though I will still have data and a SIM, my phone will not work…? Does someone have experience of using a phone longer than a month in Iran?
25/05/2022, 5:24 pm – 1573 92758 The problem is that you have to register the Phone after 30 days. I have the same problem at the moment. It costs about 28 euro to do that.
25/05/2022, 5:24 pm – 7904 1798 You have to register your phone. I’ve found this detailed guide. It is from tappersia so it should be trustworthy but I haven’t done it myself yet so I cannot guarantee
https://www.tappersia.com/iran-mobile-registration/
25/05/2022, 5:24 pm – 7956 0890 Gotcha, ok, yeah just found that too.. shoulda googled first! I panicked 🤣 thanks 😊
25/05/2022, 5:50 pm – 677 616303 If you have a dual sim you can just change the sim card to the second slot as it’s the imei that gets registered
25/05/2022, 6:47 pm – 7904 1798 Wow this is good news. I have 2 dual SIM phones (backup) so I’m covered for 4 months. 😘
25/05/2022, 7:31 pm – 1522 94438 Could you just get a new sim card before the 30 days are up?
25/05/2022, 7:59 pm – 6 515499 No they put blockade in the IMEI number
25/05/2022, 7:59 pm – 6 515499 On
25/05/2022, 8:00 pm – 1522 94438 Just seems like such a huge hassle to go through 😖
25/05/2022, 24 pm – 160 62664 Hi guys. Has anyone ever registered at the Kazakh migration police and was later checked at the border for the registration?
31/05/2022, 7:04 pm – wt tr Fethiye fr cyclist changed their phone number to a new number. Tap to message or add the new number.
26/05/2022, 37 am – 1522 59547 Anybody recently crossed to Iran without PCR Test and ONLY vaccination? Friend of mine, working at Nadjaf Airport is saying the dont require one to fly into iran🤔
26/05/2022, 1:31 am – 7956 0890 3 days ago crossing from Armenia, only the Armenian side checked for PCR. Iranian side didn’t ask
26/05/2022, 5:38 am – 6 61 69 56 No register needed in Kazakhstan
26/05/2022, 47 am – 30 691 75
26/05/2022, 1:53 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hey guys! Do you have informations about the land border crossing from India to Nepal ? Is it open right now?
26/05/2022, 1:55 pm – 1522 59547 Hmmm seems to be recent then..I will ask in embassy
26/05/2022, 1:57 pm – 8 44 35132 There is bussues from Delhi to Katmandu. If you ask from those drivers they know the exact current situation.
26/05/2022, 4:08 pm – 6 72 19 84 We entered Iran from Turkey 20 days ago, we had done a PCR test (and had vaccination) because at this time it was officially compulsory, but no one asked for this, iranian border guards only asked for visa. Playing (without having PCR if still compulsory) means being ready to loose if they unluckilly ask for it 😉
26/05/2022, 4:17 pm – wt pk de moped: I entered from Armenia 2 weeks ago and they asked me for my pcr. The first guy rejected me because there was no QR code on my test.
I was very lucky and another one convinced him to let me in.
26/05/2022, 4:18 pm – 347 755 13 No worries!! Mine took 3 weeks(I applied when first was already expired cause I was in the mountains); when I received it, it started from the day they send it to me
26/05/2022, 4:19 pm – 347 755 13 So I also gained 20 days😂
26/05/2022, 4:30 pm – 7904 1798 Hi all. I will be soon in Istanbul. My tyres are still good but I’m considering putting new one because I’m not sure I can find any good one further on. My plan is Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi, Oman, Emirates. Does anybody know if I can find good tyres in those countries? 700x38c
26/05/2022, 5:40 pm – 173 99675 Hey guys, where is I possible to get the pcr test in Armenia before crossing boarder to Iran? Any experiences ?
26/05/2022, 5:43 pm – 178 61244 The last testing facility to my knowledge is the laboratory at the hospital in Kapan. Hoping hours used to be 9:00-00 Monday – Saturday. They email you the result within 24 hours. From Kapan it’s a steep but doable ride to the border
26/05/2022, 5:44 pm – wt pk de moped: I forgot to make a pcr test. So I tried exactly that.
It took me several hours and a huge effort BUT i ended up with a fake PCR test in Agarak. I definitely can’t recommend that.
Please make one in Kapan.
26/05/2022, 5:59 pm – 173 99675 Okay thanks so much👍
26/05/2022, 6:33 pm – 1573 92758 Did anyone take the ferry recently from Bandar Lengeh to Dubai. Is it really necessary to be there 4 hours in advance?
26/05/2022, 6:40 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Tblisi bike shop question: my Wahoo speed sensor just died which means I am no longer tracking distance.. How can I post about passing 6,000km without one 🙃… Any bike shops in Tblisi (OR Vanadzor Armenia) likely to have??
26/05/2022, 6:43 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not really, they told you to be there at 6am, 7 or 8 it’s ok for sure. I waited a very long time.
26/05/2022, 6:45 pm – 1573 92758 Okay thanks 🙂
26/05/2022, 6:46 pm – 659 98 63 Try the shop called Bike House.
26/05/2022, 6:52 pm – 670 20409 Call and ask them (they speak English):
Bikes.ge • ბაიკს.ჯი
5 551 26 37 37
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4WY73YhWca8KVLqf9
I would definitely search in Tbilisi for it, Armenia is not a country for bicycle spare parts.
26/05/2022, 6:57 pm – 79 513 73 Gursel Akay Bisiklet
(0216) 363 58 36
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BVPnuiL7Ewyj2tR9
text gursel so he can tell you if he has some in stock: 530 551 66 76
26/05/2022, 7:27 pm – 1 50 589 42 Took the border today by bus. 40 hours ride from Delhi to kathmandu. Rapid test at the border
26/05/2022, 7:48 pm – 26 14 17 Hi. I have just been by SRAM in Eminönü a few days ago. They had some Schwalbe 700x38C. Can’t remember what type though but it might be worth having a look there if you decide to pick up new ones in Istanbul 🙂 Sram
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvJehTxncviPQ3eu7
26/05/2022, 8:36 pm – 7 88 27 84 I just left Iran but for me it was ok cycling up to 40°c with some wind.
But I was cycling from 6am to 11-12 and starting again around 4-5pm until sunset.
Cycling night can be an option with a full moon 😉
26/05/2022, 9:04 pm – 7956 0890 Officially I believe it’s still required but rumour has it that will change soon. I guess it just depends on the border guards’ mood at this point..
28/05/2022, 05 am – 1522 59547 In Erbil Consulate Iran they told me, Vaccinationcard is enough
28/05/2022, 16 am – wt pk de moped: Maybe they changed the rules. That was on the 12.05
28/05/2022, 48 am – 6 515499 Dutch cyclist tried today to cross border from Georgia to Azerbeidzjan and was send away. Need to go to embassy in Tbilisi to request entry.
29/05/2022, 56 am – 1573 57429 For everyone who wants to go from Gaziantep to Halfeti: the road at the Euphrates is closed due to slopes…we tried to hike it but stones are still falling..it’s really dangerous. There is only the route from the highway which apparently bikes are not allowed.
29/05/2022, 56 am – 1573 57429 Just to let you know as it’s 40 degrees now in that area and this back and forth long cut is annoying in that heat
29/05/2022, 27 am – 27 79 50 There is a shorcut behind the oil station, steep but avoid taking the highway
29/05/2022, 27 am – 27 79 50 We asked the fisherman to put the bike on the boats but have been unlucky
29/05/2022, 2:23 pm – 1573 57429 Yeah we saw that…it was now also closed and full of rocks.
29/05/2022, 6:20 pm – +1 (587) 350-95 Anyone in Tblisi with a bike box they aren’t using.. Well…actually 2 bike boxes??
29/05/2022, 6:49 pm – 7966 7553 I just got one yesterday from the super helpful guy at bikes.ge
29/05/2022, 6:50 pm – 7966 7553 (A cardboard box that was used for shipping a bike from the factory)
29/05/2022, 8:14 pm – 77 479 32 Does someone know where to find a bike box in Samarkand?
29/05/2022, 8:53 pm – 174 78363 Did anyone crossed Zagari pass in Georgia recently?
Officially is closed but today we meet a local who told us that it is possible with bikes and a Dutch couple on motorbikes told us that they heard about a French guy who did it with his bike lately. Just to check if anyone in the group did it recently. Enjoy your ride 🙂
29/05/2022, 8:57 pm – 1522 94438 We will do it in 2 days
30/05/2022, 1:30 pm – 9 88 973 96 How is the weather like in Mestia ?
Not to much rain ?
30/05/2022, 1:36 pm – 174 78363 Just sunny for now but some thunderstorms announced for tomorrow.
30/05/2022, 2:38 pm – 1522 94438 Its beatiful! Sunshine and heat
30/05/2022, 4:30 pm – 174 78363 Yesterday we had a thunderstorm as well and after one hour it was possible to continue, it will be like this all the week.
We arrived in Ushguli and locals say that the pass is closed because of the snow. We still don’t know if we try or not but for now we enjoy the beautiful surroundings. 🚵♀️🚵
30/05/2022, 4:47 pm – 1522 94438 Good to know
30/05/2022, 11 pm – 6 72 19 84 Hi all! Coming back to the subject of phone registration in Iran (because staying more than 30 days). Some of you tried recently? And succeeded? We try to follow the Tappersia procedure (https://www.tappersia.com/iran-mobile-registration/amp/) which looks very reliable, but it does not work for us at the first step, saying our IMEI number „was not found in the information received by the customs office of entry“ (Google translation). We went to 2 different phone shops, one told us to declare an other IMEI number of an other phone, the other told us to buy another phone. Hum…
If anyone has any idea or advice, we are slowly desesperating… Thanks 😉
30/05/2022, 21 pm – 1573 93099 So I had a similar problem. I just got another sim card today and its working again 😅
30/05/2022, 22 pm – 6 98 33 28 Hello cyclists
Now for me it’s time to leave the group… thanks a lot !Special dedication for all the travelers who’s cycling for freedom!! all the best !
30/05/2022, 25 pm – 79 675 47 We had the same problem and it didnt work with the registration. We got several SIM cards, but after a while our phones were blocked definitely. We even registered and them at the Police station in Tehran, but that also didn’t help. In the end we bought a small portable Wi-Fi device to put the SIM Card inside and that works (we’ve been in Iran for almost 4 months now).
30/05/2022, 33 pm – 6 61 69 56 I did it in the international airport of Shiraz. Very very long. I went there 3 days in a row, the first 2 I was told to come back the next day. On the 3rd day, there was someone. After insisting, they launched the process. It’s long. Very long, I waited 5 hours there. They were in contact with the service in Tehran. I finally left with my phone unlocked. I paid 15 or 20 euros.The newer and more expensive the phone, the more expensive it is.
31/05/2022, 45 pm – 7 85 15 61 Hi everyone, i will fly to tashkent from Dubaï during june and i would like to Know if someone has a contact number of uzairways to ask them for the bike’s conditions. (If someone did it and Know, tell me)
Also if you Know in Dubaï a bike shop or a shop who sell box for bicycle. Or at the airport i dont Know.
Thanks a lot for your recommandations and see u somewhere. Enjoy the ride
31/05/2022, 1:01 pm – 6 515499 Bike Shop Dubai
1 58 297 9780
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zL5cLW46mGYqvPND7
Got years ago a box here, can’t remember if they asked money
31/05/2022, 1:07 pm – 7 85 15 61 Ok thanks a lot Huut
31/05/2022, 2:05 pm – 76 412 19 We are in Dubai right now with a couple of cyclists and they easily got cardboard boxes st decathlon here without any money
31/05/2022, 2:07 pm – 474 07 93 How do you guys deals with scorpions and other deadly things?
We had one stinging through the tent this morning (desert of Varzaneh, Iran).
Everything is alright (we’ve seen a doctor and all) , but it was quiet stressing, and we would like to avoid such experiences 😅
31/05/2022, 2:10 pm – 1573 57429 We used double footprint as well as towels inside the tent (like a carpet) not so much for the Skorpions but all the other spiky things as well… We had Thorne’s all over all the time
31/05/2022, 2:11 pm – 1573 57429 I hope you are alright and can continue the tour. I have no idea how it feels to be stung by a Scorpion but it’s one of my worst nightmare
31/05/2022, 2:12 pm – 1522 59547 It stinged through the tent? That is scary 😳
31/05/2022, 2:15 pm – 474 07 93 Yep. Got between the footprint and the tent. Maybe the tent stopped a bit the venom, but it was quiet painful anyway (like a bit more than wasp), and we preferred not take any risks.
31/05/2022, 2:17 pm – 474 07 93
31/05/2022, 2:17 pm – 7 85 15 61 Nice thanks u Melissa
31/05/2022, 2:18 pm – 474 07 93 The towel can be a good idea, thank you!
31/05/2022, 2:18 pm – 1573 57429 We a lot of those (but small version) in Oman. But mostly they were only 3 cm
31/05/2022, 2:19 pm – 1573 57429 Also the white spiders in the desert are venous.
If you meet a so called camel spider…they are not but they look like creatures from hell and their bite hurts a lot
31/05/2022, 2:20 pm – 474 07 93 Here it was about 5-10 cm if I recall (the picture is scarier than it looks)
31/05/2022, 2:21 pm – 474 07 93 Venous like hurts or venous like kills?
31/05/2022, 2:21 pm – 1573 93099 Had one of these in my shoes yesterday in the night, wasnt that funny 😂
31/05/2022, 2:22 pm – 1573 57429 The white spiders can kill you are per as the locals. There is also black widows in the desert but as they are extincting i guess it’s had to meet them
31/05/2022, 2:22 pm – 1573 57429 I am just glad you are alright🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
31/05/2022, 2:29 pm – 1573 57429 Does anyone know a good bike shop in Mardin?
31/05/2022, 3:47 pm – 498 23 99 And a good bike shop in Tblisi?😉
31/05/2022, 4:00 pm – 7966 7553 HippoVelo. Mplus.ge. Veloplus. Bikes.ge. I had a good experience with all of them.
31/05/2022, 4:30 pm – 1573 57429 How often did you get your bike repaired 😱
31/05/2022, 4:33 pm – 7966 7553 😂 I visited them all for different reasons.
31/05/2022, 5:36 pm – 1573 57429 Haha
31/05/2022, 5:39 pm – 1573 57429 We are actually looking for spare parts, still in turkey proceeding to Georgia. Every bike shop we contacted so far from here (Mardin) to Tblisi told us that there are no Shimano parts (namely crankset) available. We definitely haven’t contacted all the shops on the way so if anyone has an idea for a bike shop with good spare parts I am thankful for all help.
31/05/2022, 5:46 pm – 6 64 53 16 There is one with a lot of Shimano gear in Van. The name is Sanat Bisiklet. They had our crankset, chains, and everything we needed. I’m almost sure you can contact them so they can order in advance if they don’t have enough stock.
31/05/2022, 5:46 pm – 1573 57429 Great, thanks for the recommendation, i will check with them
31/05/2022, 9:16 pm – 468 51 87 Hello All! Question about border-crossing from Turkey to Georgia.
Is the road after Kartsakhi good?
Or you recommand Vale border (if it’s open…)?
And anyone in Kars at the moment? 😊
31/05/2022, 9:37 pm – 1522 94438 Hey is there anyone close to mestia with the plan to cross the Zagari Pass?
01/06/2022, 32 am – 7966 7553 The road from the border post north to Sulda is fine 2 lane tarmac. One lane fully occupied for many kilometres wth semi trucks waiting to cross into Turkey. 95% likely the road will be the same quality all the way to Akhalkalaki since it is a truck route.
01/06/2022, 32 am – 7966 7553 (I turned off at Sulda towards Vardzia so I didn’t see the rest of the main road. The side road I took is just a very poor mud and rock trail)
01/06/2022, 1:31 am – 176 765320 Ankara has a good shop with all you need if you are still looking.
01/06/2022, 1:32 am – 176 765320 Erdoganlar Cycling
(0312) 441 90 80
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sfCuBVjkKDTNLXL39
01/06/2022, 7:00 am – 1573 57429 Thank you but we won’t pass Ankara
Anyone ever had this issue with Pakistan Visa-PDF?
02/06/2022, 9:05 am – 176 435084 I am, with 3 others. I sent you a pm.
02/06/2022, 58 pm – 28 60 94 Has anyone traveled with SAS in Europe and checked their bicycle in a cardboard box?
02/06/2022, 1:05 pm – 1512 88151 They will send the parts within one or 2 days to wherever you want. Just Talk to them.
02/06/2022, 1:23 pm – 1577 20320 Hey, does anyone know a bike shop which sells magura brake parts (for magura hs 33) between Samsun and Tbilisi?
02/06/2022, 1:27 pm – 530 551 66 I don’t think there is. I have pads and oil. What do you need?
02/06/2022, 1:29 pm – 1577 20320 Actually I need the lever :/
02/06/2022, 1:33 pm – 530 551 66 😲 order it ASAP from Germany etc..
02/06/2022, 1:34 pm – 530 551 66 Gürsel sizinle sahibinden.com’da incelediği arama sonuç listesini paylaştı. https://shbd.io/s/YaJxs0P0
02/06/2022, 1:34 pm – 530 551 66 Check here
02/06/2022, 1:37 pm – 536 461 23 For folks in southwestern Georgia at the moment, a road report: the Bakhmaro-Khulo road is very much closed by snow (we tried from the Bakhmaro side). Some of the road is clear, but there are regular snow drifts which erase the road completely, and which are pitched as the mountainside.
02/06/2022, 1:53 pm – 1573 57429 Ah great…I will
02/06/2022, 8:47 pm – 1512 88151 Hey, is the Border in Türkgözü between Turkey and Georgia Open?
Sorry, I’m New to the group. This might have been aked several Times… Thanks
02/06/2022, 9:49 pm – 680 40059 Central Asia border questions:
Anyone recently crossed the border from usbekistan to tajikistan? If yes which border? Which borders are open?
Borders from kyrgyzstan to tajikistan remain closed i guess…..or any news?
Thanks 🙂
03/06/2022, 07 pm – 79 833 13 Hello! We were in Kyrgyzstan and wanted to do the Pamir, but the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tadjikistan is closed. With the actual situation in GBAO we decided to skip this part of the trip and hope to come back in a few years to complete this loop. 🤞🏽 for us there are too many uncertainties to take our chance.
We heard from other cyclists that entered Tadjikistan middle of May from Uzbekistan. I don’t know which border they took but it was somewhere in the Fergana region.
Take care! ☺️
03/06/2022, 1:19 pm – 7904 1798 Just an info: many European countries can enter Turkey using ID card. If you do that you won’t be able to buy a SIM card. They want the passport with stamp (I’ve just bought a SIM for a German couple who used the of card and could get the SIM themselves)
03/06/2022, 1:24 pm – 1573 57429 What’s your experience sending things from Europe to Tblisi with DHL?
03/06/2022, 1:25 pm – 478 71 64 Hi Muriel: that’s not necessarily true. I entered with my (Belgian) ID card and got a Turkish Sim card (Turkcell) with my ID card number. However, some providers (Turk Telekom in my case) insist on using your passport numbers only, which will give an error once entered in their system as the passport is not registered at the border. I managed to convince one Turkcell provided to enter my ID card number + entry date (is written on the stamped paper you receive at the border) and it worked 🙂
03/06/2022, 1:59 pm – 79 513 73 I was able to buy a Turkcell SIM card with my (Swiss) ID without any problems. Tourist plan, about 400 TL, valid for 30 days.
@Thomas I didn’t get any stamped paper on the border
03/06/2022, 2:37 pm – 1590 84261 Don’t know about DHL but UPS send in 7 days from Germany to Tbilisi (to the door)
03/06/2022, 2:40 pm – 680 40059 Thanks for your answer ☺️!!
03/06/2022, 2:48 pm – 1573 57429 Great thanks
03/06/2022, 2:49 pm – 1573 57429 I am still wondering about DHL because UPS is express and it’s more expensive. This would only be our second favorite option 🤣
03/06/2022, 2:55 pm – 7966 7553 I bought an eSIM online without using ID of any kind.
03/06/2022, 3:06 pm – 650 33311 Hello! Anyone has a recommendation for a nice and beautiful route from Azerbaijan to Teheran? Thanks!
03/06/2022, 3:14 pm – 1573 57429 Is the border between those countries open again?
03/06/2022, 3:21 pm – 650 33311 Not that I know of. But I’m planning different scenarios in case the boarder of Azerbaijan opens. and I’m hoping they will open in july 🤞😬
03/06/2022, 3:53 pm – 1590 84261 https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=12985&start=30
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03/06/2022, 4:41 pm – 1577 11680 You tryed it beforee ? Because I think it’s not that easy
03/06/2022, 4:42 pm – 1577 11680 My family send me one parcel via UPS from Berlin to Tbilisi, it’s very quick BUT you need to have a fixed adress an also be in the Tax register of Georgia. You alos have to make a list of all the things in the parcel followed by a number (there are diffrent numbers for diffrent things … For example: cloathing = 1234) also the values of everything … That was my experience … It works but it sucks
03/06/2022, 4:43 pm – 1577 11680 The paper with the numbers you may find in the internet or directly in the UPS Store… The filled out form you need to attach to the parcel
03/06/2022, 4:46 pm – 1590 84261 Yes we did it. rohloff send us some spare parts to our friend in Tbilisi.
Didn’t pay any tax
7 days delivery (it’s supposed to be 5 days)
03/06/2022, 4:48 pm – 1577 11680 Okay maybe it’s different when it’s from an company… Because it’s buisness purpose or rohloff just new what to do for sending things to Georgia..And yeah when you have someone on Tbilisi it makes it easier cause they are in the register.
03/06/2022, 4:48 pm – 1577 11680 Knew
03/06/2022, 4:52 pm – 1573 57429 We have a friend in Tblisi so that won’t be the issue. I sent many parcels to other countries and I always stated the value (on the DHL) parcel so that’s also okay. But I know in some countries things don’t arrive with DHL (Oman for example)
03/06/2022, 4:54 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah in this case use UPS.. safe
03/06/2022, 9:25 pm – 174 78363 For us, from Germany to Kayseri (Turkey) it took around 20 days. No express from privat to privat person.
03/06/2022, 9:29 pm – 174 78363 Today we passed Zagari pass in Georgia. 2 kilometers of fight with mud and snow but it was possible for us. Not sure if more damages will appear on the road because the snow is melding and there are a lot of landslides on the road. Be strong and have fun! Enjoy your ride 🚵♀️🚵
04/06/2022, 1:01 am – 7465 6447 How was it apart from the snow? Worth it?
04/06/2022, 2:26 am – 176 435084 Hey everyone!
Is there anyone that will finish their trip in Georgia, Armenia or Iran ?
After cycling over 13000km with my full suspension mtb, and probably another 13000 or so coming, I have to change at least the frame of my bike as mine is obviously really not reliable for long term traveling.
So I was wondering if maybe somebody will finish in one of these countries and maybe it is possible to arrange something with your old bike so that I can continue savely and save me a lot of hustle on the way.
If you have any other idea or a recommendation, please let me know 🙂
I am currently in Georgia btw.
Thanks everyone 🙂
04/06/2022, 22 am – 174 78363 The mountains are just wonderful, you are at the same height than the glacier on the other side that we have done as well with a hike during a break in Ushguli, it’s just amazing there and I recommend to stp in Ushguli. After the pass the valley is interesting, different from the other sides and we loved it. Tastes and colored are always different but as nature lover we enjoy it. Enjoy your ride 🚵🏻♀️🚵
04/06/2022, 46 pm – 7966 7553 If anyone wants a bike box in Aktau Kazakhstan, message me asap 🙂
04/06/2022, 7:14 pm – 176 446208 Öm
04/06/2022, 9:42 pm – 26 14 17 I’m approaching Beyşehir Gölü from the north and will be there in a couple of days. Anybody has any experience doing the west side road around the lake and down to Beyşehir city? I am debating whether to go on the west vs east side 🙂
05/06/2022, 8:04 pm – 1590 84261 Anyone is going from Iran to Europe (preferred to Germany) within the next 4 weeks? Please text me directly 🙏❤️
05/06/2022, 8:27 pm – 507 176 12 We have been in Beysehir recently, but we went through the mountains coming from Ergirdir. That was an amazing route! I assume by north you are talking about D330 road. I would bet that it is more beautiful on the west side. There is basically no traffic at all! Beysehir has a warmshower host. If you need some rest and can not reach them via the page pm us. Where are you headed after? Save travels!
05/06/2022, 8:47 pm – 26 14 17 Thanks 🙏 Correct D330 road. After, I’m headed towards Cappadocia 🙂
05/06/2022, 9:32 pm – 507 176 12 We are heading towards Cappadocia tomorrow from Konya. 🙂 may be we’ll meet there 🙂
05/06/2022, 54 pm – 6 95 97 75 Hey, anyone knows a good bike shop in Yerevan that should have a decent tire ?
As well, how is it usually to order a pair of tire from Schwalbe: through the local bike shop or directly with Schwalbe ?
05/06/2022, 54 pm – 6 95 97 75 Merci 🙂
05/06/2022, 58 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi
You can try Yourbike but i think he needs to order it
05/06/2022, 04 pm – 507 176 12 https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikeplus/?ref=share
Hi, contact them. I think they can help you.
05/06/2022, 16 pm – 507 176 12 https://www.facebook.com/samoxsamox
He is the admin and knows everything about bikes in Yerevan.
06/06/2022, 04 am – 6 95 97 75 Thanks, that’s helpful !
06/06/2022, 4:30 pm – 176 765320 How difficult will it be to find a new cassette and chain in Tbilisi?
06/06/2022, 4:39 pm – wt pk de moped: I have 9 speed and i couldn’t find a new casette. Only a used one
06/06/2022, 4:39 pm – wt pk de moped: Chain is no problem in my opinion
06/06/2022, 4:40 pm – wt pk de moped: One Shop had many for 8 or 10 speed
06/06/2022, 5:32 pm – 176 765320 Mk good to know. I’ll pick it up in turkey.
06/06/2022, 6:01 pm – 507 176 12 😊
06/06/2022, 7:19 pm – 5 591 99 28 Has anyone here been to quetta? How did you get out of Quetta? The police say I can’t cycle in Balochistan..
06/06/2022, 7:39 pm – 79 426 73 I’ve been to Quetta in 2016. As I knew about the police escorts and troubles, I arrived there by train from Islamabad (and then got a police escort all the way to the border). So, if you are already in Quetta and police told you that you can’t cycle, then I suggest that you take a train/bus out of there. Otherwise it will most likely be a big hassle 🤷♂️
06/06/2022, 7:47 pm – 5 591 99 28 Hmmm, today they told me I can’t take my bicycle on the bus. But at Bloomstar hotel they told me I can put it on the roof. Bit confusing though..
06/06/2022, 7:56 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi
Does Anyone has already take azerbaijan airlines with bicycle and is able to do a feedback ???
06/06/2022, 7:57 pm – 6 72 06 25 I can t find that much informations on their website
07/06/2022, 21 am – +1 (587) 350-95 Quick update on transiting through Turkey.. A question that was asked by @32468518712 a while back. We just flew through Antalya Airport.. They do not have a transfer lounge so we had the pleasure of entering Turkey (which meant a 70USD visa each as we are Canadian). Had we chosen another airport like Istanbul we would NOT have had to enter the country…so, if your visa is up, you overstayed or you need to pay for a Turkish visa- ask uncle Google if there is a transfer Lounge in the airport you are flying through…
07/06/2022, 23 am – +1 (587) 350-95 Thanks for all the info- this group has been great- we are excited to return to try the Pamir Highway when borders are open.. For now, we landed in Denmark and will cycle here, Sweden and Norway. If anyone has any Intel on this region- please drop me a line! Cheers.. Ride safe and keep the wind at your back!
07/06/2022, 32 am – 493 62 88 Hello everyone, did someone already tried to extend his visa in Shiraz (Iran)? Is it easy? Thank you 😊
07/06/2022, 47 am – 1573 92758 Hello guys, can anyone recommend a good bicycle shop in Bangkok?
07/06/2022, 07 am – 7791 0859 Likewise if anyone knows a WhatsApp group for the Baltics please let me know 🙏
07/06/2022, 03 pm – 660 47702 I did not do it my self, but I heard, that it should be no problem
07/06/2022, 09 pm – 484 83 27 Super easy in shiraz. Report on caravanistan
07/06/2022, 3:28 pm – 536 461 23 Continuing the theme of Georgian pass roads: Sairme-Abastumani is almost open as of June 6-7. We got conflicting answers from people we asked on the Bagdati/Sairme side (but most people said it was OK), so we tried and made it through.
There’s one 10m length of road which is completely covered with steeply pitched snow. Other sections are quite narrow for cars due to snow, but no problem for bicycles. It was possible to carry bags across the 10m snow closure, and hike the bikes up the (steep) alpine meadow to the next serpentine.
If the weather is good, there is a good campsite (shelters with picnic tables) marked on open street map, 3km or so north of the Sairme pass location. That is also close to where the snow closure is located.
It is about 40km of decent-to-rough gravel roads. We found the roads a bit better on the Sairme side, if you’re thinking of an up-and-back and have a choice.
07/06/2022, 4:07 pm – 5 591 99 28 Easy peasy
07/06/2022, 5:58 pm – 6 05 46 21 Is anyone got an idea to « jump » over Myanmar. (Boat ??? Plane 😩😩) to go from India to Thailand ?
08/06/2022, 09 am – 1577 11680 Myanmar close?
08/06/2022, 44 am – 6 05 46 21 Unfortunately yes
08/06/2022, 58 am – 79 696 97 Hi guys, most of you are (already) much further East than me. Currently, I’m in Bosnia and within the next two weeks I should replace both tyres. Does anyone know a reliable bike shop in Sarajevo or somewhere in BiH that has got Schwalbe tyres? Thanks in advance.
08/06/2022, 5:48 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hello all ! Someone was in Ouzbékistan soon ? I crossed the border today and try maybe 6 or 7 ATM to withdraw money, and never work. A guy in a bank told me that with my MasterCard, it’s impossible since the Russian war.. and I should to transfer money to a Uzbek account. You have feedback to give me ?
08/06/2022, 5:53 pm – 176 314102 I was there three weeks ago and it was fine. Using visa
08/06/2022, 5:56 pm – 6 61 69 56 You have the bank’s name ?
08/06/2022, 5:59 pm – 176 314102 Deutsche Kreditbank
08/06/2022, 6:00 pm – 6 61 69 56 Thank you !
08/06/2022, 6:36 pm – 498 23 99 We are looking for a bike box in Tblisi?
Anybody can help?😵💫
08/06/2022, 7:04 pm – 7966 7553 I also heard that visa works everywhere but Mastercard does not in 🇺🇿
08/06/2022, 7:28 pm – 6 61 69 56 Ok so I will take dollar in Kirghizistan.
And what about the registration ? At the border they knew nothing.. people did it by internet ? Or every 3 day in a hotel ? Or nothing ?
08/06/2022, 7:39 pm – 176 314102 When i was leaving usbekistan the officer checked my registration sheets. Hostels have to give you a piece of paper. Some days were missing when i was camping or staying with locals, but they didnt care 🤷♂️ officially you need to be registered in every accomodation.
08/06/2022, 8:17 pm – 176 765320 is this a covid thing or always the case? Good to know.
08/06/2022, 8:20 pm – 176 314102 Not sure about „always“, but it was already before covid 😉
08/06/2022, 8:25 pm – 6 19 61 67 They didn’t ask me anything when I left Uzbekistan. It was 5 days ago 😊.
08/06/2022, 8:25 pm – 6 61 69 56 At wish border ?
08/06/2022, 8:27 pm – 6 19 61 67 Panjakent in Tadjikistan
08/06/2022, 8:36 pm – 6 61 69 56 Perfect, thank !
08/06/2022, 8:37 pm – 176 314102 Mine was in Ferghana valley at osh. I think its like always. Officially you have to bring the registrations, doesnt mean they will really check it. it mostly depends on who controls you and in what mood they are. If they WANT to give you a hard time and you’re not playing by the official rules, they can. But in most cases you’ll be fine 🤷♂️
08/06/2022, 9:13 pm – Patte: You deleted this message
08/06/2022, 9:15 pm – 170 54554 Hey there! Any thoughts about Tuz Gölü in Turkey? Is it worth taking the detour on the Konya – Aksaray road? Good places for wild camping? Thanks in advance:)
08/06/2022, 9:16 pm – Patte: If you explain about camping and show pictures they will understand. We crossed the osh border two times. Just some chitchatting and never anything about where we stayed.
08/06/2022, 9:25 pm – 26 14 17 I’m headed for Eskil tomorrow. I can send you a DM with intel.
08/06/2022, 30 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello guys,
I need to send my front wheel back to France because I have a problem with my son dynamo… Do you know if I can find a new one in Georgia? It has to be with trough axes 12*100 and disc brakes… Thx
08/06/2022, 08 pm – 176 765320 Hey! İ just asked the locals I’m staying with. She said it’s cool when it’s wet but when dry it’s a bit bland. She said if it’s not far off route she would go but if it’s a bigger detour it’s not worth it for her. Also Campings not the easiest.
08/06/2022, 15 pm – 507 176 12 The road Konya – Aksaray is terribly boring, there is nothing to see, flat, many trucks on the roads. The only thing I can recommend is the Kervansaray in Sultanhani. It was really nice and not far from it there is a camping place (50TL for a night). If you haven’t seen any Kervansaray, then it can be a nice experience.
We didn’t go to salt lake, so I cannot say anything to it.
08/06/2022, 17 pm – 507 176 12
08/06/2022, 18 pm – 507 176 12 If you decide to visit the Kervansaray, you can stay here. There are toilets, showers. We payed 100TL for two ppl one night.
08/06/2022, 33 pm – 1573 57429 True…but if you leave the highway and proceed south (instead of Göreme) … That’s where the magic happens. After Konya to Osmaniye we had the best routes on our whole trip (10 months) so far.
08/06/2022, 34 pm – 1573 57429 Nice Camp sports and great roads… Tranquil villages etc
09/06/2022, 9:03 am – 7956 0890 Hi! Cooking fuel in Iran.. 🔥 Methylated spirits?
White spirits? What’s the burning alcohol situation here?
09/06/2022, 18 pm – 1522 94438 Good Morning!
I am trying to find a safe place in Tbilisi where I can store my bike for two weeks. Do you have any tipps or ideas where I could put it?
09/06/2022, 1:41 pm – 7966 7553 Envoy hostel has a garage where I left my bike a few days
09/06/2022, 1:47 pm – 1522 94438 Do you think they’re ok with it even if I don’t stay there?
09/06/2022, 1:54 pm – 7966 7553 I doubt it
09/06/2022, 3:07 pm – 7 66 25 48
09/06/2022, 3:07 pm – 7 66 25 48
09/06/2022, 3:07 pm – 7 66 25 48
09/06/2022, 8:30 pm – 474 07 93 Nope, but interested in one.
Our idea was to go by boat to Indian islands next to Thailand, but then no idea…
09/06/2022, 8:56 pm – 79 675 47 If you need any Information about the Andaman Islands, you can write a PM, we spent 3 weeks there. Not a place for cycling really and there are ferries to Chennai and Kolkata only.
09/06/2022, 9:33 pm – 1577 11680 Can you also go from there to thailand?
09/06/2022, 9:48 pm – 79 675 47 Only from India. It’s a dead-end. In order to get to another country you’ll have to fly from Port Blair via Dehli/Kolkata/Chennai/Mumbai a.s.o. Havelock Island is beautiful and very popular with wealthy Indian tourists, Neil Island the backpacker and diver’s island and Long Island for adventurers. But unfortunately it doesn’t make much sense as an idea to transfer overland/water to Thailand, but it’s still an interesting place for a break though.
09/06/2022, 17 pm – 160 62664 Wrong group, but whatever… We cycled last year from Germany to the north cape and I can recommend the Kattegattleden. An easy, but beautiful way from Trelleborg to Gothenborg, all way along the swedish West Coast.
In norway you should try the Rallarvegen from Haugastol to Flåm (Bergen train line from Oslo). Amazing way through mountainious landscape, glaciers, waterfalls… but not before middle of july (otherwise many snowfields to cross). And oc the classic EV 1 Atlantic Route. Lots of fjords, but the car ferries were free for cyclists.
For more intel PM me. Cheers from Kazakhstan
10/06/2022, 3:24 pm – 79 513 73 is there anyone near kars at the moment who wants to cross to georgia?:)
10/06/2022, 3:26 pm – 1573 57429 We will be there in about two weeks
10/06/2022, 3:48 pm – 507 176 12 We in about 4 or 5 weeks 😅
We will be getting to Göreme today
10/06/2022, 8:53 pm – Patte: Anybody is in Pakistan right now and visited Darkut recently? Just saw 3 entries at the police checkpoint there. The police said they were cyclists.
10/06/2022, 8:57 pm – 6 513442 Hi everyone!
I’m new to the group and currently I’m planning a trip which will include Iran – Pakistan – India. I have a few questions, especially concerning cycling through Pakistan. If anyone has some advice on these topics, I would love to hear your opinions!
- Is it possible and safe to cross Pakistan? Also in the western regions?
- Border crossing from Iran is possible?
- And border crossing to India?
- I heard something about the obligation of cycling under police escorts, is that correct?
- Any other safety concers or procedures I should take into consideration?
Thank you in advance!
(It’s also possible to hit me privately if you’d like!)
Cheers, Koen
10/06/2022, 9:36 pm – 5 591 99 28 Hi Koen,
It’s possible to cross Pakistan. Balochistan is considered not to be safe, that’s why you’ll get a police escort from Taftan to Quetta. I was told by the police that I couldn’t cycle in Balochistan, and that I had to take a bus to Islamabad. And that’s what I did earlier this week.
From where do you want to cross the border to Iran? I know it’s possible from Turkey, Armenia and Iraq. From Azerbaijan I am not sure.
Border crossing from Pakistan to India is also possible, but as far as I know, only the Wagah Border.
Just read the differences between Western countries and Middle-East countries. Check what’s illegal and what – in your eyes – minor things can put you in jail..
11/06/2022, 04 pm – Patte: About Baluchistan:
If you take the southernmost border crossing, there is a chance of cycling till Karachi.
11/06/2022, 3:09 pm – wt pk de moped: Any recommendations where to spend the last night before crossing the taftan border to pakistan?
Zahedan is kinda far, and the hotel right before the border is bad and expensive…
11/06/2022, 3:10 pm – wt pk de moped: Any experiences wildcamping there?
11/06/2022, 3:13 pm – 13-994 20 Can we cycle from Gilgit to Islamabad?
11/06/2022, 3:15 pm – Patte: You will be escorted if you take the main road. We will take the 4000m pass further east.
11/06/2022, 3:17 pm – 13-994 20 Escorted by who?
11/06/2022, 3:24 pm – Patte: The Chinese are building a dam in this area. Pakistan is very afraid of any foreigner getting hurt in the slightest, due to political things. There has been a terrorist attack in Karachi a month ago or so. They killed some Chinese in front of a university. That’s why down this road the police will not leave you alone in this area.
11/06/2022, 3:24 pm – Patte: There are other areas where the same thing will happen.
11/06/2022, 3:44 pm – 13-994 20 Hmm. Okay thanks Patte
11/06/2022, 3:47 pm – 1577 11680 Hot Chicks
11/06/2022, 3:47 pm – 1577 11680 :p
11/06/2022, 3:48 pm – 13-994 20
11/06/2022, 4:03 pm – Patte: I wish.
11/06/2022, 4:18 pm – 5 593 55 21 Hey there guys,
Somebody has a recommendation for a good and reliable bicycle store in Tbilisi?
Probably one of these hundred times asked questions, sorry for that! ❤️
11/06/2022, 4:34 pm – Patte: We used Bikes.ge for box and truing of the wheel nothing serious. We liked their service.
Wait for more answers, they will come.
11/06/2022, 4:45 pm – 5 593 55 21 Hey bro, thanks :))
11/06/2022, 6:28 pm – 1590 84261 Also interested in this
11/06/2022, 7:01 pm – 1573 92758 Hippo Velo is the best 👌
12/06/2022, 9:13 am – 5 591 60 74 Hii. Hippo Velo, Bikes.ge, Bike Point, Velo Plus – these are the best stores in Tbilisi.
12/06/2022, 9:16 am – 5 591 60 74 There is a group on Facebook – CCN Caucasus Cycling Network – you can post this question there. Also there are reliable bike places like bike point, hippo Velo, Giga Bike – where if you pay some money they will store I think.
12/06/2022, 9:17 am – 5 591 60 74 https://www.facebook.com/caucasuscyclingnetwork/
12/06/2022, 9:18 am – 5 591 60 74 Also look for Myvelo.ge
12/06/2022, 9:24 am – 5 591 60 74 https://www.facebook.com/groups/caucasuscyclingnetwork/?ref=share
12/06/2022, 52 am – 5 593 55 21 Thanks :))
12/06/2022, 11 am – 1573 57429 For those of you who crosses Iran from Armenia – did you book a hotel/ sleep in a hotel after crossing? Tap-persia recommends to have a hotel reservation for the first night for the visa application that’s why I am asking.
Thank you 🥰
12/06/2022, 18 am – 670 20409 We did and cancelled afterwards, but actually nobody ever asked.
12/06/2022, 32 am – wt pk de moped: Same here. I did it and nobody asked
12/06/2022, 58 am – 6 61 69 56 I pity the hotels close to the Iranian borders. nobody ask me to do that. only tap Persia ask that.. for the Iranian visa they asked me an address in Iran, I put „in my tent“, and I had any problem
12/06/2022, 1:57 pm – 1590 84261 HELP:
someone traveling FROM
IRAN 🇮🇷 (TEHERAN is best option)
To
Europe 🇪🇺 (GERMANY 🇩🇪 is best option) within the next 3 weeks?
Please write us directly
Thank you and best greetings from Iran ❤️🇮🇷
12/06/2022, 2:06 pm – 6 10 56 65 Hello ..
Do someone know if its possible to make Turkish Syria Liban Israël by the Coast ?
12/06/2022, 2:06 pm – 6 10 56 65 Thanks .. and best wishes to everybody !!
Mathieu from france
12/06/2022, 2:11 pm – 1522 94438 No its not possible. Its not possible to cross from Libanon to Israel.
12/06/2022, 2:14 pm – 6 10 56 65 And directly from syria to jordanie ?
12/06/2022, 2:16 pm – 1522 94438 Might be possible but I don’t know for certain.
Your best shot would be from Turk – Iraq and then Jordan and over to Israel.
However, the Israelis might not let you in after you’ve been to Iraq. Also, Iraq has a law that prohibits any contact with Israel or their citizens.
12/06/2022, 2:17 pm – 6 10 56 65 Thank you timo !!
12/06/2022, 2:18 pm – 6 10 56 65 Maybe directly by jordan to egypte . With a ferry .. ?
12/06/2022, 2:18 pm – 6 10 56 65 The idea is to cross from europe to africa .
12/06/2022, 2:19 pm – 1522 94438 Yes this is actually possible. You can go freely between Jordan, Israel and Egypt.
There is a ferry from each one.
12/06/2022, 2:19 pm – 1522 94438 Also you can go to Saudi Arabia
12/06/2022, 2:26 pm – 6 10 56 65 So you mean the road turk irak jordan egypt should be possible . ?
12/06/2022, 2:29 pm – 1522 94438 Technically yes, I just don’t know how safe it is outside of Kurdistan in Iraq. Maybe the police will escort you, maybe they won’t even let you through.
12/06/2022, 2:39 pm – 7904 1798 As far as I know you cannot cross Iraq from the north, you can only enter the Kurdish area. You can cross close to the gulf iran-iraq-kuwait-Saudi
12/06/2022, 4:36 pm – 7956 0890 Iranian phone registration & visa extension;
My initial visa is 45 days, my phone shoul be registered within 20-30 days of arrival in Iran supplying my visa extension code which I cannot get until a week or so before my visa expires soooo….. anyone know how to proceed in registering my phone? 😵💫 thanks!
12/06/2022, 4:39 pm – 79 513 73 the same experience today – from turkey to georgia. hazzlefree border crossing. on the turkish side they tell you that georgia wants the covid certificate on paper which is not true (but they checked it on my phone)
12/06/2022, 7:25 pm – 76 412 19 Hey everyone, a question to those who are already very east 😅 anyone crossed the thai Laos border recently? Do you know if they resumed the visa on arrival procedure already? Thanks, Melissa
12/06/2022, 9:09 pm – 493 62 88 Nope, we didn’t do it and nobody asked
12/06/2022, 9:22 pm – 178 61244 I made a 1.50€ reservation at some hostel in Tabriz which indeed they never wanted so see. What they did inspect quite thoroughly though was my health insurance coverage for Iran, wanting to sell me theirs on the spot.
13/06/2022, 7:19 am – 7 66 25 48 If you have a dual Sim card slot, you can just switch the card to the other slot and you’re good for another month
13/06/2022, 37 am – 7956 0890 Sadly I don’t 🤷🏻♀️
13/06/2022, 52 pm – 79 513 73 Information about Georgia – Azerbaijan crossing over land:
I was in contact with the Swiss Embassy in Baku and the Azerbaijani Embassy in Switzerland.
Regarding the opening on 1 July, they say:
- At least I can say that the Swiss embassy was not informed of any upcoming opening of the land borders
- And Azerbaijan simply says the borders are closed due to Covid.
BUT: There is the possibility to apply for a special permit (both of the embassies mention it). As a Swiss citizen, I have to send a copy of my passport and a valid e-visa from Azerbaijan to the Swiss embassy in Baku. They will then apply for a special permit.
Let’s see if it works 🙂
BTW: Regarding stamps from Armenia in the passport: Armenia is an internationally recognised state. So there should be no problems. However, you may be asked about it (where exactly you were, etc.)
13/06/2022, 2:00 pm – 7465 6447 Thanks for the info. Are there any requirements/conditions for the special permit?
13/06/2022, 2:11 pm – 79 513 73 i haven’t got any further information but i will try and post an update here in the group
13/06/2022, 2:16 pm – 7465 6447 Thanks
13/06/2022, 7:40 pm – 6 72 19 84 Hi all!
Any recommendation for a good bike shop in Shiraz (Iran) ? I need correct quality chain and tyre, and a skilled mechanic to true up better than I did a wheel (I experienced the fight bike versus car, result: bike 0 – car 1 😂).
Thanks 🤗
13/06/2022, 7:54 pm – 6 72 06 25 Haha wow… i also experienced versus truck in Urmia 😅
I think chain u can find easily but tyre u will have to be flexible…
13/06/2022, 7:54 pm – 6 72 06 25 U can ask to the owner of golshan hostel
13/06/2022, 7:54 pm – 6 72 06 25 He is used to see cyclist
13/06/2022, 7:54 pm – 6 72 06 25 Here is his number 917 315 3203
13/06/2022, 8:01 pm – 659 98 63 Commercial Complex Iran
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JpR3ybJTTZ6RhfNr9 Inside this mall there is a bike store. They helped me quite a lot back in 2020
14/06/2022, 6:23 am – 474 07 93 Hi everyone,
Did some people tried to enter India via land border, with e-visa, although it is normally not allowed?
14/06/2022, 1:44 pm – 1573 57429 @436702040931 do you remember which hotel it was ? (Name of the hotel)
15/06/2022, 7:29 am – 6 61 69 56 Hi, someone knows a good bike shop in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to found good quality true Shimano part like hub, cassette, ..
15/06/2022, 9:54 am – 1512 88151 Hi, i need a good Bike Shop in Batumi. Any recommendations? Thanks a Lot!
15/06/2022, 33 am – 670 20409 Veloman Extreme Georgia
5 555 91 64 21
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aP6WMSComiKTei6i7
15/06/2022, 35 am – 670 20409 Actually i did it with an agency without knowing and it was quite a hustle to cancel the booking without paying. Anyway i forgot the Name 🙈. But nobody from all the cyclists we got to know who went to Iran got ever asked.
15/06/2022, 38 am – 1590 84261 Anyone know where to get „ortlieb quick lock“ in Teheran?
Or is anyone coming from Germany to. Teheran with the next 14 days?
15/06/2022, 49 am – 1512 88151 Thanks 👍
15/06/2022, 1:13 pm – 1590 84261
15/06/2022, 1:24 pm – 79 426 73 this happened to me several times 🙄😅 if you don’t have the spare parts, i recommend to use ropes (going between the plastic stuff and the pannier itself) to attach the bags to the carrier.😉 other people have used zip ties in the past, but i don’t like that as you can’t remove the bag anymore, with the ropes it is still possible (although annoying)
15/06/2022, 1:46 pm – 347 755 13 In Teheran there is a famous bike shop (Iran enduro, but not 100% sure about the name, I’m sorry) that sells ortlieb stuff.
It’s at the second floor in a mall, close to the center, I’m sure someone have been there and can tell you the name.
15/06/2022, 2:01 pm – 659 98 63 Iran Enduro is a great great shop, but not sure about ortlieb stuff
15/06/2022, 2:02 pm – 659 98 63 Moniriyeh
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G5TkQ5NkgmH26Kvx5 all outdoor gear shops are located in Valiasr Street in this neighbourhood
15/06/2022, 2:06 pm – 670 20409 Worst case szenario: there are 2 Brands of very good cycling bags, actually copies of ortlieb in Iran.
One Brand is „Farhadlieb“ and the other Brand i cant remember, but you can get them in „K1 Sport“ in Teheran. They are quite cheap but looks seem to be good quality (we saw them several times on other cyclists)
15/06/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 Same here
15/06/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 After 400 days cycling just one out of 4 bags survived
15/06/2022, 3:12 pm – 1577 11680 – Ortlieb
15/06/2022, 3:13 pm – 1577 11680 Cable ties… Works.. but the whole easyness of Ortlieb is destroyed !
15/06/2022, 3:13 pm – 1577 11680 I actually wrote Ortlieb a big email and told them about the issue… They felt very sorry and will pay for the spare parts as soon as I find a shop where I can buy it… Anyway I would suggest you all that you also write Ortlieb a email …. Just that they realise that they need to work on the problem for Future bags
15/06/2022, 3:40 pm – 176 765320 Had this happen to me a few weeks back. Ortlieb replaced it but you must find an official Ortlieb dealer. Until it was repaired i used a single cam strap to hold it and it worked easily.
15/06/2022, 3:56 pm – 912 685 79 Why don’t you ask some friends to send it by post to an address in Tehran?
The spare parts can’t be found in Iran only the whole bags.
The Iranian bag producer I know(k1sport) maybe can help you replacing the automatic locks with his own made locks. I can help you asking him if it works.
15/06/2022, 4:21 pm – 1590 84261 3 weeks delivery time
Visa… Running out
16/06/2022, 47 am – 7 85 15 61 Hi everyone
Does anyone knows a good bike shop in tashkent ?
Thanks a lot have a nice evening
16/06/2022, 52 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hey guys,
I’am in Tbilisi Georgia, I had to send back home my front wheel for warranty but i can’t find a new one here !!!
This is the specs of my bike :
-thru axle 12×100
-disc brakes
Do you know any website making delivery in Georgia ? Or you know if it’s exist any adaptor to get quick release wheels on my bike ?
Thanks 🙏
16/06/2022, 1:41 pm – 647 50 41 Hi guys! Is there anyone who can send me a route through Uzbekistan? Or at least some great gravel roads? Hard to find! Thanks in advanceeee
16/06/2022, 2:20 pm – 6 61 69 56 No fun riding in Uzbekistan. even the mini road on the gps are super busy. there are people everywhere. and it’s already way too hot. If it’s for now, you can get through it fast
16/06/2022, 2:23 pm – 347 755 13 Totally agree, nothing compared to the nearest Kyrgyzstan!!
16/06/2022, 2:25 pm – 347 755 13 Hot but not impossible…don’t forget that there heroes like our mate Sebastian that cycled under 45 Degree😂😂
16/06/2022, 2:29 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yeah it’s always better than India or Pakistan. Not impossible for sure. It’s not emirate in avril at 42 degree also. But when it’s completely flat, with thousand and thousands cars all the time, the nose, the people everywhere.. don’t spend long time here
16/06/2022, 4:20 pm – 6 71 64 63 Hello
We are actualy cycling in Turkey and planning soon to go to Georgia. What about that:
Seul l’accès par voie aérienne est possible pour tous les voyageurs, les frontières terrestres demeurent fermées à tous les touristes, vaccinés ou non.
If anybody could help us!
Thanks 😉
Lara & Bruno
16/06/2022, 4:20 pm – 6 61 69 56 It’s for Azerbaijan that
16/06/2022, 4:28 pm – 6 71 64 63 Oh yes, sorry ! I missed to say that as we’re planning to also go est, what do you think about this info concerning Azerbaïdjan ?…
16/06/2022, 4:28 pm – 6 71 64 63 East…
16/06/2022, 4:58 pm – 7 66 25 48 Hello there
Just entered Uzbekistan (kaplanbek/navoiy) everything went super smooth but they didn’t give me registration paper, they said I don’t need it. Though some of you have been asked for it when exiting right ?
16/06/2022, 5:19 pm – 6 61 69 56 They don’t have to give you a registration paper. I do nothing since 5 days. I will see when I will exit. Take a picture of you tent everynight
16/06/2022, 5:26 pm – 347 755 13 I did the same but right now I’m in a hostel that don’t accept me
16/06/2022, 5:26 pm – 347 755 13 *because of registration
16/06/2022, 5:59 pm – 176 314102 You don’t get a regisgration paper at the border, but when you stay in hostels/hotels. They have to register you and can do this online. If you stay with a local, officially they have to register you as well (nobody does of course). I recommend to collect as many registration sheets as you can get on your way. Again, they can give you a hard time for not having the registrations, doesn’t mean they really will. Fees are ranging from 1000$ to 12000$, so better safe than sorry 🤷♂️
16/06/2022, 6:05 pm – 176 314102 I was asked to show the registrations when i left the country, so i just gave them some (didn’t have papers for all the days) and it was okay. But as always, personal experiences from individuals in this group (including mine) can not replace the official statements.
16/06/2022, 7:40 pm – 347 755 13 I’m asking if the bad luck is always on me in these occasions😅
In in Uzbekistan since 5 days, first time I went for an accomodation in Tashkent, they refused me to stay and suggest to go in a passport desk.
Once there the officer told me I can’t register anymore because it’s more than 3 days I’m in.
Somehow, I showed him the picture of my tent and locations of each night in Uzbek, saying I’ve never stayed more than 3 days in a place and at this point he told me to keep taking picture because like that was ok.
Hostel spoke with him, required the pictures and locations as well, then accept me.
Honestly, it all sound so stupid and senseless but that is my experience
17/06/2022, 36 pm – 474 07 93 Hey guys,
Does anyone know what is the best between Iran, Pakistan, and India for sending a package to Belgium?
17/06/2022, 37 pm – 6 61 69 56 Forget Iran I think about the sanction
17/06/2022, 45 pm – 1577 11680 Probaby india will be the easiest but Pakistan maybe more tricky but possible and yeah Iran I would not try
17/06/2022, 1:16 pm – 76 412 19 We actually were able to send back a package in Tehran from Iran to Switzerland with the normal Iranian Post. It went quite unproblematic and in 3 weeks the package arrived. You just need to bring ur passport to the post office. I think we paid around 50eur for 5kg. So you might be able to get a cheaper deal in India.
17/06/2022, 1:19 pm – 79 675 47 Sending a package form India used to be quite a hassle a couple of years ago at least. You need to go to the tailor and sew the package in a cloth and then seal it and then go back to the post office. Hope it’s easier nowadays.
17/06/2022, 4:38 pm – 1573 57429 As a lot here in this group we consider to go to Aserbaijan in case the borders open. We plan to go Georgia, Armenia and aserbaijan and from there to Iran. Now we are in a hostel and the guy, who hosts many bike tourers told us, that once you have a stamp or Armenia you cannot get into Aserbaijan. Online i read that it is possible. Does anyone have (more) correct information?
17/06/2022, 4:41 pm – 6 199896 Three years ago I first went to Armenia, then to Azerbeijan, no problems at the border. Only some questions regarding my activities in Armenia.
17/06/2022, 4:43 pm – 7 66 71 96 Hey everyone,
Just about to cross the border Kazakhstan – Ouzbekistan soon and would like to know if mastercard credit card is ok to use in Ouzbekistan, I think someone wrote few days ago he has problem to withdraw cash with mastercard! Thanks guys
17/06/2022, 4:44 pm – 79 513 73 i asked the swiss embassy in baku:
„Armenia is an internationally recognised state. So there should be no problems. However, you may be asked about it (where exactly you were, etc.)“
but if you go to nagorno-karabakh then you will get serious problems at the border
17/06/2022, 4:48 pm – 6 61 69 56 Was me. Not easy to found a bank who accept master card, and if yes, second problem is to have money in the ATM. But it’s possible. Always have dollars with you in this part of the world
17/06/2022, 4:48 pm – 6 61 69 56 Few dollars in cash with you just in case
17/06/2022, 4:54 pm – 6 61 69 56 and you who are a fan of the ocean, you are in the only country in the world with the lychtenchtan, Which is doubly landlocked for ocean access
17/06/2022, 5:06 pm – 347 755 13 Why? Just make the stamp in a separate paper so you’ll have no problems at all
17/06/2022, 5:06 pm – 347 755 13 Same as in Iran, the passport stay clear to don’t have any problems
17/06/2022, 5:10 pm – 6 61 69 56 Except Israel and Iran, any country do that. Iran do that because it’s an electronic evisa. So don’t problem. But no need visa for armenia, not sure they will accept
17/06/2022, 5:22 pm – 347 755 13 Turkey as well
17/06/2022, 5:22 pm – 659 98 63 I don’t think you can cross from Armenia to Azerbaijan. You’ll have to go back to Georgia. You should be able to get into Azerbaijan despite the Armenian stamp. But of course, it would be better not to have this stamp if you want to be 100% sure you will not denied entrance.
17/06/2022, 6:32 pm – 1573 57429 Yes we know we have to go back to Georgia first but that’s okay
17/06/2022, 8:21 pm – 1590 84261 Is anyone planning to go from Georgia to iran or even further to Pakistan by car?
18/06/2022, 7:50 am – 6 46 43 38 Hi, we are now in Ouzbékistan and going to Kirghizistan, but we still have some Tadjik money and it seems really hard to change. If someone is in Uzbekistan or Kirghistan and is going to Tadjikistan, can you tell us and see if it could be possible to meet to help us with this extra Tadjik money? Thank you
18/06/2022, 8:04 am – 6 46 43 38 We are near Fergana and we are going to Osh.
18/06/2022, 9:12 am – 347 755 13 At the border (Kyrgyk side) and in Osh close to the bazar, it’s plenty of exchange shops mate
18/06/2022, 9:12 am – 6 61 69 56 But I never saw tadjik currency
18/06/2022, 26 pm – 176 765320 Hey! İn regards to the Kazakhstan visa, can you have multiple re-entries? İ need to enter first in aktu the again from Kyrgyzstan to Almaty. İs that possible if you have time left on the visa?
18/06/2022, 33 pm – 6 61 69 56 Don’t need visa for Kazakhstan
18/06/2022, 35 pm – 176 765320 So i can enter as many times as i need to though?
18/06/2022, 38 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes. Everything is written in the foreign affairs of Kazakhstan website
18/06/2022, 2:05 pm – 347 755 13 When you see both rates (buy and sell), it’s supposed to work…no?!
18/06/2022, 2:07 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes, but I saw nobody with tadjik money. Tenge, dollar, euro Kirghik som and Uzbek som, Russian money and nothing else, but maybe
18/06/2022, 4:26 pm – 6 421283 Hello does anybody have experience with sending a box with the post to turkey? We want to send a box from the Netherlands to Turkey, Erzurum to a pick up point. Who has a good experience and does anybody know how long they keep your box? Thank you
18/06/2022, 4:28 pm – 6 61 69 56 I send one from Germany to goreme at an hostel, any problem. But took almost 3 weeks, and stay 1 week at the customs
18/06/2022, 4:28 pm – Patte: Sending it to the post office is no hassle. We did it in some other town in Turkey last year.
18/06/2022, 4:33 pm – 7904 1798 I had a parcel sent from Finland. It got sticked at the border a couple of weeks. They wanted additional info, a form filled and 35 euro
18/06/2022, 4:34 pm – Patte: Custom fees are expensive in Turkey. I was hiding my disc brake rotors in a catalogue.
18/06/2022, 4:48 pm – 7966 7553 My experience of shipping stuff from EU to non-EU has been miserable. Allow many weeks and make phone calls to the shipping company in the sending and receiving countries and if they say you just need to wait longer, they may be incorrect and actually you need to contact customs.
18/06/2022, 5:33 pm – 6 61 69 56 Maybe it might be of interest to people. I am currently in Tashkent and leave tomorrow by bus for Almaty because I have too many things to change on my bike, and there is clearly nothing here and Dushanbe will be the same. In Almaty yes. And we were just talking about sending complicated packages, I don’t have too much confidence here. So if anyone needs anything, contact me privately if it helps.
18/06/2022, 5:34 pm – 6 61 69 56 And I will be back in Tashkent in the middle of the next week I think, then, samerkand before Tadjikistan
18/06/2022, 5:40 pm – 7966 7553
19/06/2022, 40 am – 6 30 96 91 Hello Ries, I just had to ask yesterday to DHL Turkey to resend my box back to France after it got stuck at customs in Istanbul for a couple of weeks. In fact, I eventually understood from DHL that as the stated value was above a 150 euros threshold, I had then to both enter into some admin process and pay 6000 TL (yes 6000!!! 🤪 ) Now, with some hindsights and after some discussions with other people facing similar issues, if I had to do it again, I would a-ask the box to be addressed to a local person (not on my name) which would collect it on my behalf and b-ask the sender to indicate a total value of the box below 100 euros so as to maximise the likelihood of getting the box in time… in any case good luck! 🙏🏻 Stéphane
19/06/2022, 8:49 am – 6 61 69 56 Hello everyone ! There is someone actually in Europe who will take a flight soon for central Asia ? Tashkent, Bishkek, Almaty, Dushanbe ?To maybe ask him to bring me a hub that I will order directly from him. impossible to get Shimano delivered here
19/06/2022, 8:58 am – 1573 04123 Has anyone experience getting from Georgia to Kazakhstan by fly? We are looking for this solution instead of the ferry in Baku. We found a fly from Tbilisi to aktau via scat air. Is it possible to book the fly from a third-party website and pay for the bicycle afterwards?
19/06/2022, 9:08 am – 79 675 47 There is a direct flight Tbilisi to Almaty. Bicycles cost EUR 50.- and you pay this fee at the airport, but need to inform the Airline in advance about the bicycles.
19/06/2022, 9:10 am – 6 49 43 74 Hey Katha,
We took the same flight and so went through the same great scat airline website… you can add an extra 23kg luggage when you book the ticket directly on the company’s website. You will get an extra ticket for this separate luggage.
You can also add an extra luggage afterward on the same website.
As for us, we paid each a seat & 23kg luggage + 1 extra 23kg. They were a bit confused at the airport as on the documents you get by mail it is not very clear whether you paid for 1 luggage or 2… it eventually worked out, but be ready for some negotiation!
19/06/2022, 9:11 am – 6 49 43 74 They have an english page on scat website that explained the whole online process: http://www.scat.kz/en/extra-baggage.html
19/06/2022, 9:14 am – 6 49 43 74 Also, if you’re using a petrol stove be aware! The airport is 20ish km north of Aktau town and if you take the north road to Shetpe, the first petrol station you will hit is in Shetpe itself. Everyone drives on natural gas so finding petrol can be challenging.
19/06/2022, 9:14 am – 6 49 43 74 There is apparently a petrol station in Aktau town
19/06/2022, 52 am – 160 62664 We had a flight from Tbilisi to Almaty with Air Astana. Had to register the bikes per Mail, at the airport it was no big deal anymore, 50 eur extra fee per bike. Friends of us took scat Air to aktau and had huge problems at the airport, big discussions, almost missed the flight and had to pay approx 100 eur per bike extra despite registration
19/06/2022, 1:37 pm – 6 21 98 36 Hi Katha,
We took a flight between Tbilissi and Aktau few days ago. If you want to add bicycle you have to send an email to the company to scat@scat.kz with dimension, weight and your ticket number. It between 30 to 45 dollar for each bike (depending of the dimension/weight). After that you have to pay extra fee at the airport. Even though they didn’t confirm us the registration by mail because we can prouve that we sent them an email before with all this informations (weight/dimension/ticket) everything went well.
19/06/2022, 9:48 pm – 1573 04123 Thank you all for your information! I think Im going to take the flight to aktau. How did you manage that with your bicycles? Were you able to organize a bicycle box from a bicycle shop?
19/06/2022, 9:49 pm – 1573 04123 Yes I have a petrol stove, thanks for this extra information!
19/06/2022, 31 pm – 6 49 43 74 We found bike boxes in Veloplus bike shop (for free, packaging service available). Note that they open quiet late in the day, 11am if I remember well.
We had a driver from Taxitbilissi.com to come and pick us up at the shop to go to the airport. No need for a big van, their 7seaters work fine for 2 bike boxes.
19/06/2022, 04 pm – 79 675 47 Just to let you know, we just checked with several bike Shops in Tbilisi. Bike.ge maybe gets more boxes within one month. Veloplus had one box left when we picked up ours 3 days ago.
20/06/2022, 14 am – 1573 04123 Thanks we will check them!
20/06/2022, 2:52 pm – 7966 7553 Also you can fit a bike box flat in the back of a Prius (regular Tbilisi taxi) if they put the rear seats down.
21/06/2022, 9:49 am – 1573 04123 Thanks 🙂
21/06/2022, 8:47 pm – 477 85 76 Anyone crossing the border Iran – Pakistan in the next days?
21/06/2022, 13 pm – 173 99675 Anyone experiences with extending visa in Isfahan?
21/06/2022, 15 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah my friend and me we did it in Isfahan… It’s was working but as I remember I takes a while .. I think we spend 5 hours in this department and got send from one room to another
21/06/2022, 17 pm – 79 513 73 Good news regarding Azerbaijan! I got the special permit today and can enter Azerbaijan overland and then continue to Kazakhstan by ferry 🙂 (see my last post on how I applied for it)
21/06/2022, 24 pm – 6 72 06 25 Wow that s great
21/06/2022, 24 pm – 6 72 06 25 Ma
21/06/2022, 24 pm – 6 72 06 25 Man
21/06/2022, 24 pm – 6 72 06 25 So you r going to cross the border the 1st july ?
21/06/2022, 28 pm – 79 513 73 With the special permit I can cross the border at any time – it has nothing to do with the 1st of july.
i have not received any official information about the reopening of the land borders in the near future.
21/06/2022, 30 pm – 6 61 69 56 I think you’re are lucky to be Suiss, because the rule for the french’s Embassy and consulate in the world is to never answer to any question I think. I asked 2 weeks ago, also to Azerbaijan embassy in France, and nothing. You don’t know if there is an other solution ?
21/06/2022, 38 pm – 79 513 73 The Azerbaijani embassy in Switzerland has also mentioned this possibility. Unfortunately, I don’t know about other nations or other options, sorry.
22/06/2022, 26 am – 7956 0890 Anyone here extended their visa in Tehran?
22/06/2022, 45 am – Patte: check caravanistan on such issues
22/06/2022, 04 pm – 7465 6447 Yup – the British Embassy did reply to me, but simply said any questions about entry should be directed towards Azerbaijan and didn’t acknowledge the existence of any special permit
22/06/2022, 09 pm – 17-694 10 Hi! New member here! 👋 This is why i cancelled my flight ticket to azerbaijan.. the land border still closed 😞
22/06/2022, 10 pm – 664 738351 Our experience sending/receiving parcels two years ago:
msr mattress warranty replacement sent to friends in tabriz took one day from ireland to tehran and two weeks inside iran.
sending from iran to europe is no problem, just a bit of bureaucracy at the postoffice. not realy cheap. probably the same from most other countries in this area. took around three weeks, like postcards.
receiving parcle at postoffice in oman no problem, two to three weeks.
we tried to pick up a parcle at a post office in UAE for other cyclists. it never arrived and was sent back. the problem: no phonenumber was written on it. apparently this is mandatory in UAE.
never had problems with customs, everything was declared as a gift!
22/06/2022, 28 pm – 1573 92758 I am already too far east. Time for me to leave the group.
22/06/2022, 33 pm – 6 61 69 56 Azerbaijan land border is still close. But I know there is no problems now to arrive from the Caspian sea by ferry, but once inside the country, do you know if is it possible to exit the country to go in Georgia by land border ? Or only by plane ?
22/06/2022, 1:31 pm – 17-694 10 Btw, why not going to Iran? Their border also closed?
22/06/2022, 1:46 pm – 7465 6447 Not possible with a British passport ☹️
22/06/2022, 2:43 pm – 6 61 69 56 Because I have to go in Georgia. Not in Iran
22/06/2022, 3:22 pm – 474 07 93 Maybe you guys already know, but we tried to go at Bandar-Abbas Indian consulate, and they said that because the border is closed (officially, apparently), we should go to Islamabad…
Anyone with experience regarding that?
22/06/2022, 3:27 pm – 347 755 13 To enter India by land is the way to go, but is the Visatronic office in Islamabad, not really the embassy.
Roughly takes 3 to 4 weeks and there’s a list of things to do for applying
22/06/2022, 3:28 pm – 474 07 93 Where is all of this? They don’t deliver in the embassy?
22/06/2022, 3:35 pm – 17-694 10 At the moment, the indian border is closed? Impossible to enter india from bangladesh or pakistan by land
22/06/2022, 3:46 pm – 347 755 13 It’s almost 2 months that travellers are crossing the Wagah border
22/06/2022, 3:47 pm – 347 755 13 But, not with the ordinary e-visa
22/06/2022, 3:48 pm – 912 685 79 I helped several friends extending their visas.
1.You can ask for another 45 days. even maybe 60 days ask this one(different experiences in different cities!).
2.You have to pay the fee in the bank close to the office which is the challenging part unless u get an Iranian creditcard to pay right there. It help a lot and is quick.
3.The staff don’t know proper english and are not that kind to tourists there.
You will usually collect the extension 2 or 3 days later and you will get the receipt with the dates at the end.
- I will send the location of the office here.
22/06/2022, 3:49 pm – 912 685 79 Central Police Department of Immigration and Passports
Tehran Province, Tehran, خیابان کوه نور، خیابان مطهری – تخت طاووس، PCFF+P4V
021 7394 8912
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sNNMH3Nbd5fxErNTA
22/06/2022, 3:51 pm – 912 685 79 This office only extends visas of people entering by borderlands. In case you travel by plane you have to go to the other office in Valiasr St.
22/06/2022, 4:03 pm – 17-694 10 Wow.. how long does it takes to get the pakistan/indian visa from these two countries
22/06/2022, 4:55 pm – 6 95 97 75 https://goo.gl/maps/iits4rBhyUsd7LWS6
22/06/2022, 4:56 pm – 1573 57429 What visa then?
22/06/2022, 4:57 pm – 6 95 97 75 Sorry mistake
22/06/2022, 4:57 pm – 6 22 27 22 ?
22/06/2022, 4:58 pm – 347 755 13 The old fashion way visa, through the agency/embassy in Islamabad
23/06/2022, 3:49 pm – 6 52 87 57 Bonjour à tous !
Fanny & Mehdi, partis de Paris en janvier, en route vers l’est, ravis de rejoindre ce groupe !
23/06/2022, 4:08 pm – 6 30 96 91 Welcome Fanny & Mehdi! Where are you now?
23/06/2022, 4:15 pm – 7484 6409 My wife and I have been on the road for three months, arriving in Istanbul from Scotland, via Athens, a couple of days ago. We had hoped the Azerbaijan borders would have been opened by now so we could continue east across the Caspian. We are now sitting in Gülhane Park trying to figure out what to do once we reach Tbilisi in about four weeks. With a UK passport Armenia and Iran are not an option. Best plan so far is 🤞 but definitely need to work on a better Plan B. Anyone else in similar situation?
23/06/2022, 4:17 pm – 473 48 91 Hello I’m actually with Fanny and Mehdi ! We are in Tbilissi.
I’m from Belgium and next step is Armenia to reach Iran !
Happy to join the group 🥳
23/06/2022, 4:24 pm – 6 31 03 60 Hello Guillaume! Were you recently cycling in Cappadocia with Thomas? If yes, we have met briefly in Goreme. We are the family cycling in Turkey and soon in Georgia too! How long do you think you will stay in Tbilissi?
What did you visit in the country that you would recommend to see?
Enjoy the rest of today
23/06/2022, 4:28 pm – 478 71 64 That’s him 😅
23/06/2022, 4:45 pm – 176 765320 About time!! Great folks here.
23/06/2022, 5:01 pm – 7 53 83 40
23/06/2022, 5:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 You can forget Azerbaijan for this summer I think
https://jam-news.net/azerbaijan-extends-covid-induced-quarantine-land-borders-will-remain-closed-until-september-1/
23/06/2022, 5:04 pm – 176 314102 Just because right now the restrictions are in force until 1st of july, doesnt mean they will be lifted afterwards 🤷♂️
23/06/2022, 5:05 pm – 7484 6409 Thanks. We will still be exploring Turkey in tge early part of July, so will watch out for any new announcements 😊
23/06/2022, 5:06 pm – 7 53 83 40 Of course but a chance of status would have been possible
23/06/2022, 5:13 pm – 176 314102 They are always extending for another two months, doing this for at least one year now i think 😅🤷♂️
23/06/2022, 5:19 pm – 7 53 83 40 Ahah yes, at least now it is clear 😆😭
23/06/2022, 6:27 pm – 98949 112 Hi all
I m iranthar from India 🇮🇳 we are supporting cycle touring and hosting on warm shower 🚿
Now I m thinking to create one coffee ☕️ cafe at nepal for cyclist long ride
Benefits of cafe
Long touring cyclist : take free coffee and stay one night at coffee shop
I need name for coffee shop
Any one interest please suggestion the good name
23/06/2022, 6:42 pm – 7465 6447 What’s the issue with Armenia with a UK passport? Fcdo says you can visit for 180 days visa free
23/06/2022, 6:46 pm – 7484 6409 No issue…just the issue of travelling between Armenia and Azerbaijan. No problem travelling between the two so long as you don’t via Georgia. That said, you can’t get into Azerbaijan from Armenia either and with a UK passport I can’t get an Iranian visa, so while we could explore Armenia it doesn’t deliver a route to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
23/06/2022, 6:47 pm – 7484 6409 Sorry… „… so long as you DO IT via Georgia…“. Auto-uncorrect.
23/06/2022, 6:47 pm – 7465 6447 👍
23/06/2022, 6:48 pm – 7465 6447 We are in the same boat but currently in Georgia. Will have to fly.
Anyone have experience taking bikes on a train across Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
23/06/2022, 6:52 pm – 7484 6409 We would plan to be in Georgia in three weeks. Our current thinking is explore Turkey a little more, go explore Georgia (not on original route), then be in Tbilisi late August for the next government update. If restrictions are lifted on Sept 1st, we head to Baku, if not we fly somewhere from Tbilisi, although not sure where yet. A flight from Tbilisi to Baku is possible, but a hassle (we have a semi- recumbent tandem that needs to be taken apart for a flight).
23/06/2022, 6:52 pm – 26 14 17 Slumbering Coffee or Bed & Coffee
23/06/2022, 6:53 pm – 7465 6447 Neither turkey nor Georgia were in our original travel plans but both have been incredible, so it’s not all bad news!
23/06/2022, 6:57 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone have experience taking bikes with AirArabia? Can’t find anything on their website
23/06/2022, 7:39 pm – 6 61 69 56 In Kazakhstan, in the „fast“ train, it’s impossible. Yesterday afternoon, I was rejected for the train Almaty Tashkent. I had my ticket..
In Uzbekistan, a friend did it without problem, and I asked, no problem
23/06/2022, 7:40 pm – 7465 6447 Cool – did they say if you could go on the slow one?
23/06/2022, 7:40 pm – 27 79 50 Any cyclist in Batumi leaving soon for the Caucasus?
23/06/2022, 7:41 pm – 27 79 50 Looking to team up 🙃
23/06/2022, 7:45 pm – 176 765320 I’ll be in Batumi on the first.
23/06/2022, 7:48 pm – 1573 57429 We will not come from Batumi but Cross the border from turkey near Vardzia and go to the mountains from there… Crossing the border end of the month
23/06/2022, 7:48 pm – 1573 57429 Where in the Caucasus you plan to go?
23/06/2022, 7:55 pm – 6 72 06 25 Does Anyone has recently crossed the border from kazakhstan to Uzbekistan ? ?
I think who flew to Aktau because i m going to do the same !
23/06/2022, 8:23 pm – 7 68 24 99 We also have been rejected for the train Tashkent Almaty with a valid ticket…
23/06/2022, 8:24 pm – 7 66 71 96 Yes, crosses it few days ago on a train from Beyneu(Kazakhstan) to Nukus, ouzb
23/06/2022, 8:27 pm – 6 30 96 91 What’s the reason you were given? 🤔
23/06/2022, 8:32 pm – 7 68 24 99 They just said us it was impossible to put bikes in the train, it s true that there is less free Space in the kazakh train than in uzbek trains
23/06/2022, 8:32 pm – 6 72 06 25 Ok good thx
I want to cross by bike
23/06/2022, 9:35 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes possible. Someone did it 1 week before me
23/06/2022, 9:36 pm – 6 61 69 56 Until Saryaghach
23/06/2022, 45 pm – 7966 7553 Yes I was in Aktau/Beyneu for far longer than anyone should normally be 😛 and I can tell you there is a steady trickle of cyclists flying into Aktau, then riding up to Beyneu and then down to Nukus. One or two per day. Do your research first, the temperature is 40 degrees and infrastructure is very sparse (or take the train and save yourself 10 days of suffering). This is useful: https://www.bikeramble.com/rest-stops-cycling-aktau-kuryk-nukus-beyneu-desert/
23/06/2022, 48 pm – 7966 7553 As others have said there is no obvious place to put a bike inside the Kazakh trains so I think the official answer is no. However I had no problem taking my bike on board in exchange for a payment to the carriage hostess, I later found out this was much more than the ticket should have cost 🙄 I know of four other riders who did the same thing. These were on old, slow trains.
23/06/2022, 10 pm – 7484 6409
24/06/2022, 8:53 am – 6 72 19 84 Hi all, and sorry in advance for the length of this message 😉.
Like many of you, we were planning to go this summer to Central Asia. We have been „dreaming“ about going in these „-stan“ countries, this has been our main destination goal until now 🤩.
We feel really fucked up with the fresh news about Azerbaijan land borders remaining closed 😥. Because we decided to have only one year to travel, apparently, our last available possibility to go there is taking a plane 🛫.
However, very sadly, there is something else which makes up feeling fucked up too. And objectively, we are by far mooooore deeply fucked by this thing 😟.
It is called climate change🌡.
So, even if it is maybe the only opportunity in our rubbish life to go there, we made our decision not to fly (anymore) for our entertainment.
We are all directly responsible of our common future: it is our choice to decide how unconfortable (for us rich people), and simply deadly (for all the others, the poorest people), the future will be 🙁.
Stop flying for fun is an urgent, efficient, direct, and absolutely necessary solution. It is by far not enough, but when your house is burning 🚒, you rather throw some water 💧on the fire than some oil 🔥.
In our case, we do not want to face in a few years our (to all of us) children generation, asking us why we behaved with selfishness, because we knew what to do and not to do, but did not care of it 😞… The previous generation already acted like this for us, it is enough.
Please consider this message as it is (and read it again if necessary): not a personal judgment against anyone 😘, but a share of experience and information (this is the goal of this group) about travelling east by bike. Sharing is thinking collective 🙂.
You are very welcome if you want to react, we just suggest to send us a private message (except of course if you think it might be interesting also for the people in this group 😉).
Have a safe ride (by bike 😉), enjoy this experience we are lucky to live. Love ❤❤❤
24/06/2022, 18 am – 7 66 25 48 I could board my bike in a train from Almaty to sarygash. First the controller wasn’t keen but after he asked to his colleague who said it’s fine by removing the wheels and turning the bar. It was free in my case, but it might depend on who you ask
24/06/2022, 20 am – 7484 6409 While I share much of your sentiment, except I would not describe my life as ‚rubbish‘, our plans to circumnavigate the planet include air travel.
While my wife and I don’t regard ourselves as cyclists, we consider ourselves sailors and would therefore love to have crossed the seas/ oceans on a sailboat; however, this is not practical. We attempted to minimise air travel, with our first flight after leaving Scotland being from Bali to Perth, but due to the Azerbaijan land border issue and the continuation of Chinese restrictions, this theoretical plan has not turned into the practical possibility as we had hoped for.
While I respect everyone’s personal convictions, unfortunately, in support of our aspiration to cycle around the planet (our last opportunity die to our age and other personal commitments), some air travel is unavoidable.
I am responding to you openly within the group, with sincere respect, as I would assume many in the group feel the same way we do and will continue to use this forum to discuss ways to continue the eastward journey, including the use of planes were absolutely necessary, and wouldn’t wish for anyone to feel uncomfortable to do so due to your post, which I am sure was not your intention.
All that said, to place your personal climate change convictions above your single life chance to satisfy a dream is admirable, and for that, I salute you.
24/06/2022, 20 am – 7 66 25 48 And also fine in Uzbekistan (Tashkent to Bukhara), without removing the wheels, looked like the train staff were used to board cyclists
24/06/2022, 32 am – 7484 6409 Lots of communication on taking trains in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Our plan is to cycle from Aktau to Bishek or Almaty, via Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Shymkent and Taraz. Putting aside the Azerbaijan border issues making it a challenge getting to Aktau, is there a reason for the use of trains over pedal power that may be we are not aware of, i.e. road condition, food and water access, visa duration vs distances, etc.?
24/06/2022, 38 am – 7966 7553 Read the two blog posts he wrote for an idea of the challenges: https://www.bikeramble.com/rest-stops-cycling-aktau-kuryk-nukus-beyneu-desert/
24/06/2022, 50 am – 650 33311 Hello! Anyone knows a good bike shop in Osh (Kirgistan)? We would need a truvativ bottom bracket.
24/06/2022, 44 am – 7484 6409 Many thanks. This is very useful.
24/06/2022, 52 pm – 7 53 83 40 Hi!
Can someone provide feedback on flying SCAT Airline Tbilisi to Aktau, in particular:
- How to seek the „Airline Approval“ to fly a bicycle?
- What is the approximate cost?
I am in contact with their customer support but they are not really clear / fast to answer.
Thanks 🙂
24/06/2022, 1:00 pm – 6 61 69 56 You’ll found nothing else than the bazar. Maybe 5 or 6 shop at the end. If you’re lucky..
24/06/2022, 1:15 pm – 347 755 13 ….very lucky 😂
24/06/2022, 1:40 pm – 6 61 69 56
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24/06/2022, 2:07 pm – 650 33311 Thanks for the info! We just entered osh from east, pamir street, and there were some small bike shops. With the help of three shops we managed to change it quite quick. Kyrgyz people rock 🤘
24/06/2022, 2:07 pm – 650 33311
24/06/2022, 2:08 pm – 650 33311 If you ever need something you can also go to this street. If they don’t have what you want they’ll help you get it.
24/06/2022, 2:28 pm – 6 72 06 25 Hi Nicolas
I just booked the flight from tuesday 28th june to Aktau from Yerevan.
After having booked the flight, you go to the website of the compagny and you add a new extra luggage with dimensions and weight.
You can also send a mail to the compagny and they ask about these informations…
Write „scat“ in the search bar and you ll find more informations on this grup 👍
24/06/2022, 2:37 pm – 7 53 83 40 Hi James.
Yep sorry I just got in the group a few days ago, that’s why I don’t have access to the history! Thanks for the info 🙂
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24/06/2022, 4:04 pm – 176 765320 Is your experience similiar so far?
24/06/2022, 5:38 pm – 7966 7553 Very much. I just got to Nukus. The road surface on the Kazakhstani side of the border is now new asphalt all the way to the border (Uzbek side still a mix of passable and terrible as he describes). There are a couple of new chaikanas not on his list, importantly one next to the highway near Bostan (Бостан) which is the midpoint of a 140km stretch which otherwise would have no shops for food/water.
24/06/2022, 5:40 pm – 7966 7553 Btw, the rest of Uzbekistan isn’t any cooler than the desert. It’s forecast to be 45 in Khiva next week.
24/06/2022, 8:11 pm – 176 765320 Are you with a team then? Or just solo?
24/06/2022, 8:16 pm – 7966 7553 Just solo.
24/06/2022, 8:30 pm – 176 765320 Good to know. Thanks man.
24/06/2022, 53 pm – 6 22 27 22 Hello ! Anyone has recent experience with the ferry boat on the black sea between Batumi and Burgas ? I contacted the company PBM as written on Caravanistan and waiting for a reply. Is it possible to book in advance or only in the port ?
Thanks !!
24/06/2022, 02 pm – 6 03 49 39 One german cyclist told us the boat is in maintenance for one month! He told us that you need to go there and ask if you can board!
24/06/2022, 10 pm – 6 22 27 22 Thanks Antoine ! Yes it was in maintenance from mid june to mid July ! Ok then I will try my chance there 😬
25/06/2022, 16 am – 176 765320 Hello! Just letting you all know. Just talked to the USA embassy in Azerbaijan about this secret visa that the swiss used. America knows nothing about it and refused to do anything further than saying the boarders are closed.
25/06/2022, 49 am – 6 72 19 84 Hi all! News from our side about the „special permit“ to try to enter Azerbaidjan by land borders.
- We contacted the french consulate in Baku by email (surprisingly very fast answer), they told us to contact the Azerbaidjan embassy in France (Paris) to try to obtain the permit to take the boat between Baku and Aktau (Kazakhstan) – so they did not say it was impossible. –> email address for French people : admin-francais.bakou-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr (we also sent a email to the Consul : mathilde.giraud@diplomatie.gouv.fr)
- We contacted the Azerbaidjan embassy in France by email (also surprisingly very fast answer), they answered us to send them copies of our passports and an official request (but they did not give us any template) for the permit. They told us the process would take 2-3 weeks –> email address for French people : consulat@azambassade.fr
- We also got our family to call the the Azeribaidjan embassy in Paris, who told them that only the „Cabinet of Minister in Azerbaidjan“ could deliver such special permit. They also said we should apply first for the permit and then for visa. –> email address for this Cabinet of Minister : nk@nk.gov.az
OVERALL : information were scarce and confusing, the process is not really clear. In the end, we sent a file with both copies of our passports and a formal letter requesting special permit (translated in azeri, english and french) to both the Azerbaidjan embassy in Paris AND the Cabinet of Minister. Let’s see if it ever gets us anywhere and how long it takes. PM us if you want screenshots of not-so-straightforward email answers of Azerbaidjan embassy (in French) and our home-made template of the „official request letter“
25/06/2022, 1:37 pm – 176 765320 Thanks for this. I will contact USA side today as well and if it works let you all know the process. Even if not from usa maybe it will help with the process in your respected country.
25/06/2022, 6:24 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone from the UK gone into India recently?
Trying to comprehend their new visa rules, and it appears that the e-visa is not possible for UK citizens for some reason.
25/06/2022, 6:24 pm – 7465 6447 Unclear if I’ll be able to get a visa while on the road from an embassy
25/06/2022, 7:56 pm – 7465 6447 Also….any good camping stores in tblisi with MSR gear? My msr whisperlight appears to be on its last legs
25/06/2022, 8:53 pm – 176 765320 No clue if you’ll be able to find it, but msr has really good repair kits for the whisper light for total rehaul.
25/06/2022, 9:08 pm – 7465 6447
25/06/2022, 9:11 pm – 7465 6447 https://e.ampro.co.nz/product/9084-c-part-msr-fuel-pump-bore-filter
This is all I need, a frustratingly tiny part! Also open to suggestions of something I could use to make a makeshift version of this
25/06/2022, 9:14 pm – 618 21 09 Put some oil in the pump cup, it happens to me and it works.
25/06/2022, 9:16 pm – 7465 6447 Tried that – worked for a few days and then same thing happened.
25/06/2022, 9:19 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone know exactly what the pump bore filter does, and what happens if I just remove it altogether?
25/06/2022, 9:23 pm – 1577 11680 Anyone has information’s about Myanmar… As I see it in the internet it says that they opend e visa for foreign people… But how is the situation right now … Is it too dangoures ?
25/06/2022, 9:27 pm – 1577 11680 I want to reach Thailand and I am in india right now.. and I will just go by land… So Myanmar is only option. Maybe there is safe roads or safe places? Idk
25/06/2022, 9:28 pm – 1573 57429 You cannot cross the land border to Myanmar. Or do you plan to fly.
25/06/2022, 9:41 pm – 6 61 69 56 it’s dangerous man, the army still continue to kill civil resistance everywhere in the country, I can’t understand why they open the borders. But of course, the border with Thailand will not be open. But you can go through the jungle!
25/06/2022, 9:43 pm – 1577 11680 Ok I thought it’s possible
25/06/2022, 9:48 pm – 1577 11680
25/06/2022, 9:49 pm – 1577 11680 Looks like possible by land
25/06/2022, 33 pm – Patte: just bad news and no hope :
https://www.global-monitoring.com/en/blog/2021/05/18/a-tragedy-repeats-is-myanmar-the-next-syria/
25/06/2022, 51 pm – 176 765320 What country did you buy it in?
25/06/2022, 59 pm – 79 836 02 Hej there. Do you have a new check valve assembly? Because when your pump cup is sticking in the valve there will bee fuel leaking in at the check valve. normaly you cant get really good pressure in the bottle right? after changing it you can oil the pump cup and it should work again. hopefully it would help you
25/06/2022, 10 pm – 7465 6447 I also already replaced the check valve assembly last week with a new one 🙁 but today I gave it a clean and hopefully that will fix it 🤞
25/06/2022, 10 pm – 7465 6447 In the UK, but like eight years ago
25/06/2022, 12 pm – 329 794 17
25/06/2022, 13 pm – 79 836 02 💪🏻👍🏻fingers crossed
25/06/2022, 14 pm – 7465 6447 Cheers. Thank for all the assistance folks!
25/06/2022, 57 pm – 6 95 97 75 Thanks ! Yes I am interested by one ! If you are in a hostel can you let them here ? Or somewhere I can take it ?
26/06/2022, 1:45 am – 620 70 83 Hi everyone! I’m Clay! Here spanish cycle traveler to the East too 🙌
26/06/2022, 2:59 am – 666 97 86 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
26/06/2022, 20 pm – 6 71 64 63 Holà Clay
Donde estas andando ahorita ? Bruno
26/06/2022, 31 pm – 6 421283 I follow the Facebookgroup „asia overland“. There some People of Myanmar share information about the borders with India and Thailand. Maybe it’s interesting for you. The latest news what I was reading is from 25th May….anyway when borders will open its offcoure still the question if its safe enough
26/06/2022, 32 pm – 6 421283
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26/06/2022, 36 pm – 620 70 83 Hola! Me encuentro en Tbilisi, Georgia. Os dejo mi instagram, cuento parte de mi viaje ahí, por si queréis saber algo más. @claytonhatton
26/06/2022, 6:02 pm – 79 513 73 who is in tbilisi and feels like having a beer together tomorrow monday at 16h at fabrika?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rKh7n6XUjBp15bSr9
26/06/2022, 6:23 pm – 496 06 35 Hey!
Do any of you have an idea of the current situation in Tadjikistan? Is it possible to ride the Pamir Highway again, and what about crossing the border between Tadjikistan & Kyrgyzstan? Do any of you have more information or some recent experience about this?
Thanks! 🙏😇
26/06/2022, 6:36 pm – 1512 88151 Just arrived in Tiblisi 😁. See you there tomorrow 🍻
26/06/2022, 9:11 pm – 7465 6447 Does anyone have a contact or friend in Tblisi I could post something to? Attempts to fix my whisperlight have sadly failed, time for a new pump ☹️
26/06/2022, 9:14 pm – 10-9873-05 Hypermarket Xtreme
5 599 03 03 14
https://goo.gl/maps/HRNcoWEBLuFUZ2ur7
26/06/2022, 9:19 pm – 7465 6447 Reckon I could get a new pump there?
26/06/2022, 9:21 pm – 10-9873-05 yes I went there and there are a lot of good pumps
26/06/2022, 9:22 pm – 7465 6447 Ah, I’m guessing you mean tyre pump? I need a new pump for my msr whisperlite stove
26/06/2022, 9:22 pm – 10-9873-05 sorry
26/06/2022, 9:24 pm – 10-9873-05 It can be fixed by cutting the leather into rounds and using it.
26/06/2022, 21 pm – 176 765320 Does this place have replacement or repair kits fir tent poles? Had one break this morning.
26/06/2022, 32 pm – 10-9873-05 There is no tent. It’s a shop specializing in bicycle parts, sportswear and skis.
27/06/2022, 43 am – 7 53 83 40 I might join around 17h:)
27/06/2022, 13 pm – 7878 2711 Hi all I just got invited to this group . I’m riding , well I rode from London to turkey and the bike died badly lol . I’ve flown it back to London and am going to do a major upgrade and then fly out to Azerbaijan to carry on my ride around the world. Anyway
Hi everyone!
27/06/2022, 1:36 pm – 7484 6409 That name rings a bell… See you in Azerbaijan mate!! 😊
27/06/2022, 3:05 pm – 7878 2711 😀
27/06/2022, 3:06 pm – 7878 2711 See you there
27/06/2022, 3:29 pm – 6 38 58 98 Hello, is the land border between Aktas and Kartsakhi (Turkey/Georgia) open ? Has anyone been there recently?
27/06/2022, 3:30 pm – 7 53 83 40 Yep.
Passed it a week ago
27/06/2022, 3:30 pm – 6 38 58 98 Okay, thank you Nicolas!
27/06/2022, 3:33 pm – 7 53 83 40 No problems! Feel free to MP if you need some insights on the roads between the border and Tbilisi (if you are heading there)
27/06/2022, 4:08 pm – 7 66 25 48 Hey y’all
Are some of you in Samarkand now or in the coming days ?
27/06/2022, 5:09 pm – 7 66 71 96 Hey, in Boukhara right now, heading Samarcande tomorrow, maybe even by train cause way to hot!
27/06/2022, 5:46 pm – 347 755 13 I came from the other way, almost in Bukhara and mate…it’s horrible, absolutely horrible and the wind as well doesn’t help .
27/06/2022, 6:55 pm – 1573 04123 Does anyone have experience with registering in Kazakhstan (for Germans) in Aktau at the airport?
27/06/2022, 9:46 pm – 160 62664 German foreign office says it’s mandatory, but from our experience on it was too complicated (in Almaty). So we didn’t register and no one cared about it when we left KZ (kyrgyz border behind Kegen)
28/06/2022, 42 pm – 1573 04123 Thanks 👍
28/06/2022, 50 pm – 79 675 47 Quick questions for all of you going to India. How do you get a tourist visa that allows you to stay longer than the 90 days in a row?
28/06/2022, 54 pm – 660 47702 We are currently in India with a 1 year Visa (you have to leave the country every 3 months). Simply applied online, was very easy. I think price is something around 40€.
28/06/2022, 55 pm – 79 675 47 Thanks for the quick answer. There’s no specific time you have to be outside of India before entering again?
28/06/2022, 1:58 pm – 17-694 10 Hey! Im planning to go to India too.. going to cycle from Bangladesh hopefully..
28/06/2022, 2:19 pm – 79 675 47 Great plans!
28/06/2022, 3:04 pm – 7 66 71 96 Hey,
For those who entered Tajikistan recently, do they ask for PCR test at the border?
Thanks
28/06/2022, 3:30 pm – 7966 7553 For anyone who is planning cycling between Aktau (Kazakhstan) and Uzbekistan (Nukus), I have written up a guide here: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/AktauNukus
28/06/2022, 3:44 pm – 79 513 73 thank you so much, mate! this is awesome 🏆 very helpful! ❤️
28/06/2022, 4:33 pm – 660 47702 I think no, but honestly I don’t surely know.
29/06/2022, 7:29 am – 7956 0890 I’m buying a modem in Iran as my phone no longer works here after 30 days. Question; are there other countries with similar phone-blocking situations in the region that require carrying a modem? As the irancell one is much cheaper but will only work in Iran. Cheers
29/06/2022, 9:41 am – 7484 6409 Is the blocking by the phone manufacturer due to the sanctions imposed on Iran? If that’s the blocking you are experiencing, you should be okay in the rest of the region, although note that some services, such as Skype, Facetime, etc., are blocked in some ME counties.
29/06/2022, 9:45 am – 7956 0890 It’s an Iranian thing to prevent phone imports so foreign phones stop working after 30 days. If other countries don’t have this same policy then I can buy an irancell modem, (cheaper but only useable in Iran) but if I’m gonna experience a similar situation in Oman/Saudi/Jordan etc I should buy a universal modem..
29/06/2022, 02 am – 7484 6409 I have worked/ lived in Oman and Saudi and it isn’t a problem there as I brought my phones in from the UK and Dubai. I’m not aware of a problem in Jordan, but can’t say for certain.
29/06/2022, 18 am – 7956 0890 Ok great, thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
29/06/2022, 5:09 pm – 1573 04123 We’ve just read your guide, thanks it’s very good! How many water did you carry with you while you were in the desert? And were there some places to get new water and food?
29/06/2022, 6:55 pm – 498 23 99 Is there in tashkent a good bikeshop?
29/06/2022, 7:22 pm – 176 765320 Really is helpful. Thanks man.
29/06/2022, 7:57 pm – 28 60 94 LJUBLJANA recommendations 🙋🏽♀️ .. a hostel where we can store out bikes safely while staying there?
Thanks in advance ☀️
29/06/2022, 8:17 pm – 7791 0859 Yes! The Ad Hoc Hostel. V friendly, v helpful, bike storage – loved it there
29/06/2022, 9:38 pm – 28 60 94 Cool! Thank you so much 🤗
29/06/2022, 03 pm – 7791 0859 Ask for Miha at front desk. Tell him Candy from England Recommended the hostel, not many 60 year old solo female cyclists in Ljubljana !
Enjoy, it’s a super, chilled city and v v bike friendly.
https://adhoc-hostel.com/en/
30/06/2022, 08 am – 176 765320 Any bike friendly hostels in Batumi?
30/06/2022, 37 am – 470 33 97 Hostel 47 is very nice
30/06/2022, 48 am – 176 765320 Thank you!
30/06/2022, 58 am – +1 (678) 656-02 hey family! does anyone know if there’s a cycling west groupchat?
30/06/2022, 4:15 am – 7904 1798 There is one for Europe
30/06/2022, 4:17 am – 7904 1798 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
30/06/2022, 9:26 am – 6 61 69 56 Cross the border 3 days ago from Samarkand, I hadn’t a PCR test, and they asked nothing
30/06/2022, 9:31 am – 6 61 69 56 Absolutely nothing !
30/06/2022, 09 am – Patte: There is one but they fucked my wheel up. Parts they do have though.
30/06/2022, 04 pm – 7966 7553 6-8L per day. And yes, I wrote about it. I’ve updated the Google map.
30/06/2022, 2:59 pm – 329 794 17 Hi 🙂
Do you know where I can find an MSR iso pro fuel in Bishkek?
30/06/2022, 3:02 pm – 6 61 69 56 Maybe sportexpert, the most complete. Not sure, but lot of good brand
30/06/2022, 3:21 pm – 1573 04123 Thanks, I found it 👍
30/06/2022, 3:28 pm – 329 794 17 Thank you so much🙌
30/06/2022, 9:02 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 A little off topic, but I’ve exclusively toured on a “touring” bike (Jamis Aurora) with ortliebs and it’s served me fine.
However, my girlfriend and I were thinking of upgrading to a bike packing set up, so new bikes and bags. I have lots of questions!
1) does anyone here do long distance tours with suspension? Front? Full? Opinions? My fear is it’s hard to maintain in remote areas or less developed countries, but tempted by the comfort.
2) can you ride with suspension and bags (in a bike packing set up)? Or do the bags throw off the weight in awkward ways?
3) any bike or bag recs? The options (and cost!) seems so much vaster than for more traditional touring bikes that I’m a little overwhelmed. Any thoughts welcome.
30/06/2022, 9:06 pm – 1573 04123 How much do we have to pay for bicycles at scat airlines from Tbilisi to Aktau?
30/06/2022, 9:24 pm – 7966 7553 You will find many good discussions of this on Facebook group ‚Long distance cyclists‘ (maybe people will want to discuss here also, but so far this group has been more focused on specific questions about the area)
30/06/2022, 9:25 pm – 7966 7553 Anywhere between 50-150 USD according to past replies
30/06/2022, 9:27 pm – 1573 04123 Okay. We have to pay 120 for one bicycle euros. We didn’t expect this. But then it seems a normal price. Thanks.
30/06/2022, 9:28 pm – 7966 7553 There are different weight brackets. Mine was ‚up to 45lb‘ I think. Maybe you can go down into a lower bracket if you can repack a couple of kilos into your hand luggage. But yes the bicycle is more expensive than the original ticket.
30/06/2022, 9:30 pm – 1573 04123 The kilos was not the problem. The dimensions
30/06/2022, 9:34 pm – 176 765320 Hey!
So I can only give my personal experience but maybe it can help.
- Basic rule is that more components simply means more things to fail. It depends on your country you want to tour in but if you find a bike with more 90s or 2000s fitting components (Not 29″ etc) you will be more lucky to have parts in remote areas. Also for long tours full suspension loses power and stiffness which on long days may not be as good as you may think. If I was to do some countries again though I would love a mtb hard tail for sure.
- Yes, you can mount bags to front suspension but they need to be under a specific weight usually and a special mounting system as there is no mounts on a front end of that type. If full suspension then not really as the compression of the rear suspension makes it not possible in most cases.
- Really consider if you want to strap, tighten and unstrap every handlebar bag, frame bag, suspension bags, etc every time you go to a hostel, need to carry your bike, want to clean etc. Yes they look pretty, yes it reduces the wind resistance but they are a huge pain. Finding the ones that fit correctly, finding the ones that dont sway around on bumpy terrain, repairing worn out velcro straps, constant retightening etc was not worth it in my opinion.
As Hugh said there is a bunch of facebook groups that talk on this all the time and would be way more helpful. If you need them just private message me and Ill send you those groups. Best of luck!
30/06/2022, 06 pm – 1573 04123 It was a bit confusing. The woman at the check-in said, we had to pay 120 USD per bicycle. In the end, we had to pay in GEL and it was 300 GEL, so around 50 euro for one bicycle.
30/06/2022, 08 pm – 7966 7553 Yeah I paid 300 GEL in the end. But not until I was about to board the flight… the Scat airlines guy ‚forgot‘ and then an hour later ran through to the gate, and pulled me back through security to pay🤷♂️
30/06/2022, 00 pm – 684 29 91 Now that you speak about similar topic, any good place to find a bike box in Tbilisi? Thanks! 😃
30/06/2022, 05 pm – 7878 2711 I didn’t even think of flying from Tbilisi to Aktau I was always going to Baku and jump on that ferry . Good info 👌
30/06/2022, 10 pm – 1573 04123 We found ours at gsports
30/06/2022, 11 pm – 70191 231 I tour with a front suspension hardtail MTB. My experience on your questions
1) my suspension is not high end, yet I have never had a need to fix it over many years and thousands of miles on rough roads . With a modern high end suspension, I wouldn’t consider it a maintenance worry
2) I ride with rear panniers and a handlebar bag – I have never felt the handling to be off. In fact on long rough mountain descents the suspension makes handling better I would think. I’m not sure with heavier loads and higher mounted bags, but I don’t see why a suspension will worsen handling.
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The real compromise is speed and energy loss. It takes longer and more energy to cover the same distance.
01/07/2022, 6:00 am – 1522 94438 How is the situation in Turkmenistan right now? Do you think it will be possible in the near future to get the transit visa again?
01/07/2022, 15 am – 7 53 83 40 Veloplus have a lot to give away!
01/07/2022, 06 pm – 1575 63404 Instead of a front suspension fork i would highly recommend this new innovative supemsion-stem. Its a bit expensive, but absolutely high end quality and will last. A „must have“ on a high end gravel-/ bikepacking bike
01/07/2022, 06 pm – 1575 63404 https://www.vecnum.com/de/produkte/freeqence
01/07/2022, 07 pm – 1575 63404 Only my opinion of course 🙂
01/07/2022, 2:51 pm – 176 765320 I use a redshift shockstem instead and love it. https://redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-suspension-stem
01/07/2022, 2:54 pm – 1575 63404 Yes, but i opposite to the Shockstop, you have a parallelogram. That means, it does not change your position on the bike.
01/07/2022, 4:02 pm – 176 765320 Yes with redshift you can flip it upside down to have an upward angle which i do. They also have several angles you can choose from.
01/07/2022, 4:29 pm – 7 53 83 40 Who in Tbilisi up for a beer this weekend??🍻🍻!
01/07/2022, 4:38 pm – 6 72 06 25 In Aktau u can find Gas for stove and stove also in the shop named Robinzon ! There sport and bicycle shops in the city
01/07/2022, 5:00 pm – 7966 7553 Yeah I found this bike shop in Aktau to be very well stocked (although I didn’t see camping fuel) https://go.2gis.com/eg9cjg
01/07/2022, 6:27 pm – 7465 6447 Any Brits here successfully applied for a visa for India? Have an appointment in the embassy Bishkek on 11th July, but info is not that clear on what I need to take along/prove/whether it’s just a rubber stamping or something more
01/07/2022, 6:29 pm – 7792 9575 I’m hoping for this later in my trip too but can’t you just apply online now or is that just for 30 days?
01/07/2022, 6:30 pm – 7465 6447 At the moment, e-visa’s aren’t open to Brits and Canadians
01/07/2022, 6:30 pm – 7465 6447 It’s a „temporary measure“ but no info on when that may change
01/07/2022, 6:31 pm – 7792 9575 Ah ok cool, thank you. I have Iran to contend with yet so maybe by the time i reach India things will have changed!
01/07/2022, 6:32 pm – 7465 6447 You trying Iran on a British passport? If you manage, please PM me and tell me how!
01/07/2022, 6:36 pm – 7792 9575 Yeah i will try! I’m only in Croatia at the mo so will be a while yet. There is an English lady there at the mo so i need to ask how she did it.
01/07/2022, 6:58 pm – 7484 6409 I doubt you will be able to get a visa for independent travel. We checked with everyone we could think off, including the Foriegn Office, the British Embassy in Terran, and a few travel companies in Iran before we headed off from Scotland. UK, US and Canadian passport holders can only get a visa if participating in a guided tour for the duration of the stay in Iran. You will probably find any UK citizen traveling in Iran has a second passport, i.e. Helen (Hels on Wheels), the English lady you may be referring to has an Aussie passport.
01/07/2022, 7:06 pm – 7966 7553 Time to check for Irish grandparents! 😛
01/07/2022, 7:09 pm – 7792 9575 Ah ok thanks for that info. Yeah it was Helen i was thinking of! Bugger
01/07/2022, 7:25 pm – 7484 6409 It is a bugger. We would have loved to have cycled through Iran, but heading to Tbilisi instead in the hope that the Azerbaijan border opens on September 1st (it’s closed until at least then), before heading across the Caspian to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. I’m sure the cycle through Iran would be more rewarding than the ferry will be!
01/07/2022, 7:26 pm – 7792 9575 Yeah i’ll have to have a rethink but its a few miles away for me yet anyway😊
01/07/2022, 7:39 pm – 647 50 41 Hey guys! Just to let you know, I have received some news regarding the Tajik border and Pamir highway. It’s gonna be open from the 15th of July! 🕺🏼
01/07/2022, 7:50 pm – 6 61 69 56 Where did you found those info ?
01/07/2022, 7:54 pm – 647 50 41 A friend whos in Kyrgyzstan told me
01/07/2022, 8:00 pm – 7966 7553 Is there an official announcement?
01/07/2022, 8:08 pm – 7484 6409 We have just arrived in Ankara, so going to be meandering our way through Turkey, Armenia and Georgia over the next two months…
01/07/2022, 8:11 pm – 7792 9575 Ah cool, i reckon i’m a good month away yet
01/07/2022, 8:15 pm – 7484 6409 Yup, we were in Croatia about a month ago, then headed down to Athens, via Corfu, and caught a ferry to Turkey, via Lesvos. Did Istanbul and then headed over to here. You will no doubt catch up while we wait for the Azerbaijan border announcement, which we expect around Aigust 21st if previous announcements are do go by. If it’s bad news it will be a flight to Aktau from Tbilisi.
01/07/2022, 8:17 pm – 7792 9575 Yeah i’m not sure if i’ll do the ferry or just overland it yet. I’ll be keen to see how you progress👍🏻
01/07/2022, 8:26 pm – 7465 6447 Hope this isnt just a rumor! 🤞🤞🤞
01/07/2022, 9:12 pm – 7878 2711 I should be leaving in 2weeks again. Probably heading to Antalya or maybe further over so might meet up with you again
01/07/2022, 9:13 pm – 7878 2711
01/07/2022, 51 pm – 645 47 77 Hi! For the moment Myanmar is closed true? Do u know when open the visa? Thanks!
01/07/2022, 07 pm – Patte: I think I read its open, in this group, but the situation is worsening.
01/07/2022, 08 pm – Patte:
02/07/2022, 41 am – 6 51 60 54 Land borders are closed but you could fly there. However we’ve been recommended by locals not to go, situation very unstable and dangerous
02/07/2022, 47 am – 7465 6447 Anyone flown with Air Arabia with bikes? We were told that you can take bikes as part of luggage allowance, but size limit is 160cm HxWxL, obviously impossible with a normal bike box. But I know various arilines say this but then disregard it in practice.
02/07/2022, 1:14 pm – 620 70 83 Hello! 👋🏻Has anyone recently applied for a Transit Visa for Turkmenistan and been granted it? In about 10 days I will arrive in Tehran and I have to decide my direction to the East. North through Turkmenistan or South through Pakistan. Now I’m in Yerevan. Any info I would greatly appreciate 🙌
02/07/2022, 2:58 pm – 912 685 79 Impossible. Unless guided by scheduled tours which are not operated by private agencies.
02/07/2022, 2:59 pm – 7792 9575 Ok thanks for the reply
02/07/2022, 3:03 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 latest word from the embassy: turkmenistan is closed indefinitely with no plans to reopen
02/07/2022, 3:23 pm – 620 70 83 Wow. Even transit Visa? What a shame haha Thank you🙏! Lets discover Pakistan haha
02/07/2022, 3:35 pm – 176 446208 Hello everyone 🙂
I’m in Tbilisi (Georgia) right now and know that quite a few other bike travelers are also in town. I thought about organizing a meeting so that everyone can get to know each other or get in touch again with old friends.
I think it would be best to organize in an external group! Sooo I would be very happy if everyone would click on the group link below. Please let others know about the meeting if they are not in this group. I hope to meet you all soon! 🚴♂️🚴♀️
02/07/2022, 3:36 pm – 176 446208 Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GDYE6uOJGtr0Mmt9osmnJ0
02/07/2022, 3:49 pm – 6 72 06 25 Did Someone crossed recently the Uzbekistan s border from Kazakhstan (Beyneu city) ??
02/07/2022, 3:50 pm – 6 72 06 25 A swiss cyclist tried yesterday but they said no and he doesn t know why ?
02/07/2022, 3:50 pm – 6 72 06 25 I ll be there after tomorrow i guess
02/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 6 173751 I took the train about a week ago from beyneu to Nukus. No problems whatsoever
02/07/2022, 3:52 pm – 6 72 06 25 Ok thx
02/07/2022, 3:52 pm – 6 72 06 25 It s weird
02/07/2022, 3:56 pm – 6 173751 Has anyone recently been in GBAO in Tajikistan? I’m in Bukhara and I’m contemplating whether it’s worth taking the (safety) risk and having to backtrack if the Kyrgyz don’t open the border soon. (This has probably been asked a few times already but I joined this group today 😇)
02/07/2022, 4:04 pm – 79 426 73 @34647504120 wrote yesterday:
„Hey guys! Just to let you know, I have received some news regarding the Tajik border and Pamir highway. It’s gonna be open from the 15th of July! 🕺🏼“
„A friend whos in Kyrgyzstan told me“
But we haven’t seen an official announcement yet 🤷♂️
02/07/2022, 4:18 pm – 176 765320 Please keep us upated.
02/07/2022, 4:21 pm – 93881 203
02/07/2022, 4:30 pm – 6 49 64 98 ISTANBUL
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some feedbacks / advice regarding Istanbul :
1) Any recommendation on a specific time/ route /day to enter Istanbul from Greece? (maybe it’s very busy all the time)
2) Any bike shop in Istanbul having Schwable Marathon tires in stock?
Thanks everyone! Good ride
02/07/2022, 4:54 pm – 620 70 83 Hi! I have been in Istanbul a month ago on route to the East. I came through Bulgaria to Tekirdag and from there I took a ferry to Bandirma and from there to Istanbul. In the city I repaired my bicycle (It had a cracked rim) luckily I found a very good workshop in the Oriental part: Filispit is called. However there I couldn’t find anywhere with schwalbe tires in stock.
02/07/2022, 4:55 pm – 618 21 09 Pedal Sportif Gerecler
212 511 06 54
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gr2eCmCTGDSgbFcm9
02/07/2022, 4:55 pm – 618 21 09 I bought marathon Plus tour there
02/07/2022, 4:55 pm – 620 70 83 https://www.erdoganlarbisiklet.com/schwalbe-marathon-plus-tour-700x35c-dis-lastik.html
02/07/2022, 5:00 pm – 1522 66745 Only tip: avoid istanbul as much as possible 😄
02/07/2022, 5:00 pm – 1522 66745 Loads of stress for cyclists in my opinion
02/07/2022, 5:27 pm – 6 147731
02/07/2022, 5:27 pm – 6 147731
02/07/2022, 5:27 pm – 6 147731 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=41.01576232910156,28.975202560424805
02/07/2022, 5:28 pm – 6 147731 Couple of bike shops in a row here, at least two with schwalbe marathons
02/07/2022, 5:29 pm – 6 147731 And for the istanbul traffic, I got into the city a week ago and the traffic was fine, crazy ofcourse but nothing to be scared of. Just go with the flow😊
02/07/2022, 5:48 pm – 6 52 87 57 Hi folks !
For those who have crossed Kazakhstan lately, did u had to do something with « registration » ?
https://caravanistan.com/visa/kazakhstan/registration-ovir/
Thanks a lot !
02/07/2022, 5:50 pm – 6 173751 I didn’t know about this and nobody asked for registration when leaving Kazakhstan
02/07/2022, 5:55 pm – Patte: Just stop and take a rock. usually works. This device will have different results on different dogs.
02/07/2022, 6:53 pm – 176 435084 Hey everyone. I was wondering where or how you reservated a hotel in Iran (for the visa). I cannot find anything on the internet.
Thanks for your help already 🙂
02/07/2022, 7:10 pm – 618 21 09 Don’t need any hotel reservation for the visa
02/07/2022, 7:22 pm – 79 358 79 Border Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan (Tashen) ⛔
I tried to pass this morning …
02/07/2022, 7:22 pm – 79 358 79
02/07/2022, 7:46 pm – 176 765320 IS this a temporary issue or are we worried long term?
02/07/2022, 8:23 pm – 173 99675 Just put some random Hotel there, nowbody will ask later for reservation or stuff like this ☺️
02/07/2022, 9:12 pm – 478 71 64 I can recommend entering Istanbul from the north. Cycling through Beograd Forest to Sariyer, and following the Bosporus south from there. There is a car free path at the waterfront for nearly the whole stretch. From Besiktas on it gets really crowded (many cars). Alternatively you can take the ferryboat from sariyer or other ports on the Bosporus to go south. It’s beautiful
02/07/2022, 9:53 pm – 7878 2711 Anyon ridden from Antalya, northeast to the Black Sea ? Looks a bit empty but looks like my best option for a route
03/07/2022, 7:55 am – 6 173751 https://www.rferl.org/a/31926158.html
03/07/2022, 7:57 am – 6 173751 Internet and phone services seem to have been cut off in Karakalpakstan (the west of Uzbekistan) after mass protests yesterday
03/07/2022, 8:03 am – 10-9873-05 Do I still need a PCR test to enter Almaty?
03/07/2022, 8:38 am – 10-9873-05 Do I still need a PCR test to enter Almaty from Tbilisi?
03/07/2022, 13 am – 347 755 13 I had the same issue this week in Bukhara province, Qarshi and all the way to Tajik border near Samarkand. No connection since Monday to Friday when I left
03/07/2022, 24 pm – 493 62 88 They didn’t ask for us at the border and we didn’t have one anyway 😂
03/07/2022, 3:03 pm – 1512 88151
03/07/2022, 4:24 pm – 7966 7553 I can confirm from Karakalpakstan, wifi connections are disabled and I get a very occasional 2G signal on my Uzbek SIM card
03/07/2022, 6:21 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 hey team! cycling west from tbilisi and thinking about downgrading to the pocketrocket 2 (from whisperlite w liquid fuel)
how easy is it to find iso canisters across turkey? should we wait until we reach istanbul?
03/07/2022, 6:21 pm – +1 (678) 656-02
03/07/2022, 6:21 pm – +1 (678) 656-02
03/07/2022, 6:33 pm – 176 765320 You can find them pretty easily. As long as you aren’t in deep east turkey you should be fine.
03/07/2022, 7:26 pm – 6 31 03 60 Dont know where you will go but as far as we know You have good outdoor shops in Van and Cappadocia-Goreme.
03/07/2022, 9:21 pm – 1522 94438 Even there its relatively easy to find. There are gas shops that sell the big canisters. Sometimes they have the camping size too.
I’ve seen many shepperts cook coffee on them.
03/07/2022, 15 pm – 174 78363 For sure it depends on the use. With our experience, we found out that petrol/gasoline were cheaper, easier to find and “less” waste (somehow, because this last point can be discussed).
With COVID last year, all the shops were empty and we had to switch to petrol/gasoline with Primus. Finally, it was also cheaper for us and working better. Cheers and have a good ride guys
03/07/2022, 30 pm – Patte: Definitely petrol is the easier and cheaper way to go.
03/07/2022, 39 pm – 6 173751 I am in Uzbekistan and got this text message today:
Qoraqalpog’iston Respublikasi hududida 3-iyul soat 01 dan 2-avgust soat 00 gacha favqulodda holat joriy etildi. Bu davrda soat 00 dan 7:00 gacha komendantlik soati amal qiladi.
03/07/2022, 40 pm – 6 173751 Translation:
A state of emergency was introduced in the territory of the Republic of Karakalpakstan from July 3 at 01 to August 2 at 00. During this period, a curfew will be in effect from 00 to 00.
03/07/2022, 41 pm – 6 173751 A few hours earlier I got this text message:
O’zbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti tashabbusi bilan Konstitutsiyasining 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75-moddalari amaldagi tahrirda o’zgarishsiz qoldiriladi.
Translation:
At the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Articles 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 of the Constitution are left unchanged in the current version.
03/07/2022, 48 pm – 6 173751 Just received another sms:
Favqulodda holat tartibi talablarini buzish o’n besh sutkagacha ma’muriy qamoqqa olishga sabab bo’ladi. Favqulodda holat sharoitida jamoat tartibiga tajovuz qilish o’ttiz sutkagacha ma’muriy qamoqqa olishga sabab bo’ladi. Favqulodda holat vaqtida jinoyat sodir etish jazoni og’irlashtiruvchi holat hisoblanadi.
Translation:
Violation of the requirements of the emergency procedure will result in administrative detention for up to fifteen days. Violation of public order in the state of emergency is a reason for administrative detention for up to thirty days. Committing a crime during a state of emergency is an aggravating circumstance.
04/07/2022, 1:07 pm – 1522 94438 Transporting your bike in Georgia:
Has anyone ever tried taking your bike on the busses between cities?
The guy at the train station wants me to bribe him 25$ so I can take the bike…
04/07/2022, 1:12 pm – 7791 0859 Does anyone know of the link to the WhatsApp group for Europe/The Baltics please?
04/07/2022, 1:32 pm – 6 51 60 54 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FhvVT1e5maxEvxPh1Tn0y5
04/07/2022, 1:34 pm – 55 1116 22 Hi,
does anyone have experience of applying for Indian Visa in Iran to cross the land border in Lahore (Wahga/Attari) into India?
Thank you!
04/07/2022, 1:43 pm – 677 616303 General information about different WhatsApp cycling groups:
https://cycleplanet.org/resources
04/07/2022, 1:46 pm – 677 616303 We and several other cyclists applied for Indian visa in Pakistan. I don’t know if it’s even possible to get it in Iran.
04/07/2022, 2:19 pm – 1573 04123 Thanks for keeping us updated! Does anyone have news about the border crossing from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan?
04/07/2022, 2:23 pm – 5 591 99 28 Not possible to do this anywhere except in Pakistan. I called the Embassy of India about this, and the only way is in certain cities in Pakistan through an agency.
04/07/2022, 4:29 pm – 55 1116 22 Many Thanks.
Do you have contact details from an agency or do you know in which cities this is possible?
04/07/2022, 4:35 pm – 7791 0859 Brilliant many thanks 🙏
04/07/2022, 4:41 pm – wt pk de moped: I used Visatronix in Islamabad
04/07/2022, 4:42 pm – 1573 93099 Most of people using visatronix in Islamabad. I made good experiences with this agency, but there’re also people who didn’t.
But to be honest there are not a lot of possibilities 😅
04/07/2022, 4:42 pm – wt pk de moped: Be aware that the process is very annoying and seems to be a lottery
04/07/2022, 4:52 pm – 5 591 99 28 Like some guys already mentioned, Visatronix is one. Gerry’s is another option, but I don’t have expierence with that agency. You can find them in Islamabad, Lahore and a couple of more cities.
04/07/2022, 4:54 pm – wt pk de moped: Visatronix is cheap though
I think I paid 6€ for their service
04/07/2022, 4:58 pm – 55 1116 22 Does anyone have an idea what to do if you don’t get the visa for India in Pakistan. I think from Pakistan there are no other options than India.
04/07/2022, 5:07 pm – wt pk de moped: The lottery is more about the validity of the visa
I heard several stories. Some asked for one year, multi entry and got 3 month single entry.
I asked for 2 month and got 3
Most of them get a visa. I just met one russian girl who got rejected
04/07/2022, 5:13 pm – 55 1116 22 Thanks to all for the great help.
04/07/2022, 6:07 pm – 176 765320 We are booking a flight from Tbilisi to aktau and there is one with scat airlines. Is this the one that takes bikes easily?
04/07/2022, 6:13 pm – 1573 57429 How long did it take for you to process the visa?
04/07/2022, 7:45 pm – 7966 7553 Yes. Easily enough, but the amount you have to pay seems semi random between 50-150 USD
04/07/2022, 7:46 pm – 176 765320 Do you think they can handle 3 bikes on a flight?
04/07/2022, 8:01 pm – 7966 7553 I know they have taken two. Worth sending an email to ask.
04/07/2022, 8:01 pm – 7484 6409 We are taking more time to explore Turkey, Georgia and Armenia in the hope that the Azerbaijan border opens in early September so we can cross the Caspian Sea rather than flying to Aktau (which is Plan B if it doesn’t). To add another country of interest we would like to head down to Cyprus for a week (we are leaving Ankara tomorrow). Does anyone know if there is a ferry from Turkey to the south of Cyprus/ The Republic of Cyprus? Landing in the occupied north appears to be a problem if you wish to explore the south… you really do get to see how much the world is messed up when you try to cycle around it! 🤔
UK Passport holders
04/07/2022, 8:43 pm – 6 444712 No there is none, only ferries from Greece go to the south. I took the ferry from Mersin to Famagusta (in the north) in february and then cycled to the south. Although technically it is illegal, I had no major issues crossing the border in Nicosia as travelling from north to south (and back) is generally condoned. It will only become a problem when you try to leave Cyprus from the south. When you enter Cyprus from the north, you have to leave again from the north
04/07/2022, 8:46 pm – 6 444712 Oh and one advice on the ferry: if i were you i would take the ferry from Silifke to Girne, which is a lot more pleasant than the workers ferry from Mersin to Famagusta
04/07/2022, 9:06 pm – 474 07 93 How did you know? We just got a general fee, super expensive, so I guessed it was because of them
04/07/2022, 9:11 pm – Patte: The expensive part is the fee for the embassy not the fee for their „service“.
04/07/2022, 9:15 pm – 6 173751 Not sure. The plane is quite small
04/07/2022, 9:24 pm – 670 20409 I can also recommend Tasucu (Silifke)-Girne. Its the fadtest, cheapest and easiest. You can buy the ticket at the office when you reach the port, just ask around. Travelling Turkish and Cyprus part is no problem. I crossed the border multiple times within a few days. Usually for Europeans its super fast and no problem.
04/07/2022, 35 pm – 7484 6409 Thanks… I’m just remain a little concerned that there maybe a difference between a EU passport and a UK passport… Bloody BREXIT!
05/07/2022, 1:22 am – 7 53 83 40 yes it is small butI just took it today and I was the only one with luggage so maybe it is possible. You should try to call the front desk in Tbilisi airport (there was a lady who speaks good English), because the customer service is not very responsive by mail
05/07/2022, 7:02 am – wt pk de moped: My visa was faster than most people’s visa. It took me less than one week. Usually It takes 3 weeks I think?
I met a couple and they waited 8 weeks…
05/07/2022, 7:03 am – wt pk de moped: Their fee was 1200 rupees and the fee for the embassy was ~ 18000 rupees
(i am a german, it might depend on your nationality)
05/07/2022, 8:42 am – 1573 04123 We made the same a few days ago (but with 2 bikes) and booked 23kg extra luggage per person in the booking process and wanted to use it for our bikes. After booking we wanted to add 32kg extra luggage for our bags, but it didn’t work. So we hoped to book it at the airport. But there they didn’t accept our bikes in the 23kg luggage, because of the dimension. First they said we have to pay 120$ per each bike additional, but then in the end it was only 300Gel, which is about 100$ for 2 bikes. So we used the 23kg luggage per person for our bags and split our 32kg luggage into 2 bags. At the airport at the check in they tell you to pay the extra fee for the bicycles. Then you have to go to the scat info point and pay it. Then you have to go back to the check in to get your boarding pass. I don’t know if they take 3 bicycles, try to write them on info@scat.kz
05/07/2022, 32 am – 6 38 58 98
05/07/2022, 20 pm – 7484 6409 We don’t seem to have GPS or Galileo sat in Ankara this morning… Nothing on two Samsung phones and our Garmin.. even asked a passerby. Does anyone else have a problem or know what might be up?
05/07/2022, 41 pm – 7966 7553 Interesting, my GPS also malfunctioned there, specifically in the vicinity of Ataturks tomb. My theory is they use some kind of jamming technology for security reasons.
05/07/2022, 47 pm – 7484 6409 The phones worked fine when we were out being tourists over the past couple of days, but everything seems to be down this morning.
05/07/2022, 51 pm – 7484 6409 It just switched back on there… Weird! I thought that WW3 was about to kick off for a minute 🤪
05/07/2022, 3:03 pm – 176 314102 It was nice to meet some of you in person! Take care and stay safe 😊
05/07/2022, 3:05 pm – 7 53 83 40 I just asked to a tour operator in Aktau and apparently it closed yesterday..
05/07/2022, 3:06 pm – 7 53 83 40 But I don’t know if it only applies to karakalpakstan
05/07/2022, 3:08 pm – 6 72 06 25 Still closed since 5 days and it seems for a while.
Nobody knows exactly, at least 10 days or maybe 2 months…
It depends of Uzbekistan président…
05/07/2022, 3:26 pm – 6 199896 Does anybody know what the best way is to get dollars in eastern Turkey?
05/07/2022, 3:37 pm – 618 21 09 You can withdraw dollars or euros in some ATM, but maybe there are better options.
05/07/2022, 3:37 pm – 1577 20226 Dear cyclists! We are in Georgia and will soon be cycling to Iran. Our bank cards will not work there. Who has experience with this issue? Do I really need to take a fortune in cash with me, even if I don’t know the exact expenses and how long I will stay in Iran? Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
05/07/2022, 3:40 pm – 618 21 09 Bring enough cash with you, although is possible to get euros or dollars in some hostel
05/07/2022, 3:48 pm – 79 696 97 Did anyone of you recently take the «EuroVelo 13» across Bulgaria? I’m short in time because I want to catch the ferry in Burgas (to Batumi/Georgia).
05/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 79 743 01 Hi everyone!
Anyone cycling around Ladakh at the moment?
05/07/2022, 3:56 pm – 670 20409 I guess you will also pass Yerewan. In this case I can recommend going to the HSBC Bank in the center there and get Euros.(you need your passport as they compare the me of passport with your creditcard). It’s just 1-2% fees. So you don’t have transaction fees to Dollars, which you don’t need anyway. Iran accepts perfectly Euros and you don’t have the issue with old and new dollars (they don’t accept or only for a very bad rate the old dollars). We made the mistake to take dollars and lost unnecessary money with all the transactions and old dollar bills.
05/07/2022, 3:56 pm – 670 20409 *name
05/07/2022, 3:56 pm – 670 20409 And well, if you don’t stay in Hotels 300€ is usually enough. We thought we would stay 2,but ender up staying more than 3,5 months. So better take more 😅
05/07/2022, 3:57 pm – 912 685 79 The easiest way is cash. But you can also get $, € or Rials by your credit card in some exchange shops. It will cost you 5-20%.
05/07/2022, 4:04 pm – 1577 20226 Per person, per month? Thanks so much, your answer helped a lot,
05/07/2022, 4:06 pm – 670 20409 Yes, we were fine with that. But anyway we took much more in case of emergency.
05/07/2022, 4:30 pm – 79 675 47 We cycled 4 months in Iran recently and wrote a detailed blog with our travel tips for visiting Iran. Maybe that could be interesting for you. Hope it’s okay to put the link here: https://erfahrung-der-welt.ch/en/category/iran-en/#our-detailed-travel-tips-for-visiting-iran-38.
05/07/2022, 4:39 pm – 6 72 06 25 In Beyneu near Uzbekistan border we took a train to Shalkar (шалкар) with bikes for 7 000 Tenge each
05/07/2022, 4:59 pm – 7966 7553 I found several ATMs in Tbilisi (e.g. Bank of Georgia I think) where amazingly you can withdraw crisp brand new 100 USD bills with no fees at all, except fees from your home bank of course.
05/07/2022, 5:34 pm – 1573 57429 So they accept dollars in Iran?
05/07/2022, 5:35 pm – 79 675 47 Yes, Euros or Dollars.
05/07/2022, 5:36 pm – 1573 57429 Interesting…we thought Dollar is tabu. Great to know. Thanks
05/07/2022, 5:36 pm – 1573 57429 Btw. Dies anyone know if one of the sport /bike shops in Tblisi sells gas cartridges?
05/07/2022, 5:38 pm – 7795 0305 Crisp, new, blue $100 bills are your friend in Iran. Tblisi is the easiest place to get them (from the ATM like Hugh mentioned!). I don’t think the ATMs in Yerevan have dollars but you can still get them easily from foreign exchanges – some of the big supermarkets have them inside
05/07/2022, 5:41 pm – 7795 0305 You will need to change USD to Rials in Iran – this website gives you the up to date ‚on the street‘ exchange rate and is what Iranians seem to use https://www.bonbast.com/
05/07/2022, 8:08 pm – 55 1116 22 In the Heritage Hostel in Tehran and Isfahan you can withdraw cash with the credit card. There are 7% fee.
05/07/2022, 9:24 pm – 659 98 63 I recommend using Daric Pay. You pay 20€ to get the card and then you can transfer funds on the way according to your needs. They basically take 1 or 2 EUR each time you Paying by card in Iran gives you way more peace of mind!!
05/07/2022, 19 pm – 7465 6447 Any info on why it is closed? – is there any chance of it being extended to the borders with Kyrgistan and Tajikistan, or is it a specific issue with Kazakhstan?
06/07/2022, 1:26 am – 7 62 07 44 Take as much cash as you’ll need. In case of emergency you can negotiate in big city whith carpets shop. Some of them have illegal paytm. And you can exchange whith cash but costly…😅
06/07/2022, 8:39 am – 7966 7553 Presumably because of the protests and violence on the Uzbekistan side, in the Karakalpakstan region
06/07/2022, 8:45 am – 6 72 06 25 Closed only with karapakalpaksan region of Uzbekistan
06/07/2022, 46 am – 7 53 83 40 Hi!
Did someone cycled through Altyn Emel National Park (N-E of Almaty)?
Any feedback? 🙂
06/07/2022, 55 am – 79 675 47 do you want to visit the Singing Dunes? We didn’t cycle there, but we’ll by in Kazakhstan soon. Heard the road there is really bad and you’re only allowed to cycle to the Singing Dunes and back (80km drive from Basshi), you can’t really do a good round trip. Aktau Mts. are supposed to be beautiful.
06/07/2022, 02 am – 7 53 83 40 Not necessarily the singing dunes, I am considering crossing West to East and head south to Sharyn!
According to Caravanistan it seems possible but tough (I actually don’t know if it is still up to date)!
When will be be around Almaty?
06/07/2022, 05 am – 79 675 47 We’ll fly to Almaty on the 15th and then cycle via Turgen Gorge, Assyk Plateau, Charyn Canyon to Kegen and cross into Kyrgyzstan. Will be tough and beautiful probably. I don’t know if it’s possible to cross Altin Emel like that even though there’s a road, but don’t know about rules for cyclists.
06/07/2022, 12 am – 173 99675 Salam, anybody experiences with flights from Iran (Isfahan or Teheran) to Central Asia (UZ or Kirgistan)?
06/07/2022, 16 am – 7 53 83 40 I’ll be their a bit before, I will let you know!
06/07/2022, 42 am – 2 621 482 9 Hi, there is a direct flight every Sunday from Tehran to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Company name is varesh Airlines. On the internet they have no precise rules for bicycles and at check-in they will randomly ask you 200$. But it is a completely random sum and you can try to negotiate it. I managed to get it down to 50$. Everything else went smoothly.
06/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 6 72 06 25 @37495223559
06/07/2022, 4:10 pm – 7 85 15 61 Hi everybody
Im in Bichkek now. I will cross Kazakh border soon to go to Almaty
We need a pcr test or a registration paper or both to go to Kazakhstan ?
Thanks a lot. Have a good day
06/07/2022, 4:54 pm – 173 99675 Nice thanks so much!
06/07/2022, 5:10 pm – 680 40059 We tried yesterday in tashkent to apply for a turkmenistan transitvisa with already an iran visa in our hands: but impossible. They didnt even let us enter the embasy.
06/07/2022, 5:38 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 Mplus
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06/07/2022, 6:54 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 Hi Everyone! I’m planning on taking the cargo boat from Aktau, Kazakhstan to Baku, Azerbaijan in about a week or so.
If I get into Azerbaijan does anyone know of a way I could avoid flying to cross into Georgia by land?
06/07/2022, 8:08 pm – 7484 6409 There is no way of getting through a Azerbaijan land border at the moment I’m afraid. Flying is the only option at the moment. The earliest they might open is September 1st, with an announcement possibly around August 21st, based on previous announcement dates relating to COVID restrictions.
06/07/2022, 8:55 pm – 79 675 47 Friends of us just cycled (about 1 week ago) from Baku to Tbilisi and were able to cross the border. But vice versa isn’t possible.
06/07/2022, 9:24 pm – 1522 94438 So strange🤔
06/07/2022, 9:27 pm – 650 33311 Strange indeed. The ambassy I wrote with told me that there is no way of leaving the country via land boarder. But I guess It depends on the guys at the boarder.
06/07/2022, 9:30 pm – 6 61 69 56 I know different people who also have any problems to exit by land
06/07/2022, 9:39 pm – 650 33311 Who had problems or did not have problems?
07/07/2022, 1:31 am – 7 53 83 40 @16786560286 you did manage to cross Azerbaïdjan to Georgia recently right? Any particular issues?
07/07/2022, 2:10 am – +1 (678) 656-02 yes! we took the ferry from aktau to baku and then cycled across the border at Lagodekhi without any issues 🙂
it was actually the easiest border crossing we’ve had this whole trip!!
07/07/2022, 06 am – 7 66 25 48 Heyyy ✌️ anybody about to ride the Pamir in these next coming days from Dushanbe ?
07/07/2022, 46 am – 6 173751 I’m crossing the border to Panjakent today. Should be in Dushanbe in a few days
07/07/2022, 2:54 pm – 664 738351 120,- per person/month was enough for us in iran (never paying for accomodation)
but take enough for emergency! a flight home due to pandemic lockdowns, closed borders, health problems… if it has to be quick you don’t have the time to find a way to get money and wait for the transfer.
07/07/2022, 2:57 pm – 176 765320 Do you think this may be the same getting in? That would be hilarious if it was the whole time this way.
07/07/2022, 5:01 pm – 7904 1798 Anybody has been recently to Salda Lake in Turkey?
07/07/2022, 5:06 pm – 7587 4814 I was there last year
07/07/2022, 5:07 pm – 6 31 03 60 Yes we cycled there in May. It was raining therefore we have not seen the best of it but we liked all the other lakes: Burdur, Egirdir and Beyshehir (west coast).
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07/07/2022, 5:09 pm – 7904 1798 Hi, thanks. I was asking because I am pushing to get there tonight but I’ll be there most probably at sunset. I wanted to be sure I can camp there. It looks the west bank is good but I don’t want to arrive when it’s getting dark and find myself without a spot. Do you confirm I wont have problems?
07/07/2022, 5:09 pm – 625 65 61 Yes, I was there a few months ago
07/07/2022, 5:09 pm – 7904 1798 Same question ☝️
07/07/2022, 5:15 pm – 7587 4814 There are plenty of places for camping
07/07/2022, 5:17 pm – 625 65 61 It depends on your needs when camping, but there are several places in the area where you can do it if you don’t mind being seen
07/07/2022, 5:17 pm – 7587 4814 Shall you find it difficult for the weather then there are few camping sites where it’s safe for camping also I know someone who lives around and can host you just call me shall you need help blessings and greetings from London
07/07/2022, 5:17 pm – 7904 1798 I really don’t mind in Turkey. I camped in the middle of towns 😂
07/07/2022, 5:19 pm – 7904 1798 Thanks but I prefer a lonely camp tonight. I’m tired and I don’t feel like socialising but thanks for the offer
07/07/2022, 5:20 pm – 7587 4814 Easy going there is one of the best places in Turkey for camping no bears and wolfs like in eastern Anatolia
07/07/2022, 5:23 pm – 6 30 96 91 South and South West (near Salda) may be difficult for camping – there is a guard just after Salda preventing people from coming near the beach – but heading north towards Doğanbada you could find nice and quiet spots (and if you have a bit of time cycling on the North shore of the lake should be awesome!)
07/07/2022, 7:26 pm – 160 62664 It’s beautiful up there, but if you want to go to the Assyk Plateau, you should be able to push your bike for some kilometers over loose grave up to about 20% gradient.
We didn’t have fun, but maybe you are better prepared for such conditions…
07/07/2022, 7:36 pm – 79 675 47 Thank you. We know it will be very tough yes.
07/07/2022, 34 pm – 1578 83694 Same question 😀
07/07/2022, 42 pm – 680 40059 Someone knows where to find bike boxes in dushanbe?
Thanks
08/07/2022, 11 am – 670 20409
08/07/2022, 13 am – 670 20409 👆
08/07/2022, 2:44 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hi everyone,
With my girlfriend we currently are in Georgia and in a few weeks we’ll enter Iran by bicycle. We have a drone and we would like to avoid cargo or any shipping from Armenia to a country where it’s not a problem to have a drone.
Otherwise, we want to enter Iran with a drone, but not use it AT ALL. It would just be easier for us but i am wondering if there is a legal way to seal and stamp the drone at the border to show to authorities in case of control that our drone is not for personal use in their country.
Do you have any info/feedback about people there with a drone?
By advance thank you!
Camille & Antoine
08/07/2022, 2:53 pm – 7 62 07 44 I know one friend of mine did it legally sealed to enter in Azerbaijan…. so some country accept to do it… we were coming from Iran and he didn’t get any control at the entrance or exit, Iranian side…
08/07/2022, 6:28 pm – 6 71 64 63 Hi everybody
Any plan for bike carton in Erevan ? Or any bike shop ?
Many thanks…
08/07/2022, 6:39 pm – 7904 1798 Just a tip for those who are out there in hot places: jam can ferment quite quickly in your pannier and if the jar explodes it’s not fun (not that I’ve spent hours washing mine and everything in it). I suggest honey for breakfast 😂
08/07/2022, 7:00 pm – 1573 04123 For those who cycle in Iran and having concerns about money for an emergency: When I broke my leg in 2019 during my bike trip in Iran, the transport to the hospital and also the treatment (x-ray, CT, etc) was free for me. The only thing I had to pay for was the night in the hospital, but this was also just 5€/night. The only thing which was a bit more expensive was the transport from Qaem Schahr to the airport in Teheran. It was around 60 euros in an ambulance. I got it back from my health insurance afterwards, because they couldn’t pay it for me in Iran. They also paid the fly back.
I think if you want to fly back, you will book a fly online. So there is no money needed for.
08/07/2022, 9:13 pm – 1573 03497
08/07/2022, 9:21 pm – 6 72 06 25 Did someone crossed the border to enter Uzbekistan recently ? It s closed on the west for sure but what about the east near Tachkent ? ?
08/07/2022, 9:22 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 I crossed at Osh from Kyrgyzstan no problem
08/07/2022, 9:22 pm – 7 66 25 48 I just made a visa run from Tajikistan today in Uzbekistan, no problem either
09/07/2022, 28 am – 6 52 87 57 I share our PM for others too 😉
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09/07/2022, 6:18 am – 347 755 13 Izboskan, Osh and west of Tashkent are open for sure
09/07/2022, 2:12 pm – 6 173751 The bianchi dealer gave me one for free
09/07/2022, 7:20 pm – 178 68432 Hi everybody
We are now cycling trough Iran and are planning to go to Central Asia and then to India.
Do someone know if it is possible to apply for a India Visa somewhere in Central Asia (like Taschkent) or is it better to do it in Teheran? Most probably we will enter India by flight, but we might exit and enter the country through Nepal at some point.
And are there any direct flights from Iran to Central Asia? Preferably Taschkent, Almaty, Bischkek.
We just joined the group. Probably this question have been ask before a lot in the last time 😉
Thanks a lot in advance
Rio & Anna
09/07/2022, 7:31 pm – 660 47702 For us (Austrians) it was very easy to apply for an one year online Visa. Just tool a few days.
Hope it is available for your country!
10/07/2022, 07 am – 174 57597 Hi hello, hope you have a good trip and a lovely day.
I have a spare chainring to give a way, which I don’t need ( I ordered a wrong one) I was wondering if someone of you need it. We are in Mestia, Georgia at the moment and will stay here until 12.07.
Here are the details (pictures)
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10/07/2022, 40 am – 78 697 70 Hey there 👋 we are not sure if this question has been asked and answered before. Is anybody cycling from Georgia to Azerbaijan? When we were in the area everything was closed. We’re now wondering if the borders have opened up again. For future projects 😜
10/07/2022, 41 am – 1577 20226 I know a guy who works at the border, he told me it’s still closed
10/07/2022, 51 am – 7484 6409 We are spending more time exploring west of Azerbaijan as I understand the next government announcement will be around August 2?th, with the border closed until at least September 1st.
10/07/2022, 1:01 pm – 7465 6447 Guessing no one had heard anything else to suggest this is true? All I can find online is news of the latest soldier being killed 4 weeks ago…
10/07/2022, 1:18 pm – 7465 6447 Ps, two bike boxes avaliable in Tashkent if anyone needs, we could look after them until the 14th at the latest
10/07/2022, 2:13 pm – 9 88 973 96 Hello everybody, does anyone know if we need to provide an insurance certificate for Iranian visa. Because we have seen contradictory information.
Thanks for any feedback.
10/07/2022, 2:29 pm – 1573 57429 There was no possibility to upload any insurance certificate in the application. They say you’ll need one to enter though
10/07/2022, 2:58 pm – 7810 5772 In Bishkek ** not Tashkent
10/07/2022, 4:57 pm – 7956 0890 Probably depends on the border and the official, but anecdotally I wasn’t asked for one crossing from Armenia…
10/07/2022, 6:13 pm – 170 54554 Is it possible to get some kind of express service? A guaranteed way to get the Indian visa in a couple of days
10/07/2022, 6:14 pm – wt pk de moped: I never heard of someone getting an express service
10/07/2022, 6:25 pm – 27 79 50 Does it means the border between Kazakhstan and the Karakalpakstan from Uzbekistan is closed ?
10/07/2022, 7:12 pm – 7966 7553 Yes. It was closed, and the Uzbek government announced a 30 day state of emergency in their Karakalpakstan province, so I doubt it has reopened yet.
10/07/2022, 7:48 pm – 27 79 50 Hoping they will not extend it 🤞
10/07/2022, 7:59 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 Are there any alternative train or bike routes to get to that part of Kazakhstan within these 30 days we can’t cross?
10/07/2022, 8:13 pm – 620 70 83
10/07/2022, 8:15 pm – 6 38 58 98 We have the same problem but in Georgia 😅 do you know where to get it in Tbilisi?
10/07/2022, 8:19 pm – 620 70 83 In Tbilisi there is a good bike shop called VELOPLUS.They respond through google.
10/07/2022, 9:13 pm – 1522 94438 I lost the grey thing that is inside that. If it’s possible to get to Armenia, I’d be so happy😅
10/07/2022, 9:28 pm – 620 70 83 Haha I have lost it too on many times and I finally I used without it. I think that’s why got broken.
10/07/2022, 9:29 pm – wt pk de moped: Today I saw someone using rubber tubes instead
Seems to work fine
10/07/2022, 9:30 pm – 1522 94438 That was what I was just about to ask😂
10/07/2022, 9:30 pm – 1522 94438 I will try to find a solution. It’s only my front bag so there is not so much weight on it.
10/07/2022, 9:32 pm – 176 765320 I use cam straps when mine broke. It was incredible How well it worked.
10/07/2022, 9:32 pm – 620 70 83 Put a solution my friend. Will be broken haha
10/07/2022, 24 pm – 6 38 58 98 Good idea I will try that thanks 🙂
11/07/2022, 55 am – 1573 04123 We cycled to Beyneu and took the train to Aral. From there we are cycling to Tashkent.
11/07/2022, 38 pm – 176 765320 Hey! Safe hostel for bikes in Tbilisi?
11/07/2022, 1:00 pm – 6 173751 Envoy hostel
11/07/2022, 1:01 pm – 6 173751 They have a garden and a garage
11/07/2022, 1:08 pm – 176 765320 Awesome.
11/07/2022, 1:09 pm – wt pk de moped: HOSTEL-#17
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They locked my bike in a seperate romm. I didn’t get a key so I couldn’t access it all the time
11/07/2022, 4:50 pm – 1577 20226 Rest home Tbilisi, 2 persons 18 Euro
11/07/2022, 4:54 pm – 7956 0890 Women currently in Iran; there are nationwide protests planned for tomorrow against mandatory hijab. I only know this through an Iranian friend in Australia. If you’re in a city, please be extra vigilant and maybe consider staying indoors if you can. It may turn ugly, and if so the internet may be blocked..
11/07/2022, 6:51 pm – 620 70 83 Have u got a photo?🙌
11/07/2022, 8:47 pm – 176 765320
12/07/2022, 39 am – 162 24884 Aloha!
Here is Julia, cycling from Germany to Iran… right now I’m in Mestia, Georgia.
It’s a pleasure to join this group – hope to meet anyone of you guys somewhere sometime 😜
12/07/2022, 53 am – 79 696 97 This Friday (July 15th) I’m trying to catch the ferry from Burgas/Bulgaria to Batumi/Georgia. Any other cyclists planing the same? http://www.pbm.bg/schedule I just don’t wanna play drinking games with the truck drivers all alone for three days.
12/07/2022, 04 pm – 176 765320 Hello, we are in Tbilisi soon to fly to Kazakhstan and hopefully go through Uzbekistan and krgyizstan. Rumors are it’s smart to get crisp USD here in Tbilisi before we go just like those headed to Iran? Or is this not needed?
12/07/2022, 05 pm – Patte: With
German visa card, it was no problem for us to withdraw money.
12/07/2022, 06 pm – Patte: Kazakhstan guide.
12/07/2022, 10 pm – 7966 7553 Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was no problem for me to withdraw cash using Mastercard in any reasonably sized town. Visa also accepted. Kazakhstan had no ATM fees, Uzbekistan was 1.5% everywhere. Kyrgyzstan I don’t know yet but I heard the situation is worse. I suggest getting some USD in Georgia for Kyrgyzstan and general backup, since it is so easy and cheap to do there (from ATMs with zero fees).
12/07/2022, 15 pm – 176 765320 Great. Yea we are hearing both sides and so didnt know. Some guides and people say no issue, others say have usd. Great info.
12/07/2022, 17 pm – 6 61 69 56 Any problems in Kirghizistan with visa and MasterCard. I never had to use dollar. But in Tadjikistan, if you have a MasterCard, you can use it only in Dushanbe. And not easy..
12/07/2022, 17 pm – 6 61 69 56 Visa it’s ok
12/07/2022, 1:01 pm – 6 173751 Do you know an ATM in Dushanbe that accepts MasterCard (and Maestro)?
12/07/2022, 1:06 pm – 6 61 69 56 At the Hilton but often empty, or Halyk bank. 200 com max for each withdraw. It take a long time.
12/07/2022, 1:08 pm – 7966 7553
12/07/2022, 1:26 pm – 650 33311 Hello! Did Anybody of you NOT register in Tadjikistan within 3 or 10 days and did have troubles when leaving the country? Thx!
12/07/2022, 1:46 pm – 650 33311 Or did someone register not in dushanbe or in khujand? Like in a small town or so?
12/07/2022, 1:51 pm – 6 173751 200 somoni or 2000 somoni?
12/07/2022, 2:14 pm – 6 61 69 56 200
12/07/2022, 2:14 pm – 6 61 69 56 Depending to the ATM. Sometime 400.
12/07/2022, 2:49 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 not sure if it varies by nationality, but americans l don’t need to register
12/07/2022, 2:49 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 just GBAO permit for pamir
12/07/2022, 4:12 pm – 7966 7553
12/07/2022, 4:13 pm – 347 755 13 If you enter with the „free“ 30 days visa, you MUST register if you stay more than 10 days. E-visa don’t need any registration.
Ovir in Dushanbe is a pretty messy office and the man will ask you 250 somoni to register and 100 for GBAO if you pay there, I suggest to go in the bank and pay there (165 som registration and 40 gbao permit).
I got both without pay extra fee, despite the officer asked me 50 som, even 100 som I heard from others friends.
12/07/2022, 4:14 pm – 347 755 13 And…I got 13 months of GBAO permit, he put the wrong year😂
12/07/2022, 5:14 pm – 650 33311 Thanks for the info! In khujand it’s also quite messy. Nobody seems to know anything and we were at several stations to register and got send from one to another until we had enough. We didn’t leave the last one and talked and talked until one guy finally told us we can get the registration tomorrow from his boss. But costs us 300 somoni per person 😬 let’s see tomorrow if it really works.
12/07/2022, 9:04 pm – 7 66 25 48 Did you already pass the 10 days ? If not you can still make a visa run
12/07/2022, 9:09 pm – 650 33311 No, within the 10 days but in khujand and the whole day it seemed impossible to get this registration. That’s why I asked if it is really important or like in Kazakhstan, where nobody really cares about the registration. But as I mentioned, hopefully we will get it tomorrow.
12/07/2022, 9:28 pm – 7 53 83 40 Hi all!
3 of us will rent a 4×4 to go to Altyn-Emel Thursday and Friday, camping overnight!
We have 2 spots left if anyone is interested in joining us!!🙂
12/07/2022, 9:29 pm – 79 836 02 @41795137342 ?
13/07/2022, 9:00 am – 680 40059 Hey. Did anyone fly with turkish airlines? How can we add our bikes? Because when we booked the flight we actually could add them but this didnt work. Thanks
13/07/2022, 9:05 am – 670 20409 I called them 3 years ago but they couldn’t give proper information and in the end I just booked and played directly in the airport (30€)
13/07/2022, 9:23 am – 7879 4371 I flew from London to Tbilisi with Turkish with the bike. When booking online you choose the flight, then you can choose seats and baggage options then you can add on sports equipment. It cost me £50 each way to do so
13/07/2022, 1:26 pm – 176 765320 Hello! If anyone is in Tbilisi tomorrow it will be ed Hawes birthday if you ant to join! Just let me know!
13/07/2022, 1:33 pm – 170 54554 Anyone with experience taking a bicycle with Air Arabia or Uzbekistan Airways?
13/07/2022, 1:48 pm – 6 199896 Anyone with recent experience regarding the ferry Bandar Abbas – Sjarjah? Is it ever fully booked? And does it indeed go on thursdays and mondays?
13/07/2022, 3:22 pm – 7465 6447 We flew with air Arabia last week from Tbilisi to Bishkek, all went smoothly. Someone else on the group had a bad experience with their bike box falling to pieces so we taped ours up excessively and was fine
13/07/2022, 4:43 pm – 162 24884 Is someone leaving Ushguli tomorrow on the way to Tblisi? Searching for company 😇
13/07/2022, 9:21 pm – 329 794 17 Good to know that dude🙌
14/07/2022, 7:06 am – 1577 11680 Anybody know where in dehli is a bicycle shop who pack my bike ready for a flight
14/07/2022, 8:20 am – 17-694 10 Hey there, im planning to cycle in India.. i have question. How do u extend your indian visa? -iggy
14/07/2022, 8:42 am – 329 794 17 Anyone in Almaty for couple of beers in the next das?
14/07/2022, 8:49 am – 160 62664 Not anymore, but there is a couchsurfing meeting every wednesday
14/07/2022, 9:26 am – 1577 11680 Idk
14/07/2022, 9:27 am – 17-694 10 U traveled less than 45 days in india?
14/07/2022, 9:27 am – 1577 11680 I had visa for 6 month
14/07/2022, 9:27 am – 1577 11680 It’s not e visa
14/07/2022, 9:28 am – 1577 11680 I had paper visa
14/07/2022, 09 am – 17-694 10 I also just got my paper visa. 1 year multiple entry. But max i could stay in India is 45 days. Anybody here know is it possible to extend this visa?
14/07/2022, 13 am – 7 53 83 40 Sounds good!
14/07/2022, 23 am – 620 70 83 Interested too🙏
14/07/2022, 23 am – 620 70 83 Morniing! Does anyone know if the terrestrial border between Pakistan and India is open? Someone who has crossed it recently? Thanks in advance!
14/07/2022, 43 am – 677 616303 It’s open since spring of this year. We crossed on 16th of May holding indian paper visa in our hands without any problems. For crossing via landborder you need the physical visa in your passport, e-visa doesn’t work.
14/07/2022, 31 am – 6 52 87 57 Hi,
We just crossed to Iran from Armenia (Norduz border) with our drone.
We didn’t mention we had one. Nobody asked anything.
It went through Xray.
Free to go 😉
14/07/2022, 34 am – 659 98 63 Well, this is not a thing to take lighlty. You’ve got s fellow French citizen who was travelling with his van and has beenin prison for more than 2 years due to the drone.
14/07/2022, 38 am – 1577 11680 Be careful
14/07/2022, 44 am – 6 64 53 16 Nice! Thanks a lot! Be careful tho 🙂
14/07/2022, 47 am – 6 61 69 56 The guy was also Iranian, double nationality. And he was having fun with his little drone next to a military base on the border with Turkmenistan..
14/07/2022, 50 am – 659 98 63 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-60091592 I am sorry ‚Gab‘, but he had no double nationality… And how do you know „he was playing with his little drone“ like saying it was hus fault?
14/07/2022, 51 am – 6 87 56 66 Hello there! Thanks @32496063507 for the invitation. I’m Ho-Xung, French solo cyclist currently in Georgia heading to Mestia (Svaneti) from Tbilisi – anyone on that way too?
I’ll fly to Tashkent by end of the month, and will explore Uzbekistan 2 weeks early august. Then I’d like to reach Dushanbe in Tadjikistan to cycle Pamir, however it looks complicated… as far as I understood on Caravanistan : Tadjik e-visa may take long time, and GBAO permit is not easy to get. Also border Tadjikistan-Kyrgyzstan remain closed so far… anyone with same wish here?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers, and have good ride!
14/07/2022, 56 am – 6 61 69 56 I didn’t say it was his fault, don’t misrepresent my words. I’m just saying that when you go to a dictatorship where you know drones are forbidden, with a drone, and that in addition you take it out to have fun next to sensitive areas, you play dumb yeah
I no longer have the press article at hand.
But anyway, when you’re are out of your liberals countrys, The best, I think, is to adapt and not play dumb
14/07/2022, 57 am – 7904 1798 Allegedly he played with the drone.
14/07/2022, 11 pm – 659 98 63 I agree and that’s why I allowed myself to inform the girl who said she has got in with the drone to be cautious and do not take the drone matter lighlty.
14/07/2022, 12 pm – 659 98 63 Well, if you are under arrest in Iran, you are probably forced to tell what the authorities want to hear.
14/07/2022, 15 pm – 78 805 47 Hi there, a friend of mine is looking for a Cycling whatsapp group for south america. Do you know if there is one and can you send the link? Thank you very much!
14/07/2022, 32 pm – 677 616303 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
14/07/2022, 34 pm – 78 805 47 Thank you a lot! Super usefull!
14/07/2022, 35 pm – 347 755 13 True, but be honest, is it worth the risk? Iran is a country that can be heaven or hell. People are awesome but the government is the opposite, I would suggest to think carefully and ask yourself if a video is it really worth the risk, then take a decision.
14/07/2022, 35 pm – 1522 94438 Hey! Does anyone know how much a visa extention in Iran costs for German citizens?
14/07/2022, 37 pm – 89 230469 Almost Nothing.
14/07/2022, 37 pm – 474 60 35 500 000 rials, less than 2€ ^^
14/07/2022, 38 pm – 1522 94438 Alright! Thanks!
14/07/2022, 39 pm – 89 230469 Wo bist du gerade ?
Try to extend your Visa in Isfahan or Shiraz
14/07/2022, 40 pm – 1522 94438 I’m still in Armenia but I am trying to plan how much money I will need for 2-3 months.
14/07/2022, 41 pm – 1522 94438 Is the extension valid from the end of my visa or from the day I getthe extension?
14/07/2022, 41 pm – 89 230469 In heritage Hostel. In Teheran and isfahan. You can pay with credit card and withdraw money
14/07/2022, 41 pm – 474 60 35 from the end of your visa, but you can extend it only between 1 and 4 days before the expiry of your first visa
14/07/2022, 42 pm – 1522 94438 Ahhh good to know.
14/07/2022, 44 pm – 618 21 09 In Yazd is also possible
14/07/2022, 46 pm – 6 61 69 56 In every region’s capital. Yazd, Tabriz, bendar abbas, ..
14/07/2022, 1:29 pm – 1577 11680 Yo anyone experienced in flying with bicycle
14/07/2022, 1:29 pm – 1577 11680 I couldn’t book the bicycle online. And via email Sri Lankan airlines isn’t replying, yet. My flight goes in 2 days from India. Can I just book the bicycle at the airport?
14/07/2022, 1:41 pm – 6 570567 Hi everyone! I have a quick question 🙂 I am now in Iran, originally i was planning to cycle east, but I changed my plan and I will go to Oman and from there fly to Kenya 😀 I just need the yellow fever vaccine still. Does anyone know if it is possible to get it in Teheran or perhaps Dubai? Also, if you know a similar WhatsApp group for cyclists in the Africa, it would also be super helpful! 🙂 thanks!
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14/07/2022, 2:00 pm – 1577 11680 Yeah 🙂 I would prefer this way
14/07/2022, 2:03 pm – 6 435744 Hello everyone
We are Jacoline & Minggoes from the Netherlands and we are currently cycling in Malaysia. Our plan is to cycle to Thailand. Does anyone know at which border crossing between Malaysia and Thailand you can get a visa on arival?
We have heard that the borders are open but that you can’t get a visa on arival at every checkpoint. For example, is it possible via the island of Langkawi to Satun in Thailand? Thanks for the effort!!
14/07/2022, 2:04 pm – 912 685 79 Pasteur vaccination center in Tehran
14/07/2022, 2:48 pm – 647 50 41 Moosica hostel
14/07/2022, 2:50 pm – 329 794 17 They will gonna love you 😂♥️
14/07/2022, 2:51 pm – 6 570567 Thank you!
14/07/2022, 2:59 pm – 8 44 35132 Yes I agree, I would recommend don’t take drone to Iran, there is big risk of getting into proper trouble.
14/07/2022, 3:18 pm – 647 50 41 Haha they already do! 🫣
14/07/2022, 3:21 pm – 6 61 69 56 Anyone here ever traveled to Turkey and Greece in the winter? December to March? I plan to return slowly to Europe by this route. Is the climate bearable, especially the rain?
14/07/2022, 3:43 pm – 1573 04123 Yes. Turkey on the Mediterranean side was warm, in Cappadocia it was a bit colder, but okay (January to march). Sometimes a bit snow. In Greece I had a lot of rain in january, but the temperature was okay
14/07/2022, 3:45 pm – 329 794 17 I did the Anatolian plateau in full winter, pack really warm clothes dude
14/07/2022, 3:46 pm – 329 794 17 Sometimes the temperature was dropping to -15/-20(specially Erzurum area)
14/07/2022, 3:48 pm – 536 461 23 Yes, my partner and I spent December 10- Feb 26 in Greece last year. We stayed in Peleponesia for most of the time (rode each of the “fingers”). Coldest night was -8C. We had a 3 season tent, 3C sleeping bags, so we ended up buying extra sleeping pads for more insulation, small fleece blankets, and often went to bed with hot water bottles.
14/07/2022, 3:50 pm – 496 06 35 Hi ! 😊
For those who are travelling in Kazakhstan now (my flight is this Friday), what’s the best route that can be used to get to the closest open border with Uzbekistan?
Is it all desert 🏜️, is it possible to do most of it on the bike ?
Thank youuu 🙂
14/07/2022, 4:03 pm – 26 14 17 Bring good rain gear – it may rain ALOT for days. If you go along the coast and stay clear of the altitudes, the temperature should be mild. In the mountains of Northern Greece I had minus 15 degrees some nights in February.
14/07/2022, 4:12 pm – 347 755 13 You already have all the gear for both my friend…you just need to be mentally ready 😂😂
14/07/2022, 5:19 pm – 6 71 64 63 Any hostel in Beyneu ?…
14/07/2022, 5:54 pm – 7 53 83 40 At the train station if I remember correctly
14/07/2022, 5:59 pm – 7 53 83 40
14/07/2022, 5:59 pm – 7 53 83 40 Not on Google maps
14/07/2022, 6:59 pm – 618 21 09 Someone have the experience to cross from Pakistan to India through the wagah landborder? Indian evisa works there?
14/07/2022, 7:19 pm – 89 230469 .
14/07/2022, 46 pm – 6 513442 Hi all, does anyone have experience with a Google Fi subscription? It all sounds quite convenient but I’m wondering if it works well in real life?
15/07/2022, 7:42 am – Patte: You need old school visa for the land border
15/07/2022, 8:46 am – 6 22 27 22 Hello everyone, I made a new hole in my mattress. My glu (textile glu) that came with the mattress to repair is completely dried out. Anyone would know a good alternative I can find ? PVC glu or something like that maybe ? Not sure superglu is good for the mattress. Thanks 🌸
15/07/2022, 8:50 am – Patte: On a long trip you should carry glue to fix your tent matrace etc..Depending on where you are its gonna be difficult to find special glue. Try outdoor stores or places they have Chinese inflatable pools, matraces, etc.
15/07/2022, 8:51 am – 6 22 27 22 I had one but on a long trip it can also dry hehe. Especially if you use it several times.. Ok will try that
15/07/2022, 25 am – 6 487834 Does anyone have experience with getting a paper visa for India on the road (not from your home country)? From what I read online it’s officially possible but next to impossible in practise. Did anyone manage?
15/07/2022, 32 am – Patte: no problem in pakistan. not possible before.
15/07/2022, 34 am – 474 60 35 no problem at all in Pakistan ? Even to ask for a 3 month+ visa ?
15/07/2022, 39 am – Patte: What they grant you is always luck based. But you can ask for anything.
15/07/2022, 48 am – 6 487834 Thanks for the quick reply! Good to hear it is possible in Pakistan, that would be our way in. Just to check, the embassy in Islamabad would be the place to try right?
15/07/2022, 49 am – Patte: Lately people in this chat are just too lazy to google things. Just check the embassy website please. Don´t go there.
15/07/2022, 02 am – 6 487834 Google only gives me hits on e-visa or information for Pakistani nationals. That’s why I’m asking. But thanks anyway. Will check the embassy website.
15/07/2022, 05 am – Patte: https://www.india.org.pk/pages.php?id=120
15/07/2022, 07 am – 6 487834 Thanks
15/07/2022, 1:36 pm – 677 616303 I once wrote about the indian visa process in pakistan for someone else, so i can share my text here. You have to do the application process via an agency, whether tcs visatronics or gerrys (we did it via tcs. In islamabad both offices are next to each other anyway).
15/07/2022, 1:36 pm – 677 616303 So before leaving to the pakistani mountains we did the visa process in islamabad. First you fill all the forms online and then print them and together with some passport pictures, copies of your passport and a copy of your polio vaccination you go to the tcs office and apply to the visa through them. They will keep your passport as you’ll get the visa right into the passport. So during cycling the north of pakistan we only had a copy of the passport and the printed pakistani visa with us (and a confirmation you’ll get from tcs when you leave the passport with them, but we never showed that as the other copies were enough). So there are a lot of police stations on the street where they will ask you to register. Actually they always wanted to keep our copies but we always said it’s the only one we have 😉
So our indian visa was ready after about 3 weeks but we were still in the mountains then and just told them we would come later to pick it up and that was no problem.
15/07/2022, 1:50 pm – 474 60 35 nice ! thanks for the information ! How long were you able to stay in India ?
15/07/2022, 2:06 pm – 677 616303 Together with our visa application we handed in a letter, asking for the duration of the visa (we asked for 1 year although we were quite sure we would not get it for that long), for crossing via landborder and for multiple entry.
15/07/2022, 2:06 pm – 677 616303 In the end we got 6 months visa and single entry
15/07/2022, 4:31 pm – 73 061 23 Hey ya’ll! 😊☀️
Hope everyone is doing well 🙌
Anyone in Tajikistan or Kyrgyzstan at the moment?
We are a couple from Sweden heading that way but are a bit unsure about the situation right now. Would really appreciate some info 🤙
Best regards Marcus and Sofia
15/07/2022, 4:48 pm – 6 487834 Thank you so much Theresa! This is really helpful. 😃
15/07/2022, 7:32 pm – 496 06 35 I just arrived in Kazakhstan. I can let you know on the following days … 🙂😬
15/07/2022, 7:46 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hey guys,
I’m looking for a bikebox in Tbilisi but it’s quite hard because we are so many taking plane from here to central Asia.
Does anyone has tips ? Or anyone flying to Tbilissi with his bike ?
Thx
15/07/2022, 7:50 pm – 6 61 69 56 Tell us your questions
15/07/2022, 7:51 pm – 496 06 35 Hey! I just flew from Tbilissi. I probably took one of the last bike box 😬 A guy from Ghost Bikes found one for me, maybe you can try to contact him, he speaks english. I tried almost every other bike stores in Tbissili, I they had none (two days ago). Good luck 🤞🍀😉
15/07/2022, 7:51 pm – 6 38 58 98 Did you asked by bikes.ge or veloplus?
15/07/2022, 7:52 pm – 496 06 35
15/07/2022, 7:53 pm – 7 88 27 84 🤣🤣🤣
15/07/2022, 8:13 pm – 647 50 41 Hi! Here Ana, i have been cycling in Kyrgyzstan since 2nd of July. Everything is ok here!
Tajikistan is still closed. A friend told me that they will open tge 15th of July but it was apparently fake news. Enjoy!!
15/07/2022, 8:16 pm – 6 61 69 56 Tadjikistan is not close Ana. I’m in Tadjikistan. The tadjik-kyrgyk border is still close for an indefinite period yes. But you can enter from Ouzbékistan
15/07/2022, 8:25 pm – 647 50 41 True true, sorry. I forgot to mention Kyrg-Taj border.
How is everything over there? Are you gonna ride the Pamir?
15/07/2022, 8:37 pm – 176 208124 Hi there. Is there a group for SE Asia? Flying to Vietnam next week.
15/07/2022, 8:52 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not yet, cause It’s not a legend, Tadjikistan is the country of diarrhea. Be careful here
15/07/2022, 9:15 pm – 176 765320 We are in Tbilisi. We went to every shop two days ago and there wasn’t one single box. Rumors is that there are boxes in a bike shop outside of Tbilisi which would be your best luck. Otherwise get a refrigerator box and modify it.
15/07/2022, 9:17 pm – 496 06 35 Are you all flying to Aktau in Kazakhstan? What route did you plan? I’m curious 😊
15/07/2022, 9:23 pm – 176 765320 Flying to aktau on the 19th. The teams meeting up in Tbilisi in the next few days to discuss a route since the boarder issue has come about.
15/07/2022, 9:32 pm – 73 061 23 Hey!
If you don’t find a bikebox you can always just take apart some regular boxes and duck tape around the bike. I’ve done that and it worked fine 😊
15/07/2022, 9:35 pm – 1573 04123 If you plan to take a train, you can book the ticket online. Maybe you have luck and find a place for all you together. Because the trains are almost full. But be prepared about some discussion, because of your bicycles, because there is not so much place for them. We had luck, because we were in the last wagon.
We took the train from beyneu to Aral. But the train started in Aktau and goes to Almaty via shymkent
15/07/2022, 9:35 pm – 1573 04123 https://tickets.kz/ there we booked the tickets
15/07/2022, 9:37 pm – 176 765320 Is there any bikeable route currently?
15/07/2022, 9:43 pm – 73 061 23 Well is there anyone on the Pamirhighway now? Or is it completely closed?
Has anyone applied for a GBAO permit recently? Just wondering how the situation is there as well. Hard to find information about it. Thankful for every information possible 🙏
15/07/2022, 9:43 pm – 1522 94438 Question about Iran:
I have just applied for the Visa but during the last couple of days I have heard a lot of people from within the country tell me it’s too dangerous right now and I shouldn’t go.
What are your experiences?
How’s the situation in Iran at the moment?
15/07/2022, 9:47 pm – 1573 04123
15/07/2022, 9:55 pm – 1573 57429 Did they tell you why dangerous?
15/07/2022, 9:57 pm – 1522 94438 Well they said there are more forgeiners being arrested. However I have no legit source besides what they tell me.
This is why I’m asking.
15/07/2022, 04 pm – 1573 04123
15/07/2022, 06 pm – 477 564 84 Difícil!!!! Bone chance🍀 . Where are u?
15/07/2022, 07 pm – 477 564 84 Ok
15/07/2022, 21 pm – 7904 1798 Same things an Iranian told me. But there are people cycling Iran right now. French in Iran: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7IE4KMtGW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
15/07/2022, 22 pm – 474 60 35 We are in Iran right now and we met a lot of european people cycling here 🙂
15/07/2022, 26 pm – 620 70 83 I’m in Iran too. Everything okay. Very kind and effusive people. Just good experiences at the moment. I went to Tabriz, now I’m heading Rash.
16/07/2022, 35 am – 618 21 09 Iran is totally safe. The bad thing is the weather, is hot as hell.
16/07/2022, 1:36 am – 6 72 19 84 We have just spent 2 months in Iran. We have heard many iranian people saying: „beware here it is dangerous“, „careful there are some wild animals“, or „do not trust people there“. At the end, we had no problem at all, we had really good time with very kind people.
However, we recommend to be really careful with two things.
First advice, respect the government rules even if you disagree with them: wear „appropriate“ clothes, do not criticize iranian politics if you are not sure to be with trustable people, stay away from military and police places, do not take pictures of government places, and of course do not use any drone. (We have had some frightening experience with intelligency services/police, even when you did not do anything wrong you do not feel confortable with these people).
Second advice, be really careful with the traffic. There are sadly many very bad drivers (we had 2 accidents with a car and 1 with a motorcycle, every time because of the drivers being dreaming or stupid), and if you have any broken material in an accident you cannot rely neither on any driver’s insurance neither on the driver giving you some money to compensate (we experienced that).
Conclusion: be careful about these few things, and enjoy this wonderful landscapes, culture and people 😉
16/07/2022, 2:31 am – 6 51 60 54 Not the first time I hear that either. Iran seems to be in a complicated geopolitical situation and they could use ‚arrested people‘ for bartering and putting political pressure on other countries. But same as you, these are just things we heard, we have not been there yet.
16/07/2022, 2:32 am – 6 51 60 54 And I’m sure that 99% of the time one will not notice or anything and have a great experience! Let’s just hope nobody gets a bad one 🙂
16/07/2022, 7:08 am – 1577 11680 Yo peeps good time to y’all. Im flying back to my country after 14 month of cycling. Peace out – may you all have good times.
16/07/2022, 7:29 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes it’s open normally. You just can’t have a evisa with the GBAO so you have to apply after, once in the country by the normal process (you can see that in caravanistan.com)
16/07/2022, 7:33 am – 6 61 69 56 Seriously, if you are not a kind of scientific, politic, intellectual, have double nationality or something like that, there is no reason to be arrested. Yes they arrested those kind of profil, it’s to blackmail on the Iranian nuclear agreement which is badly crossed at the moment .. but if this is not the case, everything will be perfect there, except the driver yes. In the Arab world, it remains the first cause of death
16/07/2022, 29 am – 618 21 09 Someone have applied for the Indian visa in Tehran?
16/07/2022, 33 am – 474 60 35 I think it is not possible if you plan to go to Pakistan. And if you want to fly to India you only need the evisa much easier
16/07/2022, 44 am – 618 21 09 My plan was fly to Pakistan and then enter to India, i am now in Tehran and i would prefer to have the Indian visa before arriving Pakistan. I have read in some post before that you can do it in Islamabad and take 3 weeks, but I wonder if someone have the experience to do it here in Tehran.
16/07/2022, 58 pm – 7 66 25 48 I’m on the way to Pamir now, I know some others are already there and met a bunch of cyclist coming back from there. The border with Kyrgyzstan is still closed though
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16/07/2022, 1:38 pm – 89 230469 Hallo, I’m Michael K from Germany. Currently in Shiraz.
My plan is to go (with the Bus because ot the heat) to the small island Kish and then with the ship to dubai.
After Dubai I want to cycle the Krakorum Highway. But I don’t know yet how I get there because I do not want to take the plane.
Someone knows if there is a ship from Dubai or Maskat (Oman) to Karatschi.
16/07/2022, 2:34 pm – 7792 9575 Hi all, Martin from UK here. I’m 3000 miles into my trip and need to complete the health form for Turkey but it asks for city and hotel details. I can clearly lie but it will seem odd when i’m putting the duration of stay! Has anyone else completed this please?
16/07/2022, 2:35 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hi everyone! Does anyone know a good bike shop in Yerevan where I could find a SMP/Brooks saddle?
16/07/2022, 2:37 pm – 6 72 06 25 Try Bianchi o giant for smp sure ! Brooks saddle i dont know
16/07/2022, 3:05 pm – 474 60 35 I’ve just discovered that you are Mateo ahah 😁 Hope you are good bro ✌️
16/07/2022, 3:11 pm – 7484 6409 Hello Martin. What is that? We left Scotland late March and have been in Turkey for a few weeks now, and have never come across a health form. Who is asking for it?
16/07/2022, 3:15 pm – 7904 1798 What’s that? I’ve been 2 months in Turkey and I have heard of that either
16/07/2022, 3:41 pm – 178 14010 Has anyone an idea where to get a solar penal in istanbul?
the one i have right now isn’t working anymore
16/07/2022, 4:01 pm – 7792 9575 I checked online ref a Visa but it said thats ended and all i need is the health form thats online?
16/07/2022, 4:04 pm – 7792 9575
16/07/2022, 4:06 pm – 618 21 09 Hi Martin, to enter Türkiye you only need the covid pass and your passport.
16/07/2022, 4:08 pm – 618 21 09 You are not travelling from UK, you will enter from Greece i guess.
16/07/2022, 4:13 pm – 7792 9575 Ah perfect thank you. Thats great and yeah I will enter from Greece.
16/07/2022, 4:19 pm – 530 551 66 Check Electronic markets in Sirkeci or Karakoy areas
16/07/2022, 4:47 pm – 1522 94438 Today I have heard that Azerbaijan is open from the caspian sea and that the ferry is going from Kasachstan to Azerbaijan and back.
It is also possibe to enter Georgia from Azj but not the other way around.
Now, does anyone know if Azerbaijan is open from Iran?
16/07/2022, 5:01 pm – 6 51 81 77 In 2-3 days I’m going to the Iranian Caspian Sea to try to find some boats to go to Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan… If I find something I will keep you updated 🙂
16/07/2022, 5:06 pm – 7904 1798 Anyone has a suggestion which one is better to visit: Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City? Or both?
16/07/2022, 5:21 pm – 79 675 47 We visited both, they are very close. But Kaymakli is nicer in my opinion. From Kaymakli you could cycle to Mustafapasa, there’s a very nice rarely visited monastery valley where you could camp.
16/07/2022, 5:22 pm – 7904 1798 Thank you. I was reading online and seems Kaymakli is the way to go https://booking.wowcappadocia.com/which-underground-city-is-better-kaymakli-or-derinkuyu/
16/07/2022, 5:23 pm – 7904 1798 Thanks also for the camping trip
16/07/2022, 5:55 pm – 7484 6409 We didn’t need anything other than our passports
16/07/2022, 5:57 pm – 7484 6409 …. but now that I check, there is an online health form that should take two mins to complete. Odd we didn’t have any problems by not completing it.
16/07/2022, 6:27 pm – 6 95 97 75 Do you know seam sealant ?
16/07/2022, 7:24 pm – 6 71 64 63 Hello
We took the train recently from Aktau. It’s quite full, but we were able from Beyneu to Aralsk to deal directly with the guy (prodovnik) in charge of his wagon. We get the help from the young onwer of the railway hostel. The prodovnik ask us 40 000 tenge, we pay half…
16/07/2022, 7:49 pm – 6 49 64 98 Décathlon, cheaper than in France!
16/07/2022, 7:50 pm – 6 49 64 98 Would you have the name of the Monastery? Thanks!
16/07/2022, 7:56 pm – 7792 9575 Cool thank you
16/07/2022, 8:01 pm – 79 675 47 It’s just called Manastir Vadisi. It’s a valley after you cross Mustafapaša, it’s got some nice rock churches in a surreal landscape and not many visitors.
16/07/2022, 8:02 pm – 6 31 03 60 From our side, we visited Kaymakli and we were disappointed. It is very touristic and guides are pushing you to the exit even though you didnt take a guide yourself. We have heard that the Nevshehir castle is better to visit as there is no tourists. We went there in early june.
16/07/2022, 8:04 pm – 7904 1798 Beydere Vadisi
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yoQRvAhwFCEh8W598
16/07/2022, 8:05 pm – 7904 1798 I’ve just come out and it was nice and quite. Just a couple of groups and guides didn’t bothered me except the one I was accidentally following discreetly who was leading a Spanish group. I was listening pretending I didn’t understand… He asked me where I’m from 🤣
16/07/2022, 8:08 pm – 670 20409 Well, i guess you also visit Capadoccia itself, so maybe 1 is enough. I visited both with a year in between. In Kaymakli i was luckily almost alone (on 29.12), so no Stress with guides. I would say it more for Mass tourism and more lights and better mantained. But Derinkuyu is actually deeper and there are even more ways and it’s easier to explore more rooms and paths off the beaten track. So if you like go more on your own and less crowded i guess Derinkuyu is the better Option.
17/07/2022, 7:34 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Lufthansa lost my friend’s bike😪. They’re reimbursing him, so we need to buy a new bike. Anyone know stores where I could buy a touring frame in Bishkek, Almaty, Tashkent, Baku or Tblisi? I know it’s a stretch…
17/07/2022, 8:13 am – 7 53 83 40 @393297941771 don’t you want to sell yours?😆
17/07/2022, 32 am – 6 64 53 16 Sorry to hear that… In Tbilisi bike.ge is a good shop but they don’t have good choice for touring frames… But maybe they can order
17/07/2022, 58 am – 176 435084 My friend @4915229443845 might have one for you 🤔 not sure tho, sent him a pm
17/07/2022, 14 am – 176 435084 It would be in Tbilissi
17/07/2022, 17 am – 1522 94438 Already done two hours ago😁✌🏻
17/07/2022, 21 am – 647 50 41 Does anyone know if they ask you for a pcr to enter from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan? Thanks!
17/07/2022, 32 am – 6 61 69 56 Nothing at Osh border. But at Izboskan, they asked me my vaccination
17/07/2022, 32 am – 647 50 41 Okk, do they scan the qr?
17/07/2022, 32 am – 647 50 41 Thanks!
17/07/2022, 34 am – 6 61 69 56 No, not sure they really have a look
17/07/2022, 2:14 pm – 329 794 17 Does anybody have experience in sending a bike from Kyrgyzstan to Europe?
How much does it cost?
17/07/2022, 2:17 pm – 170 54554 Anyone in Yerevan with a bike box next week?
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17/07/2022, 6:34 pm – 7904 1798 2 of my bottles have developed a nice green mould at the bottom. Any piece of advice?
17/07/2022, 6:36 pm – 79 836 02 Clean it with some salt and vinegar and add water. let it sit for some hours and they should get clean. or try it with some bakingpowder.
17/07/2022, 6:39 pm – 1522 94438 If it smells, put lemon juice and boiling water in it
17/07/2022, 6:40 pm – 7879 4371 And remember to fill them up with boiling water frequently (every week or two) to stop it happening again
17/07/2022, 6:45 pm – 7904 1798 Done that. Didn’t work.
17/07/2022, 6:46 pm – 7904 1798 This is the kind of advice I was after. Thanks
17/07/2022, 6:46 pm – 1522 94438 Ufff then get the hard stuff.
Chlroine and then rinse out very very thuroughly
17/07/2022, 6:52 pm – 79 426 73 i used to carry some tablets that people use for cleaning dentures. always brought 5-10 from home. if you are in a biggish city the next time, you might find something like that =)
17/07/2022, 7:07 pm – 79 696 97 Anybody, I’m looking for a bike friendly and safe hostel in Batumi?
17/07/2022, 7:49 pm – 176 765320 Surf hostel was great. Do not go to the retro hostel
17/07/2022, 7:55 pm – 79 288 61 Globus Hostel we can recommend. Friendly owner & nice backyard to relax.
17/07/2022, 9:28 pm – 79 358 79 Hello ! Someone cycled recently the Bartang Valley in Tajikistan recently? Just to know if it’s fine with river crossing 🚣 Thanks, safe trip🍻
17/07/2022, 9:37 pm – 347 755 13 If all goes right, I’ll tell you the answer in 7 days😊
18/07/2022, 9:54 am – 6 51 60 54 Any recommendation on which valley to use to cross the pamirs? I’ve heard of at least 3 different ways and I’m not sure of all the pros and cons 😁
18/07/2022, 9:56 am – 6 61 69 56 You can go to the tourist center in Khorog and explain what you are looking for, they will advise you, they are great
18/07/2022, 05 am – 6 51 60 54 But for the Bartang Valley you need to turn east before Khorog 🙃 and it’s possible that we come from the east, if the border opens by then (heading westbound)…
18/07/2022, 07 am – 6 61 69 56 The border don’t have reason to the reopen now. It’s not about covid, but politics.
And not necessary, you can go to khorog, do 1 of the 3 valley, Murghab, Karakul and come back to rushan by the Bartang. More easy in this way
18/07/2022, 13 am – 6 51 60 54 Sounds like a good plan indeed! More time in the Pamir 😍
18/07/2022, 1:37 pm – 176 800133 Hi together,
I plan to do the Bartang valley route from west to east. As there are still some villages in the lower part, for how many days do I have to pack food?
Thanks for your help!
Alex
18/07/2022, 3:12 pm – 1578 83694 Hello 😊, we are in the process of filling out the application for the Iranian visa, but we aren‘t sure what to enter in the column „address and phone number in Iran“ since we didn’t plan to book anything. How did you guys do that? ☀️
18/07/2022, 3:24 pm – 89 230469 Just a Hotel.
I recomend. Heritage Hostel in Teheran
18/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 1578 83694 Thanks! So can we just use the adress of the hostel without booking anything there?
18/07/2022, 3:29 pm – 6 61 69 56 Whrite just „in my tent“ and „no Iranian number“ . Why to do complicated when it’s easy
18/07/2022, 3:31 pm – 6 61 69 56 In Rushan, ask to the people in wish village there is shop
18/07/2022, 4:19 pm – 176 321636 We just put the adress and number of an hotel there, without booking. We already got the visa.
18/07/2022, 4:24 pm – 6 95 97 75 Hey everybody! I have huge problems with my saddle and I have to change it. I finally decide to take a Brooks but we are in Georgia, and I can’t find one here.
Is someone coming from Europe to Georgia during the next weeks? Or a friend?
18/07/2022, 4:29 pm – 912 685 79 No one checks. Just write down something.
18/07/2022, 5:18 pm – 176 435084 My friends will visit me in mid august in Georgia. They could take it I guess. Text me a pm if that would be an option for you
18/07/2022, 5:43 pm – 178 68432 Hi everyone
We found out there is a direct flight from Tehran to Almaty once a week with Qeshm Air.
Does anybody has experience taking a bike with this airline or know how to book them?
18/07/2022, 6:25 pm – 6 411483 No experience with Qeshm, but some with Varesh. I guess the procedure could be similar. We had an Iranian friend phone for us to ask about it (although in the end we changed our mind and didn’t fly with them). Took him about ten phonecalls to get to a guy at the airport who does cargo for Varesh. We would have to bring the bicycle a few days before our flight and pay around 150 dollars per bike. We thought that was a bit too expensive and too much hassle. It seems worth it to use a bigger airline.
18/07/2022, 7:53 pm – 178 68432 Thanks for the advice! Yeah before booking we want to make sure the prices will not explode at the end.
An alternative seems to be Air Arabia or FlyDubai, but with one connection…
18/07/2022, 8:34 pm – 1578 83694 Unfortunately we can not help you but we totally feel with you because we also search somebody who can bring us a little metal part for our Rohloff-Gear which is not available in Georgia. We have it already in our hometown in Germany so if somebody is coming from Germany to Georgia the next weeks and can bring it, that would be great!
18/07/2022, 9:02 pm – 618 21 09
18/07/2022, 03 pm – 89 230469 Do you think it will be the same for my flight.
I want to go from Dubai or Maskat to Karatschi
18/07/2022, 15 pm – 6 411483 I’d say if the airline mentions anything on their website about sports equipment you’re fine. Otherwise I’d (ask a local to) make some phonecalls. For example, we booked something with Flynas and they were super chill and clear about bringing bicycles.
19/07/2022, 6:10 am – 7465 6447 While it was a bit pricey (£36) we used ups to send a replacement part for our msr stove to Georgia (from the UK) and it was very quick and easy. Also, I would say that brooks are very love-hate, so potentially risky to start with if you’ve never tried before. I love mine and have ridden a very comfortable 25,000km on it, but my girlfriend had to replace hers mid tour as it was so uncomfortable.
19/07/2022, 8:13 am – 1573 04123 Does anyone know a hostel in shymkent where I can send a package? Or another way to receive a package in shymkent?
19/07/2022, 8:37 am – 6 61 69 56 The bike shop are helpful for that
19/07/2022, 9:07 am – 1573 57429 Good morning everyone:)
Is anyone aware of a nice place to camp near Tblisi? I was checking around the reservoir but it looks on Google maps like there is nothing really. If anyone camped around Tblisi we would be happy to k ow where 🥰🥰🥰🥰
19/07/2022, 9:10 am – 1522 94438 The reservoir is indeed really nice
19/07/2022, 28 pm – 176 739194 41°44’40.1″N 44°44’26.4″E
https://goo.gl/maps/qaJMx254TK8SVL5K6
This is a nice place near the Lisi Lake, I was camping there two weeks ago, beautiful view over the lake, there are also several other places near to that
19/07/2022, 29 pm – 176 739194 41°41’12.3″N 44°47’06.8″E
https://goo.gl/maps/fQEaTY59KK2wfew9A
Or there, it’s very near to old town in a small pine tree forest a bit uphill near the Mtatsminda park with view over tbilisi
19/07/2022, 1:37 pm – 6 62 51 06 Hi guys, i just arrived ont his groups and don’t have the rest of the conv so sorry if repeat but Pakistan can we ride there?
I hesitate between georgia-kazakstan-tadjikistan-india
And georgia-armenia-iran-pakistan-india….
19/07/2022, 2:03 pm – 5 591 99 28 You can cycle in Pakistan, except for Balochistan, there you’ll get a police escort.
19/07/2022, 2:07 pm – 176 519738 Hi, we are new here in this group. We want to cycle in a couple of weeks from Kathmandu, Nepal to India and then further onto Pakistan. Can anybody help me with information how to get visa to pass the border from Nepal to India? Do we have to apply for it and get it in Kathmandu?
Thanks a lot l!
19/07/2022, 4:48 pm – 6 95 97 75 Hey thanks for the offer! But I found someone earlier 😉
19/07/2022, 4:54 pm – 6 95 97 75 Thanks for the advice! But I was afraid that it was very long and without knowing where is the box etc…anhway I found some people, will be easier for me.
I know for the love-hate thing but I would say it’s a bit the same with every model. So let’s try. That’s because it was „risky“ that I’m here, 11 months after, with the same saddle destroying me 😁
19/07/2022, 5:28 pm – 1573 57429 Thanks a lot Basti 🙏🙏🙏
19/07/2022, 8:01 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hi there! Does anyone know a trustful guesthouse in Tashkent (if possible in good location) where I can store my bike and gears for 10 days while exploring the country with non-cycling friends? Thanks in advance!!!
19/07/2022, 8:03 pm – Patte: A guy from couchsurfing will most likely do this g for you. His guest house is in the suburbs though.
19/07/2022, 8:11 pm – 6 87 56 66 Thanks a lot! I may consider it, do you have his contact since I’m not on couchsurfing?
20/07/2022, 7:44 am – +1 (651) 600-95 I just left my bike for 2 weeks in Topchan hostel in Tashkent while I took the train around the country. Great place for safely storing bikes
20/07/2022, 9:15 am – 6 87 56 66 Thanks Adam!
20/07/2022, 1:50 pm – 5 591 99 28 Someone knows a proper bicycle store in New Delhi?
20/07/2022, 1:58 pm – 89 230469 I have been told that i have to fill a questionary to go to india 72 hours before the plane leaves, but I cannot do the Check in until 48 hours before departure. Anyone knows if it is a must to fill that questionary?
20/07/2022, 2:00 pm – 98021 800 Just feel it’s need only with airline
20/07/2022, 2:04 pm – 89 230469 Okay
20/07/2022, 2:19 pm – 478 71 64 For those in need of a bikebox in Tbilisi: you might want to call Mplus as we saw they had 3 boxes standing in their basement
20/07/2022, 2:26 pm – 17-694 10 I’m planning to cycle India. Any tips where to stay/sleep?
20/07/2022, 3:12 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone have an email for air Astana to let them know about taking bikes?
20/07/2022, 3:29 pm – 478 71 64 Anyone in need of a bikebox in Tibilisi today or tomorrow? We have one
20/07/2022, 3:54 pm – 98021 800 Drop me a massage I am from india
20/07/2022, 3:54 pm – 98021 800 But presently at Namibia
20/07/2022, 3:55 pm – 17-694 10 I will message u personally. Tq ✌️✌️
20/07/2022, 4:16 pm – 618 21 09 I also want info about cycling India, make it public🙏
20/07/2022, 4:18 pm – 7966 7553 I just made a group! Will add you
20/07/2022, 4:21 pm – 7966 7553 Wow ok there’s a lot of interest. Here’s the invite for a brand new Cycling India group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLHJlsL2MGt7vuKFSc2zzo
20/07/2022, 5:38 pm – 6 22 27 22 Time for me to leave the group as I am back in Europe. Wish you all great trip !! 🚲
20/07/2022, 6:51 pm – 7465 6447 Ignore this, I found their whatsapp
20/07/2022, 7:04 pm – 647 50 41 Guys! How hard is to find a 📦 for the bike in Samarkand?
21/07/2022, 9:20 am – 493 62 88 Hello guys! Does anyone know a good bikeshop in Islamabad? Thank you in advance 😊
21/07/2022, 9:24 am – 89 230469 I also need a good trekking/camping and hiking store.
I want to go into the mountains of Pakistan
21/07/2022, 13 am – 5 511 23 97 Hi everyone,
is anyone still in Georgia? The weather is terrible!
21/07/2022, 16 am – 79 859 95 yes we are in batumi and will start to cycle over the utqisubani pass and towards the armenian border soon
21/07/2022, 17 am – 79 859 95 anybody has some experience with taking the bicycle into the nighttrain tatvan to ankera?
21/07/2022, 19 am – 5 511 23 97 Yep, not rain in Armenia.
21/07/2022, 27 am – 1573 57429 Yes. We will arrive in Tblisi tomorrow and stay one week. The weather will get better in the next few days Arev 😍
21/07/2022, 43 am – 6 72 19 84 We took the train from Kayseri to Tatvan, and there was a special wagon for bicycles (with even a big bicycle logo on it) where we put our bicycles with no additional charge. And this was despite the fact that the train station information desk told us it was not possible to put our bicycles on the train except if we could fold them.
21/07/2022, 49 am – 6 87 56 66 Hi Arev, I’m currently in Mestia (Svaneti), heading down to Zugdidi to take train on Saturday to Tbilisi. Cloudy today, fingers crossed to not have rain!
21/07/2022, 53 am – 5 511 23 97 The weather is better in Tbilisi. We have tickets for a festival and have to go to the northern high Caucasus Racha. That’s why I’m worried.
21/07/2022, 56 am – 5 511 23 97 We are in Bakuriani now, and it’s super foggy with light rain for days. We are not sure if we should cycle from Sachkhere to Racha as it’s super steep (1800m elevation) and bad roads. So with rain it would just be miserable.
21/07/2022, 58 am – 1573 57429 The pass from Sachkhere to Racha (Oni) is in super condition. We rode it a few days ago. Super steep but perfect asphalt.
21/07/2022, 59 am – 1573 57429 We did it the other way around though (from.Oni to Sachkhere)
21/07/2022, 01 am – 5 511 23 97 Oh, nice to hear that. The road is paved on both sides?
21/07/2022, 02 am – 1573 57429 Yes! All the way🥰
21/07/2022, 03 am – 5 511 23 97 Thanks 😊 that’s great news.
21/07/2022, 04 am – 7553 8289 Hi all, new to the group here so apologies if it’s been asked. But I don’t suppose anyones managed to sneak the Georgian – Azerbaijan boarder in recent weeks? Heading to Baku rather than away from it?
21/07/2022, 05 am – 7553 8289 Any tips welcome. I’m trying to head to Tashkent eventually, and with Iran and Russia being pretty off limits for a UK passport (😔) I’m rather stuck
21/07/2022, 07 am – 6 51 81 77 Hi! I tried to sneak it from Georgia but it was almost 6 months ago and it didn’t work… but now Russia delivers tourist passports for foreigners so you can enter by land and from there enter Central Asia!
I don’t know how easy to get a Russian visa for UK passport tho🤔
21/07/2022, 09 am – 7553 8289 Good to know. Don’t think Russia is a particularly easy one to snag for the Brits, our passport getting less useful as the years go on but I’ll do some digging around Russia! Thanks 🙂
21/07/2022, 18 am – 6 51 81 77 I heard it was possible to get a russian visa from the embassy in Tbilisi, hope it will work for you!! Don’t hesitate if you have other questions 😄
21/07/2022, 31 am – 79 859 95 many thanks for your information
21/07/2022, 48 am – 7553 8289 Thank you 🙏
21/07/2022, 2:56 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone successfully shipped bikes to/from SE Asia?
21/07/2022, 3:07 pm – 172 84293 Hi, I am in Yerewan and applied for Iranian visa. It seems to be a new regulation that you have to write for each day your destination and the place to stay, what is for us cyclists, a hard forcast. Any recent experience to be shared will be highly appreciated.
21/07/2022, 3:12 pm – 176 519738
21/07/2022, 3:13 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
When you apply with tapersia agency they ask you to fill this document. So do it avoid to put dodgy place, but when you get in the country no one care and no one will check it.
Enjoy Iran 😉
21/07/2022, 3:21 pm – 6 411483 We also just made something up. Nobody ever asked about it.
21/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 1522 94438 I gave them like 10 bigger(ish) cities that I had on my route and just told them I will stay there.
21/07/2022, 4:58 pm – 176 435084 Heyo, for those of you who didn’t see or only arrived in Georgia now, there are quiet a lot of cyclists in Tbilissi right now.
So we created a group to organize a meetup some time.
If you are keen click the following link 🙂
Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GDYE6uOJGtr0Mmt9osmnJ0
21/07/2022, 6:19 pm – 936 135 06 🔈 Don’t take the Iranian regulations so seriously, it is not Germany ☺️🧭 it is sometimes there just to start a lovely conversation with authorities and ask how their families are doing, etc. 😁🤷🏽♂️
Of course you will realize this when you are here🤞🏾
21/07/2022, 6:29 pm – 79 645 11 Hello!
Has anyone experience to get from Tabriz to Van by train (incl. bike). Is there a direct train connection?
Any recent experience to be shared would be great!
21/07/2022, 7:46 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hello everyone. I need a small advise please. I’d like to save some weight to cycle Pamir (I guess every spared kg would mean more water & supplies), and would like to get rid of extra pair of tires. Question is, which ones should I keep?
A/ Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c, which are the ones I’m riding with since start of my journey (5700 km, only 2 punctures but visible damages – grooves are still deep though). Ok on mixed surfaces but better on asphalt
B/ Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite 700×45 (completely new). Knobbed tires good for gravel but I think less efficient for asphalt (even though I don’t really care about asphalt speed)
The point is that I think G-ones will definitely be more fragile, but lighter and better to ride on Pamir.
Many thanks in advance!
21/07/2022, 7:56 pm – 1573 57429 Don’t go for the G1! My partner had them on his bike before he changed them. One day on Greece he had 20 punchers
21/07/2022, 8:11 pm – Patte: Definitely Marathon. Only if they are already very damaged I would recommend the G one.
21/07/2022, 8:31 pm – 6 49 43 74 Marathon mondial! As well as their resistance to puncture, they have very thick sides which deal really well with side cuts. Depending which way you take in the Pamir there will be rocky sections where a side cut is easy to get and could ruin even a new tyre… we both have a pair of Mondial and all of them survived the Pamir with only some new scares on the sides 😎
21/07/2022, 8:35 pm – 6 87 56 66 Well, looks like you all agree on this! Will keep Marathon Mondial then, they are still in pretty good state except light central cuts. Thanks a lot!!
21/07/2022, 14 pm – 6 71 64 63 Hello
Few tips for those who plan to take train in Kazakhstan. That’s just what we experienced…
From Aktau, we took 5 différents trains buying ours tickets on line. Bikes always been accepted without paying any extra. Used slow trains. We were hanging bikes as in the photo. A piece of 5 meters thin rope is usefull. At one moment, as it was full,we were not able to booked. With a local help, we manage to speak with the prodovnik directly and negociate one bed for 2 with half price he was asking us (once all the stuff and bikes allready charged 😉).
Finaly, we were in trouble to enter in Tachkent cause it’s a Talgo (fast train a bit smaller). They refused us 🥵, and no way to get money back!
But today, in Uzbekistan, we were lucky with again a Talgo to reach Samarkand. Ours arguments was to had buy tickets at the desk explaining we had bikes…
Enjoy !
21/07/2022, 14 pm – 6 71 64 63
22/07/2022, 9:16 am – 174 23974 And at which trainstation did you get on a train to Samarkand in the end?
We have a ticket from Tashkent to Samarkand tonight for some train… apparently the slow one 🤷🏽♀️
22/07/2022, 01 am – 10-9873-05 hi. I arrived in Dushanbe yesterday to go to Pamir. I wonder if there are any bike friends here in Dushanbe.
22/07/2022, 31 am – +1 (678) 656-02 Hey everyone! Cycling west and nearing the Turkish border. We heard everyone loves the Kurdish areas in the south east. Hoping to take a train and skip to the good part. Can anyone recommend a place to start and how to get there by train/bus from a town near Georgia (Kars, Rise, etc)?
22/07/2022, 32 am – +1 (678) 656-02 Also, if anyone else is cycling west, shoot me a message 🙂
22/07/2022, 25 pm – 9 351 590-63 Hi!!! How are you?
22/07/2022, 26 pm – 172 84293 Very good and yourself?
22/07/2022, 28 pm – 9 351 590-63 Perfect!! Thanks! Cycling Africa, planing to cross from Egypt to Israel, Jordan…
22/07/2022, 38 pm – 1573 03497 Hi Arev, the road to Shovi is paved, they even put new asphalt there last week after Oni. Easy doable. Last good place for stocking up food is Oni.
22/07/2022, 1:16 pm – 70191 231 Green Hostel. You will find most cyclists here. And adventurers of every hue apart from cyclists.
22/07/2022, 1:25 pm – 176 765320 Hey! Bus is your only option. Lake van is a good place but I’d start in cappadocci if you are wanting to skip stuff.
22/07/2022, 1:52 pm – 1520 18927 Hi, can anyone recommend a cycling friendly hostel in tbilisi? Thx
22/07/2022, 2:02 pm – 6 87 56 66 I’ve been to Green House hostel and will be there tomorrow evening. They have a courtyard where you can put your bike safely
22/07/2022, 2:04 pm – 10-9873-05 thanks
22/07/2022, 2:06 pm – 6 173751 Has someone flown with Somon Air and brought a bicycle? I’m interested in knowing how much it would approximately cost to bring a bicycle
22/07/2022, 2:10 pm – 1520 18927 In Tbilisi?
22/07/2022, 2:11 pm – 6 87 56 66 Yes!
Green House Hostel
5 32 295 83 77
https://goo.gl/maps/Pnqa1UpzGpjMdSVXA
22/07/2022, 2:12 pm – 1520 18927 Ok, thx
22/07/2022, 3:02 pm – 170 54554 Any tips for good and cheap place to stay in Yerevan?
22/07/2022, 3:50 pm – 1577 20226 I couldn’t find one. Only „art hotel“ in the suburbs, but we didn’t like it at all..
22/07/2022, 3:55 pm – 620 70 83 Classy&cozy hostel. Full of people and cheap
22/07/2022, 3:57 pm – 7 88 27 84 Was there the bike are outside in the courtyard… Not the best place I’ve been but cheap
22/07/2022, 4:06 pm – 1522 94438 There is a Couchsurfing Dude you can try and ask. His name is Austin. Very friendly guy and always happy to host
22/07/2022, 5:08 pm – 5 511 23 97 Oh nice, thanks for the info.😊 We’ll stay in Sechkhere for two days and then cycle to Shovi.
22/07/2022, 8:11 pm – 650 20547 Hi guys, anybody knows about a nice bikefriendly hostel/guesthouse in Bishkek where I could as well store a bike box for a few weeks?
I’ll be there on monday, if anyone wants to hang out, let me know! Thanks a lot!
22/07/2022, 8:32 pm – 665 483 7 Last time I was in Kyrgyzstan, tunduk hostel agreed to even store my bike for a couple of days so they will for sure store the box for you 🙂 and there is a pool 😉
22/07/2022, 8:34 pm – 7465 6447 We stayed at Koisha, they are friendly and have lots of space, I would imagine they’d be happy to keep the box. We actually left ours by the bike locks, no idea if they’re still there
22/07/2022, 8:35 pm – 7465 6447 They were also very responsive on booking.com so I’m sure you could ask. No pool though!
22/07/2022, 8:35 pm – 5 511 23 97 How long do you want to stay there?
22/07/2022, 8:58 pm – 6 49 64 98 Definitely this place!
22/07/2022, 08 pm – 6 51 81 77 For travelers going to India: what will be your next country after it? Do you know if there are any passengers boat from India to Malaysia or Thailand?
(Sorry if the questions was already asked 🙏🏻)
23/07/2022, 04 am – 1 60 02135 Hello, I wish take the ferry to Batumi next Friday…does the Georgian customs ask for any Cov19, 20,21papers, and how many days before you bought the ticket? That is, is it crowded, is the ship full?
Thank you.
23/07/2022, 6:52 am – 493 62 88 We have the same problem, we’re also looking for a boat maybe from Calcutta or Chennai to Malaysia/Thailand 😬
23/07/2022, 9:58 am – 1522 94438 You can buy the ticket for passengers just one or two days before.
Georgia wants to see a vaccine certificate or fresh pcr test. The ferry takes 3 days so you can only have the vaccine.
23/07/2022, 49 am – 7 53 83 40 [Kyrgyzstan]
Anyone crossed Tosor pass recently? Doable with a road bike?
23/07/2022, 51 am – 7 53 83 40 CBT say it is fine but I have doubts
23/07/2022, 52 am – 7 69 96 82 Hey guys! Is anyone in west Georgia at the moment? I’m near the beginning of the famous Svaneti valley but with the weather being so rainy I’m starting to doubt my plans…
23/07/2022, 52 am – 6 51 81 77 If you ever find a boat, keep me updated please! I’d be grateful ☺️
23/07/2022, 53 am – 1573 57429 My suggestion is to wait for the weather to get better! Next week it looks fine. After Mestia until back down the road will be horrible to ride when it’s wet
23/07/2022, 57 am – 79 696 97 Hi Ivan, I have the same plan (and problem) as you. Will be waiting in Dschwari until the weather gets better (probably as of tomorrow). To Mestia should be possible since the road is paved.
23/07/2022, 58 am – 6 87 56 66 Hey there. I’m going down to Zugdidi, currently around enguri reservoir and dam. And confirm it’s raining for an hour and probably whole day. Road is paved up to Mestia, so shouldn’t be an issue to ride, but not fun at all with rain
23/07/2022, 58 am – 7 69 96 82 Ahh I’m there at the moment…. Thing is it doesn’t look like it will getting too much better the coming days
23/07/2022, 39 am – 6 31 03 60 We had the same problem and decided to skip this part of Georgia unfortunately:-((
Good luck to you!
23/07/2022, 01 pm – 77 920 17 Hi there. Me too, I would be very interested in a boat from India (or Bangladesh) to anywhere in southeast Asia. If you have any informations, I would be very happy!
23/07/2022, 05 pm – 160 62664 In KGZ right now, didn’t cross the tosor pass. From my experience on (touring bike, passes to and from Songkol, lower passes on gravelly ‚main roads‘) I think it would be tough with a road bike, better with gravel/ mtb. CBT says amen to everything, but they are focused on mtb… Maybe you are less packed than we are and could handle passes like this better
23/07/2022, 19 pm – 474 60 35 Some private boats are looking for teammates for this route, you can check on „bourse aux équipiers“ website 🙂 Otherwise there is a cargo boat from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, I’ve heard people who managed to take it 😊
23/07/2022, 36 pm – 7904 1798 Is it raining a lot? How are temperatures?
23/07/2022, 37 pm – 6 87 56 66 17 degrees, was pouring rain this morning but now I’m down in jvari, and there’s sun coming out!
23/07/2022, 40 pm – 7904 1798 Because of reasons I’m 6 weeks late on my plan. I was planning Georgia in August and hopefully Azerbaijan after but it looks Georgia and Armenia in September/October… It’s going to be bloody freezing. Me no like that
23/07/2022, 57 pm – 1512 88151
23/07/2022, 59 pm – 7484 6409 We are in a similar situation. We fly back to Scotland tomorrow to dump our semi-recumbent tandem, as we have lost faith in it’s ability to get us around the full circle, get our Kogas tour ready, then fly back to Ankara to resume our journey east. If we can turn around fast in the UK we should be in Georgia/ Azerbaijan (land borders open dependent) late September. Aktau to Tashkent (or Bishkek depending on weather) would then be October. Trying to figure it all out now from the warmth of Paphos… Don’t want to freeze to death in Uzbekistan/ Kazakhstan!
23/07/2022, 1:02 pm – 7966 7553 Central Asia is littered with these broken clips! And a screw that fell out of mine 😂 I won’t be buying orlieb next time…
23/07/2022, 1:13 pm – 6 62 51 06 Yes I’d like to gat this, I MP you
23/07/2022, 1:25 pm – 485 58 94 Have the same problem on both
23/07/2022, 1:25 pm – 485 58 94 I asked ortlieb to send me back and they did, just hope they will arrive in Istanbul at a warmshowers place
23/07/2022, 1:36 pm – 176 426670 Hello, I’ll cycle to Iran soon and I already have the E-visa. It is just for 45 Days. Does somebody know wether I can extend it?
Thanks a lot!
David
23/07/2022, 1:37 pm – 77 920 17 Yes, you can easily extend it in bigger cities in Iran. We did in Shiraz.
23/07/2022, 1:38 pm – 176 426670 Thats awesome! Thank you a lot for the fast answer!
23/07/2022, 2:13 pm – 1522 66745 What means CBT?
23/07/2022, 2:15 pm – 7 53 83 40 Ok thanks for the tips.
I have more a touring set up, it doesn’t seems like a good idea then
23/07/2022, 2:16 pm – 1520 18927 still available? I’m interested!
23/07/2022, 2:16 pm – 7 53 83 40 Community Based Tourism
That is an NGO organising tourism in KGS
23/07/2022, 2:18 pm – 1512 88151 No. Sorry…
23/07/2022, 2:29 pm – 173 99675 In Shiraz it’s really really easy. You will meet famous Ismail there ☺️ and he will manage all for you ☺️ it took us only half a hour and 2 hours later we picked up our visa extension (1 month)
23/07/2022, 2:55 pm – 176 426670 Awesome! I am very excited to meet Ismail. Thanks for the answer!
23/07/2022, 2:59 pm – 98021 800 No there is no boat 🛶
23/07/2022, 4:30 pm – 163 78342
23/07/2022, 53 pm – 6 62 51 06 Does anyone can tell me wether it’s hard to get the visa to enter Iran please? (I’m french)
Thanks!
23/07/2022, 59 pm – 89 230469 It’s easy. You have to fill out a online formula and then go to the consulat the next week
23/07/2022, 06 pm – 936 135 06 https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/
23/07/2022, 06 pm – 6 62 51 06 Super thanks!
23/07/2022, 08 pm – 6 51 81 77 In case they refuse you (which was my case), no worries you can just try again through an agency 🙂 (I used TapPersia for example but I case there are many of them)
23/07/2022, 14 pm – 6 62 51 06 👍👍
24/07/2022, 1:16 am – 6 03 08 00 Do you know how long it will stay valid before you enter Iran ?
24/07/2022, 1:17 am – 163 78342 You got time of 90 days to enter
24/07/2022, 8:16 am – 496 06 35 Have you heard of anyone getting on a cargo boat from Calcutta as well? 😊
24/07/2022, 59 am – 347 755 13 Yes you can cycle Pakistan but you might get escorted in several areas in Pakistan, from Balochistan all the way up to GB.
24/07/2022, 59 am – 347 755 13 Bartan Valley update:
someone in this group asked about the rivers crossing situation and I just crossed the Bartang valley,so it’s possible.
Some situations are tricky and little scary because the river flow is very strong, the rocks under your feet are constantly moving and the deeph is about 1 meter so you must carry the bike on your shoulders!
Enjoy 🤘
24/07/2022, 53 pm – 176 321636 We would like to volunteer for the next few weeks. Does anyone know a place in Georgia or Armenia?
24/07/2022, 1:30 pm – 912 685 79 That’s the best to do. Actually there’s a corruption they prefer to direct tourists towards travel agencies which are their own business.
24/07/2022, 1:37 pm – 176 739194 There is a place called: Gipsy Village, it’s in Assureti, 40 km away from Tbilisi. They build an camping place with restaurant, I volunteered there some weeks in winter and one week in summer. The community is very nice. I can give you the telegram contact of Nikita per pm, he manages the volunteers. You canfind this place also on workay;)
24/07/2022, 1:38 pm – 936 135 06 I’m not sure if this is a completely accurate statement, agencies like Tap Persia sure do make the process simple but I don’t see it as corruption.
It is just a matter of choices
24/07/2022, 1:39 pm – 5 511 23 97 I know a place, they are harvesting apricots in this season. I could ask.
24/07/2022, 2:05 pm – 178 68432 hi, we will fly on tuesday with our bikes to almaty. does anybody know what is the best way to get from the airport of almaty to the city? taxi (transport) or better to assemble the bicycles back together and cycling to the city?
can someone recommend a nice bikefriendly hostel for almaty? thanks a lot
24/07/2022, 2:07 pm – 6 30 96 91 Thanks Fanny for raising this question. More generally, has anybody got a clear picture of possible boat transportation option (if any!) from Dubai/Oman -> South Asia -> SE Asia? 🤔
24/07/2022, 2:10 pm – 10-9873-05 I assembled my bike at the airport and made my way to the downtown hostel. Cycling in the city is great. Don’t worry.
24/07/2022, 2:20 pm – 176 739194 Hello guys,I joined that group a week ago and sorry for repeating this question 🙈 I arrived in Usbekistan 2 days ago with my girlfriend, I wanted to register at Ovir office tomorrow, but today a guy at my Couchsurfing place told me, that we need to go there with someone and his passport to get a registration. I thought it’s enough to go there by ourselves and be able to register. Has anybody experience about how to get a registration when you’re mostly camping or staying at Couchsurfing/warmshower places? Thanks so much for helpful advices🙏
24/07/2022, 2:22 pm – 6 62 51 06 I’ve been told to use a hotel adress/contact
24/07/2022, 2:24 pm – 6 421283 (Iran)
Which VPN is the best to use, is there also a free one? Do you know if Proton (free vpn) is working in Iran?
24/07/2022, 2:26 pm – 176 519738 With „Kiwi“ we have a very good experience
24/07/2022, 2:27 pm – 347 755 13 V2rayNG
24/07/2022, 2:27 pm – 347 755 13 Free and super powerful
24/07/2022, 2:31 pm – 174 57597 Thank you very much, I was looking for a good vpn provider 🍀
24/07/2022, 2:31 pm – 620 70 83 Many Iranian people are using UNSEEN ONLINE VPN. Works perfect and its free.
24/07/2022, 2:35 pm – 6 411483 We used thunder and turbo. The free ones worked fine. For some reason my paid subscription to turbo didn’t…
24/07/2022, 2:39 pm – 178 68432 thanks for your answer. good to know
24/07/2022, 2:47 pm – 1512 88151 Yes cycling from the Airport is easy. „My Hostel Almaty ‚ is NOT bike friendly
24/07/2022, 2:49 pm – 178 68432 ok thanks!!
24/07/2022, 2:50 pm – 176 765320 Hey! Any advice on a good place to stay in beyneu?
24/07/2022, 3:11 pm – 7 53 83 40 Well there is the hostel at the train station but I am not sure that this is a good place
24/07/2022, 3:23 pm – 7956 0890 Anyone ridden between Yazd and Shiraz? looks like there’s a short-cut bypassing Surmaq, going through Esfandabad to Gusti, but only on google maps, not mapsme nor komoot.. any experience? Thx
24/07/2022, 4:27 pm – 7 88 27 84 In fabrika is quite safe for bike. But a bit expensive and a very limited kitchen.
From there I took a taxi. In the Prius one you can easily put your box when the back seat are down. So it’s one taxi one bike…
24/07/2022, 4:52 pm – 176 765320 Agree completely. We took an XL bolt and took 3 bikes.
24/07/2022, 4:53 pm – 6 31 03 60 Hi everyone! We wanted to leave Tbilissi today but we have a damaged front tyre on our Pino tandem. Unfortunetaly it is a 20 “ tyre. Does anybody know where we could find a robust tyre from this size in town? We have tried bikes.ge but nothing. Thanks in advance for your help and info.
24/07/2022, 5:01 pm – 7484 6409 Not sure if this helps, but we were planning to switch to 20″ BMX tyres once we had used our two 20″ Marathon Plus tyres we were carrying on our Pino. This was based on a growing lack of confidence in tye Marathon Plus on the front.. Not necessarily Schwalbes fault, but on the Pino we are exceeding the suggested max weight, which isn’t the case for a good BMX tyre that is designed for punishment of a different sort… Plus BMX tyres are easier to get hold of.
24/07/2022, 5:17 pm – 1 60 02135 Thank you for answer. I suposed, the Georgian check C:paper before you buy ticket?!
24/07/2022, 5:32 pm – 930 702 89 Hi everyone. Does anyone know if you can go from Iran to Azerbaijan by land?
24/07/2022, 5:36 pm – 7966 7553 Did you check Caravanistan?
24/07/2022, 5:40 pm – 485 58 94 Hi 👋 I wanted to know if somebody already crossed the northern part of Pakistan during winter?
I’m only arriving in Turkey now and my route will be Georgia, Armenia, iran and then pakistan so probably not before December. I’m considering to slow down in each country and wait for the winter to pass but even then I’m not sure that it gets better in February/March to bike the karakoram road and so on.
Thanks already 🚲
24/07/2022, 5:46 pm – 170 54554 Hi there! Someone leaving Bishkek around beginning of August and wants to team up for Kirgistan?
24/07/2022, 5:49 pm – 26 14 17 I’m on the same route and my timing the same. I’ve been told late March is doable for northern Pakistan. I’m thinking to either do Dubai + Oman and fly to Karachi OR apply for an extended visa in Pakistan and stretch my stay there. I would be happy to discus route plans and timing – perhaps via private message to avoid spamming this group 🙂
24/07/2022, 5:52 pm – 6 62 51 06 Same here, but I’ve heard Pakistan is quite dangerous now…
24/07/2022, 6:12 pm – 1573 57429 Why?
24/07/2022, 6:14 pm – wt pk de moped: I am in Pakistan more than one month and I feel as save as in Iran
24/07/2022, 6:19 pm – 6 62 51 06
24/07/2022, 6:21 pm – wt pk de moped: Yeah german government says its dangerous as well
24/07/2022, 6:21 pm – wt pk de moped: I was the 112th tourist coming from Iran to Pakistan this year (15.06)
So quite some people around here
24/07/2022, 6:22 pm – wt pk de moped: *over taftan border
24/07/2022, 6:23 pm – 620 70 83 Do you know What does it mean the Special exemption by NCOC. I need to apply the Visa
24/07/2022, 6:24 pm – wt pk de moped: When you cross the border you will be escorted to Quetta. There you get an NOC to exit Balloochistan.
I am not sure if that is what you need
24/07/2022, 6:25 pm – 620 70 83 Okay. I heard something like that. Then you get it instantly there?
24/07/2022, 6:27 pm – wt pk de moped: You will be escorted to an office. You fill in some forms and get it there. Takes like 2 hours max
24/07/2022, 6:27 pm – 620 70 83 Thanks🙏. Did you apply by iVisa?
24/07/2022, 6:28 pm – wt pk de moped: Lets PM for not spamming
24/07/2022, 6:30 pm – 647 50 41 Hi guys! Anyone who has cycled Arabel pass or Tossor pass lately??? (Kyrgyzstan) i want to know how big the rivers are. thanks a lot!
24/07/2022, 6:37 pm – 89 230469 I also go to Pakistan now. My flight goes on Friday. From Dubai to Islamabad.
And then to Karakoram Highway.
24/07/2022, 6:40 pm – 89 230469
24/07/2022, 7:47 pm – 27 79 50 Hello 👋 same question here. What is the best from Bicheck airport to city center with the bike ? Thanks in advance for your precious info 🤗
24/07/2022, 8:20 pm – 7484 6409 I looked into this when I lived in Dubai and few years back and I doubt anything will have changed. There is a passenger ferry from the UAE to Iran, but I was unable to find any other passenger sea route out of the UAE. Similarly I don’t believe there are any passenger sea routes from Oman either.
24/07/2022, 8:21 pm – 645 47 77 oh wow! you have to start from the beginning of the route if you fall there
24/07/2022, 8:55 pm – 77 920 17 At the moment Azerbaijan land border is closed (also from Iran).
24/07/2022, 45 pm – 8 44 35132 Interesting? Again they argue, happens u know why?
24/07/2022, 46 pm – 8 44 35132 This border use to be open almost all the time after ussr 😅
25/07/2022, 28 am – 162 24884 Celebrating my birthday tomorrow around 15.00 at Lisi Lake in Tblisi – if someone’s around 🍻
25/07/2022, 2:01 am – 26 14 17 Happy birthday tomorrow 🎉🎂🎁 Sorry, but I won’t make it in time. Wish you a great day.
25/07/2022, 8:55 am – 6 71 64 63 Hi everybody
Actualy in Dushanbe at the gbao registration office. They ask us 26 $ per person. Anybody remember the „right price“ ? 🤨
25/07/2022, 9:18 am – 79 358 79 Been paying this price to 1 week ago
25/07/2022, 9:27 am – 27 79 50 Did they gave you the permit right away or you need to wait few days ?
25/07/2022, 16 am – 179 57162 Does anyone know a bikeshop in Tashkent where we can find a mirror for the bicycle? And a bikefriendly hostel, where we can get the registration?
25/07/2022, 16 am – 7956 0890 🇮🇷 Anyone been asked for a new insurance doc when they’ve extended their Iran visa?
25/07/2022, 23 am – 6 71 64 63 It tooks 2h maybe but cause they mistake twice in the spelling and number 😳… :-/
25/07/2022, 27 am – Patte: 3x not(yazd, Bandar)
25/07/2022, 43 am – 618 21 09 x4, No, Yazd
25/07/2022, 44 am – 7956 0890 You have 4 extensions?!
25/07/2022, 44 am – 7956 0890 Or 2 people 🤦🏻♀️
25/07/2022, 45 am – 618 21 09 Nooo😂😂, we were 2 people and they didn’t ask nothing, only the payment
25/07/2022, 46 am – 7956 0890 I got sooo excitement for just one moment 😂 ok thanks 🤙🏼
25/07/2022, 54 am – 6 21 98 36 Hi everyone!
We are looking into plane to fly back home 🥲 and have questions regarding Qatar compagny.
On the compagny website they specify that bicycles can be considered as franchise luggage with the limit of 30kg but without mentionning size. And when you check the luggage guidelines there is this (picture).
How do you understand it?
Does anyone has travelled with Qatar, and what have you done?!
Thanks!
Enjoy today’s ride!
25/07/2022, 54 am – 6 21 98 36
25/07/2022, 03 pm – Patte: I think one is by Piece system. The other one is by weight system.
The sum of all the dimensions should nood exceed the value.
25/07/2022, 30 pm – 176 765320 Hey! We are in beyneu trying to enter Uzbekistan. The word is the land boarder will open on the 1st but the first train crossed yesterday. So it may be opening soon.
25/07/2022, 2:08 pm – 1573 57429 Hey everyone. We are currently in Tblisi in the process of getting our visa for Iran. Now we got a sheet with the bank number and we’re advised to go to TBC bank to pay the visa fee. TBC wants us to register an account in order to make the transfer to the embassy. It costs 50 lari.
Have you who did it here experienced the same problem at TBC
25/07/2022, 2:09 pm – wt pk de moped: Had to do the same
25/07/2022, 2:09 pm – 1573 57429 Fuck….okay 🙁
25/07/2022, 2:10 pm – 1573 57429 So annoying!
25/07/2022, 2:11 pm – 936 135 06 Could a local TBC client be asked to do the transfer maybe? 🤷🏽♂️
25/07/2022, 2:12 pm – 1573 57429 Not sure, I don’t know any 🤣🤣
25/07/2022, 2:13 pm – 936 135 06 Just ask people in the wild nicely starting with Gamargous… And Gamargous Sakakarvelos 🇬🇪
25/07/2022, 2:17 pm – 6 421283 Try the bank of georgia, they do register you without opening account for free.
25/07/2022, 2:18 pm – 1573 57429 The embassy told us to use TBC for what reason ever
25/07/2022, 2:18 pm – 1573 57429 That’s why I was asking for personal experience with this matter
25/07/2022, 2:18 pm – 6 421283 After that a transaction cost 1 lari and you can pay cash. We used this bank for transferring money to revenue service to pay tax for a post parcel.
25/07/2022, 2:19 pm – 6 421283 Ah ok😕
25/07/2022, 3:06 pm – 541 328 49 Great news. 😊🙏we will fly to Aktau on August 9. We wonder about the situation on the Uzbekistan border.
25/07/2022, 3:15 pm – 620 70 83 Yes. They try to do it but is not a compulsory reason to pay it. They can do it without register for sure. I didnt pay after insist
25/07/2022, 3:24 pm – 178 68432 We went to the TBC next to the tourist info.
There they had to register us, but didn’t opened any account. They just need to put your data in the system. No extra costs and it took around one hour.
You can make only one registration and pay more than one visa at once if you are traveling with somebody.
25/07/2022, 3:25 pm – 6 62 51 06 Will you go to Tbilissis’s iran-ambassy to get your visa or to yelevan in Armenia? (I hesitate)
25/07/2022, 3:30 pm – 174 57597 we will do it here in Tiblisi
25/07/2022, 3:32 pm – 6 62 51 06 Ok i mp you not to spam
25/07/2022, 3:33 pm – 620 70 83 In my experience I didnt do any of those tramits. I just went to TBC and paid 75🤷♂️
25/07/2022, 3:47 pm – 6 51 81 77 I also had to go to the TBC bank to do the transfer, they opened an account for me and did the transfer for the embassy for free… Maybe you can try in another TBC bank? 🤔
25/07/2022, 3:50 pm – wt pk de moped: I feel like its fair to share the downsides as well:
Drivers don’t respect you here at all. They overtake while coming towards you and give you like 20cm.
This time he gave me -5 cm and hit me on my shoulder and my backpack. Both him and I were going ~ 40kmh
(I am on a motorcycle right now) luckily I am fine, but 5cm less could have been way worse
25/07/2022, 3:50 pm – wt pk de moped:
25/07/2022, 3:51 pm – wt pk de moped: This metal bottle was directly touching my back and got hit by the car
25/07/2022, 3:52 pm – wt pk de moped: They don’t really care.
They said ,, this is Pakistan“
And
,, Allah saved you“
25/07/2022, 3:52 pm – 347 755 13 Good that they didn’t laugh at your complaints
25/07/2022, 3:53 pm – 347 755 13 Pakistan it’s been the worst country for me in almost 2 years
25/07/2022, 3:55 pm – wt pk de moped: The streets are rough,
People are fine and save i think
25/07/2022, 3:57 pm – 1522 94438 People in cars are the worst kind of people
25/07/2022, 4:03 pm – 493 62 88 I don’t know who told you that but except Balouchistan, Pakistan is a super safe country! We’ve been there for almost 1 month and we love to be here 😊
25/07/2022, 4:07 pm – Patte: After threatening my life through grossly negligent overtaking maneuvers and talking like this afterwards. I’d have a hard time not hitting him in the face…
25/07/2022, 4:08 pm – Patte: Not at all. Very safe country. Maybe if you talk bad about Islam.
25/07/2022, 4:25 pm – 1522 94438 Hey! Does anyone know a place where I can store my bike in Yerevan for a few days?
I need to go back to Tbilisi before I can continue.
25/07/2022, 4:55 pm – 7904 1798 I have the same question
25/07/2022, 4:55 pm – 1522 94438 Yerewan was quite easy
25/07/2022, 5:01 pm – 1573 57429 Do you remember which affiliate?
25/07/2022, 5:38 pm – 1573 57429 Here in Tblisi is a nightmare
25/07/2022, 5:38 pm – 7904 1798 So yervan will be, if Azerbaijan doesn’t open
25/07/2022, 6:00 pm – 7553 8289 If you’re cycling it, let me know how you get on mate. I should be around there in a month or so 🤞
26/07/2022, 8:49 am – 7500 8765 Does anyone know of any good bike shops in Dushanbe? Need to get a wheel delieved and replaced.
26/07/2022, 01 am – 485 58 94 Thanks!
26/07/2022, 01 am – 485 58 94
26/07/2022, 09 am – 670 20409 Do you have any contacts to these people who managed it? I would be super curious and contact them. Thanks in advance!
26/07/2022, 13 am – 1573 57429 It the t500 a steel bike or aluminum?
26/07/2022, 13 am – 1573 57429 If steel then they can weld it at the car repair shops
26/07/2022, 16 am – 618 21 09 That’s bad luck bro! After the welding, paint it to avoid it to rust.
26/07/2022, 17 am – 474 60 35 Nope sorry :/
26/07/2022, 46 am – 6 62 51 06
26/07/2022, 57 am – 174 57597 😅 yeah it is
26/07/2022, 03 pm – 178 68432 Hi. We are now at the airport and will fly today to Almaty. Unfortunately we forgot to buy a ticket to show we will leave Kazakhstan again. Has someone been asked for it as well? Can someone tell us a webpage to buy a cheap bus ticket? THANK YOU FOR A QUICK RESPONSE 🙏🙏🙏
26/07/2022, 04 pm – wt pk de moped: You can ,,rent“ a flight ticket for 24 hours
26/07/2022, 04 pm – wt pk de moped: I did that back in the days
26/07/2022, 04 pm – wt pk de moped: It was like 20€
26/07/2022, 04 pm – wt pk de moped: Its exactly for these cases
26/07/2022, 24 pm – 178 68432 thanks a lot for your quick help!
26/07/2022, 58 pm – 76 830 28 Haha ! Also about to apply online, any tip?
26/07/2022, 1:10 pm – 6 62 51 06 Go via agency…. 😅
26/07/2022, 1:12 pm – 7966 7553 I assume you have read https://caravanistan.com/visa/iran/ …
26/07/2022, 1:15 pm – 1522 94438 How or where do I do that?! Might be very useful
26/07/2022, 1:33 pm – 1573 04123 We have not been asked for something like this in Aktau and did not even now that one needs this.
26/07/2022, 1:49 pm – 9 8340 57 Hi guys. You can use Expedia. Not even need to rent. They give you 24 hours to cancel your tickets
26/07/2022, 1:49 pm – 9 8340 57 I’ve done it successfully a couple of times
26/07/2022, 1:51 pm – 1573 57429 https://onwardticket.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwof6WBhD4ARIsAOi65ajGvr7O6W3ZjMXL3NbdypJAlNEF0n7bClDckb-UjSpnQXaE_2bqi6oaAmleEALw_wcB
26/07/2022, 1:52 pm – 1573 57429 I posted the link. We used that for Oman…fast and affordable
26/07/2022, 1:57 pm – 666 97 86 Tineraryticket.com (9 dólares)
26/07/2022, 3:06 pm – 6 72 19 84 For information, we applied by ourselves online for iranian e-visa a few months ago, and we have had it without any problem. I guess we just followed very cautiously the good practices for appliance (or maybe we have just been very lucky 😉).
Good „luck“ 😉
26/07/2022, 3:08 pm – 485 58 94 Update : the car repairer welded it wrong and now the disc is touching the break pads. Does anyone knows of any good bike repairer in Bulgaria or West turkey..?? Don’t know what to do since it’s a précisé operation to put de frame exactly in it’s original place so that the disc fits perfectly in the brake pads.
26/07/2022, 3:11 pm – 1522 66745 Beside of that i wpuld also contact the supplier of the bike/frame or directly via vfs as it is a really fucked up situation with a brand new bike
26/07/2022, 3:12 pm – 485 58 94 I will most definitely
26/07/2022, 3:12 pm – 1522 66745 Tell them your story and that you cannot send in the bike as you are on a trip.. but you have warranty and i am convinced when you write a formal mail they are willing to help you out
26/07/2022, 3:13 pm – 6 147731 Man that’s shit.. have you tried adjusting your brake caliper to fit it? Or is it really crooked
26/07/2022, 3:14 pm – 1522 66745 Nowerdays quality is not even quality anymore unfortunately.. I mean this can happen but it supposed to be not.. get in touch with them and ask for solution on their behalf
26/07/2022, 3:15 pm – 485 58 94 How can I adjust it?
26/07/2022, 3:15 pm – 485 58 94 Yes I am writing a spicy but cordial mail
26/07/2022, 3:15 pm – 1522 66745 👍🏼
26/07/2022, 3:17 pm – 6 147731
26/07/2022, 3:18 pm – 6 147731 But if it is really crooked than I guess it doesn’t work
26/07/2022, 3:20 pm – 76 830 28 I hadn’t ! That’s great website! Very helpful ! Thanks !
26/07/2022, 3:21 pm – 76 830 28 By the way I didn’t introduce myself, Charles Steinmyller 29, French, cycling from France to China on the Silk Road, 17000km to raise funds for Coral Gardeners
26/07/2022, 3:21 pm – 1522 66745 Maybe when you put something like a distance ring between one bolt and the frame you are able to adjust the angle of the brake and it will fit
26/07/2022, 3:23 pm – 1522 66745 But all in all the frame has to be welded as origibal as possible.. and clean welding otherwise there will raise problem with it again due to less resistance
26/07/2022, 3:25 pm – 6 147731 True, this might just be a solution to at least get somewhere on the short term
26/07/2022, 3:25 pm – 485 58 94 I will give it a try who knows… But I’m only guessing that now the frame part is welded in a different angle than before
26/07/2022, 3:26 pm – 1522 66745 Of course.. at least to carry on to a place where u can sort out all the things and to clear the case with manufacturer
26/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 485 58 94 Where can this be done properly? this appear to be more complex to do than in a regular car repairer. I have no clue how to have this properly done and every cut and retry will probably just weaken the while frame..
26/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 485 58 94 Whole*
26/07/2022, 3:28 pm – 1520 18927 I’m sorry for this but in my Opinion it’s not possible to repaire the frame, not for longterm cycling!
26/07/2022, 3:28 pm – 1522 66745 By the way I have a vsf t400 26″ in selcuk (west turkey) full equipped with bags.. 😄
26/07/2022, 3:29 pm – 1522 66745 But I am currently back home
26/07/2022, 3:30 pm – 1522 66745 Yeah it has to be a guy with very good and precise welding skills.. but it is a fiddling work anyway
26/07/2022, 3:37 pm – 7904 1798 I can suggest a very good one in Istanbul of that’s help
26/07/2022, 3:37 pm – 27 79 50 Hope you will get a new bike from them Julien, it’s Crazy !
26/07/2022, 3:38 pm – 27 79 50 I’m currently in Tbilisi and I’m looking for this screw holding some ortlieb fixation
26/07/2022, 3:38 pm – 27 79 50
26/07/2022, 3:38 pm – 27 79 50 Someone knows where I can find some ? I already made several bike shops without any result.
26/07/2022, 3:39 pm – 6 62 51 06 yes i had the same pbm i found some in izmir
26/07/2022, 3:39 pm – 6 62 51 06 a sorry you’re in tbilissi…ˆˆ
26/07/2022, 3:40 pm – 6 62 51 06 Acutally i bought some extra and will be in tbilissi in 20days, if you’re still there i can give some to you
26/07/2022, 3:41 pm – 27 79 50 Thanks for the kind offer 😀 unfortunately I’m flying the 29 to Kirghizstan 😫
26/07/2022, 3:42 pm – 6 62 51 06 👌👌💪
26/07/2022, 3:49 pm – 485 58 94 It can always help if there’s no other option, I’m only 400km from there
26/07/2022, 3:49 pm – 485 58 94 🙂
26/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 1522 66745 Can u not just buy a normal bolt like this in any construction store
26/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 1522 66745 Maybe a longer one and cut it to that size
26/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 1522 66745 Seems to be not a too special screw
26/07/2022, 3:52 pm – 73 061 23 So are we on the th. Maybe we’ll meet there! 😊
26/07/2022, 3:53 pm – 6 147731 In selcuk there’s one bike shop, in Izmir there are a couple and also bigger ones. Maybe the bigger ones have some contact that are more specialized in welding bicycle frames. But still I’d try to get a new frame asap with the manufacturer
26/07/2022, 3:55 pm – 485 58 94 Yeah
26/07/2022, 3:55 pm – 485 58 94 Thanks!
26/07/2022, 3:55 pm – 7904 1798 Gursel Akay Bisiklet
216 363 58 36
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ATomME8BAHB7n7Cj6
26/07/2022, 3:58 pm – 1573 54753
26/07/2022, 4:22 pm – 6 411483 We had the same problem. Bike shops told us to go a hardware store instead. Perhaps they have the right one.
26/07/2022, 4:25 pm – 485 58 94 I sent an mail to ortlieb and they are sending me new ones for free
26/07/2022, 4:29 pm – wt pk de moped: Ortlieb really needs a new QM guy
26/07/2022, 4:29 pm – 1573 54753 Okay great. Where did they send you these? Because I’m not sure if they‘ll send them to Gergia.
26/07/2022, 4:30 pm – 485 58 94 I found a warmshower in Istanbul but I’m really not sure that it will arrive either on time or.. at all haha
26/07/2022, 4:30 pm – 176 321636
26/07/2022, 4:31 pm – 485 58 94 They told me they never sent anything to turkey so far (from Belgium) but they tried at least so I’m only hoping now
26/07/2022, 4:35 pm – 1573 54753 Thanks. I have to look first if I can put them on my bag somehow. 🙂
26/07/2022, 4:53 pm – 1520 18927 I’m also interested if there are any left
26/07/2022, 5:30 pm – 6 147731 Since it happens so much apparently and I’d like to keep mine ok for the upcoming months: Did Ortlieb also tell anyone how to prevent this from happening?😄
26/07/2022, 5:34 pm – 7966 7553 ‚Ride on smooth asphalt your whole life‘ 😉 It’s just a too weak design in my opinion. I have wrapped a bungee cord or rope around the whole pannier and the pannier rack, this will reduce the wear and tear. But it makes the panniers slower to remove from the bike of course.
26/07/2022, 5:45 pm – 6 147731
26/07/2022, 5:49 pm – 7966 7553
26/07/2022, 5:50 pm – 485 58 94 I had this and I fell once : 2 holes, I took a bumpy gravel road : the hook broke, so I really don’t recommend these personally
26/07/2022, 5:52 pm – 1522 94438 They collect holes like cheese collects flies on a sunny day. I also got two holes from a single fall
26/07/2022, 5:53 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 My friend used those two and lost the bottom hook from a fall on the first day. I 100% stand by arkel panniers to be better than ortlieb personally. I’ve used my arkels for 6 solid years with no issues
26/07/2022, 5:53 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 *too
26/07/2022, 6:04 pm – 5 511 23 97 Hi everyone! Has someone taken train from Kutaisi to Tbilisi? Can we get in with our bikes?
26/07/2022, 6:18 pm – 6 30 96 91
26/07/2022, 6:20 pm – 5 511 23 97 Oh, superb! Have you bought the tickets at the train station?
26/07/2022, 6:25 pm – 176 739194 I did that last year November and it was no problem👌
26/07/2022, 6:27 pm – 6 30 96 91 Yep! One day before (as recommended by the lady at the station, as the train can get quickly packed!)
26/07/2022, 6:28 pm – 6 30 96 91 The 5Lari must be paid directly to the train controller
26/07/2022, 6:37 pm – 7904 1798 I have crosso panniers with metal hook. A bit fiddly to fix but much more robust
26/07/2022, 6:54 pm – 5 511 23 97 Great, thanks for the infos. 😊
26/07/2022, 7:16 pm – 8 44 35132 Hi, I ride a bit of off-road and I have heavy load, I ever broke any hook with Ortlieb. Only one thing I do is, insted 2 hooks abd have added 2 more hooks. So on each pannier I have 4 hooks. Works perfectly fine. More than 35k km with Ortlieb with zero issue 😊
26/07/2022, 7:44 pm – 329 794 17 Hey guys, anybody in osh for a beer tonight?
26/07/2022, 7:52 pm – 647 50 41 Ey you! Cyclists are not allowed to drink 😝😝😝😝
26/07/2022, 7:57 pm – 329 794 17 😂😂
26/07/2022, 8:29 pm – 936 135 06 Dear Julien, Luis and the rest of you guys you got caught up in dramatic incidents:
Welcome to the middle east!! 😁🥳🤌🏼
P.s to you this is incident, to us is just daily life!! 😆
Keep it up and enjoy your journey coz it ain’t over yet 😉
All love 💕
Middle eastern collective
26/07/2022, 8:59 pm – 79 426 73 my ex used crosso and i wouldn‘t recommend crosso at all (although i had a lot of trouble with ortlieb myself over the years). the metal hooks are attached cheaply and thus broke, but at least it was possible to use regular screws to attach the hooks again. in the hook area, the crosso panniers were much less waterproof than the ortlieb. and the crosso bags came off quite often on rougher terrain (not sure though how well she used to tighten the lower hooks 🤷♂️).
my recommendation if using ortlieb: carry quite a bit of spare parts 🤷♂️ especially the small screws (that you gonna lose on rougher terrain 🙄), some hooks and some buckles 😅
26/07/2022, 9:00 pm – 7904 1798 Had them on the road for 7months and not a problem yet
26/07/2022, 9:24 pm – 6 05 46 21 Help is anyone already cross bordure between Nepal and India with an Indian e-visa … far Est bordure
26/07/2022, 9:33 pm – 6 64 53 16 Hey guys! I know the question has been asked already but i can’t find it by scrolling : did you really book the first night in Iran for visa application through TapPersia ? Or you just put random information?
26/07/2022, 9:35 pm – 474 60 35 Just random information, nobody check 🙂
26/07/2022, 9:37 pm – 6 64 53 16 Thank you 😊
26/07/2022, 9:53 pm – Patte: 4 things:
add another pair of hooks to the bag
replace the screws with self securing nuts and bolts(available in normal hardware stores)
use elastic hose depending on your rack size to avoid those adapters, at the same time it dampens the vibrations
use a small lasing strap in the lower part to avoid having it jumping off and dampen the movement
I cannot think of any problem after this modification.
26/07/2022, 9:53 pm – Patte: *lashing strap
26/07/2022, 03 pm – +1 (985) 248-98 So my rear stay cracked in Kazakhstan. It was also steel. When I took it to a local welder he didn’t realize that the tube was thinner than he’d expected and totally messed it up and burned holes into the seat tube. then I took it to a motorcycle repair shop that specializes in touring motorcycles. They actually welded a new sleeve around the crack to hold the entire thing in place. Then spray painted it with waterproof paint. That worked. So if I were you I’d look around for a specialist, ideally motorcycle repair.
27/07/2022, 10 am – 485 58 94 The shop where I bought my broken bike is considering to send me a new one but I need an address to send it to in Sofia or Bulgaria, does anyone has contacts there where I could ask to send it?
27/07/2022, 11 am – 485 58 94 (I will still repair the other one, but can’t refuse a new one though 😅)
27/07/2022, 52 am – 1522 66745 Yeah really nice service 🍀
27/07/2022, 57 am – 9 8340 57 ☝🏼
27/07/2022, 1:27 am – 936 135 06 I’ve got someone in Sofia to have the bike delivered to
27/07/2022, 26 am – 6 72 19 84 Still about material issues: does anyone know if there is a bike shop in Tbilissi (or somewhere else in Georgia) where Vaude products can be found? Thanks 😉
27/07/2022, 38 am – 27 79 50
27/07/2022, 29 am – 162 24884 Hey guys 🙂
Leaving Tbilisi on Monday to cross Armenia and enter Iran in ~ 2 weeks
Someone follows the same plan at the same time?
Would be glad to have some company 🚴🏽💪🏻
27/07/2022, 38 am – 6 62 51 06 Will do but in 2 weeks…
27/07/2022, 1:20 pm – 1573 57429 Does anyone have a recommendation for a bike friendly hostel in Yazd where we can store our bikes safely for a few days as well
27/07/2022, 1:22 pm – 618 21 09 Try in „Friendly hostel“
27/07/2022, 1:23 pm – 6 51 81 77 I confirm, I saw people leaving their bikes there 🙂
27/07/2022, 1:25 pm – 1573 57429 Great thanks guys
27/07/2022, 1:26 pm – 930 702 89 Jungle Hostel
27/07/2022, 3:08 pm – 77 920 17
27/07/2022, 3:11 pm – 1514 77549 Tubus usually pretty good, they make them from steel so you could even weld.
27/07/2022, 3:41 pm – 79 836 02 Hej there. Some recommondations for a good hostel in Tabriz?
27/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 89 230469
27/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 541 328 49 You don’t have more options „good hostel“ in Tabriz. But we stayed at Darya Guesthouse & Hostel. It was good. The owner’s name is Ahmet. He is a good man. Also, the guesthouse is bike-friendly. You can say our name’s Yasemin & Murat. Or you can show our photos (on Instagram @dunyaperestiz). He will remember us.
Darya hostel & guesthouse
41 3554 0008
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8j98yL218DHma3u17
27/07/2022, 3:51 pm – 162 24884 I will do the same – merci!
27/07/2022, 3:54 pm – 173 99675 Yes there is a really nice one ☺️ enjoy!
https://instagram.com/bahar_hostel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
27/07/2022, 3:56 pm – 620 70 83 اقامتگاه بوم گردی بهار تبریز
0914 300 4080
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6uL9wjnvzKErn1GE6
Yes! Bahar Hostel. With big yard. 10€ breakfast included. Very servicials.
27/07/2022, 4:00 pm – 79 836 02 Thanks for all the advice😘 we will go to Bahar💪🏻
27/07/2022, 4:01 pm – 176 739194 https://couchsurfing.page.link/CRiXReX1kp1X8JfJ8
This is a very nice guy that lives hosting people for free, own big room with kitchen 😉
27/07/2022, 4:02 pm – 176 739194 Tabriz Free Camping
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qSfALTiaWsXDWRR87
Or there, it’s also nice for a night or two in Tabriz
27/07/2022, 4:23 pm – 6 306570 😇
27/07/2022, 4:32 pm – 6 51 81 77 Oh he also hosted me! He is such a nice person, I had a great stay and could meet other travelers at his place 😄 i recommend
27/07/2022, 5:48 pm – 27 79 50 If someone needs a bike box 📦 in Tbilisi PM me.
27/07/2022, 7:33 pm – 176 765320 Update! You can take the train from beyneu across the boarder Into uzbekistans now. The guards said that the land boarder is still closed until the 1st so train is the only option until then. But you can get in now!
27/07/2022, 7:33 pm – 176 765320 The train allows bikes but expect a hassle and a little bit of side cash. It was like 2 euro a bike for 5 bikes.
27/07/2022, 7:43 pm – 6 38 18 73 Hi everyone I’m Julien from France, I’ll be flying from Tbilissi to Aktaou on the 4th August then I’ll (try to) cycle to Tadjikistan.
Is there someone with the same schedule so we can cross the desert toguether ?
27/07/2022, 8:03 pm – 6 173751 I got my bicycle on there without any hassle and didn’t pay anything
27/07/2022, 8:03 pm – 7553 8289 Would love to join you, but I’m about 2.5 weeks behind you mate
27/07/2022, 8:03 pm – 7553 8289 If you get held up DM me and I’ll happily go across the desert
27/07/2022, 8:04 pm – 176 765320 We were a group of 5 so i believe that was the main reason.
27/07/2022, 8:05 pm – 6 199896 We are planning to be in Aktau the 5th or 6th, then cycling the desert 🙂
27/07/2022, 8:23 pm – 73 061 23 Anyone know if it’s possible to apply for a longer visa than the 30 days to Uzbekistan? And can you leave and come return, or is the normal 30 days usually a single entry?
Thanks for any information 🙏
27/07/2022, 8:23 pm – 7553 8289 Let us know how you get on Thomas, good luck 💪
27/07/2022, 8:28 pm – 7966 7553 https://caravanistan.com/visa/uzbekistan/
27/07/2022, 9:31 pm – 1590 84261 Just crossed into Pakistan 👍🇵🇰
Feel free to contact if you are around cycling
Would be fun to have some company
27/07/2022, 14 pm – 73 061 23 Anyone knows a good website for border information about Azerbaijan? 🙏
27/07/2022, 49 pm – 9 8340 57 How long did it take you visa to arrive? I’m a bit paranoid for that
27/07/2022, 50 pm – 9 8340 57 Your*
27/07/2022, 51 pm – 7553 8289 Anyone cycle to Akhaltsikhe from Kutaisi, on the Sairme route? Wondering what the road condition is as it’s dirt track and it’s been pretty wet recently. If it’s still decent let me know, otherwise it’s the long detour round for me 🙁
27/07/2022, 54 pm – 27 79 50 I did Zekari pass 4-5 days ago under the rain it was OK. DM me if you have more specific questions.
27/07/2022, 08 pm – 620 70 83 Hi! In my case I applied Pakistan Visa yesterday through an agency and I got approval in 24h
27/07/2022, 09 pm – 9 8340 57 Cool. DM
28/07/2022, 15 am – 347 755 13 Good morning!!
Anyone flew with Uzbekistan airways ?
28/07/2022, 3:30 pm – 7465 6447 https://www.komoot.com/tour/861433776?ref=avs&share_token=auKPSVtHrP9oTAHKHnDo6N7aNhf3C1IUFaiBjNIWqbnuTA2TnX
Has anyone ridden this road from Aral to Kazarman in Kyrgyzstan? I ask only because it’s not showing at all on Google maps – just want to make sure it’s not under construction or something
28/07/2022, 3:37 pm – 6 61 69 56 Have a look with a satellite view with Google earth
28/07/2022, 3:38 pm – 7465 6447
28/07/2022, 3:53 pm – 7465 6447 Thank you!!!
28/07/2022, 3:54 pm – 7966 7553 If you ride it, let me know what you find, send me a GPX if you record on your phone/GPS, and I will update OSM 🙂
28/07/2022, 3:54 pm – 7465 6447 👍
28/07/2022, 4:09 pm – 2 621 482 9 I rode it a couple of weeks ago
28/07/2022, 4:09 pm – 2 621 482 9 Fully asphalted from Kazarman to Aral
28/07/2022, 4:10 pm – 2 621 482 9 And basically 0 traffic because I guess it is officially not opened
28/07/2022, 4:10 pm – 7465 6447 Ah amazing, thanks
28/07/2022, 4:10 pm – 7465 6447 Incredible!
28/07/2022, 4:11 pm – 2 621 482 9
28/07/2022, 4:12 pm – 2 621 482 9 It’s really beautiful and if you have some experience with Kirghiz mountain passes you will want to kiss that asphalt when you see it 😅
28/07/2022, 4:12 pm – 7465 6447 Looking forward to it already haha. @447966755353 I can send you a GPS in due course
28/07/2022, 4:13 pm – 7966 7553 Awesome, thanks guys
28/07/2022, 4:22 pm – 7966 7553 I’m sorry I don’t have time to ride that road myself now… great scenery with guaranteed asphalt surface?? 🤩
28/07/2022, 4:48 pm – 176 878907 I did, from Tbilisi to Tachkent. Went super easy, the bicycle was considered like an extra piece of luggage, costed 50 €, they didn’t care about the dimensions. You have to put the bicycle in a box, as usual, and it shouldn’t weight more than 23 kg. Mine was 25 kg but they just accepted it without asking for anything else.
28/07/2022, 4:50 pm – 541 328 49 Hi, we will fly to Aktau from Tbilisi on 9 August. We are planning to take the train for passing the desert. But according to conditions we can try to ride by bike for pass the desert. Also, we met on the road in Georgia. 😊
28/07/2022, 4:59 pm – 7947 9405 Hello, I may be looking to go around that time too. Currently approaching the Black Sea getting near the border
28/07/2022, 5:06 pm – 6 30 96 91
28/07/2022, 5:06 pm – 6 30 96 91
28/07/2022, 5:06 pm – 6 30 96 91
28/07/2022, 5:15 pm – 5 511 23 97 Is someone going to the Rokva festival in Shovi?
28/07/2022, 7:00 pm – 1573 57429 @491622488428 is going
28/07/2022, 7:11 pm – 162 24884 🔥🔥🔥
28/07/2022, 7:13 pm – 5 511 23 97 Cool! Let me write you a pm
28/07/2022, 7:31 pm – 7553 8289 Thanks Stephane 🙂
28/07/2022, 7:42 pm – 27 79 50 Kirghizistan – anyone knows a good pass from Bichkek to Song Kul Lake? Like something gravel but doable and not bike and hike shit haha
28/07/2022, 7:52 pm – 6 61 69 56
28/07/2022, 7:57 pm – 6 05 46 21 Little advice : If you are in India don’t go to Nepal … It is right now impossible to go back to India except with a flight
28/07/2022, 7:58 pm – 474 60 35 what do you mean ? Even with a paper visa ?
28/07/2022, 7:59 pm – 6 05 46 21 Yes … I m blocked in border far est … impossible to cross by land only by air
28/07/2022, 8:02 pm – 474 60 35 Did they tell you why ?
28/07/2022, 8:03 pm – 496 06 35 I think you can get some inspiration from the ultra cycling event „The silk road mountain race“ , the track they use goes along the Song Jul Lake. But it is more a MTB track than anything, so be ready to endure it 😁
28/07/2022, 8:04 pm – 496 06 35
28/07/2022, 8:06 pm – 6 05 46 21 They said until the Covid 2020 it isn’t possible to come from Nepal by land for foreigner
28/07/2022, 8:12 pm – 27 79 50 Yes I looked at them and wondering if it’s not a bit too buch with my luggage haha but thank 😉
28/07/2022, 8:13 pm – 27 79 50 If someone cyclist did one of the pass from SRMR I’m interested to DM him/her.
28/07/2022, 8:14 pm – 9 8340 57 Thanks for the advice. Did you cross from Pakistan?
28/07/2022, 8:14 pm – 7904 1798 They are very well trained riders with very light bikes and they push, a lot… I wouldn’t attempt it with a fully loaded touring bike but whatever floats your boat😂
28/07/2022, 8:14 pm – 9 8340 57 According to the Indian embassy, you can’t cross there, but I’ve heard many reports that’s possible with the paper visa
28/07/2022, 8:14 pm – 6 05 46 21 No comming from Delhi by plane
28/07/2022, 8:14 pm – 7904 1798 Well you might be able to do it but you’ll have to push
28/07/2022, 8:15 pm – 6 05 46 21 They just not asked me my visa … just say no impossible for foreigners
28/07/2022, 8:15 pm – 6 61 69 56 What is the pass’s name ?
28/07/2022, 8:15 pm – 6 61 69 56 I’ve got it. On osm map, it’s a walking road. Very very steep. If he don’t want to push, bad idea.
28/07/2022, 8:17 pm – 496 06 35 It is definitely a difficult road! So be careful if you take it 🫣 And there might indeed be some parts were you have to get off the bike, especially with all the weight 🫤
28/07/2022, 8:17 pm – 7904 1798 https://youtu.be/UVwjQ_l38LY
28/07/2022, 8:17 pm – 496 06 35 I might myself try it for some sections 😛
28/07/2022, 8:18 pm – 7904 1798 I was talking about you. I doesn’t even cross my mind to try it myself 🤣
28/07/2022, 8:27 pm – 496 06 35 I love to make my two little pedals suffer 🤣🤣 If the view is worth the pain … why not !
28/07/2022, 8:28 pm – 7904 1798 Send photos 😂
28/07/2022, 8:29 pm – 496 06 35 And the actual race starts in two weeks, exactly when I’ll be there 😏 I might be able cheer up some tired ultracyclists 😆
28/07/2022, 8:36 pm – 70191 231 Just one note. India has hundreds of border points with Nepal. And the exit/entry rules differ by check post (I’m an Indian and had tried entering/exiting Nepal during covid and was denied at many places but was allowed through other places). I believe sometimes it is the state and local border that is deciding it. So may not be a blanket ban. Worth exploring.
28/07/2022, 8:38 pm – 347 755 13 That’s good to know man, thanks
28/07/2022, 8:38 pm – 6 05 46 21 So you mean I need to try another border?
28/07/2022, 8:40 pm – 70191 231 Yes try it. But they’re far to ride. So enquire from others if they have had luck. In my case none of the West Bengal state borders allowed me – they said border shut for covid – but the Bihar state checkpoints didn’t have a problem.
28/07/2022, 8:42 pm – 6 05 46 21 They say that the only border open by land is raxaul… 600 km 🥵
28/07/2022, 8:58 pm – 533 218 20 i got an india visa i want to cross from pakistan to india by bike..amritsar (lahore-amitsar)is the border gate open
28/07/2022, 9:00 pm – 9 8340 57 I’ve read some reports of bikers that it’s open, however I’d love to hear a confirmation here 😁
28/07/2022, 9:04 pm – 533 218 20 When I got the visa in Istanbul, the authorities said that I could not pass through the door. I was confused.
28/07/2022, 9:05 pm – 533 218 20 Please Real information..thank you
28/07/2022, 9:09 pm – 9 8340 57 Yes, Chilean embassy says exactly that same, but in situ situation seems to be ok. Hope someone here provides real info 🙏
28/07/2022, 9:12 pm – 474 07 93 For Indian – Pakistan border, you need a paper visa, but it’s open.
Also, i would advise you guys to come in this group that focus on cycling in India and neighbours : https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLHJlsL2MGt7vuKFSc2zzo
28/07/2022, 9:13 pm – 474 07 93 We will cross next week, so we’ll confirm you, but we’re 99% sure, since we got the visa delivered, stating that we enter via wagha border
28/07/2022, 9:14 pm – 9 8340 57 Thanks! That peace of mind would make me sleep better at night 😆
28/07/2022, 9:18 pm – wt pk de moped: A friend of mine crossed one week ago
28/07/2022, 9:19 pm – 474 07 93 But you need paper visa. A friend tried with e-visa and was stopped there
28/07/2022, 9:55 pm – 533 218 20 Is it a visa written on a regular passport?
28/07/2022, 13 pm – 533 218 20 Yes,l have papper visa
28/07/2022, 28 pm – 474 60 35 Sooo finally, for how long is your Indian visa ? 😇
29/07/2022, 30 am – 76 830 28 So cool with your kid ! Enjoy!
29/07/2022, 38 am – 6 95 97 75
29/07/2022, 4:39 am – +1 (985) 248-98 Is he biking too??
29/07/2022, 00 am – 6 30 96 91 Yep each kid cycles on each of the 2 tandems! Mandatory in a climb like the one to Sairme pass! 😉
29/07/2022, 00 am – 6 30 96 91 4surlescheminsdetraverse.wordpress.com
29/07/2022, 44 am – 6 87 56 66 Hello there! Useful information for who is flying from Tbilisi airport. Ground staff there doesn’t accept special luggage if weights more than 32kg, even if max allowed by air company (Uzbekistan Airways – 45 kg). Therefore pack carefully without all gears (4 panniers + tent) in bike box ^^
29/07/2022, 37 am – 618 21 09
29/07/2022, 02 pm – 1512 52666 Hey Mateo. Sonja and Alex are interested 😉 We are at crossway camping right now. See you on the road!
29/07/2022, 06 pm – 699 66 27 Hi all! I’m Guillermo and @34669530258 just invited me to this group!
Flying tonight to Kyrgyzstan to start the Tian Shan Traverse tomorrow with two friends.
Anyone here around there?
Cheers!
29/07/2022, 1:09 pm – 76 679 52 Hi! Has anybody recently taken the ferry with bike from Iran (bandar lengeh?) to Dubai? Do you have any information concerning booking tickets, price, which days operating, etc. ? Thank you! Olivier from Switzerland
29/07/2022, 1:15 pm – Patte: Last post about the ferries
29/07/2022, 1:18 pm – 26 14 17
29/07/2022, 1:23 pm – 6 199896 We will take the ferry from Bandar Abbas this monday, send me a PM for questions
29/07/2022, 1:34 pm – 162 52791
29/07/2022, 1:36 pm – 170 54554 Same in Yerevan!
29/07/2022, 1:38 pm – 172 84293 I just left an hour ago 🙁
29/07/2022, 2:03 pm – 76 679 52 Can you send it me the message again please? I just joined the group and cannot access it. Thanks!
29/07/2022, 2:03 pm – Patte: It goes twice a week. From Bandar Abbas it goes Thursdays and Mondays. And from lengeh it goes Wednesdays and sundays. That’s what tap Persia told us
29/07/2022, 2:04 pm – Patte: But there is more scattered in the chat.
29/07/2022, 2:30 pm – 1573 54753 Is there someone in Tbilisi who wants to sell their bike? Or does anyone know a good bike shop where I could find a new one?
29/07/2022, 2:32 pm – 162 24884 Bikes.ge
29/07/2022, 2:32 pm – 162 24884 A friend of mine works there
29/07/2022, 2:36 pm – 1573 54753 Thanks👍🏼
29/07/2022, 2:46 pm – 1522 94438 Does anyone know where to get affordable camping gas in Yerewan?
29/07/2022, 7:39 pm – 6 411483 We bought it here: CAMP.AM
4 10 434911
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DWEcZb11tmFJGt839
29/07/2022, 7:40 pm – 6 411483 There’s supposed to be several outdoor shops there, near the train station. But we only saw this one open in the morning.
29/07/2022, 7:40 pm – 1522 94438 Alright! My hotel is very close to that😁
29/07/2022, 7:52 pm – 6 03 49 39 Hello, if someone need a box in Almaty? We fly there on the 1st of august and we have two of them.
29/07/2022, 8:31 pm – 9 8340 57
29/07/2022, 8:55 pm – 27 79 50 Hello, I will leave a bike box in Bishkek tomorrow, pm of interested.
29/07/2022, 9:28 pm – 329 794 17 Brother i need it
29/07/2022, 52 pm – 6 112405 Hi everyone amazing to see this group still exists and is now a huge number of travelers! I founded it in the early days of my trip in 2018😉
Anyway does someone knowing similar groups for cycling South? I am looking at Cape Town 😀
29/07/2022, 54 pm – 7791 0859 Would also be interested- planning Ethiopia/Uganda/Rwanda next year
29/07/2022, 59 pm – 6 570567 Hi! Yes, it exists! I am flying from Dubai to Uganda in two weeks, so I also changed groups ☺️I can share the phone number of the administrator with you!
29/07/2022, 00 pm – 625 65 61 My too, please!
29/07/2022, 05 pm – 1522 94438
29/07/2022, 05 pm – 659 98 63 Was it in Fabrika?
29/07/2022, 06 pm – 1522 94438 My hostel
30/07/2022, 2:02 am – 89 230469 I just got from Iran(Bandar abass) to Dubai by ⛴️ Ferry.
And today I flew from Dubai to Islamabad.
My plans are now. Karakoram Highway.
And maybe do a short visit in Kabul.
I met some Afghanian people in the Hostel, they told me it’s „safe“ to go.
30/07/2022, 2:58 am – 27 79 50 Me too please !
30/07/2022, 7:44 am – 6 61 69 56 The country is completely collapse, people has completely nothing, there is a true famine there. Yes maybe it’s safe when you’re a man Afghan, and you respect the rules of the Taliban, when you just cross the country fast. But it’s not a country where to do tourism, especially with a touring bike.. except if you like the tourism of the misery and spend maybe some nights in Taliban’s jail before they realise you’re not a spy. Read about the situation before to do that please, also on caravanistan
30/07/2022, 7:49 am – 30 691 75
30/07/2022, 06 am – 474 60 35 You had a direct ferry to Dubai or to Sharjah ? When did you take it ? We are in Bandar Abbas now and we want to reach Dubai by boat, apparently there is one tomorrow (sunday)
30/07/2022, 12 am – 6 199896 We have tickets for the one on Monday
30/07/2022, 13 am – 474 60 35 Nice, where did you take your tickets ?
30/07/2022, 20 am – 6 199896 Via Tap Persia, or I think you can also buy it at the ticket office of Valfajr Shipping in Bandar Abbas
30/07/2022, 31 am – 474 60 35 nice, thanks for the info ! What time is the ferry ?
30/07/2022, 36 am – 6 199896 00 AM
30/07/2022, 11 am – Patte: Tried that with three visa recently. Did not work. Lucky I guess.
30/07/2022, 20 am – 1520 18927
30/07/2022, 36 am – 163 14904 Hello everybody,
It’s great to be part of this group chat! We are heading to central Asia from Tbilisi by bicycle.
We were wondering: has anyone flown from Tbilisi to Aktau recently with Scat airlines? If so, what was your experience with flying with the bike?
Cheers,
Leo and Sophia
30/07/2022, 36 am – 659 98 63 In Iran it’s totally possible. All big cities have an outdoor gear shop district
30/07/2022, 37 am – 179 57162 Here are our experiences from Tbilisi to aktau via scat.
30/07/2022, 38 am – 179 57162 Can you read it?
30/07/2022, 38 am – 936 135 06 Yeah it is possible and accessible in camping shops in Tehran and big cities.
If you have got the adapter you can „against the recommendations“ fill it anywhere in remote areas as well.
Although it is not the Propane/Butane good old mix but something that works.
30/07/2022, 39 am – 163 14904 I’m afraid we can’t read it!We’ve only just joined the chat. Can you copy and send the message please? 🙂
30/07/2022, 40 am – 179 57162 We made the same a few days ago (but with 2 bikes) and booked 23kg extra luggage per person in the booking process and wanted to use it for our bikes. After booking we wanted to add 32kg extra luggage for our bags, but it didn’t work. So we hoped to book it at the airport. But there they didn’t accept our bikes in the 23kg luggage, because of the dimension. First they said we have to pay 120$ per each bike additional, but then in the end it was only 300Gel, which is about 100$ for 2 bikes. So we used the 23kg luggage per person for our bags and split our 32kg luggage into 2 bags. At the airport at the check in they tell you to pay the extra fee for the bicycles. Then you have to go to the scat info point and pay it. Then you have to go back to the check in to get your boarding pass. I don’t know if they take 3 bicycles, try to write them on info@scat.kz
30/07/2022, 42 am – 496 06 35 Hey!
I also flew with Scat airlines, and they were very nive personally 🙂 I only sent an email to scat@scat.kz , with .y flight number, copy of my passport (just in case) , size and weight of the bike box.
They responded quite quickly, and I only had to pay about 50€ at the airport.
30/07/2022, 44 am – 163 14904 Thanks very much that’s very helpful:)
30/07/2022, 01 pm – 98949 112 Super
30/07/2022, 04 pm – 79 513 73 is it just me? the drivers in kyrgyzstan are by far the worst.
had more dangerous situations in half a day than in the whole 5 months before. and it’s not even that busy 😳
(on the road from karakol along the southern shore)
30/07/2022, 15 pm – 7 53 83 40 No problems. I let them know ahead that I had a bike (as per Airline policy) and paid 100€ for the bike + equipment. Although I understand prices can vary between 50€ and 100€ depending on your face (personally I don’t know how I should take this 😂).
30/07/2022, 2:06 pm – 7956 0890 Me too 😁
30/07/2022, 2:07 pm – 7956 0890 Me too please!
30/07/2022, 2:07 pm – 625 65 61 https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3MWBuM38lN62m2SO0nFiM
30/07/2022, 3:06 pm – 936 135 06 Once upon a time not long ago cycle tourism was a challenging way of travelling low budget in order to get to know different climates, cultures, nations, etc and the way of their livings because all media fed us was crap and fear propaganda. So we decided to see for ourselves and very quickly we realized that it is not as it has been told.
So please in the espirit of cycle tourism and travelling and touching the truth let’s not repeat the creation of a fear propaganda among ourselves 🙏🏽
And to be fair, No, personally right now I’m not ready to cycle in Afghanistan because I do not see it in myself the amount of energy to put into that challenge 🤷🏽♂️🤍
But nothing wrong with Afghanistan and it’s ancient and sacred land, it’s richness of culture and mines, its ability to survive so many centuries under imposed oppression and so many other things…
🙏🏽🇦🇫💚
30/07/2022, 3:20 pm – 347 755 13 Few months ago I was looking to enter central Asia from Pakistan through Afghanistan.
I started to ask to coachsurfers and people that were traveling in Afghanistan…propaganda is one thing, what’s going on there is something that we should not take it easy, we should be prepared.
Try to find the way to get in the Afghan coachsurfing forum and ask to them, 2 months ago every afghan I contacted said that was not the time to travel.
Of course they means safe = no more foreigners in their land fighting, but what I’ve been told is that there’s no stability, Talibans them selves don’t know sometimes what to do and they don’t do the same, translated, they can hug you today and tomorrow think that you are a spy, (because they are not use to cycle travellers)so…please think carefully, than take your decision but think. Once inside, no embassy will care about you.
30/07/2022, 3:26 pm – 347 755 13 *spy=jail
30/07/2022, 3:27 pm – 936 135 06 This is actually the definition of fear propaganda, propagating fear that has no tangible reasons or grounds to you personally but rather imposed by the storyteller.
30/07/2022, 3:29 pm – 6 51 81 77 I’ve met in Iran a traveler who got arrested in Afghanistan as they thought he was a spy, and got to jail… would not recommend 😅
30/07/2022, 3:50 pm – 1522 94438 Is anyone close to Jerewan / southern Armenia and needs a tent?
I have one to spare and am trying to reduce some weight 😁✌🏻
30/07/2022, 4:02 pm – 347 755 13 I don’t get what’s wrong with you but if locals used to travel said what I wrote, there no storytelling or bullshit at all man, unless you don’t want to trust locals because you think they have no tangible reason to said that
30/07/2022, 4:12 pm – 936 135 06 Seems like we are living 2 different paradigms 🤷🏽♂️
30/07/2022, 4:13 pm – 6 38 18 73 Hi can someone recommend me a bicycle friendly hostel in Tbilissi? Also where to find a cardboard for the plane please?
I can’t see old messages 😅
30/07/2022, 4:48 pm – 1573 54753 We are currently staying at Namaste Hostel.
30/07/2022, 5:31 pm – 7465 6447 Anyone know how long the usual turnaround is for the Tajikistan e-visa? It suggests on the site it’s almost instant, but not completely clear
30/07/2022, 5:34 pm – 7966 7553 2 days after application I received a ‚request for more information‘, and I uploaded scans of two (free cancellation) hotel bookings. 5 days later I got my approval.
30/07/2022, 5:34 pm – 7465 6447 Cool cheers
30/07/2022, 5:35 pm – 7465 6447 I will include some bookings in the application I guess then
30/07/2022, 6:13 pm – 7966 7553 Yeah there’s an ‚additional documents‘ button or something. It doesn’t say what it’s for. Instead I got an email 2d later saying „Please, attach more information about your trip plan (tickets, hotel booking information and etc.) (highly recommend you to use JPEG file format)“ You can probably save a couple of days by uploading pre-emptively. Also, I gave my entry date as a date really soon after applying (<2 weeks) even though I didn’t arrive until a bit later. Maybe I got priority service because I wanted to enter so soon.
30/07/2022, 6:41 pm – 2 621 482 9 I completely share this impression and funnily enough I also had it while I was cycling on the southern shore of lssyk-Kul …
By far the most dangerous episodes I’ve had in 6 months of travelling…
30/07/2022, 6:46 pm – 77 920 17 Hi there. I was wondering if there is also a similar group for southeast Asia?
We are going to Indonesia next week and it would be nice to meet some people in the region…
30/07/2022, 6:54 pm – 76 258 16 Feels like it’s the road design that plays the biggest role in many of these cases. Many of the roads I’ve felt have been disastrous have been shared with other cyclists. Meanwhile my feeling about a country’s drivers can differ a lot from another’s depending on roads taken. Kenya was for example nice for me, but one of the worst for many others
30/07/2022, 7:56 pm – 7966 7553 My bike was hit by a car before I had cycled even 1 meter in Kyrgyzstan. I pushed through the border post and leant my bike up against a wall. This guy drives over and gently parks his car on top of my bike. I saw this and was like dude WTF. Instead of moving the car, he tries to lift out my bike which is pinned against the wall! Obviously not possible. I got him to reverse his car. By complete luck he had only crushed my clothing pannier and the bike is fine. Then he invites me for tea. 🇰🇬🤷♂️🇰🇬
30/07/2022, 38 pm – 669 53 02 Envoy hostel
30/07/2022, 41 pm – 496 06 35 Green House hostel , Maya the manager even helped me finding a bike box 🙂
30/07/2022, 43 pm – 6 38 18 73 OK thanks for the recommandation everyone 😁
30/07/2022, 43 pm – 496 06 35 Anyone in Tashkent for the moment? I’m up for a fresh beer tomorrow if anyone is here 😁
31/07/2022, 9:08 am – 6 62 51 06 Hey, anyone passed through Russia? I’m french on my way to india and wondering how it works with visa, do I have to send my passport back home and make my visa at the embassy, how much is it etc…
Thanks for your help 🙂
31/07/2022, 19 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes man, everything about Afghanistan is Propaganda. All the war was propaganda and Taliban are propaganda. People don’t know the misery, it’s propaganda. The girl can go at school and are not sell to buy food, it’s propaganda. Peoples live in a castles and don’t have to sell everything they have, like childs, for nothing, it’s propaganda. And Fanny who told you that an Iranian guy have been arrested, is a lie, because everything is propaganda. You live in a funny world, but come back on earth dude
31/07/2022, 35 pm – 170 54554 Kirgistan:
Is someone around Barskoon going up for the Tian Shan Traverse? Those who made it recently, how many options do I have in Burkhan valley to find shelter? Like yurts? I am not sure about doing it alone with this unpredictable weather in high altitude. Thanks in advance:)
31/07/2022, 59 pm – Patte: We did it last year. Yurts are scattered but not too many. We had headwind all the way so next time we would go the opposite direction.
31/07/2022, 2:43 pm – 936 135 06 I’m good where I am 😉
31/07/2022, 3:16 pm – 935 477 28 Hey friends😊🙋🏽♀️
31/07/2022, 3:20 pm – 935 477 28 I am Nc, I met some of you dears. Nice to meet you here again,
🚲🚲🚲🚲
31/07/2022, 4:07 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 can anyone recommend an outdoor store in istanbul? need a new inflatable sleeping pad and quilt 🙂
31/07/2022, 4:13 pm – 7904 1798 I’ve seen a few going down from Galata to the ferry Pier. I don’t know how good they are
31/07/2022, 4:15 pm – 7904 1798 In this road if I’m not mistaken. Otherwise there is decathlon on İstiklal
31/07/2022, 4:31 pm – 26 14 17 Atlas Outdoor
212 252 32 83
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MqYgdKaeUtbdH5hB9
Think this is your best bet. There is also several other outdoor shops in the area. Else it’s Decathlon 🙂
31/07/2022, 5:12 pm – 176 321636 I would recommend directly going to one of the thousands decathlon (unfortunatly 😉)
31/07/2022, 5:20 pm – 89 230469 I also was in that Store and bought a Vaude Sleeping Bag. They have good stuff there
31/07/2022, 5:21 pm – 89 230469 I bought a sleeping bag at decathlon in Bulgaria before. But I returned it because of bad quality
31/07/2022, 5:28 pm – 618 21 09 Alpinist outdoor, they have thermarest things, even the MSR replacements i needed.
31/07/2022, 5:56 pm – 79 285 82 Don‘t tell me yours is broken 😅
31/07/2022, 7:27 pm – +1 (828) 788-54 Hey everyone. 👋 I’m new to the group. This November I will be cycling from Oman to Israel via UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Is this WhatsApp group correct for those countries?
31/07/2022, 9:21 pm – wt pk de moped: This was my statement 2 weeks ago.
1 week ago I had a car accident.
Tonight some tried to force me into sexual actions under the threat of violence. (While wildcamping)
In the end I was lucky and he only robbed me.
I know, this can happen everywhere at any time. I just had bad luck.
But if I had to answer the same question today:
No, I don’t feel save anymore in Pakistan.
31/07/2022, 9:22 pm – wt pk de moped: If it matters for anybody in the context of sexual harassment:
I am a male
31/07/2022, 9:38 pm – 6 64 53 16 Ouch really tough experience 😔 sorry for you man, it must be really hard to live this in travel… in which area of Pakistan did these events happen?
31/07/2022, 9:39 pm – wt pk de moped: The accident was near Abbottabad
This incident today was between Islamabad and Lahore
31/07/2022, 9:40 pm – 6 64 53 16 I hope you feel mentally good about the last event. Must be really confusing. Were you able to report this to police or you think it is useless?
31/07/2022, 9:42 pm – wt pk de moped: I am sure it is useless. It was dark and everything. I can’t even remember his face. No chance the police will find that guy
31/07/2022, 36 pm – 485 58 94 Shit man, you’re not alone in this. I hope you will get through this.
31/07/2022, 46 pm – +1 (828) 788-54 Hey everyone. 👋 I’m new to the group. This November I will be cycling from Oman to Israel via UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Is this WhatsApp group correct for those countries?
31/07/2022, 48 pm – 1573 57429 Oman is wonderful…if you have any questions feel free to pm.me…we spent two months cycling there and loved it
31/07/2022, 49 pm – 935 477 28 Aha!
I am sorry to hear that
But I heard in Pakistan, males are attractive more than girls!
01/08/2022, 08 am – 89 230469 Shit I want to go the same way
01/08/2022, 11 am – 89 230469 Are there any people in this group who also have a Garmin Inreach device for satellite communication?
So we might share our inreach contacts
01/08/2022, 29 am – 935 477 28 I will go too. On October
Karakorom highway
Hope to get the visa😁
01/08/2022, 30 am – 89 230469 Inbox visa is very easy to get
01/08/2022, 31 am – 89 230469 I applied 3 days before the flight
01/08/2022, 31 am – 935 477 28 I need to go to the embassy next week
01/08/2022, 32 am – 935 477 28 When is your flight?
01/08/2022, 34 am – 89 230469 Last Fr.
I got the submission for the inbox visa just a few hours after applying
01/08/2022, 07 am – 173 99675 Anybody experiences with registering after arrival in Kasachstan 🇰🇿 (Almaty)? We wonder if it’s mandatory or not to do this 😂
01/08/2022, 12 am – 79 513 73 the hotel did it, but no one asked for this paper when leaving the country to KGZ
01/08/2022, 01 am – 160 62664 German foreign office says it’s mandatory, but from our experience on it was too complicated (in Almaty). So we didn’t register and no one cared about it when we left KZ (kyrgyz border behind Kegen)
01/08/2022, 15 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Has anyone had success taking bikes on long haul trains or busses in Kazakhstan? I need to get to Tbilisi from Bishkek soon and I’d like to avoid flying
01/08/2022, 20 am – 7966 7553 I passed through Kazakhstan as a tourist in July and this is the first time I even heard of any registration process 🤷♂️
01/08/2022, 22 am – 7966 7553 I guess you joined the group recently, there were loads of positive reports about bikes on KZ trains in the past few months. They range between a completely smooth process, to some fees/persuading required. I think the only rejection was from one of the new high speed trains, but people have also succeeded even on those.
01/08/2022, 26 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Great thanks! I was wondering because I got rejected on one of the new high speed trains while trying to get to from Tashkent to Kazakhstan. I’ll search out an older train
01/08/2022, 47 am – 173 99675 Okay, thanks ☺️ The lady from hostel will do it for us…
01/08/2022, 11 pm – 176 765320 Yea Hugh is spot on. Mostly all successful but sometimes negotiating is required. Our situation was a bit different as we were trying to get across a closed boarder but cost us 2 dollars extra per bike after convincing him.
01/08/2022, 27 pm – 160 62664 If the hostel staff take care of the registration, unlike in our case, then you are safe 😉
01/08/2022, 28 pm – 173 99675 Hopefully 😂
01/08/2022, 59 pm – 79 360 39 Hi everyone 👋🏼
I’m looking for padded cycling short. As it is very hard to find here in Armenia or very expensive, I thought there is probably someone carrying padded short that he is never using.
If you have one, you are around Armenia and you want to sell it to me, please let me know!😃
01/08/2022, 2:05 pm – 347 755 13 I also suffered a theft in that area while camping, just after Lahoro. Two clues make a proof so better pay triple attention there fellows
01/08/2022, 2:15 pm – 176 765320 Anyone know any good bike shops in Buchara?
01/08/2022, 2:30 pm – 347 755 13 I think you’re best chance is in Tashkent and I hope you don’t need anything particular!
01/08/2022, 2:32 pm – 176 765320 Broken screw stuck in frame. Hoping a Nechanic can help then. Thanks!
01/08/2022, 2:50 pm – 347 755 13 Find a drill😊
01/08/2022, 3:53 pm – 1522 94438 I found a shop in Jerewan that had some
01/08/2022, 3:53 pm – 1522 94438 City Bike Armenia
01/08/2022, 3:54 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 can anyone recommend accommodation in gaziantep?
01/08/2022, 6:44 pm – 6 62 51 06
01/08/2022, 7:15 pm – 6 70 24 30 Hi guys, do you know if it s possible (and for what price approximatively) to buy a tent in Dushanbe or Tehran please? I have a tent for 3 but as i continue my trip alone i want a lighter one 😉 thanks
01/08/2022, 7:40 pm – 7956 0890 Dunno, but me too! 😃
01/08/2022, 7:51 pm – 912 646 14 Hi dear friend
You can buy the tent in tehran(moniriye)
01/08/2022, 9:20 pm – 6 70 24 30 Thanks ! We will see 🙂
02/08/2022, 06 am – 541 328 49 You can find many store in Karaköy. Atlas Outdoor, Kutup Ayısı, Alpinist, Everest Outdoor, Karahan Outdoor etc.
02/08/2022, 56 am – 912 514 34 Hi, unfortunately you can’t find ultralight or light tents in Tehran. Brands such as MSR, North Face, Marmot, REI or Big Agnes do not have any dealers in Iran. Most of the available tents in Tehran’s outdoor store are Chinese brands such as Naturehike and Pekynew.
02/08/2022, 6:12 am – 6 70 24 30 Hi, ok thanks,
And do you think I can have one sent from France? If so, do you have a reliable carrier? DHL, UPS ?
02/08/2022, 6:44 am – 474 07 93 If you have time and luck, maybe you can also count on someone coming by plane…?
02/08/2022, 9:15 am – 160 62664 Hi guys!
Did someone need a pcr for enter and also leaving Tajikistan? Thanks!
02/08/2022, 9:37 am – 7966 7553 The UK government website says yes, but I know three other people and myself separately entered Tajikistan and they did not ask for anything.
02/08/2022, 9:37 am – 912 514 34 No, due to the sanctions of the United States of America, these posts do not have direct service to Iran. The cost of other posts to Iran is also very expensive.
02/08/2022, 9:45 am – 9 8340 57 Nope. I entered 2 days ago
02/08/2022, 9:46 am – 7553 8289 Good question, I’ve got a similar one for Uzbekistan? UK gov travel site says no test needed but want to double check that with those of ‘real world’ experience
02/08/2022, 9:47 am – +1 (651) 600-95 No PCR required for Uzbekistan
02/08/2022, 9:48 am – 7553 8289 Legend, cheers mate
02/08/2022, 9:50 am – 1522 94438 Hey guys! Does anyone know where to withdraw Euro in Armenia? (close to the Iran border)
02/08/2022, 9:53 am – 6 87 56 66 I flew to Tashkent from Tbilisi 3 days ago, and haven’t been asked for any PCR test!
02/08/2022, 05 am – 176 765320 Confirmed last week. Kazakhstan and uzbekistan require no testing.
02/08/2022, 06 am – 176 765320 I am hearing and reading conflicting reports about visas to enter tajikistan. Apparently this year americans no longer need a visa to enter? Does anyone know if this is true?
02/08/2022, 13 am – 9 8340 57 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Tajikistan
02/08/2022, 13 am – 9 8340 57 It’s updated
02/08/2022, 14 am – 79 696 97 To those cycling/have cycled in Georgia: Has anyone recently taken the Tskhratskaro Pass (from Bakuriani in the North to Achalkalaki)? Is it doable or muddy as hell? And: are there water fountains as in most other Georgian passes?
02/08/2022, 15 am – 176 765320 Great to hear. Yes everywhere online ive seen has been 50/50 yes and no. But looks like first 30 days are not needed. Just curious if there was any confirmation. Thank you!
02/08/2022, 16 am – 9 8340 57 I just entered and Chile (I’m from there), USA and other 50 country don’t need visa since the 1st if January. I crossed the border 2 days ago so I can confirm
02/08/2022, 16 am – 9 8340 57 Countries*
02/08/2022, 16 am – 9 8340 57 And yes, for 30 days
02/08/2022, 16 am – 9 8340 57 I even asked what if I exit the country and enter again. 30 days more
02/08/2022, 16 am – 176 765320 Which boarder did you cross? We are headed from samarkand here in the next few days. Hope its been good for you!
02/08/2022, 17 am – 9 8340 57 Pin colocado
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RBGDE9eHfrscngdX6
02/08/2022, 18 am – 176 765320 Ahh well hope to run into you then! best of luck and thanks for the advice
02/08/2022, 24 am – 6 411483 Not really an answer to your question, but we used MahCard (www.mahcard.com). They let you top-up online. Very convenient.
02/08/2022, 28 am – 1577 20320 I did it in a bank in kapan- went well 🙂
02/08/2022, 41 am – 76 830 28 Hi everyone, leaving Cappadocia and cycling north to the Black Sea to cross Georgia on the 7th if any of you want to share a few KM 😉
02/08/2022, 52 am – 160 62664 Thanks guys! Same for the German gov site, but as I thought nobody really cares
02/08/2022, 56 am – 6 87 56 66 Tadjikistan visa
Just got my e-visa approved yesterday. Even if as a French citizen the visa on arrival works, I needed evisa cause planning to stay more than 30 days. Visa I got is multiple entry / 60 days!
02/08/2022, 56 am – 160 62664 No pcr for the uzbek border 4 days ago. They look more for drones
02/08/2022, 59 am – 7754 5141 Anyone got a spare bike box in Almaty? Or know a good bike shop that can box my bike up?
02/08/2022, 04 am – 1573 57429 @41792858281
02/08/2022, 04 am – 347 755 13 True, but you must register if you plan to stay more than 10 days
02/08/2022, 22 am – 6 03 49 39 We arrived yesterday in Almaty! And we left the box at the airport, maybe they are still there. MP if you want I can tell you where we left them.
02/08/2022, 33 am – 1522 94438 Do you remember the name?
02/08/2022, 33 am – 1522 94438 Where do I get that?
02/08/2022, 35 am – 6 411483 Apply on the website, they Whatsapp you to ask where to send it. We asked them to send it to Tabriz. They just need a few days.
02/08/2022, 40 pm – 1578 83694 Hi guys 😊,
we applied for the Iranian Visa via TapPersia (after our normal e-visa was rejected) and can pick it up in Yerevan. TapPersia says we have to show our hotel reservation for the first night in Iran when we got to the embassy. Does someone know if it is really necessary to have the reservation?
02/08/2022, 41 pm – 162 24884 It’s necessary
02/08/2022, 41 pm – 162 24884 You should book a hotel. Afterwards you can just cancel it 😉
02/08/2022, 44 pm – 79 836 02 Hej there. We have done the same visa application process like you but with Key2persia agency and we’ve picked up our visa in erzurum at the embassy. no one ask us something about the first night in iran. not in the embassy and not when entering iran from gürbulak boarder. so i think as always different informations.
02/08/2022, 1:01 pm – 76 830 28 Hi ! Just wondering if anybody can confirm their is a way to cross the boarder from Armenia to Iran? Can’t seem to find it on the map. Thanks !
02/08/2022, 1:03 pm – 6 444712 https://maps.app.goo.gl/6EN8p97EibG1xXqBA
02/08/2022, 1:03 pm – 474 07 93 Yes there is. I think it is the bridge next to Agarak
02/08/2022, 1:38 pm – 77 920 17 Hi. Does anyone know a good place to get a bike box in Dubai?
02/08/2022, 1:49 pm – 76 830 28 Thank you very helpful !
02/08/2022, 1:50 pm – 162 52791 There is an outdoor shop in Almaty called Limpopo. We have been there yesterday, they had a lot of full bike boxes. I asked them whether it’s possible to get some of them. He said it’s possible, you have to call them some days before.
02/08/2022, 1:52 pm – 6 61 69 56 Wolfi’s, but expensive I think. Me I had mine at satwa bike shop. For free after negotiate. But they is so many bike shop in Dubai ! Don’t worry
02/08/2022, 1:53 pm – 77 920 17 Cool, perfect. Thanks for the fast reply!
02/08/2022, 2:18 pm – 935 477 28 It is a very easy border.
U welcome to my country.🌻💃🏿
02/08/2022, 2:19 pm – 935 477 28 In booking.com you can reserve a free cancelation room, if u find one in any city in Iran!
02/08/2022, 2:21 pm – 474 60 35 booking.com does not exist in Iran 😅 You chan book though hostelworld but is is useless, they never check if you have a room booked 🙂
02/08/2022, 2:30 pm – 935 477 28 Maybe alibaba.ir is possible then! In this strange world!
02/08/2022, 2:34 pm – 912 646 14 Hi dear friend
The name of this border:Nordooz نوردوز
Peace and love from iran
Have a nice and safe trip
02/08/2022, 2:48 pm – 76 830 28 Thank you very much ! Can’t wait to discover your beautiful country !
02/08/2022, 2:49 pm – 7 66 25 48 Decathlon, free
02/08/2022, 2:53 pm – 7754 5141 Great thank you!!
02/08/2022, 2:53 pm – 912 646 14 Welcome to land of hospitality
Best regards 💚
Masoud
02/08/2022, 3:19 pm – 76 679 52 Hi! I crossed the boarder 10 days ago and also got my visa in Yerevan (I applied through iranianvisa.ir), I didn’t need any hotel reservation…
02/08/2022, 4:37 pm – 7 68 24 99 Hi everyone ! Someone now about a bicycle shop with schwalbe tires (or other Brand for touring bikes) in Bishkek Kirghizistan ? Thanks for your help 🙂
02/08/2022, 4:55 pm – 9 88 973 96 Hi, we did our visas with TapPersia and picked them up at Yerevan. We just gave a hotel name at Nurduz the city after Armenia/Iran border.
We paid 50€ per person at the Mellat bank and then went to the embassy got them right away.
Tips: once you have the confirmation from TapPersia, and of course once you are in Yerevan, you can go to the bank, pay your visas and then go to the Iranian embassy. The bank is giving you a receipt that you need to show at the embassy.
Hope it’ll help you.
02/08/2022, 4:58 pm – 1578 83694 Thanks for your tips 🤗
02/08/2022, 5:02 pm – 9 88 973 96 Hi everybody, if you need to repair your frame ( aluminum and steel) in Armenia, Yerevan, there is a startup that is building bicycles 🚲 locally. We got our steel frame repaired there and they did a very good job.
https://www.facebook.com/106811135312624/posts/pfbid02YXGyArvS4QBUYonasTd8MnxinyttC8VnJu95uqnA7jx87wSq627NkPswZH9nRdnKl/?d=n
02/08/2022, 5:02 pm – 9 88 973 96
02/08/2022, 5:02 pm – 9 88 973 96
02/08/2022, 5:51 pm – 338 392 58 Good job!!👏👏
02/08/2022, 6:33 pm – 163 14904 Hello,
Does anyone from Germany or the UK have experience extending their time in Uzbekistan? As I understand it, we can now visit the country for 30 days visa free. However, we would maybe like to stay a little longer.
How long does the e-visa take to process and who can validate it when you are in the country? 🙂
02/08/2022, 6:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 Just exit and re-enter
02/08/2022, 8:03 pm – 485 58 94
02/08/2022, 8:03 pm – 485 58 94 In Istanbul *
02/08/2022, 9:32 pm – 1514 77549 Make sure to bring spare ones, when you find them. But no idea where to get them.
02/08/2022, 9:41 pm – 6 62 51 06
02/08/2022, 9:41 pm – 6 62 51 06 A oups sorry wrong message 😅😅
02/08/2022, 9:42 pm – 6 62 51 06
02/08/2022, 9:42 pm – 6 62 51 06 Still really nice people!
02/08/2022, 40 pm – 77 479 32 Coucou! Paraît que celui-ci est pas mal:
Velo Leader
Moscovscaia 226 (à l’intersection avec Kalika Akineva)
Tél. 6 312 896 404 ou 6 555 451 265.
☺️ j’espère qu’il aura ce qu’il vous faut!
03/08/2022, 9:04 am – 163 14904 Okay, thanks:)
03/08/2022, 09 am – 1573 54753 Does anyone have contacts in Armenia where I could ask to send a package there?
03/08/2022, 10 am – 6 533181 Sandra Commendeur.vcf (file attached)
03/08/2022, 10 am – 6 533181 You can try this.
03/08/2022, 11 am – 1573 54753 Great, thanks a lot 😀
03/08/2022, 11 am – 6 533181 Not far from Yerevan
03/08/2022, 59 pm – 664 738351 is there any group for cycling south america?
(not the one listet on https://cycleplanet.org/resources
these groups are useless)
03/08/2022, 1:28 pm – 6 411483 We want to cycle to Mestia (Georgia) next week. Any advice on the best direction? Zugdidi-Mestia-Kutaisi or the other way around? Any interesting detours along this route would also be welcome 🙂
03/08/2022, 1:38 pm – 6 61 69 56 Your plan is the best if you’re prefer to have a good road to climb and the destroy road to down
03/08/2022, 1:39 pm – 1573 57429 Has anyone have a recommendation for a hotel in nordooz (Iran right after the Armenia border) which was able to book before entering Iran?
03/08/2022, 1:45 pm – 162 24884 Exactly
03/08/2022, 1:45 pm – 162 24884 But I would recommend going to sackhere, not kutaisi
03/08/2022, 1:52 pm – 6 61 69 56 I don’t know sackhere but koutaisi is a very nice city
03/08/2022, 2:06 pm – 6 411483 Thanks everyone! I’ll check out Sackhere
03/08/2022, 3:39 pm – 1577 20226 Dear cyclist friends! Can you change your last drams in rial at the Armenian-Iranian border?
03/08/2022, 4:04 pm – 6 411483 Hi Helena 🙂 We did that the other way around, so I’m sure they can do it. We saw a more official looking place at the Georgian side, and individual money changers who hand around the Iranian side.
03/08/2022, 4:07 pm – 6 411483 At www.bonbast.com you can find the actual current exchange rate, but it’s in Toman, which means you have to multiply by 10. (Around 320.000 for 1 euro)
03/08/2022, 5:11 pm – 7956 0890 🇮🇷 just been to extend my visa for the second time in Shiraz. A friend organised a tour guide to go with me to help. He paid the fee on his card and told me afterwards it was T4,400,000 about €12 because it’s my 2nd extension. I never heard of 2nd extensions being more expensive than the first..? Am I being cheated?
03/08/2022, 5:15 pm – 677 616303 I also haven’t heard of the second extension being more expensive than the first. We didn’t extend in Shiraz but i guess it’s kind of the same everywhere. Ask your friend and maybe there is a way to get the money back…
03/08/2022, 5:17 pm – 618 21 09 You have one hostel in the Armenian side, Samuel hostel, just in the border.
03/08/2022, 5:29 pm – 6 61 69 56 I extended 3 time and all the time it was 500.000
03/08/2022, 6:13 pm – 7956 0890 Ok. Thanks for the confirmation. No one likes feeling cheated but the main issue is I’m supposed to be giving him glowing reviews for his trouble.. so i guess that’s off!
Thanks 🙃
03/08/2022, 6:19 pm – 347 755 13 Yes
03/08/2022, 6:20 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 similar question: is there a whatsapp group for europe?
03/08/2022, 6:45 pm – 6 513442 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FhvVT1e5maxEvxPh1Tn0y5
03/08/2022, 7:28 pm – 6 62 51 06 Heu, I’m looking for 2 tires schwalbe marathon in tbilissis and the shop I contacted (bikes.ge) only sell maxxis… Do you know a shop that selle schwalbe marathon or could order it?
Thanks 🙂
03/08/2022, 7:35 pm – 163 14904
03/08/2022, 7:35 pm – 163 14904
03/08/2022, 7:40 pm – 620 70 83 Wow, I may ask how many kilometers did you do with them? 🤓
03/08/2022, 7:41 pm – 163 14904 7.5 thousand kilometres.
03/08/2022, 9:15 pm – 6 95 97 75 Hey Sophia, are they 26″ or 28″ ?
03/08/2022, 9:15 pm – 7 69 96 82 Hello! What are the dimensions of the tyres ?
03/08/2022, 9:22 pm – 163 14904 28”
03/08/2022, 9:23 pm – 163 14904 700c x44
03/08/2022, 9:27 pm – 699 66 27 Hey! A bit late since we didn’t have phone reception up there.
Three of us left on Sunday morning from Barskoon and went up the „road“ instead of taking Dzukhu pass. Then we connected with the original Tian Shian as we headed down Arabel pass into the valley.
There were some big rivers after Arabel pass, though only once we needed to cross with the water up to our thighs. The others were rideable or sort of easy to manage by stepping from stone to stone. The situation might have changed with the rain from last night.
After that we followed the original Tian Shian traverse to Naryn. Such magnificent landscapes all the way through!
03/08/2022, 9:30 pm – 699 66 27 As for weather we had some rains but luckily not a lot, we could wait one storm out that we saw waiting for us in the next valley after Arabel. This morning we woke up to lots of rain and had to start out in wet conditions but luckily it slowly cleared up through the day and we ended up dry.
it got cold at night and we slept in our tents, perhaps you’d be lucky with some of the shepherds in the yurts, but none of them seemed like accommodation, so I would not expect it.
03/08/2022, 9:31 pm – 647 50 41 Hi Jonathan! Same as Guillermo. I just came down from there two days ago. It rained quite a lot and you could still cross the rivers. We had quite a lot of rain in Arabel one day and also today down in the valley and Issy kul. Anyway, it stopped by 12pm. The good thing is that it’s still mild, not cold yet!
03/08/2022, 9:38 pm – 7553 8289 There seems to be a lot of Kyrgyzstan chat so thought now is a good time to ask if anyone has cycled there around early/ mid October time?
03/08/2022, 9:38 pm – 7553 8289 Passes usually still open, camping with half decent gear still permissible? DMs welcome with any tips/ advice
03/08/2022, 9:54 pm – 1577 60705 Hello together ☺️
My name is Frank. I am from Germany.
I cycle from Dresden to Hiroshima.
For peace and International understanding.
Now I am in Georgia. In September I will go to Armenia.
Than Iran…
I will be happy to meet other traveler.
And some informations about the situation on the border to Iran will help me.
Greetings from Assureti / Georgia
03/08/2022, 07 pm – 6 38 18 73 Hi everyone, do you know if I can find some schwalbe marathon 26″ somewhere between Tbilissi and Duchambe? Maybe a shop to contact to order some?
03/08/2022, 08 pm – 172 84293 Hi Frank, I am a German too already in Armenia and will go to Iran soon. More via bilateral talk if you wish. Cheers Andreas
03/08/2022, 09 pm – 474 60 35 Hello ! If, by any chance, some people are in Dubaï and are interrested to buy some iranian rials, feel free to contact me, I exit the coutry with with a lot of bills 😅
03/08/2022, 32 pm – 5 598 00 41 Good evening everyone, does anyone have experience and know if you can take the train from Tbilisi to kutaisi or batumi with bicycles?
04/08/2022, 18 am – 1577 60705 Hello my friend,
I think this is possible.
Andrea and me take the train from Poti to Chaschuri with our bikes.
We should remove the wheeels. But this was for Andrea not possible. Because of the brake.
Than we can bring the bikes complete in the train.
It was an adventure 😅
04/08/2022, 21 am – 6 30 96 91
04/08/2022, 32 am – 1577 60705
04/08/2022, 1:37 am – 7879 4371 I recently took my bike the opposite direction from Gori to Tbilisi. You will probably be told at the station you need to remove wheels from the bike – in my experience this is complete nonsense. What they don’t tell you is when you are on the train you’ll be taken to someone to pay them an additional fare for your bike (Gori to Tbilisi was 7 lari for me and 5 lari for the bike I think) so make sure you have small change for that
04/08/2022, 1:42 am – 935 477 28 Hiiii friends
Is there anyone who wants to cycle Pakistan on October?!
Just good to know🌻🚲🚲🚲
04/08/2022, 1:45 am – 9 8340 57 I plan to be in October in Pak
04/08/2022, 1:48 am – 1573 54753 We’ll probably be there around mid October
04/08/2022, 1:48 am – 935 477 28 Great, which border u plan to enter the country?
04/08/2022, 1:48 am – 935 477 28 So great🥰💃🏿🚲
04/08/2022, 1:49 am – 9 8340 57 Plan to bike from the border with China until Lahore
04/08/2022, 1:50 am – 935 477 28 Aha. I plan to enter from Iran to lahore, try to pass Karakorom hw..
04/08/2022, 07 am – 7966 7553 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLHJlsL2MGt7vuKFSc2zzo
04/08/2022, 01 am – 6 51 81 77 Help! Anyone going from Iran to Armenia soon? 🙏🏻
04/08/2022, 19 am – 1522 94438 The other way around
04/08/2022, 52 am – 160 34697 Timo, where did you get the visa for Iran? What nationality are you? I am in turkey and going to armenia and then Iran too. Cheers! 👍🏼
04/08/2022, 54 am – 618 21 09 I did it few days ago, good luck for the first Armenian uphill 💪🏽
04/08/2022, 55 am – 618 21 09 And change your rials in the Iranian side, there isn’t chance later
04/08/2022, 58 am – 7840 4384 Hey frank! I haven’t got any advice for you, but I just left Kamping Kromidovo a few days ago in Bulgaria (I’m heading to Asia from Uk), the the English couple who owned the place were telling me about you – so cool! :))
04/08/2022, 20 pm – 162 24884 Getting the visa in Yerevan is super easy
04/08/2022, 25 pm – 1522 94438 Yes, I’m German. It cost 50€ and was supereasy to get in Yerewan. I used Tappersia
04/08/2022, 26 pm – 1522 94438 To everyone who is already in Iran:
How did you get a Sim Card?
04/08/2022, 30 pm – 6 61 69 56 The guy to the hostel in Tabriz did it for me. I think it’s not so easy. But of course, you have to register with passport and lot of other information
04/08/2022, 34 pm – 79 836 02 Hej we get the sim card in maku at irancell official shop. it takes us 20min and it was cheap for 40GB of data.
04/08/2022, 35 pm – 620 70 83 Just go to the Telephone service. Bring your passport. Ask for Irancell, is one the best Sim Card company. It took me 30min to register and done.
04/08/2022, 35 pm – 160 34697 👍🏼ok thanks a lot. For Armenia you dont need a visa for german citiziens I guess?
04/08/2022, 35 pm – 1522 94438 Alright. How did you guys manage with the phone after 30 days?
Any tipps on how to do the phone registration / avoid it?
04/08/2022, 35 pm – 160 34697 Helps a lot!
04/08/2022, 1:08 pm – 176 519738 Buy a mobile router… It doesn’t have an IMAEI Nr…. so it cannot be blocked after 30 days…. We just did it.
04/08/2022, 1:10 pm – 176 519738
04/08/2022, 1:15 pm – 6 199896 Anyone with recent experience regarding the ferry Alat-Kuryk? Do you just go there or do you know on beforehand whether it goes or not?
04/08/2022, 1:27 pm – 176 739194 If you have Dual SIM in your phone, every SIM has a own IMEI number, you can use your simcard 30 days in one slot, and after it get blocked, just use the other for 30 days more 😉
04/08/2022, 1:32 pm – 1522 94438 Okay. Now, if my phone is already blocked after 30 days with Sim Card, can I use that router?
04/08/2022, 1:34 pm – 160 34697 Guys, I am close to Antalya and wanna keep riding along the coast to Adana. I see most of the cyclist take a loop close to Konya off the coast. Is there a reason for it ?
04/08/2022, 1:35 pm – 1522 94438 The road is just not nice
04/08/2022, 1:36 pm – 1590 84261 I am cyclist actually in Islamabad. We want to cycle to. The north.
Is there anything to consider before going? Do we need permission, another NOC, anything that will be becoming a problem later on that we could have done in Islamabad?
04/08/2022, 1:37 pm – 160 34697 Thanks. And the inland road is more scenic? Try to avoid too many hills 😅
04/08/2022, 1:39 pm – 6 38 18 73 For me the inland part is much more interresting, the lake region and Cappadocia. Also Tuz gölü is an amazing place and the weather is nice on the plateau, that’s a lot of reasons to go off the coast.
04/08/2022, 1:41 pm – 160 34697 Sounds more interesting, definitely!
04/08/2022, 1:41 pm – wt pk de moped: I didn’t need anything for the north
04/08/2022, 1:42 pm – 160 34697 Cheers. Which route you took from Antalya?
04/08/2022, 1:51 pm – 176 519738 Yes!
04/08/2022, 1:51 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or for 3 time less expensive, you unlock your phone. In a international airport you can do that. It take few hour for me in Shiraz, and depending to the phone. My Huawei p smart z cost maybe 14 dollar
04/08/2022, 1:51 pm – 6 147731 The western part of the anatolian plateau isn’t very hilly. Especially the road between Konya and Aksaray, that’s just a pancake.
04/08/2022, 1:52 pm – 1522 94438 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
04/08/2022, 1:52 pm – 176 519738 It didn’t function with our phones
04/08/2022, 1:54 pm – 162 24884 Where can I get dollars in Yerevan?:)
04/08/2022, 1:56 pm – 162 24884 (Witch my credit card)
04/08/2022, 1:57 pm – 160 34697 I might consider taking that route instead. Cheers for the tips!
04/08/2022, 1:58 pm – 6 61 69 56 You can change in every bank. be careful to have new dollar and very clean if it’s for iran
04/08/2022, 1:59 pm – 160 34697 Anyone send a parcel within turkey from A to B? I have a lot of luggage and just need it later on the trip. Is there a service I can use for send stuff from Antalya to Van e.g?
04/08/2022, 1:59 pm – 160 34697 Just any post office or a travel agency?
04/08/2022, 2:01 pm – 1590 84261 Yes there are a lot. DON’T use mng cargo
They will take ages
Use the others, they are very reliable
04/08/2022, 2:04 pm – 160 34697 Do you have any name on one of the reliable companies?
04/08/2022, 2:04 pm – 160 34697 👍🏼
04/08/2022, 2:05 pm – 162 24884 Not changing. Taking from my card…
04/08/2022, 2:11 pm – 5 598 00 41 Hello friends, thanks for the tips, which route do you recommend to go from Batumi to Istanbul to the north? I have been told that the road is not very good near the black sea
04/08/2022, 2:14 pm – 1522 94438 In Ameria bank you can withdraw Euro or Dollar for a 2% charge
04/08/2022, 2:15 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not all
04/08/2022, 2:18 pm – 162 24884 I’m gonna try! Thanks
04/08/2022, 2:29 pm – 162 24884 If someone needs it as well: that’s the one!!
Ameriabank ATM
4 10 561111
https://goo.gl/maps/UCKdFt3MkdZYrJvx9
04/08/2022, 2:29 pm – 162 24884 You have to enter the bank 😉 not at the ATM
04/08/2022, 2:39 pm – 1522 94438 I just did it in Kapan
04/08/2022, 2:47 pm – 174 57597 Hi, is someone coming from Tiblisi to Armenia (Taschir)? My spoke (back rim) broke and I needs some new spokes 😓.
04/08/2022, 2:49 pm – 7904 1798 And Konya is very nice, worth visiting it and from there you can go to Cappadocia which is stunning
04/08/2022, 2:50 pm – 7904 1798
04/08/2022, 2:53 pm – 7484 6409
04/08/2022, 2:55 pm – 7484 6409 Couldn’t recommend Cappadocia more… definite worth the extra leg work
04/08/2022, 2:57 pm – 160 34697 Guys, thanks so much for the tips. Route will be planned through cappadocia via Konya! 👍🏼 hills not a problem normally but my bicycle is packed like a minivan 😂😂 i am gonna send stuff to Van or Kara and doing all the climbs then
04/08/2022, 2:57 pm – 160 34697 Kars*
04/08/2022, 2:58 pm – 160 34697 Do you know any nice hostel close to the armenian boarder where I can ask to send it to? Much appreciated
04/08/2022, 3:03 pm – 7484 6409 It may not be your plan, but while there is a recent agreement to open it, currently you can’t cross the Turkey and Armenia border
04/08/2022, 3:05 pm – 160 34697 Great having that group. I did not know it. Thats why so many of you go to georgia first. I see 😅✌🏼
04/08/2022, 3:49 pm – 176 321636 Our Euros look not so nice anymore because of hiding. Will we get problems in Iran changing it?
04/08/2022, 3:55 pm – 912 685 79 I’m close to the border in Iranian side north of Tabriz if it helps.
04/08/2022, 4:12 pm – 6 61 69 56 Euro I don’t know, but maybe the same than dollars. They didn’t accept me some dollars because just a point of pen on it sometime Or else it was a tiny crumpled
04/08/2022, 4:12 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or sometime was ok, but with a fees bigger
04/08/2022, 4:33 pm – 7484 6409 Yup. We have had to make a short break back home in Scotland after our cycle from Scotland to Cyprus, but fly back to Ankara in a couple of weeks before heading to Georgia via the Black Sea Coast… in the hope that the Azerbaijan border opens in early September, otherwise it will be another flight to Aktau.
04/08/2022, 4:34 pm – 1590 84261 PAKISTAN:
anyone her would like to cylce KKH, Deosai Plains and a lot more fun? Lets build a group!
We are about to start from Islamabad soon, 2 person, bicycle, full long touring setup
contact on direct message or
instagram.com/vaegabondsworld
04/08/2022, 5:23 pm – 7956 0890 🇮🇷 Sooooo it seems the extra 4,000,000 I paid wasn’t in fact for the extension as I was told at the time but rather some special ‘fees’ 😜 shall we say to expedite the process. In fact I received a 45 day extension in just one day, instead of the 7-10 day wait originally stated. Therefor – after the cultural misunderstanding was explained – I can highly recommend Alireza in Shiraz for longer and swifter visa extensions 💯👍🏼👍🏼
04/08/2022, 5:23 pm – 7956 0890 Alireza Shiraz.vcf (file attached)
04/08/2022, 5:43 pm – 478 69 88 Be aware the trains don’t ride 9-10-11 august
„🚂⛔️ Georgian Railway suspends flights from Tbilisi to Western Georgia for 3 days
Restrictions due to urgent technical work will be in effect on August 9, 10 and 11.
❗️ These days, it will be possible to get from the capital to Batumi and back only by buses or private transportation.“
04/08/2022, 5:45 pm – 5 598 00 41 Thanks you 🙏
04/08/2022, 6:23 pm – 160 34697 Cheers but I will prefer to pick it up in turkey 👍🏼
04/08/2022, 6:27 pm – 347 755 13 No man, I had all the times extensions in the same day.. there’s no price to speed up, it’s 500’000.
Some guy had 3 months extension in one single time!
04/08/2022, 6:28 pm – 347 755 13 I’m sorry for you, but don’t let other fellows waste their money
04/08/2022, 6:30 pm – 7956 0890 This is my experience. Maybe because it’s a sensitive time now with the religious holidays, but they absolutely wanted to send me away for at least 7 days wait.
04/08/2022, 6:32 pm – 347 755 13 Yeah, of course. It’s not Europe, you must insist several times😂
04/08/2022, 6:38 pm – 7956 0890 I know, it’s not my first time 😉
04/08/2022, 7:14 pm – 669 53 02 I’d not support bribe in any case. Not just unethical, it also makes them greedy of money and difficult for the next tourist passing by to get the extension without paying.
04/08/2022, 7:21 pm – 6 61 69 56 All the time, just wait 2 or 3h max. And one time they asked me directly if I wanted 2 month extension. So please, don’t share the contact of a scammer
04/08/2022, 8:03 pm – 9 88 973 96 We have visited several banks and the best we found was HSBC
The fee is 2%
05/08/2022, 1:18 am – 78 697 70 We got 2 months extension at once in Esfahan. With no extra fees but you really really have to insist. They wanted to send us away as well several times.
05/08/2022, 1:47 am – 1577 60705 Thank you.
Yes, I had a nice time at this campsite.
If you want you can follow me at my journey in my blog.
On Facebook you will see the link to my website.
Frank Zunk is my name ☺️
05/08/2022, 6:45 am – 6 61 69 56 Hi everyone.
Some people here already took the train or the bus from aktau to reach Tashkent or Almaty ? I want to do it in the opposite way but I don’t found the best option
05/08/2022, 7:27 am – +1 (651) 600-95 I’m going to try to take the train from Almaty to Aktau around the 10th. Maybe we go together? My friend used Rome2Rio for tickets and it worked well for him. I think you to one ticket connecting in Shymkent then a second going to Aktau
05/08/2022, 7:31 am – +1 (651) 600-95
05/08/2022, 7:56 am – 6 61 69 56 I use also rom2rio. But on the railway website of Kazakhstan, impossible to found Almaty Aktau. Also for beineau.
And for Uzbékistan side, the train Tashkent beineau is always full. So maybe not in service now ?
05/08/2022, 7:57 am – 6 61 69 56 The border between Kazakhstan and Uzbékistan in the Karakalpakstan area is now open ?
05/08/2022, 8:31 am – 176 765320 So the land boarder near beyneu is still closed. Ted tried to cross it a few days ago and they told him not a chance for awhile. The train however is. We used that successfully. The problem is it’s sold out for a long while because of this. Ted has waited 10 days for a ticket.
05/08/2022, 8:32 am – 6 61 69 56 Thank for your tips. And the train work only in the way KZ to UZ if I understood well
05/08/2022, 8:32 am – 6 29 83 58 Does anyone know where to find a box in Dushanbe ?
Or is someone flying to Dushanbe soon ?
05/08/2022, 8:34 am – 6 61 69 56 When it was ? Because they said it’ll be urgency situation for 1 month, and maybe now it’s finish ?
05/08/2022, 8:34 am – 176 765320
05/08/2022, 8:58 am – 176 577358 Hello all 😊 after 3 month traveling I finally got to know about this group 😀 safe travel to all of you:)
05/08/2022, 35 am – 541 328 49 We have a flight on 9 August from Tbilisi to Aktau. We want to go to Aktau – Beynau – Nukus by train with our bikes. They said that the emergency situation was removed and also trains are working from Beynau to Nukus. I checked train on tickets.kz and I saw trains from Aktau to Beynau. But Beynau to Nukus there is no train until August 24. It is a problem because what can we do for more than 10 days in Aktau or Beynau? We don’t want to wait days and days for tickets. I think that it is not a good idea to cycle to Nukus in the desert in August. Anyone is in Tbilisi to fly to Aktau in close time? How to follow the way reaching to Nukus. Any suggestion?
05/08/2022, 46 am – 347 755 13 Tashkent :
Anyone flight to Tashkent and leave a bike box? I’ll flight the 14th ! Cheers
05/08/2022, 20 am – 176 765320 We just did this stretch. Aktau to beyneu, then had to train to nukus because they won’t allow land boarder crossing. Nukus then across uzb. It was hot but not unbearable. We carried an average of 8l of water and refilled at every place as there isn’t many. It was great but the wind is more of the issue than the heat at times.
05/08/2022, 20 am – 176 765320 The train though is sold out quickly and hard to get on. It’s was a wild experience and one guy has been waiting 10 days to get a ticket. That will be your biggest hurtle.
05/08/2022, 39 am – 7966 7553 There is an airport in Urgench. You could fly there, then backtrack 2-3 days to Nukus if there is something in particular you want to see there. There is a cool art gallery but not much else IMO. If you want to experience the desert, there is plenty between Urgench and Bukhara 🙂
05/08/2022, 41 am – 7966 7553 PS I spent a long time in Aktau and Nukus. Aktau is surprisingly large and not a terrible place to be stuck for a few days.
05/08/2022, 41 am – 6 61 69 56 And someone know where can we have the info about the land border reopen?
05/08/2022, 42 am – 7966 7553 Oops, I meant I spent a long time in Aktau and Beyneu. Beyneu really is small and a pretty dull place to spend a week. Better to wait it out in Aktau. You could do a side trip to the Valley of Balls 🙂
05/08/2022, 48 am – 7966 7553 PS the border was closed because a month-long state of emergency was declared in Nukus‘ province, including a curfew and all internet access cut. I don’t know if that’s been repealed. If not it’s probably not a great place to visit.
05/08/2022, 50 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes I know, but it was for 1 month, the situation Calmed down, internet came back a long time ago so there should be no reason for it to continue. And yet…
05/08/2022, 07 pm – 1522 94438 Any VPN recommendations for Iran?
05/08/2022, 12 pm – 176 765320 When we were in beyneu we asked and nobody could tell us when. We asked patřol as well and they couldn’t say. Ted went a few days ago and was denied. Seems there is no real good answer.
05/08/2022, 29 pm – 1525 85281 Hi my name is andi I’m new in your Group and I’m happy to become a member ❤️
05/08/2022, 29 pm – 1525 85281 Im now 100km before Ankara I want to there because i have my visa for iran there.
05/08/2022, 31 pm – 1525 85281 The first e visa application of my visa is cancelled what’s the cheapest and fastest way to get the visa? Do you guys have any recommendations it would be so nice ☺️
05/08/2022, 33 pm – 7947 9405 Hello, probably a long shot. Does anyone need to buy a brand new MSR fuel pump? I have one and I am in batumi but will be in tblisi as well in a few days.
05/08/2022, 1:02 pm – 677 616303 Tap Persia
05/08/2022, 1:07 pm – 1573 57429 In case some of you might need to fix your bike in Armenia before Yerevan… We had a broken spoke right after the border and we got help from a local family who recommended us this shop:
05/08/2022, 1:08 pm – 1573 57429
05/08/2022, 1:08 pm – 1573 57429 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=40.8082342,44.4966714
05/08/2022, 1:12 pm – 1573 57429 They fixed the bike for cheap and we did not need to rush to Yerevan
05/08/2022, 1:23 pm – 1525 85281 Thanks a lot 👍🏼
05/08/2022, 1:43 pm – 7966 7553 General FYI for Kyrgyzstan. The main Osh-Bishkek highway has a tunnel here. It is closed for ‚2-3 hours‘ right now for resurfacing, and will be every day for the next 15 days.
05/08/2022, 1:43 pm – 7966 7553 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=42.333282,73.816805
05/08/2022, 1:44 pm – 7966 7553 According to the policeman here anyway. These roadworks seem to have taken the local truck drivers by surprise too. There’s no signs or anything until you get to the tunnel.
05/08/2022, 1:46 pm – 1514 77549 Anybody in batumi that fancies a drink tonight?
05/08/2022, 1:58 pm – 1578 83694 Our visa was also rejected but we just tried again via TapPersia and can totally recommend it! But don’t be surprised if they ask you to fill out a document with all the places you will visit in Iran…😊
05/08/2022, 2:45 pm – 5 511 23 97 Looks funny 😄
05/08/2022, 4:58 pm – 176 577358 I have“hideme“. It is partly for free and works fine with WiFi. My mobile data is not stable though. But I think it’s an mobile data issue, not an vpn issue
05/08/2022, 4:59 pm – 176 577358 Does anyone can tell me what’s the healthiest/coldest route from Jolfa to the Pakistani border? And how do I enter the military convoy? Is there a pick up point?
05/08/2022, 5:09 pm – 660 47702 We used the Psiphon App, it is entirely free, speed is slow but enough for us
05/08/2022, 6:06 pm – 79 836 02 Hej there. Has someone taken the ferry from iran directly to oman? or are you going from bandar abbas to khasab and the to maskat? Thanks for all infos
05/08/2022, 7:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 Only bendar abbas Sharjah, or bendar lengeh Dubai. At least, in April
05/08/2022, 7:50 pm – 1573 57429 Finding affordable accomodation for a few days in Yerevan seems impossible. Does anyone have a hint where to stay?
05/08/2022, 8:06 pm – 176 739194 There is just one warmshowers host in Yerevan, but I can very highly recommend him!
05/08/2022, 8:07 pm – 1573 57429 I don’t even find him on warm showers
05/08/2022, 8:07 pm – 1573 57429 The app does not show him
05/08/2022, 8:08 pm – 176 739194 Oh I don’t know why, his name is Bruno and I stayed this year in march for two days at his place…
05/08/2022, 8:08 pm – 1573 57429 I was actually wondering that there seem to be no WS at all in Armenia…at least the app doesn’t show wny
05/08/2022, 8:08 pm – 1573 57429 Any
05/08/2022, 8:11 pm – 176 739194 I checked his profile:
This member has marked themselves as currently unavailable for hosting, so their hosting information will not be displayed.
Estimated return 2022-08-31.
Probably he is s travelling…🙈
05/08/2022, 8:12 pm – 1573 57429 Ah i see…thanks for checking. I logged into the website now and there is literally not one WS in Armenia:(
05/08/2022, 8:14 pm – 176 739194 Yes I know, at this time he was the only one…and as he is not available there is unfortunately no one
05/08/2022, 00 pm – 162 24884 There is one guy in Yerevan. Can give you his contact if you want 🙂
Lake Sevan Hostel is fine as well
06/08/2022, 24 am – 7525 7967 Hi everyone. Thank you for a couple peoples link to this group. I’m looking at riding Aktau to Nukus – any latest updates on the border crossing would be appreciated
06/08/2022, 43 am – 6 38 18 73 Hi I’m now in Aktau, from what I know the land border is closed, it’s only possible to cross by train but trains are full untill the end of the month.
06/08/2022, 44 am – 7553 8289 Do you know if there is a way to pre book online?
06/08/2022, 44 am – 7553 8289 Not sure I’ve got a month chilling in Aktau in the locker
06/08/2022, 45 am – 6 38 18 73 You can check on tickets.kz
06/08/2022, 45 am – 7525 7967 Brilliant. Thank you
06/08/2022, 45 am – 7525 7967 So what are you doing?
06/08/2022, 46 am – 6 38 18 73 Yeah I’m not going to wait here as well I will probably hitchhike and cycle to the other border near Tachkent
06/08/2022, 16 pm – 6 61 69 56 And do you know if it’s possible to take the train in the other way ? Hard to have info. Looks the side UZ to kz still close also by train, but weird if the train come back in Kazakhstan empty
06/08/2022, 38 pm – 7525 7967 Okay and that border is open?
06/08/2022, 1:11 pm – 176 878907 Does anyone know if it’s possible to ride the Tengizbay pass in Kyrgyzstan, connecting Daroot Korgon in the Alay Valley with Kyzyl Kiya?
We checked some satellite pictures and on a few spots it’s hard to see if the road still does exist or has been washed away.
Thanks!
06/08/2022, 1:21 pm – 6 38 18 73 I guess it is, if not I’ll go to Kirghizistan instead
06/08/2022, 2:26 pm – 1573 04123 A week ago we crossed this border with our bikes through the pedestrian area
06/08/2022, 2:27 pm – 7525 7967 Thank you
06/08/2022, 2:50 pm – 541 328 49 I have talked to some Uzbeks. They said that the border is open. We will be in Aktau on August 9. But we don’t know what will be done. Trains are full as @33638187313 said. Another option is to fly to Urgenc or Nukus.
06/08/2022, 2:50 pm – 1512 52666 Hello everyone. Has anyone recently taken a ferry from Israel to Cyprus?
Thank you 🙂
06/08/2022, 2:51 pm – 7525 7967 Okay. I’ll be there (Aktau) on the 8th – are you going to ride to Beyneu?
06/08/2022, 2:52 pm – 6 61 69 56 And do you know if the land border is open, or just by train ?
06/08/2022, 2:52 pm – 6 61 69 56 To come from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan
06/08/2022, 2:54 pm – 541 328 49 Just train I think
06/08/2022, 2:56 pm – 541 328 49 If I go to Beynau, I prefer to train. beynau to nukus is problem. No train. All of them full.
06/08/2022, 4:06 pm – 7 55 33 24 Hi there i m planning to go to Iran, from France but through first Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordania Kurdistan..Iran..am i in the right group or is there an other one in whatsapp? Thanks .
06/08/2022, 4:15 pm – 76 258 16 There’s the cape2cairo for Egypt. You might find national groups for Tunisia/Libya. Haven’t heard that it’s possible to go through Libya and it’s borderd by land though.
06/08/2022, 4:18 pm – 7810 5772 Libya doesn’t currently issue tourist visas – so unless you’re exempt (or married to a Libyan, but will still need to apply for a visa), you won’t be able to enter . I think currently, it’s only Tunisians that are exempt from visas.
06/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 7 55 33 24 I called Libyan embassy yesterday in Paris..it s possible..😉
06/08/2022, 4:20 pm – 7810 5772 I’m Libyan, and that’s a surprise to me. But again, libya always comes with surprises 🤣
06/08/2022, 4:31 pm – 7 55 33 24 Yes u can only get visa with invitation as french..and tunisian are exempted…i am french and tunisian 😉
06/08/2022, 5:13 pm – 175 66660 Has anybody experience cycling from Istanbul to Batumi? Is the coastal road really a four lane highway? Were there many chance to skip it and to go for smaller, alternative routes?
06/08/2022, 5:16 pm – 530 551 66 No highway in the West part..i think after Samsun there’s highway. If you want to avoid it it will become very complicated. ( lots of mountains and long distances)
06/08/2022, 5:17 pm – 7525 7967 We rode from Trabzon to Batumi. … pretty busy until Rize and then it gets better. Not the best cycle ride – wide hard shoulder often disappears as roads join etc.. it’s not terrible but it’s not exactly an enjoyable ride particularly. Alternate routes will be very hilly I imagine!
06/08/2022, 5:21 pm – 76 830 28 I’m on it right now, I confirm not bad because you can stay on the right and it’s safe/you have space, and you see the Black Sea and can stop to swim, but not the gravel kind of road you’d hope for. Anyway that’s where komoot recommends to go
06/08/2022, 5:22 pm – 175 66660 Thanks a lot for your impressions and oppinions.
06/08/2022, 5:25 pm – 7525 7967
06/08/2022, 5:25 pm – 7947 9405 I’ve done the same route from trabzon to batumi. Not great but very doable. The tunnels are not fun, a car drove into me in one but luckily just smashed my back pannier off. I’d just leave your back light on (I did have mine on at the time)
06/08/2022, 5:30 pm – 5 598 00 41 We also shot from Trabzon, when many trucks and tunnels arrived at the border
06/08/2022, 5:30 pm – 9 8340 57
06/08/2022, 5:30 pm – 9 8340 57 Very personal opinion, but tunnels should not be crossed with bike almost anywhere. Plus, you usually meet interesting people 😆
06/08/2022, 24 pm – 163 78342
06/08/2022, 24 pm – 163 78342
07/08/2022, 7:01 am – 7465 6447 Anyone ridden over the Obbordon pass in Tajikistan? If so, how was the surface?
Obburdon Pass (3905 m)
Sughd Province, Tajikistan
https://mapy.cz/s/fozutopese
07/08/2022, 7:17 am – 650 33311 We did it a few weeks ago. From the side of Basmanda to Oburdan, Shamtuch etc. Surface was pretty good. And lots of water but only in this direction. When we drove down into the valley we just had one small water source for 2000hm.
The surface in the valley on the other hand worse than on the mountain. Very dusty and we had lots of headwind.
07/08/2022, 8:03 am – 7465 6447 Thanks for the info! – we are planning the same direction. Trying to decide between that and the main road…
07/08/2022, 8:37 am – 650 33311 Try it, it is tough but amazing and absolutely beautiful. We slept at the very top but maybe we got up too fast because I think we got altitude sickness 😂 but maybe it was something else. Went away after the next day when we slept in the valley. Could be that you have to search a bit for camping spots throughout the valley. Lots of villages and people, especially in the parts where it’s possible to sleep.
07/08/2022, 9:06 am – 7465 6447 Cheers!
07/08/2022, 9:07 am – 7465 6447 Will be our last pass in central Asia so might as well finish with a biggie 🤣
07/08/2022, 31 am – 379 149 42 Hello gang, myself and 3 others are on our journey from Italy to Kyrgyzstan, currently, we are just about to arrive in Tbilisi with a flight booked for aktau shortly after. I am sure this is a reoccurring question but what is the situation with getting across the kazak Uzbek boarder? We have heard the train is fully booked and we are wondering if it just a matter of showing up in person. Thanks for the input all ❤️
07/08/2022, 33 am – 7525 7967 I’m flying to Aktau tomorrow – I’ll try to keep you updated. I’m planning on riding to the border near Beyneu and I have back up plans if it doesn’t work. We’ve only got the info that the other guys gave us from their attempts (last week I think?!). .. could change (im hoping).
07/08/2022, 34 am – 79 675 47 Just out of curiosity – why do you want to fly to Aktau instead of Almaty or Bishkek, Tashkent?
07/08/2022, 35 am – 7525 7967 Mostly to ride the road from Nukus.. giving the road to Beyneu a pop too
07/08/2022, 35 am – 379 149 42 Yeah in hindsight that may have been the play but our final destination is karakol and we would like to cycle through Uzbekistan.
07/08/2022, 37 am – 79 675 47 Okay, thank you, then it makes sense if you want to go from west to east and end in Karakol.
07/08/2022, 38 am – 379 149 42 Thank for the information unicorn 🦄 😉
07/08/2022, 38 am – 7525 7967 🤩
07/08/2022, 11 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 Does anyone know a hostel I can have mail sent to me in Tiblisi?
07/08/2022, 2:03 pm – 6 61 69 56 Hi all !
Has anyone flown with Azerbaijan Airline before? how does it work with the bike? I’m not really dumb, but on the website, I didn’t understand anything!
07/08/2022, 5:42 pm – wt pk de moped: Fun story:
I tried to figure it out two month ago. I was so annoyed that I cycled to Pakistan instead😁
07/08/2022, 5:42 pm – wt pk de moped: I can tell you, the support hotline is not helpful at all
07/08/2022, 7:29 pm – 160 34697 Hi guys, whats the best route/road from Antalya to Konya. I have two diffrent apps and one want me to go via Başlar and the other one via Akseki.
07/08/2022, 9:37 pm – 1573 57429 We went from başlar and Yeşildağ to Beyşehir …. It was super had but really beautiful 🥰🥰
07/08/2022, 9:44 pm – 160 34697 Awesome. I saw big climbs on both ways but on that even steeper ones. Cheers, I will probably choose that way too ✌🏼
07/08/2022, 24 pm – 6 24 47 93 Hey, it is possible to go in Azerbaijan now ? I heard about closed but I don’t see anything on internet.
07/08/2022, 28 pm – 6 40 326 3 3 days ago it was still closed
07/08/2022, 34 pm – 79 645 11 Good evening! Does anyone know something about the ferry timetable from Van to Tatvan? (is the ferry running every day, bike transport possible?) Thanks a lot in advance!
07/08/2022, 35 pm – 6 24 47 93 Thanks 🙏
07/08/2022, 47 pm – 76 366 92 not everyday, but no problem with bike 🙂 I took the other way around and had to wait one day because of repairing.. the only possiblity to know is to reach the ferry station and ask them
07/08/2022, 49 pm – 79 645 11 Okay perfect! Thank you:)
07/08/2022, 24 pm – 1520 18927 Can someone recommend a bike friendly hostel in yerevan? Thx
07/08/2022, 51 pm – 1578 83694 We stayed at capsule hostel. It has a backyard where you can park your bike.
08/08/2022, 1:27 am – 2 621 482 9 Everyday at 9am. Also on Saturdays, don’t know about sundays…and yes, no problem at all to take the bicycle
08/08/2022, 1:27 am – 7947 9405 Apparently going to open on the 1st September…. I’m hoping
08/08/2022, 1:27 am – 2 621 482 9 Ah this is from Tatvan to Van…don’t know the time schedule for the other way around…
08/08/2022, 2:21 am – 170 54554 Bee Lucky Hostel. With locked garage and friendly owner!
08/08/2022, 3:59 am – 7484 6409 I haven’t heard that, just that it’s closed until at least September 1st. Except another government announcement around August 21st…🤞
08/08/2022, 4:00 am – 7947 9405 Ah right. Could be the case, from what I was hearing it was due to open 1st
08/08/2022, 4:02 am – 7484 6409 It’s closed until at least September 1st. Except another government announcement around August 21st… It could very well be extended, so don’t get your hopes up. We leave Ankara on August 21st to be in Tbilisi to either push on to Azerbaijan or catch a flight to Atkau (in the hope that the Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan border is open by then)
https://jam-news.net/azerbaijan-extends-covid-induced-quarantine-land-borders-will-remain-closed-until-september-1/
08/08/2022, 8:37 am – 7904 1798 Why taking the ferry and not cycling around? Just asking because I’ll get there soon and I’d like to know if there is any reason it’d be better to take the ferry
08/08/2022, 9:32 am – 664 738351
08/08/2022, 9:35 am – 664 738351 after two days on the black sea coast in july we decided to leave the coast. horrible humid. the roads on our route were mostly empty, wonderful landscape (if you like it without green), hot but dry.
08/08/2022, 9:35 am – 172 84293 Hi, anyone hints how to get a Pakistan visa while in Iran? Help is well appreciated.
08/08/2022, 9:37 am – 664 738351 between yusufeli and artvin a lot of tunnels but no trafic at all (except the first one)
08/08/2022, 9:38 am – 7525 7967 Should be able to apply for the e-visa (online)
08/08/2022, 9:39 am – 6 72 19 84 We cycled from Tatvan to Van on the south side of the lake last end of april: it was nice, not a lot of traffic, nice landscapes… No reason for us to avoid this part if you want to ride 😀
08/08/2022, 9:41 am – 7904 1798 That’s my plan but I was wondering if there is any problem such as traffic or bad tunnels since I’m reading people are taking the ferry
08/08/2022, 9:41 am – 172 84293 Thanks. And that is enough?
08/08/2022, 9:42 am – 5 598 00 41 We plan to go from Tbilisi to İstanbul. I still don’t know whether to take the Batumi or Kars border, your route caught my attention, thanks.
08/08/2022, 9:52 am – 7525 7967 From what I’ve read
08/08/2022, 46 am – 76 830 28 Hi everyone or French people specifically 🙂
can you enter Pakistan from Iran at any boarder station once you have a visa (which I need to get first).
Thanks for your help !
08/08/2022, 49 am – 79 513 73 does anyone have any experience with a bicycle on a flight from uzbekistan airways?
they don’t respond to emails and whatsapp and no one answers the calls on their hotline.
they say on their website: Oversized and heavy baggage accepted for carriage only by prior agreement with the carrier.
08/08/2022, 50 am – 6 87 56 66 Hey there! Flew with them from Tbilisi to Tashkent a week ago
08/08/2022, 50 am – 6 87 56 66 Hello there! Useful information for who is flying from Tbilisi airport. Ground staff there doesn’t accept special luggage if weights more than 32kg, even if max allowed by air company (Uzbekistan Airways – 45 kg). Therefore pack carefully without all gears (4 panniers + tent) in bike box ^^
08/08/2022, 51 am – 6 87 56 66 (Was my message at that time)
08/08/2022, 59 am – 347 755 13 Good for you, I’m still waiting a reply after one week. A friend of mine said that is 50 bugs for a standard bike box, max 23 kg but without any replies it sucks
08/08/2022, 00 pm – 6 87 56 66 At Tbilisi airport at air company counter, they ask me to pay extra cost for weight above 23kg (up to 32 kg). Was 100 lari (~30 EUR)
08/08/2022, 02 pm – 79 513 73 thanks. but as my bicycle frame is quite big it only fits in a box which exceeds the sum of all dimensions of 203cm and must be therefore carried as cargo (and by prior agreement with the airline)
08/08/2022, 41 pm – 1573 57429 Yeah because it’s fun 🙂
We took it to spare some kms …there is no exact schedule but the ferry is rather empty and inside quite comfortable
08/08/2022, 57 pm – 1514 77549 Anybody knows an Adresse I could get something shipped to in Yerevan? Or maybe a hostel with a friendly owner? Much appreciated 🙏🏻
08/08/2022, 1:08 pm – 660 47702 We also took it, just for fun 🙂
Ask directly at the entrance to the ferry terminal, they can tell you when the next ferry will start.
08/08/2022, 1:49 pm – 541 328 49
08/08/2022, 2:18 pm – 6 61 69 56 But they said nothing about the border ?
08/08/2022, 2:22 pm – 541 328 49 They said that trains and planes are working. But nobody know pass the land border by bike or walking. I will fly from Aktau to Nukus. I couldn’t find a place in the train.
08/08/2022, 2:53 pm – 7525 7967 But cars are passing through?
08/08/2022, 4:20 pm – 6 68 35 73 Hi everyone, I am in Karakol (Kirghizistan) for a few days. My Vaude backbags are getting very bad (joins are opening 😢) and aftersale service is super bad too so… Does anyone here around karakol or even larger Kirghizistan has spare bags (used or new ones) I could buy? Or do you know where to find it?
Thanks a lot!!!
08/08/2022, 4:26 pm – 6 68 35 73 Also in Karakol, we have 2 spare tires (new) : Continental Raceking tubeless ready : a 26″x2.2 and a 29″x2.2.
08/08/2022, 6:48 pm – 541 328 49 They said just land border is open.
08/08/2022, 9:07 pm – 79 645 11 Cool! Thank you:) And there is no reservation needed?
08/08/2022, 9:10 pm – 79 645 11 No, no there is not a real reason…I’m just short in time that’s why I have to take the ferry;)
08/08/2022, 9:11 pm – 79 645 11 Does anyone know a nice/bikefriendly hostel/guesthouse in Tatvan and Van?
08/08/2022, 9:13 pm – 6 40 326 3 Hey. any hostel or place to sleep in aktau and beyneu. nice and cheap😁
08/08/2022, 9:18 pm – 7904 1798 I don’t but you can ask this guy.
https://instagram.com/acipayam_bisiklet_toplulugu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
He’s from Van but he doesn’t live there. He is going to be there on 14th for the bicycle festival
https://instagram.com/acipayam_bisiklet_toplulugu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
08/08/2022, 9:25 pm – 6 38 18 73 I’m staying here at the moment, it’s pretty cheap and very nice, and the receptionist speaks perfect english
08/08/2022, 9:25 pm – 6 38 18 73 Check out Гостевой дом 125 on Booking.com! http://www.booking.com/Share-87J1V5 http://www.booking.com/Share-87J1V5
08/08/2022, 9:30 pm – 162 24884 Hello everyone!
We are just at the border from
Armenia to Iran and we are wondering where to stay the next night (before arriving in Tabriz).
Is there any guesthouse close to the border ? 🙂
08/08/2022, 9:31 pm – 7966 7553 I’m in Bishkek and giving away a 2 person tent for FREE! It’s a pretty crap tent but it’s almost brand new. Message me if interested.
08/08/2022, 42 pm – 172 84293 I am also at the border at hostel Samuel and will cross tomorrow morning. Depends wich way you take to Tabriz?
08/08/2022, 43 pm – 1573 57429 How is hostel Samuel… We were thinking to make it out last stop for a rest day before crossing the border
08/08/2022, 43 pm – 7807 6462 https://instagram.com/negaarguesthouse_varzaneh?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
08/08/2022, 44 pm – 162 24884 Which would you recommend ? We didn’t make a plan yet to be honest 🙈
08/08/2022, 45 pm – 7807 6462 This guest house in Iran offers 40% off for long distance cyclists for anyone heading that way. Seems really nice!
08/08/2022, 46 pm – 172 84293 I like it. Its a kind of ‚wild west! atmosphere and the best is the dinner what the mother prepares. A kind of ‚last supper‘ in Armenia….
08/08/2022, 47 pm – 1573 57429 Great thank you
08/08/2022, 49 pm – 162 24884 Super far from the border . But thanks 😀
08/08/2022, 54 pm – 162 24884 Which road would you guys recommend from the border to Tabriz?:)
08/08/2022, 05 pm – 912 685 79
08/08/2022, 05 pm – 912 685 79 Route 1
Border to Tabriz
08/08/2022, 06 pm – 912 685 79
08/08/2022, 09 pm – 912 685 79 Route 2
Border to Tabriz
80km + 75km
This is main road
08/08/2022, 15 pm – 912 685 79 This one includes paved off-roads but much uphills. I have been cycling this road by mtb. The other thing is several nomads right beside the road with aggressive dogs.
08/08/2022, 17 pm – 6 411483 We took a detour. The road from the Armenian border to Jolfa was spectaculair. We also passed Marand, a nice town with a cool Caravanserai next to the road towards Tabriz. If you have the time I can recommend this route.
08/08/2022, 22 pm – 1573 57429 Did you manage to change money on that detour before actually arriving in Tabriz?
08/08/2022, 23 pm – 6 411483 Well… We actually did it the other way around (Iran to Armenia). But there were people changing money on the Iranian side. And I’m sure Jolfa will have something too.
08/08/2022, 25 pm – 6 411483 Both Jolfa and Marand are quite big. Also, Marand has a ‚tourist hotel ‚. It’s a chain of hotels we found to be of very good value. Like €10 for a double with breakfast, really clean.
09/08/2022, 06 am – 7956 0890
09/08/2022, 1:02 am – 7840 4384 What app is this please? It looks like maps.me but slightly different … I use maps.me on iPhone so that might explain it if it is the same app 🙂 thx!
09/08/2022, 1:06 am – 7956 0890
09/08/2022, 8:24 am – 79 645 11 For those who are using an Iphone: I can really recommend the app MapOut, it’s a really great thing for cyclists to plan routes etc. 🙂 much better than maps.me in my opinion…
09/08/2022, 8:26 am – 162 24884 Thank you so much guys! We will take the route through Jolfa and Marand 😍😍
09/08/2022, 46 am – 6 173751 Does someone have a bicycle box in Dushanbe and doesn’t need it anymore? I’m looking for one 🙂
09/08/2022, 00 am – 6 29 83 58
09/08/2022, 00 am – 6 29 83 58 I was able to buy one on this bike shop
09/08/2022, 04 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Hi all,
I’m also looking for a bike box in Almaty if anyone has tips.
09/08/2022, 07 am – 6 61 69 56 And one in Tashkent ?
09/08/2022, 10 am – 7966 7553 And I’m looking for one in Bishkek 🙈 The one that was saved for me has disappeared and my flight is tomorrow
09/08/2022, 15 am – 647 50 41 In which hostel are you? Im in one that has spare bike boxes
09/08/2022, 34 am – 9 8340 57 I think I saw some in my hostel, I’ll text you when I’m back
09/08/2022, 47 am – 7956 0890 🇮🇷 good camping spot at the pink lake SE of Shiraz?
09/08/2022, 43 pm – 9 8340 57 They’re all guest’s boxes, sorry 😞
09/08/2022, 1:06 pm – 6 62 51 06 Any rider rode from Georgia to Kazakhstan via Russia? Any tips for a good path?
Preparing my trip while waiting for my visa 😉
Thanks !
09/08/2022, 1:11 pm – 6 173751 Thanks for asking
09/08/2022, 1:13 pm – 79 426 73 i know that lorenzo barone did lately. maybe you want to ask him directly on instagram.
09/08/2022, 1:13 pm – 6 62 51 06 Ok thanks!
09/08/2022, 2:14 pm – 27 79 50 I left one at tunduk hostel last week, feel free to take it if still there
09/08/2022, 3:05 pm – 6 147731 I am at the ferry port at Tatvan now, ferry doesn’t go for at least three days due to motor problems
09/08/2022, 3:06 pm – 6 147731 Only option is to go around (which also shouldn’t be too bad😊)
09/08/2022, 3:07 pm – 659 98 63 If I were you, I’d definitely cycle the road Van-Tatvan. Beautiful scenery, nice mountains, chill road.
09/08/2022, 3:09 pm – +1 (651) 600-95
09/08/2022, 3:15 pm – 6 71 89 58 If for any reason you don’t want to cycle and there is no ferry there will be shared taxis/bus that can take you to van with the rest of the passenger from the train.
09/08/2022, 3:25 pm – 7807 6462 Hey,
We’re looking to book a train ticket online from Beyneu to Nukus for the 24th of August.
Does anyone know how to book a bike too? Do we just turn up with them? Is there a cargo carriage for them?
09/08/2022, 3:34 pm – 7553 8289 I think I’ve heard it’s a show up and negotiate job, but could be wrong. Helps if the bike is broken down a bit
09/08/2022, 3:56 pm – 6 38 18 73 You can check here tickets.kz
I think you just show up there with your bike. My train is on the 17th and that’s what I’m gonna do I think
09/08/2022, 3:57 pm – 5 598 00 41 Hello guys, does anyone know where I can sell my gopro7 accessories, my camera from damage and I don’t need the accessories anymore, in Tbilisi
09/08/2022, 4:44 pm – 1520 18927 Gesetzte Markierung
https://goo.gl/maps/TGDVz5uQqgyjA6XZA
09/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 1520 18927 If someone is in Yerewan, meet up 18/30
09/08/2022, 4:46 pm – 6 62 51 06 If someone in tbilissis, meet up tomorrow 😉
09/08/2022, 5:44 pm – 6 411483 Enjoy! By the way, you will meet the highway before entering Tabriz, which is ugly, but doable (unless you have hail and sandstorms like we did). Closer to the city there are service roads parallel to the main road, and we found a good route into the city. You can find our route here: https://acrosseurasia.com/?page_id=78
09/08/2022, 6:47 pm – 27 79 50 ITINERARY KYRGYSTAN
Hello dear cyclist community, I need your help as I’m in doubt.
I’m planning to take Arabel pass to get to Song-köl Lake. I understood the only way is to take the Burkhan valley. Anyone did it recently I could PM ? I need info about this track. Thanks in advance 🙏
09/08/2022, 6:48 pm – 7754 5141 @remote.hc on instagram did recently but in other direction I think
09/08/2022, 8:01 pm – 178 14010 yo fellows somebody in batumi and up for a beer?
two thirsty cyclers around in the city
09/08/2022, 26 pm – 76 830 28 Coming tomorrow pm, sleeping in the pass in the mountains (goderdzi)
09/08/2022, 23 pm – 6 62 51 06 Enjoy 😉
10/08/2022, 3:42 am – +1 (985) 248-98 Hi all! Quick chain removal question. I have a weird link on my chain. It looks like a master link but it isn’t one I’ve seen before. I took a photo of the front and back. I was wondering if anyone encountered this kind of link before and, if so, if they just removed it with an ordinary chain removal tool
10/08/2022, 3:43 am – +1 (985) 248-98
10/08/2022, 3:43 am – +1 (985) 248-98
10/08/2022, 3:52 am – 6 42 54 19 https://www.google.fr/search?q=open+quicklinck+with+brake+cable&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiQ_ay47Lr5AhUGphoKHd7XA8wQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=open+quicklinck+with+brake+cable&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQAzIECB4QCjoECAAQAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDOgUIABCABDoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BAgAEEM6BAgAEB46BggAEB4QBToECAAQDToICAAQHhANEAU6BAghEApQyAtYo8IBYIzJAWgEcAB4AIAB1QGIAdgUkgEGMzQuMS4xmAEAoAEBsAEAwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=BOXyYpDrK4bMat6vj-AM&bih=626&biw=375&client=safari&prmd=svin&hl=fr-fr#imgrc=lUjxXoZv0-8wlM&imgdii=yuSTrvSUPtKSDM
10/08/2022, 3:53 am – 6 42 54 19 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aHi7jxY2I
10/08/2022, 3:54 am – 6 42 54 19 Or with a plier
10/08/2022, 3:55 am – 6 42 54 19 Hello, this kind of quick link is sometime hard to open
10/08/2022, 3:56 am – 6 42 54 19 Hard to close
10/08/2022, 3:58 am – 6 42 54 19
10/08/2022, 7:20 am – 6 71 64 63 ⚠️ Bartang valley, Pamir
Yersteday, descending the valley just before reaching Savnob, the road is allready closed for cars (to narow). We passed, but as it’s the main river and below a cliff, it might be definitly closed for a wild !…
10/08/2022, 7:27 am – 7 66 71 96 Hi guys. Can someone recomand bike friendly hostel in Almaty? Thanks
10/08/2022, 8:38 am – 7 88 27 84 Wanderlust boutique hostel not in the center but it’s a cosy place
10/08/2022, 9:34 am – 7904 1798 Anybody visiting Mardin turkey soon and heading to batman/can/Georgia?
10/08/2022, 9:34 am – 7904 1798 *can=van
10/08/2022, 9:58 am – 1577 60705 Hello ☺️
On my way to Hiroshima I will go to Iran in October.
My plan was cycle to Pakistan. But this is maybe not possible.
Now I ‚m thinking about Oman.
Anybody knows about ferry from Iran to Oman?
Google don’t help me.
And is somebody in Iran in October/November and want to meet?
Greetings from Georgia ☺️
10/08/2022, 03 am – 27 79 50 You got ferry from South of Iran to Dubai and Sharjah. I think I will be in the area too.
10/08/2022, 04 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Has anyone done the evisa for Tajikistan? How long does it typically take to get approved?
10/08/2022, 25 am – 474 07 93 Cycling Pakistan is totally doable and many have done it recently. Crossing the border is a bit of a pain, but at the end the country is pretty amazing (especially the north)
10/08/2022, 26 am – 474 07 93 And from Oman, it’s a dead end if you want to avoid planes (but if not, Dubai is perfect for planes)
10/08/2022, 37 am – 7904 1798 I should be in Iran in October. Entering from Armenia and heading to Iraq
10/08/2022, 43 am – 544 226 09 I am in Georgia and same is happening to my Vaude bags. Customer service not bothering to reply. Never buy this brand again. Good luck. Try using glue similar to the one in your repair kit. I used a turkish brand Bally and seems to be holding well but you need to keep glueing and glueing as the bag comes apart.
10/08/2022, 29 am – 6 68 35 73 Yeah seams very common, we are in contact with customer service. We had to make a „review“ on there website to speed up the process and they contacted us within 2 days. We are trying to figure out a way so they can assist us… But I am not very optimistic!
10/08/2022, 35 am – 6 72 19 84 I also have very big troubles with my brand new Vaude front and back bags. I contacted the customers service through the website (now we discuss through emails), and I have to say that I found them very reactive and helpful. They offered me to either send me new bags where I needed (in Tbilisi for me), either to buy where I am some new bags no matter what the brand is and to give me the money back.
I will definitely not recommend Vaude bags anymore, but for me their customers service is efficient and helpful (maybe vecause rhey have a lot of problems with their products 😮)
10/08/2022, 58 am – 7956 0890 You can enter saudi from Oman no?
10/08/2022, 59 am – 1573 57429 Yes and from there Jordan.
10/08/2022, 09 pm – 7904 1798 Yes but you have to cross the empty quarter: 560km of highway in the desert with one petrol station and one shop at 240 and 360km going toward Oman
10/08/2022, 10 pm – 7956 0890 Better to go back through uae and into Saudi then?
10/08/2022, 10 pm – 379 149 42 Mmmmmmmmmm
10/08/2022, 11 pm – 7904 1798 Depends what you mean better 😉
10/08/2022, 14 pm – 7904 1798 Anyway here you have some info. There are comments of a guy who cycled it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandMiddleEast/permalink/1061392094435646/
10/08/2022, 21 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hi there. I got my Tadjik evisa approved 10 days ago, 3-4 working days after application. Even if as a French citizen the visa on arrival works, I needed evisa cause planning to stay more than 30 days. Visa I got is multiple entry / 60 days; and I didn’t ask for GBAO permit (will do in Dushanbe OVIR)
10/08/2022, 31 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 Thanks!
10/08/2022, 33 pm – 7484 6409 The roads from Oman back to the UAE are doable with some planning, but most of the west to east routes are motorway, although not that busy until you get close to the main population centres. The roads south from Dubai/ UAE into KSA are all motorway, so some planning would be required to weave a non-motorway route, as cycles aren’t allowed (legally up to 140km/h, but in reality much faster). Most of the KSA routes from the UAE border (Al Batha being the main one) are motorway, so you would need to check if you are allowed to cycle on them. I have done it all by car when I lived in Qatar, KSA and the UAE… It’s not cycle friendly at all, but with planning and good luck it may be possible.
10/08/2022, 34 pm – 7553 8289 How come you didn’t add the GBAO with the e visa application? They more likely to reject you if you ask?
10/08/2022, 36 pm – 6 87 56 66 That’s what I read on caravanistan forum yes. Besides, when I applied I didn’t recall having the possibility to tick « GBAO permit » box… maybe it was temporary since few days after box reappeared
10/08/2022, 1:21 pm – 347 755 13 That’s the best way to go mate! Me and lots of people I met in Tajikistan got rejected on the e-visa application.
It’s also the cheapest option because the gbao cost 40 somoni(4€).
10/08/2022, 1:24 pm – 6 38 18 73 I applied a few days ago for a e-visa with GBAO and got rejected pretty quickly so yes, better do it in Dushambe
10/08/2022, 1:25 pm – 7553 8289 Ahhh fair enough. Can you have another crack at e visa after a failed attempt?
10/08/2022, 1:25 pm – 7553 8289 I clicked GBAO and odds don’t look in my favour
10/08/2022, 1:26 pm – 27 79 50 Same here got rejected today because I asked foe GBAO 😑
10/08/2022, 1:39 pm – 347 755 13 Would be interesting to see if the gbao is the real reason of all the rejections or simply they found a good way to have some free donations
10/08/2022, 3:10 pm – 6 70 24 30 Hi guys, anyone knows the best way to reach samarkand from Andijan ? Train? But how to book in advance because railway.uz doesn’t work.. Or taxi ? We are three cyclists… Thank à lot
10/08/2022, 3:49 pm – 2 621 482 9 Dostyk Hostel
10/08/2022, 4:48 pm – 7754 5141 Left 2 canisters of camping gas there this morning if anyone needs
10/08/2022, 5:00 pm – 6 62 51 06 Hello, i (french citizen) will enter kazakstan, apparently I don’t need visa for 30 days stay but I’ve been told that i need an autorisation from the kazakstan to cross the border by bycicle, does anyone have more information?
Thanks!
10/08/2022, 5:23 pm – 7 88 27 84 Hello,
I need to go back home for 10 days from Bishkek – Kirghizistan (death in the family). Do you know any place or hotel where I could leave my bicycle and my bag for that period ? 🙏
10/08/2022, 5:34 pm – 6 62 51 06 PS I will enter kazakstan from russia
10/08/2022, 5:35 pm – 610 06 27 Hi. Tunduk hostel
10/08/2022, 6:27 pm – 174 23974 Probably it’s better. You get gas station every… well maybe 100 or 80 km (I‘m not sure anymore), but we got through the other way without any problems on supplies or water. You might have headwind though… enter Saudi from oman would be possible but with less suppliestations. A Sander (he used to be on that group) did that, but decided to hitchhike pretty soon if I am not mistaken (because of the wind). As it is a motorway (and you are allowed to take the motorway – police even wanted us to take it) there will be easy opportunities for hitchhiking. But either way, I would not recommend to leave the highway, for I am pretty sure you will get stuck in the sand. And the motorway is big, not so much dangerous…
10/08/2022, 7:14 pm – 474 07 93 I don’t think it is the way to Hiroshima, but of course you can to other places. Just not go in the direction of his trip 😊
10/08/2022, 7:47 pm – 478 71 64 🚲📦 BIKE BOX YEREVAN
Hi all! I am looking for a bike box in Yerevan to fly to Belgium. Anyone around that has one, or that knows a good bike shop to ask? Thx!
10/08/2022, 7:49 pm – 1573 57429 We went to ‚your bike‘ yesterday and i think i saw one box. Also that guy is super nice and helpful and called all the bike shops in Yerevan for us … Not for a box but i am sure he would do the same for a box
10/08/2022, 23 pm – 7 62 07 44 71 added 3 89 251 6728
10/08/2022, 9:35 pm – 347 755 13 Yes, he’s a traveller as well and extremely helpful!
10/08/2022, 49 pm – 160 34697 Hey guys, any advice for staying in Konya? No Hostels and camping will also not be that easy I guess 😅
10/08/2022, 53 pm – 176 577358 In Turkish cities I always camped just in one of the parks. It was never a problem
10/08/2022, 55 pm – 160 34697 Did in couple of times. Hope to find a nice one as its the biggest city in turkey (by size) ✌🏼
10/08/2022, 59 pm – 485 58 94 Also about 🇹🇷, how did you manage the money? A friend told me the fees were between 6-8% in atm’s. I will mostly try to pays with card but also this way is taxed..
10/08/2022, 00 pm – 6 03 08 00 In some ATMs there is no fee, I remember PTT, ING, Ziraat
10/08/2022, 00 pm – 79 836 02 Always the best option is to exchange dollars✌🏻
10/08/2022, 02 pm – 6 49 64 98 1,5months we are in Turkey now, we withdraw every week in Halkbank atm (in every big city there is one) —> 0 fees !!!
Enjoy
10/08/2022, 04 pm – 160 34697 For me Ziraat is working on DKB Visa without fee
10/08/2022, 07 pm – 7966 7553 See post #16 for a long and up to date list: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowTopic-g293969-i367-k13567614-o10-Turkey_ATMs_without_withdrawing_fees-Turkey.html
10/08/2022, 09 pm – 6 147731 The bike shop there (amazing bike shop with lot of stuff if you’re in need of anything, called bike and art) recommended me a nice cheap hotel where you can put your bike downstairs. It is called Nil Otel, right in the center and I paid 250TL for a night
10/08/2022, 11 pm – 160 34697 Cheers Manuel! 250 is a good price if I can not camp anywhere 👍🏼
10/08/2022, 12 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hello there. I’m currently in Tashkent and will start to cycle on August 14th to reach Dushanbe (any cycling buddies here btw?). Any advise about which road to take? I read that border crossing Oybek – Buston is quite ok. After this, is it worth going through Khujand? Or better heading directly south to Dushanbe via Fann Mountains?
Thanks in advance!
10/08/2022, 52 pm – 162 24884 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=38.942413330078125,45.60639190673828
10/08/2022, 53 pm – 162 24884
10/08/2022, 53 pm – 162 24884 If someone needs ANYTHING for the bike in Iran – you will find it in Jolfa at this shop right at the border. Amazing service and good prices!
11/08/2022, 22 am – 6 147731 Shimano parts?
11/08/2022, 5:37 am – 9 88 973 96 Are you crossing the border with Nakhchivan 🤔?
11/08/2022, 7:53 am – 1573 57429 There is a lot of Couchsurfing
11/08/2022, 7:54 am – 1573 57429 Halkbank was also free for me (i have wise)
11/08/2022, 8:38 am – 533 218 20 Hı,is there anyone in the Lahor (Pakistan)for cross India border .l will be at PM 00 there 5332182081(Faruk GÜNGÖR -Turkey)
11/08/2022, 8:43 am – 162 24884 Yes
11/08/2022, 9:43 am – 26 14 17 thx for info 🙂 did you manage to get irancell sim card in Jolfa?
11/08/2022, 9:48 am – 162 24884 We got one before but it’s definitely possible in Jolfa. Also changing money
11/08/2022, 9:49 am – 26 14 17 Oki doki 🙂 Where did you get your sim card?
11/08/2022, 01 am – 162 24884 From private people. 🙈
11/08/2022, 02 am – 26 14 17 haha 😂✌️ you got some tricks. I’ll try my luck just after the border or in Jolfa
11/08/2022, 15 am – 6 61 69 56 Hello, Has anyone been to India recently? The French embassy tells me that I have to register when I arrive, even with a 1-year visa, at the FRRo. But I see nothing on the India website. Is it right? Did you do something?
And has anyone been to Kashmir recently? Or is it really to be avoided?
And for the passage India, Nepal, Nepal India by land, any problems?
And last question, like that all it did in the same time, for the Sikim region, someone was there, and had to apply for a special permit?
11/08/2022, 34 am – 347 755 13 Repost also here 😉
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLHJlsL2MGt7vuKFSc2zzo
11/08/2022, 35 am – 6 61 69 56 Gracias señor
11/08/2022, 04 pm – 176 577358 Does someone has an adress in Tabris where I can extend my visa?
11/08/2022, 07 pm – 26 14 17 https://caravanistan.com/visa/iran/extensions/
11/08/2022, 3:49 pm – 3 89 251 67 Anyone else in Vietnam 🇻🇳? I just left Hanoi today to head south to Ho Chi Minh
11/08/2022, 4:10 pm – 79 836 02 hello all. has anyone ever sent a bike from Dubai to Sweden?
11/08/2022, 4:15 pm – 79 836 02 or from teheran
11/08/2022, 4:37 pm – 176 765320 Hey! My bottom bracket is toast. Anywhere in Toshkent that would be good for a replacment?
11/08/2022, 4:39 pm – 7840 4384 Wrong direction, but if anybody is heading from turkey into Greece or Bulgaria in the next few days, I have sooo much small change of euro and Bulgarian leva so it would be nice to get rid of it and exchange for a few lira!
11/08/2022, 4:40 pm – 6 61 69 56 Replacment you will found, the Scott’s mechanic. But for the part, good luck. Only chance is to Rider shop
11/08/2022, 5:01 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 we took the ferry without special permission. you can read about our experience on caravanistan
11/08/2022, 5:05 pm – 176 765320 Thank you!
11/08/2022, 5:06 pm – 6 61 69 56 They’ve change the rules the first July. People was blocked because that. You have been lucky
11/08/2022, 5:11 pm – 7465 6447 How easy is it to takes bikes on busses/minibuses in Tajikistan? We are trying to work out if it’s feasible to get from Fargana valley, do a loop around bartang valley/Pamir highway, and out again within the 30 day visa (we only have just over a month till our onward flight from Tashkent so would be limited to around 30 days anyway)
11/08/2022, 5:12 pm – 6 29 83 58 To go to the Pamirs you don’t really have buses. But you can take shared taxis and they will put the bike on top of it. It’s quite easy to find if you ask at hostels/homestays
11/08/2022, 5:14 pm – 7465 6447 Yes I suppose I mean any public transport – but mainly thinking about the bus/taxi from Istravshan to Dushanbe
11/08/2022, 5:14 pm – 7465 6447 And maybe Dushanbe to Rushon, then ride the loop from there
11/08/2022, 5:15 pm – 6 29 83 58 I dont know about istravshan, but I did exactly that, taxi to rushon and then a loop around barthang valley and Pamir Highway
11/08/2022, 5:17 pm – 7465 6447 Ok cool, good to know. How much was the taxi to Rushon more or less?
11/08/2022, 5:17 pm – 7465 6447 And how long did that loop take you?
11/08/2022, 5:17 pm – 160 34697 Oh too late. I stay literally in the worst otel in whole turkey 😅 its cheap and I had no energy left to find a park to camp in Konya. I hope at least no bad bugs 😅
11/08/2022, 5:18 pm – 6 29 83 58 50€, and it took me 13 days with one rest day in murghab, but I went uphill on the barthang
11/08/2022, 5:20 pm – 160 34697 friendly and nice crew but overpriced a lot and at nil otel he wanted me to pay 600/night 😅
11/08/2022, 5:25 pm – 6 61 69 56
11/08/2022, 5:25 pm – 6 61 69 56
11/08/2022, 5:42 pm – 7465 6447 How much did two tickets set you back?
11/08/2022, 5:42 pm – 7465 6447 Rough haha
11/08/2022, 5:56 pm – 76 830 28 Hello,
I am in Tbilisi, any reco for a hostel or somewhere ok to have bike in room?
I am waiting for my Iran visa, will cycle south via Yerevan as soon as I get it if you are following the same timings
11/08/2022, 5:56 pm – 1590 84261 Anyone know if there are people, groups, chats about music, events or festivals in Pakistan or india?
Please contact me 🙏
11/08/2022, 6:05 pm – 6 87 56 66
11/08/2022, 6:08 pm – 176 765320 You make me tear up with joy. Hero amoung cyclists! hahahah thank you
11/08/2022, 6:10 pm – 6 61 69 56 85 somani 1 ticket
11/08/2022, 6:10 pm – 6 61 69 56 Asian express
11/08/2022, 6:15 pm – 6 87 56 66 You’re welcome! They also have 2 pairs of schwalbe marathon 47-622
11/08/2022, 6:17 pm – 176 765320 Are you in toshkent now then I guess?
11/08/2022, 6:22 pm – 6 62 51 06 Fabrika hostel, nice place!
11/08/2022, 6:47 pm – 176 519738 🙋🏻♂️
11/08/2022, 7:18 pm – 6 40 326 3
11/08/2022, 7:56 pm – 162 24884 Nooo only hipster and posh unfriendly people
11/08/2022, 9:55 pm – 76 830 28 Anybody in Tbilisi tomorrow and would like to meet around a drink ?
12/08/2022, 6:01 am – 6 199896 Heyy thats us :))
12/08/2022, 6:21 am – 473 48 91 Hello ! Is there a group for East- Asia ? Like Thaïlande-Laos- Cambodia-Vietnam ? 😋
12/08/2022, 6:37 am – 6 435744
12/08/2022, 7:19 am – 6 398929 This was one day of straight road!😄 Today on to Beyneu!
12/08/2022, 7:31 am – 7465 6447 Is there a link to join this group?
12/08/2022, 7:32 am – 7465 6447 Also, anyone crossed the Izboskan border (uzbek-kyrgyz) recently?
12/08/2022, 7:36 am – 176 765320 How would you join this? Thank you!
12/08/2022, 8:01 am – 474 07 93 https://cycleplanet.org/resources
12/08/2022, 8:13 am – 7465 6447 Any update on whether bartang valley looks like it may close to cyclists as well as cars?
12/08/2022, 9:14 am – 498 23 99 The link no longer works, is there an other way we could join the group? Thanks a lot!
12/08/2022, 9:16 am – 474 07 93 So strange… It works for me… Anyone else?
12/08/2022, 9:16 am – 26 14 17 Works for me 👍
12/08/2022, 9:17 am – 474 07 93 (it’s a list of WhatsApp group, including the link to cycling southeast Asia and others)
12/08/2022, 9:51 am – 162 24884 I can highly recommend to visit Yashar (on warmshowers) in Marand and also his beautiful cafe „WE“ in the city center! Such a nice host 🙂
12/08/2022, 30 am – 80-1159-27 Hello all,
I am cycling back to Japan from Europe and understand that Myanmar has closed land borders. What would my options to continue east apart from flying over Myanmar?
Any bus crossing Myanmar to Thailand?
Any ferries from Bangladesh to Thailand?
12/08/2022, 52 am – 7966 7553 Yup about 3 weeks ago. Very easy. There’s a good Caravanistan forum thread if you want more info (lots of recent updates).
12/08/2022, 52 am – 7966 7553 General announcement, in Koisha hostel Bishkek there are now 2 bike boxes up for grabs, plus a free tent and sleeping mat (ask at reception).
12/08/2022, 54 am – 7966 7553
12/08/2022, 56 am – 7465 6447 Ta – only thread I could find was a few years old. But anyway, all I needed to know is that it’s open! 🙂
12/08/2022, 10 pm – 1522 94438
12/08/2022, 23 pm – 7465 6447 Is there any dye in the cream? Sometimes black or brown dye is added if its intended as shoe polish, which could dry it out
12/08/2022, 36 pm – 7553 8942
12/08/2022, 47 pm – 7906 8131 With leather saddles, don’t use typical leather care products because they’re usually designed for other leather items to make them softer. This will make the saddle floppy.
It’s recommended to use proofride, dubbin or saddle soap. Maybe seek out an equestrian school or shop? Otherwise a leather shop or maybe a hardware store.
12/08/2022, 48 pm – 7906 8131 I agree with this – it’s likely got dye or alcohol or some other harsh chemical in the cream
12/08/2022, 1:17 pm – 7906 8131 Rough? This is so spacious compared to London in rush hour😭😂
12/08/2022, 1:34 pm – 7465 6447 Haha very true, a while since I’ve been on the tube, and after a month roaming around Tien Shan that looked awfully crowded!
12/08/2022, 1:34 pm – 7465 6447 Also, mine is actually doing something a little similar to this even though I use proofhide. So guess it might be something that happens eventually, especially under a lot of hot sun? I’ve had mine about 8 years now
12/08/2022, 1:35 pm – 618 21 09 I have cycled Iraqi Kurdistan and they don’t recommend to go off-road or wildcamping freely, you always have to ask locals, there are still unmarked landmines. No clues about south Irak.
12/08/2022, 1:36 pm – 618 21 09 Use Nivea cream
12/08/2022, 2:04 pm – 6 95 97 75 Same, we cycle Iraqi kurdistan, mostly safe (even wild camping for us), except the extreme north where conflict between Turkey and PKK is happening. Always ask locals and peshmergas before going on a road or a region. For south Iraq, we were told us not to go and we would not feel safe (except Bagdad?). However we have heard stories of people cycling there. So up to you!
12/08/2022, 2:04 pm – 6 95 97 75 *cycled
12/08/2022, 3:03 pm – 6 133001 Hi, anybody knows if having pepper/bearspray is forbidden in Iran? According to Wikipedia it is, I didn’t find any other information on internet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray
12/08/2022, 3:12 pm – 6 61 69 56 I spent 4 month there with it. And absolutely not hide in the bike
12/08/2022, 3:12 pm – 6 61 69 56 Cross the border
12/08/2022, 3:13 pm – 1520 18927 hi, does anyone know how long it takes from applying for the mah card until it is ready to be picked up maybe in tabriz?
12/08/2022, 3:17 pm – 6 72 19 84 We have been told it is forbidden. We had one, an Iranian policeman found it when looking in our bags (to let us enter in a train). He asked me if it was to defend ourselves (against people), I told him the truth which is it is against bears because we are wild camping… he said „okay no problem then“.
I think we have been lucky, I would definitively recommend to be more clever than we were and to hide it properly, in Iran the risk to have problems with police is not neglictible at all, and it is not worth it to be in (potentially big) troubles for that in my opinion 😉
12/08/2022, 3:28 pm – 7465 6447 Also don’t do what we did and accidentally take your pepper spray in your hand luggage after you rearrange everything to squeeze your bikes within a tight luggage allowance……
Somehow it passed through security in both Georgia and UAE without any problems, and we only noticed after we arrived…. 🤦♂️
12/08/2022, 3:37 pm – 6 61 69 56 It was there is no interest to have that in your luggage. Depending on the region, when you drive and a bear crosses, it’s more interesting to have it handy. Rather than making the bear wait. And I also went through the UAE sea customs, land border with Oman, 2 times, and flew to Kazakhstan with it, no problem
12/08/2022, 3:56 pm – 76 830 28 Same question on my side 🙂
12/08/2022, 3:57 pm – 7947 9405 I was looking into it too. The only option I found so far, flying from Bangladesh to Bangkok.
12/08/2022, 4:29 pm – 79 513 73 tashkent: anyone up for a beer this weekend? ✌🏼
12/08/2022, 4:43 pm – 6 411483 I think they advertise with three days. You can just fill in the application form online and they will contact you for the details before you have to pay anything.
12/08/2022, 5:01 pm – 347 755 13 If the weekend starts today me 🤘
12/08/2022, 6:01 pm – 4 44 2407 If someone is cycling to Vanadzor, Armenia, we found a great guest house.
http://www.booking.com/Share-2trxd1b
12/08/2022, 6:02 pm – 4 44 2407 Amazing family, very helpful, accommodating and nice!
12/08/2022, 6:03 pm – 176 765320 Hey! Is the Chaldover boarder international going into krygystan and allows bikes or do I have to go through Korday to get to bishkek?
12/08/2022, 6:26 pm – 6 71 64 63 We cross yersterday a guy carrying at least 300l of gaz oil. They probably start working on it today ?…
12/08/2022, 7:00 pm – 1590 84261
13/08/2022, 33 am – 541 176 28 Hello everyone!
My name is Clément, I am Franco/Belgian and I started my adventure from Paris 3 months ago. Currently in Armenia, I’m heading to Vietnam which I hope to reach early next year.
If you want to follow my journey you can do so on instagram : @clement_nothomb
Have a good trip and see you on the road 😉
13/08/2022, 09 am – 17-694 10 Hoping that we may cross path, somewhere in Pakistan or maybe Iran ✌🏻
13/08/2022, 1:53 pm – 176 739194 Hello friends, I have an urgent question. I’m in Uzbekistan and I’m just before the border to Tajikistan (border near Denau) I’ve read that german passport holders can get visas on arrival. but some sites claim that the VOA is only possible at the airport🙈….can anyone share their experience with me?
13/08/2022, 1:57 pm – 347 755 13 30 days free visa, as simple as that.
At Ovir you must registrate if you’ll stay more than 10 days
13/08/2022, 2:01 pm – 176 739194 Wuhuu, thanks for fast answer 👌I was really worried 😅
13/08/2022, 2:05 pm – 76 830 28 Similar route Clement! Je te verrai peut être en Iran !
13/08/2022, 4:10 pm – 6 11 96 39 Hello community! WE are cycling to Iran and want to reach Népal in a couple of months. What do you think about crossing Pakistan? (To get visa, best procédure, police escort in thé country?) And then to get a visa for india After Pakistan IS possible ? Thanks in advance !! 🙂
13/08/2022, 4:11 pm – Patte: E-visa is easy to get.
For India : paper visa in Pakistan
Escort: All through Baluchistan
13/08/2022, 4:17 pm – 7840 4384 Does anybody know where I can find a secondhand/new BOB trailer in or around instanbul? I’ll get there in about a week and really need the trailer for my dog!
Thanks!
13/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 6 11 96 39 Thank you! How does escort work? Do WE have to pay for it ?
13/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 6 11 96 39 Kind of Book it with local autorities ?
13/08/2022, 4:21 pm – wt pk de moped: Its free and mandatory
13/08/2022, 4:21 pm – wt pk de moped: You don’t have to book it, they catch you when you cross the border
13/08/2022, 4:23 pm – Patte: You could try Rimdan/Gabd border. There they let us go free till Karachi.
13/08/2022, 4:25 pm – wt pk de moped: I guess both ways are not enjoyable?😅
I didn’t enjoy taftan for sure
13/08/2022, 4:26 pm – Patte: Depends how much you want to avoid being escorted.
13/08/2022, 4:39 pm – 493 62 88 They already answered and I agree 😊 just one more point : we managed to have an Indian visa via visatronics in Islamabad. Just be aware that it takes time to have it (us 3 weeks) and they usually give 3 months single entry…
13/08/2022, 4:44 pm – 6 11 96 39 And IS it possible to get the Indian E-visa online and not have to go to Islamabad and wait there ?
13/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 6 11 96 39 I don’t think We want to spend a lot of Time in Pakistan, it would just be to cross on the way to Népal without having to take a plane …
13/08/2022, 5:35 pm – 485 58 94 Anybody cycled Georgia, Armenia or Iran during winter time? How was it?
13/08/2022, 5:43 pm – 493 62 88 Nope, they will refuse you at the border. A friends of ours tried and failed 😅
And definitely, it would be a shame to miss North of Pakistan and not to visit at all! We really loved it, even if we wanted to do the same as you first…
13/08/2022, 6:06 pm – 6 61 69 56 Iran, just the best, you have all the different weather you want. In the south, 30 degré in January, juste perfect. You drive a little bit more and you can found snow at 3000m. Georgia doable I think but not in the Caucasus. And Armenia.. it’s just a giant mountain. In November it was already very cold some night
13/08/2022, 6:37 pm – 620 70 83 Anyone around Islamabad to go to the Karakoram highway soon? I will visit that area next week and then cross to India. It would be great to share some stagesss✌🏻
13/08/2022, 6:47 pm – 79 426 73 yes. i was well equipped thus it was nice and relatively easy when it was cold. the worst part was when it was around 0C degrees and raining/snowing, then everything gets wet and you start feeling cold 🥶 in my opinion, below -5C is much easier than temperatures a few degrees above 0C.
feel free to read here
https://www.marcmichel.ch/en/armenia-in-winter/
(unfortunately only available in german, but i guess google translate will do the job more or less)
13/08/2022, 6:52 pm – 1577 20226 Try the precise translator deepl, it gives excellent results
13/08/2022, 9:49 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 Has anyone entered Serbia via Kosovo then left Serbia successfully?
13/08/2022, 9:50 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 I mean, entered Serbia via Kosovo, so not getting an official Serbian entry stamp and then exiting a different Serbian border (for example, Serbia – Bulgaria, or Serbia – Croatia)?
13/08/2022, 9:51 pm – 6 24 47 93 I think no problem
13/08/2022, 9:51 pm – 6 24 47 93 Are you in Albania or Montenegro?
13/08/2022, 9:52 pm – 6 24 47 93 Crossing the borders there are no problems a lot of vehicles make this all days.
13/08/2022, 9:56 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 bikes aren’t allowed on trains in western turkey … anybody take a bike on the izmir/bandirma train anyway? haha
13/08/2022, 06 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 Thanks, I’ll be crossing from Albania
13/08/2022, 08 pm – 620 70 83 Yes. No problem. Just try to show your ID Card if you can instead of your sealed passport.
13/08/2022, 09 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 American, so no EUID unfortunately
13/08/2022, 14 pm – 620 70 83 They recommended me to do that, however to get some trouble is something random. Depends of the police guy I supose.
13/08/2022, 17 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 Ok, I’ll rely on my charm 🤣
13/08/2022, 18 pm – 176 765320 This spring i was rejected. They would let bikes go from Kosovo to Serbia. But my friend was successful going Serbia to Kosovo.
13/08/2022, 19 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 You were rejected on a bike?
13/08/2022, 19 pm – +1 (847) 293-36 At which border?
13/08/2022, 25 pm – 6 61 69 56 Exit Serbia, if you’re are enter by Kosovo it’s not possible.. expect if you’re lucky with a nice policeman. But it’s like if you’re enter in Serbia illegally, because they don’t recognize Kosovo as a country.
It’s for the law. For sure you can’t. But in Practical, it may be something else. I’m very curious to know If you succeeded or not
14/08/2022, 1:11 am – 1577 47343 Hi everyone, I’m Alex, new to this group as well and new to bikepacking in general. Going from Magdeburg to Hongkong for an NGO I founded in 2018 (www.velowertvoll.com).
It’s awesome to see how active and helpful this group and I’m learning a lot about my further route!
Anyone in Macedonia within the next week and wants to have a coffee? 😊
14/08/2022, 9:53 am – 7553 8289 Anyone flown with Uzbekistan Airways? Headed back to the UK in October and don’t know how bad/good they are with bikes. Any info welcome
14/08/2022, 08 am – 76 830 28 Same for me, limited in time
14/08/2022, 09 am – 76 830 28 Then they follow you for how long ?
14/08/2022, 11 am – 379 149 42 Le président a a dit à sa porte et et ses proches et à ses ´ je bjjjjbbbb
14/08/2022, 44 am – 6 147731 Good weed in Kazakhstan huh bro😄
14/08/2022, 47 am – 1525 85281 ❤️❤️❤️
14/08/2022, 11 am – 1514 77549 Anybody knows a good bike shop in Tblisi. That ideally had some 11 speed casettes? I haven’t seen those in a while.
14/08/2022, 16 am – 6 411483 We will go to Veloplus. From the reviews it looks promising.
14/08/2022, 21 am – 6 147731 You can ask them on google, they respond pretty quick
14/08/2022, 27 am – 6 68 35 73 Last call in Karakol, it is flying back home tomorrow! Cheers
14/08/2022, 40 am – 176 435084 Bikesge has a very competent mecanic. Idk for the cassettes tho
14/08/2022, 1:41 pm – 618 21 09 Some friend could send you one from Europe, it took 10 days to Tblisi for me.
14/08/2022, 3:41 pm – 7553 8289 Check out bikes.ge (sounds like a website but it’s a shop). They managed to find everything I needed mate. Good luck
14/08/2022, 4:07 pm – 1 60 02135 Hello all, I didn’t notice that one of my colleagues was commenting on which border crossing between Georgia and Armenia is more favorable for us cyclists…
14/08/2022, 4:17 pm – 176 577358 Is anyone else having annoying problems with Iranian mobile data? Sometimes I have to turn off/on airplane mode every 2 minutes because the Internet is not working 🙇
14/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 6 51 81 77 How long have you been in Iran? After one month if your phone is not registered, the internet will slowly start disappearing like this (or at least it was my case 😆)
14/08/2022, 4:20 pm – 176 577358 Yeah still have to register it. But I only arrived 10 days ago
14/08/2022, 4:21 pm – 6 51 81 77 Oh then I don’t know why 🤔
14/08/2022, 4:21 pm – 176 435084 I went to Gogavan, very small boarder and chill.
Just the first 2 hours or so (I started from Tbilissi) there was a lot of traffic which was not so nice. But once you make the turn (almost everyone goes straight on to another, bigger boarder crossing) it’s a very very chill road.
14/08/2022, 4:39 pm – 1512 52666 We also went to veloplus. Dima is the mechanic there and is really professional. Lado is the store owner.
They didn’t have any 11 speed when we were there about four weeks ago, He said maybe mid August. So best to try 🙂
14/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 478 71 64 We liked the Sameba-Bavra border. Small, not too many trucks. Wide good roads before and after the border. We had a lot of headwind but scenery is nice: Highlands. And Gyumri is a lovely city
14/08/2022, 4:50 pm – 6 38 18 73 Hello is there anyone doing the Pamir highway at the beginning of September? My plan is to do Dushanbe zorkul lake, bartang valley and back to Dushanbe. I would love to have some company in this remote area so if you have the same plan and want some company too please contact me 🙂
Cheers
14/08/2022, 5:04 pm – 6 30 96 91 Hello everyone, has anyone experienced taking an Iranian train with her/his bike? 🤔 cheers!
14/08/2022, 5:06 pm – 6 30 96 91 You may also circle around the Lake Arpi lake before reaching Gyumri, which is quite nice. Feel free to PM me if you want more info on this one (route, nice spots, food supply, etc)
14/08/2022, 5:07 pm – 173 99675 Hey guys, is there somebody in Karakol who can rent me a backpack for the next 3 days ?
14/08/2022, 5:11 pm – 6 68 35 73 We were able to ask our guest house (baylanish guest house), they did rent us for 100som a day.
14/08/2022, 7:21 pm – Patte: We had it sometimes.
14/08/2022, 7:28 pm – 76 830 28 Hi everyone, so nice to meet many fellow cyclists on the road !
Love this WhatsApp group !
Do you know any bike shop in Yerevan 🇦🇲 ? Any chance they have liquid for tubeless tires ?
14/08/2022, 7:34 pm – 78 697 70 Yes took one from Tabriz to Teheran overnight. Was no problem and punctual. Took the bikes in the cabin but cleaned them before. We were 2 persons and booked 3 beds to have an whole cabin for us.
14/08/2022, 7:59 pm – 6 72 19 84 Someone recommended us 3 of them: „Your bike“, „My bike“ and „Giant“ (look for them on Google, they are in the center town). But no idea if they have some liquid for tubeless 🤔
15/08/2022, 1:20 am – 176 577358 My bike is pretty high class. Would try it there first
15/08/2022, 00 am – 7465 6447 Quick question on trains in Uzbekistan – if we have a pdf e-ticket, do we also need to print it off, or can we just show it on our phone?
15/08/2022, 10 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Just your phone is fine
15/08/2022, 12 am – 7465 6447 Cheers
15/08/2022, 36 am – 6 30 96 91 We went also to HVZ bicycle workshop ՀՎԶ հեծանիվների արհեստանոց
093 426654
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bncZYGeJzK8Bx5eY6 (thanks Iris! 😘) They have quite diverse materials re tires though not sure about liquid for tubeless. For „your bike“ you can WA this contact there who speaks English and can certainly help wo having to ride to the shop : 4 94 403902
15/08/2022, 52 am – 485 58 94 Somebody knows about anyone that could host two bikers (a friend and myself) for a night or two from tonight in Istanbul ? 🇹🇷😃
15/08/2022, 52 am – 485 58 94 Didn’t get so lucky with WS
15/08/2022, 34 pm – 79 645 11 Hi everyone! Is there a nice hostel next to the border from Armenia to Iran (on the Iran side), after Agarak?
15/08/2022, 36 pm – 6 11 96 39 I am looking for thé same thing… They Ask it for the visa application… If somebody has info it’s Amazing 🙂
15/08/2022, 1:02 pm – 1577 20226 They didn’t ask for the hotel reservation, when we crossed the border… (Agarak to Nordooz)
15/08/2022, 1:16 pm – 618 21 09 There is one on the Armenian side, Samuel hostel
15/08/2022, 2:12 pm – 912 685 79 I saw one called hotel apartment right at the main entrance of Iranian Nordooz border. It looks a new building.
15/08/2022, 3:27 pm – 1577 20226 Hello everyone! Can anyone recommend a budget hotel or guesthouse close to the city centre of Tabriz?
15/08/2022, 3:51 pm – 935 477 28 Who recently went from Pakistan to India by Wahga border?
Is it closed or open?!
15/08/2022, 3:52 pm – 935 477 28 Hi, which direction dear?
15/08/2022, 3:59 pm – wt pk de moped: Its open, but you need the paper visa. E-visa is not enough
You can get it in Islamabad
15/08/2022, 4:18 pm – 76 830 28 Merci !
15/08/2022, 5:25 pm – 176 577358
15/08/2022, 5:39 pm – 533 218 20 has anyone knows is there cheapest hostel in the city center new delhi
15/08/2022, 5:56 pm – 493 62 88 Us, around one week ago 😁 so yes it’s open!
15/08/2022, 6:01 pm – 160 34697 Which is the nearest border from Turkey to Georgia from Kars. Türkgözü?
15/08/2022, 6:01 pm – 160 34697 And suitable when heading to tiblis as well?
15/08/2022, 6:04 pm – 533 218 20 Yes it nearest the Kars
15/08/2022, 6:08 pm – 160 34697 Aktas sinir kapisi would be closer, would it be better?
15/08/2022, 6:14 pm – 6 87 56 66 I’ve crossed there end June! There’s a small pass (2100 me) before going down to this border (nice view on Kartsakhi lake + huge line of trucks!). Also the road around Çildir Gölü is beautiful 🙂
15/08/2022, 6:15 pm – 176 577358 I crossed there as well. Many trucks but nice road and views
15/08/2022, 6:47 pm – 160 34697 Awesome! Thanks guys!
15/08/2022, 7:47 pm – 176 765320 Broke my back rim today. I will try to make it to Bishkek. Anyone know if i will be able to find any tour grade 700 rims in Bishkek?
15/08/2022, 8:01 pm – 699 180279 Would try Gergert Sport
15/08/2022, 9:11 pm – 7807 6462 Is it safe to drink the tap water in Kazakhstan? Any bad experiences?
15/08/2022, 9:14 pm – 6 61 69 56 Around Almaty, absolutely any problems
15/08/2022, 23 pm – 666 61 06 Hi everyone!
We are Luis and Maria.
Two spanish who left from Alicante (Spain) on April 3, right now we are on the Black Sea coast in Turkey.
In a few days we will cross to Georgia, Armenia, Iran and then we still don’t know where to go.
It depends on the borders.
Any information would be perfect. Thank you very much and sorry for the long text.❤️
15/08/2022, 32 pm – 474 07 93 Border at open until Myanmar if you go east (Pakistan, India, Nepal)
15/08/2022, 32 pm – 474 07 93 *are open
15/08/2022, 05 pm – 921 407 20 Hey Luis
I am Yashar from Iran 🇮🇷
Let me know when you get close to Iran’s border
I would like to share what i know about iran with you by the way i use also WS
Wish you all the best for your journey
15/08/2022, 08 pm – 162 24884 Yashar is the best! I met him in Marand and he made day !!
15/08/2022, 15 pm – 666 61 06 Oh perfect! Thank you!❤️
15/08/2022, 34 pm – 921 407 20 ❤️😍
15/08/2022, 35 pm – 921 407 20 Looking forward to meet you soon
16/08/2022, 1:04 am – 6 98 11 17 Hi everyone ! My name is Colin, I’m a new member in this group and I’m currently making a trip in bicycle, frop France to… somewhere in Asia 😅
I’m looking for any informations from people who went in Himalaya’s regions (Kirghizstan, Tadjikistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India) during winter or early spring (january to may). I would like to know if the passes are accessible, if the rivers flow are big issues, how cold it is, etc. In fact if it is doable… Did you experienced that ?
Thank you for your help and all the best for your trips !
I am currently close to Thessaloniki in Greece by the way, if by any chance someone is around 😉
See you !
16/08/2022, 2:09 am – 6 38 58 98 It’s maybe not the best idea unless you like extreme experiences..
https://youtu.be/GrmCP1vuWzc
16/08/2022, 43 am – 72 903 16 Good morning friends. I am bicyclist from Sweden. For past 2 years i am touring by my bike, heading towards India. I left my bike in Turkey and now i have work in Crete to collect money to continue my trip. I will end my contract in Greece at the end of October and in November continue my trip. If someone has same direction feel free to contact me. 🤗🦉
16/08/2022, 1:41 pm – 6 154927 Hi guys, thanks for the invite. We are (another) Dutch couple cycling east ☺️. Right now we are in Iran and we want to ride through Pamir and then South-East Asia.
16/08/2022, 1:42 pm – 6 49 43 74 Hey Colin !
We cycled in the Pamir in may this year, entering Tadjikistan on the 20th of april. From mid-may all the road passes were well open. Only the Bartang valley road had not been cleared up yet but still was „passable“ on a bike.
Not much snow in sight, and a pretty hot weather already at lower altitude!
At night it would get a bit cold over 3000m but nothing extreme. It might vary depending on the years, but the shepherds were already taking their herds up on the 4000m plateau on the 20th of may.
16/08/2022, 2:10 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hey there! FYI, I just crossed this morning Oybek (UZ) -> Buston (TJ) border. Was really smooth, no Covid check, and they just asked for X-ray scanning of all panniers two times (exit UZ – enter TJ). What was really surprising is that I didn’t have to pay anything for the visa on arrival (EU French citizen), they just stamped my passport (I thought it was 30~50 USD). Anyone in same case?
16/08/2022, 2:12 pm – 6 154927 Still have to go there but I think some European countries have free visa on arrival. I’m just wondering how many days you got
16/08/2022, 3:59 pm – 6 98 11 17 Ok thank you very much Rudi for these interesting informations 👍
16/08/2022, 4:02 pm – 6 61 69 56 You’ve a free visa. But if you want to stay more than 10 day, you have to go in OVIR to be register
16/08/2022, 4:32 pm – 6 832030 Hi everyone! We are a Dutch cycling couple currently in Iran, heading towards Pakistan. We want to apply for the Indian paper visa in Islamabad. How long does this normally take? We heard that some people had to wait for 4 weeks or more? (That would be to long for us as we are on sort of a deadline) Any experience in this regard would be really helpful! Thanks in advance!!
16/08/2022, 4:46 pm – 347 755 13 3/4 weeks ia what 3 friend of mine waited
16/08/2022, 4:54 pm – 6 411483 Do you have to leave your passport behind in the meantime?
16/08/2022, 5:09 pm – 1522 94438 Give a copy. I would feel very uncomfortable without my passport in any forgein country.
16/08/2022, 5:13 pm – wt pk de moped: As far as i know you have to leave the original one there
16/08/2022, 5:18 pm – 79 426 73 i‘d take a copy (and pictures) of your passport for sure. might be helpful at checkpoints…
16/08/2022, 5:34 pm – 477 50 50 I agree. I always carry a copy of my passport. Just in case.
16/08/2022, 5:36 pm – Patte: Police so far(4 months) was always happy with digital documents on the phone.
16/08/2022, 8:28 pm – 493 62 88 Hello! It took us 3 weeks for us to be delivered. Indeed we had to leave our original passport during the process. We took photos of our passports and made a dozen copies for the police stations. They love to keep paper versions 😁 (I advise you to also copy your Pakistan visa just in case)
16/08/2022, 16 pm – 7840 4384 Is anybody selling a msr whisperlite universal in/around Istanbul? All the local shops appear to be out of stock :(( and my old vango stove isn’t much use when I can’t often find canisters in Asia
16/08/2022, 43 pm – 7484 6409 Try Decathon
16/08/2022, 45 pm – 76 426 08 Hi everybody! It’s wonderful to have been invited to this group 😃 I’m currently near Antalya and my goal is to cycle to India through Iran and Pakistan. Right now, looking at my pace, I’ll be in Iran during November-January and Pakistan during January-February.
Does anybody have info about cycling those countries during those months? I know it can get cold, I’m wondering about extreme-cold temperatures?
Thanks!
16/08/2022, 46 pm – Patte: The moment you go south all is fine.
17/08/2022, 5:10 am – 79 675 47 The south of Iran and the Islands of the Persian Gulf and the stunning Lut Desert are ideal during the winter months.
17/08/2022, 9:37 am – 178 14010 anybody know if you can pay the evisa at the embassy in tiblisi by card or cash only
17/08/2022, 9:43 am – wt pk de moped: Its even worse than that. You have to go to the TBC bank, open an account and transfer money to them
17/08/2022, 9:44 am – 178 14010 doad it have to be your account or could it also be an acount of a friend in georgia?
17/08/2022, 9:45 am – wt pk de moped: I don’t know, sorry. I opened an account
17/08/2022, 25 am – 1520 18927 the best thing to do is to go to the tbc bank near the Tourist Info office, you don’t need to open a bank account there, a friend’s account doesn’t work! if you come to Yerevan, the visa fee is only 50€ (Tbilisi 75€), and everything should be easier!
17/08/2022, 27 am – 178 14010 thann for the information but my pickup point is tiblisi
17/08/2022, 27 am – 178 14010 *thanks
17/08/2022, 44 am – 6 64 53 16 Hey !
Do you know someone who will fly from France to Georgia or Armenia at the end or the month or so ?
I have a problem with my mattress and the customer service can send me a new one but only in France. So I’m looking for a way to get from there to Armenia.
Thank you for your help 🙂
17/08/2022, 45 am – 6 64 53 16 *for a way to get it from France to Armenia
17/08/2022, 07 pm – 160 34697 Sounds better. Is it sure to get the iran visa there? Easy procedure and how many days waiting time?
17/08/2022, 08 pm – 160 34697 Guys, is it easy to withdrawal euros in georgian or armenian ATMs before heading to Iran? Or better to do it in turkey?
17/08/2022, 09 pm – wt pk de moped: Easy in Tiblisi
17/08/2022, 09 pm – wt pk de moped: At least dollar was easy
17/08/2022, 12 pm – 160 34697 Ok awesome. Very direct question but 500 bucks would get me through iran in about 30 days?
17/08/2022, 12 pm – 1522 94438 Armenia is easy. Go to Ameria bank in Kapan. They will do it.
17/08/2022, 12 pm – 1522 94438 Easily
17/08/2022, 13 pm – 1520 18927 I got my visa in Tbilisi, I don’t know how long it will take. but others told me it would be easier.
17/08/2022, 13 pm – 160 34697 How they gonna do it? Can i just withdrawal it at the ATM or need armenian cash and convert it in dollars?
17/08/2022, 14 pm – 1522 94438 Nah you go to the counter and ask to withdraw eur or dollar from your bankaccount with your card.
17/08/2022, 14 pm – 160 34697 Then it might be the best choice.
17/08/2022, 15 pm – 160 34697 I see. Thanks!
17/08/2022, 1:24 pm – 170 54554 Uzbekistan:
Someone with experience taking a train from Andijon to Tashkent?
17/08/2022, 1:32 pm – 7465 6447 Hey, quick question on Tajikistan atms- we’ve just come in from Uzbekistan (to Konibodom) and so far 4 ATMs have been out of service, and 2 more have just rejected both visa and Mastercards. Any suggestions?
17/08/2022, 1:33 pm – 7465 6447 We took it from Andijan to Kokand, so just an hour and a half but I think it’s the same train. Was fairly straightforward (we bought tickets online) but very hot and stuffy on the train
17/08/2022, 1:35 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 I did Andijan to Tashkent. It’s very easy with bikes and around 6hrs. You can buy tickets on the UZRAILWAY app and show the digital copy to the conductors.
17/08/2022, 1:42 pm – 6 87 56 66 Hey there. In Khujand where I am right now I managed to withdraw in Bank Eskhata with Visa
17/08/2022, 1:42 pm – 6 61 69 56 Out of Dushanbe, you can’t use your MasterCard. And for visa, out of Dushanbe, be patient, and yes it’s often empty, especially the week end. If you have a MasterCard, get dollar in Dushanbe, then, you could exchange every where in Tadjikistan
17/08/2022, 1:46 pm – 6 09 77 85 Haha same problem!
I’m in Rushan but no ATM bankomats want my card too…
17/08/2022, 1:49 pm – 9 8340 57
17/08/2022, 1:49 pm – 9 8340 57
17/08/2022, 2:12 pm – 7465 6447 Ok cheers! We have some spare dollars so will change if needs be
17/08/2022, 2:13 pm – 7465 6447 There’s one of those here so I will give it a shot, cheers!
17/08/2022, 2:15 pm – 7 66 25 48 It pays sometimes to ask inside the banks, they have EFTPOS terminals and would give you cash. But still more likely with visa, don’t know about MasterCard
17/08/2022, 2:41 pm – 6 30 96 91 2% fee w HSBC (apparently the cheapest bank)
17/08/2022, 2:41 pm – 1522 94438 Ameria has 2% as well
17/08/2022, 3:05 pm – 7553 8289 Anyone crossed into Tajikistan recently? My visa just been approved but says I’ll need a negative PCR test. I thought restrictions had all been lifeted?
17/08/2022, 3:14 pm – 627 30 76 Crossed the border 2h ago. Didnt ask for any covid test.
17/08/2022, 3:26 pm – 176 765320 Samerkand boarder- no COVID as well.
17/08/2022, 3:39 pm – 77 479 32 Hi guys! Does someone of a good place to get bike boxes in Istanbul? Wrote to a few shops but got no positive answer at the moment…
Thanks for your help 🤗
17/08/2022, 3:40 pm – 7553 8289 Cheers all, appreciate the quick responses
17/08/2022, 3:45 pm – 7484 6409 One of the several Decathons would likely be your best bet
17/08/2022, 4:02 pm – 7810 5772 We just crossed a few hours ago also from Kokand border, they asked for our vaccine
17/08/2022, 4:14 pm – 7553 8289 Vaccine certificate but not pcr Test?
17/08/2022, 4:51 pm – 530 551 66 Yes we have it. @ gursel akay bisiklet
17/08/2022, 4:55 pm – 77 479 32 Thanks a lot!
17/08/2022, 4:55 pm – 77 479 32 Wonderful thank youuu!
17/08/2022, 5:01 pm – 7557 4161 Hey folks, we’ll be arriving in Nukus tomorrow and will be setting off in the evening or early next morn, so if anyone is around and wants to tackle the cycle to khiva together let me know ☺️
17/08/2022, 5:03 pm – 6 509335 Hi peoples! I’d like to cycle east next year and I’d like to built a bike from scratch. What wheel size would you guys recommend, considering comfort, durability, but also spare parts if things go south? Cheers!
17/08/2022, 5:11 pm – 176 577358 What’s the best border crossing iran-pakistan? Pishin or Kuhak? Want to go to Karachi, when this plays a role
17/08/2022, 6:05 pm – 7904 1798 I’ve spent the whole day in Van, turkey looking for stuff. It was not easy but I’ve found amongst the other things alcohol and gas canister. Now I know where to find them. If anybody around here needs, feel free to ask
17/08/2022, 6:09 pm – 9 8340 57
17/08/2022, 6:11 pm – Patte: 26″ is more common. I am riding 29″ and cannot feel a big difference in comfort.
17/08/2022, 6:13 pm – 6 509335 Thanks, Patte 👍🏼
17/08/2022, 6:32 pm – 347 755 13 Did 34’000 km on a 26′ and now I’ll go for 29 😂
17/08/2022, 6:52 pm – 7484 6409 It used to be the case that it was difficult to find 700cc wheels/ tubes, etc., but they are almost as common as 26″ these days.
17/08/2022, 6:55 pm – 6 509335 Thanks for the replies, guys. Helps a lot!
17/08/2022, 7:01 pm – 7810 5772 Yeah no test
17/08/2022, 8:07 pm – 176 435084 Hello everyone, has anybody a recommendation for a cheap travel/-health insurance that can also be taken out in abroad ?
All insurances that I can find are either expensive or I need to take them out back in Germany
17/08/2022, 8:10 pm – Patte: care concept for 6 extra month
220€ I am 39 years
17/08/2022, 8:25 pm – 1522 66745 Or you get a vpn and renew it?
17/08/2022, 8:26 pm – Patte: They don’t check by IP. You have to prove when you left.
17/08/2022, 8:27 pm – 1522 66745 Does somebody know why it is a creteria to get the insurance within ur cpuntry
17/08/2022, 8:38 pm – wt pk de moped: Young travellers by ergo
17/08/2022, 9:00 pm – 7484 6409 Check out Big Cat… We took it out while abroad (£20 extra). We are old, so everything is expensive, therefore can’t tell you if it’s cheap or not!
17/08/2022, 9:04 pm – 7553 8289 Cheers mate!
17/08/2022, 9:37 pm – 665 483 7 Safety wing
17/08/2022, 13 pm – 26 14 17 Yup, true. With airline or bus ticket. I ran into same issue trying to get a danish insurance abroad. Not possible.
18/08/2022, 14 am – 541 328 49 We are in Khiva now. We will continue to Bukhara on Friday. Maybe you’ll catch up with us somewhere along the way. 😊 Savitsky Art Museum in Nukus is worth seeing. Khiva is fascinating.
18/08/2022, 21 am – 7557 4161 Ah thanks for the message – good to know you’re near!
18/08/2022, 36 am – 7484 6409 Did you cycle from Atkau? If so, any problems getting through the Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan border? Can’t find any official information on where or not it is one after the recent state of emergency. Thanks
18/08/2022, 7:10 am – 6 199896 We crossed the border at Beyneu a few days ago, no issues!
18/08/2022, 8:00 am – 6 199896 By bike
18/08/2022, 8:07 am – 7742 7826 Hey! Did you figure out a way to register on the emehon website if you are wild camping? Doesn’t seem possible without a Uzbek credit card. Thanks!
18/08/2022, 8:25 am – 541 328 49 We flew from Aktau to Nukus as there were no train tickets left. We had no problems entering Uzbekistan. Nukus is safe.
18/08/2022, 8:32 am – 541 328 49 I don’t know what is emehon 😃 mostly, we are wild camping. We did not register anywhere by ourselves. But our Warmshower host (Nukus) and hotels (Khiva) registered us. They said that there is not necessary to register when we are wild camp.
18/08/2022, 8:51 am – 7557 4161 Ah great, thank you. I had read you need documentation for every three days of stay to present when you leave (to avoid fines) and you can self register on emehon website. But good to hear it is maybe not necessary 🙂
18/08/2022, 8:58 am – 541 328 49 Our host said that. But now I asked the hotel’s owner. He said the same thing: If you stay hotel sometimes, no problem. For example, if we stay in Uzbekistan for one week, I should stay 3 days in the hotel. I think that we will not live a problem.
18/08/2022, 9:04 am – Patte: We never did anything like hotel or registration. Just explained about camping and show pictures. No problem at all.
18/08/2022, 9:58 am – 541 328 49 By the way, we are Yasemin and Murat. 😊 We share our journey on Instagram and YouTube on our @dunyaperestiz accounts. Hope to meet you on the roads. 🙏
18/08/2022, 12 am – 176 765320 Just sent through uzb. Both times i crossed the boarder no one asked. Get it every time you can and take pictures of campsites and you should be ok.
The last hostel told me it’s more to have on you if you get stopped than fir the boarder.
18/08/2022, 17 am – 496 06 35 Me too, I crossed twice to leave Uzbekistan. Once at Denaou , once at Andijan. They never asked for anything, and did not even bother asking for campsites pictures .
18/08/2022, 41 am – 7 66 71 96 Hi everyone, I know the question has been ask already but can’t find the answer, is there a similar group for South Est Asia?
I will quit this one, so thanks for all the precious info I had here, and which everyone a amazing cycling trip.
Bart
18/08/2022, 42 am – 7465 6447 Has anyone been to the OVIR office in Khujand, Tajikistan, to register so they can stay beyond 10 days? On Google maps it says it’s permanently closed, but surely we don’t need to go all the way to Dushanbe to do this registration thing?
18/08/2022, 43 am – 7465 6447 And do they check on the way out? No one mentioned anything about registration when we were entering the country
18/08/2022, 49 am – 7465 6447 Such little information online about the registration!
18/08/2022, 50 am – 347 755 13 It’s similar to Uzbekistan situation, 90+% of the time they don’t check it..but the time it happen than it hurts a LOT if you don’t have it.
18/08/2022, 51 am – 347 755 13 Technically is mandatory for free visa holders that want to spend more than 10 days.
It cost 16.5 € so up to you
18/08/2022, 52 am – 7465 6447 But it seems the office in Khujand is closed, so what are you meant to do, go all the way to Dushanbe and back?
18/08/2022, 45 pm – 176 435084 Thank you guys for all of your answers! 🙌🏼❤️
18/08/2022, 1:09 pm – 493 62 88 There’s a group for India and the countries around if you want
18/08/2022, 1:14 pm – 7557 4161 Thanks everyone for Uzbekistan registration advice!
18/08/2022, 1:34 pm – 935 477 28 How is the process of Indian visa in Pakistan? Does anybody know?!😉
18/08/2022, 2:17 pm – 9 8340 57 Halik Bank. Only bank that works with Mastercard in Tayikistan. Only available on Dushambe
18/08/2022, 2:25 pm – 77 920 17 There is a group for southeast Asia. You can find it here: https://cycleplanet.org/resources
18/08/2022, 2:59 pm – 178 80629 Somebody knows a good bike shop where i can get back rack from tubus or so?
18/08/2022, 2:59 pm – 178 80629 In Tbilisi
18/08/2022, 3:05 pm – Patte: Paper visa in any big city with VISATRONIX
18/08/2022, 3:45 pm – 6 62 51 06 Sorry bro no good bike shop or good bike spare parts in tbilissis, nor in Georgia actually..
18/08/2022, 3:50 pm – 178 80629 Yeah that’s also what i experienced. And the price for some things (for example a helmet) are 0 € 😱
18/08/2022, 3:53 pm – 7557 4161 I needed a new rear bike rack in tblisi too but tried four five bike shops and nothing really suitable. The mechanic called Giorgi at gigabike was good to me, and Mplus have good tyres , but didn’t use their mechanic as he was on holiday
18/08/2022, 3:55 pm – 7 69 96 82 Maybe try getting one custom welded, it’s just steel really, shouldn’t be too expensive in Georgia
18/08/2022, 3:57 pm – 178 80629
18/08/2022, 3:57 pm – 178 80629 Okay thank you – that saves me a lot of Work 😉
18/08/2022, 4:13 pm – 7795 0305
18/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 178 80629 No, it’s from Racktime. Next time for sure a tubus 😝. But it came with the Bike
18/08/2022, 4:19 pm – 79 426 73 is this a tubus rack? they offer 3 years mobile warranty as far as i remember (i.e. they send you a new one). and they have normal warranty for 30years 😉
18/08/2022, 4:23 pm – 79 426 73 racktime has 10years warranty. and they are part from hebie-group (like tubus). i‘d contact them, maybe you’ll be lucky 🙃
otherwisw welding usually works for some time, but it will most likely break again 🤷♂️
18/08/2022, 4:24 pm – 178 80629 Yeah i already contact them. It i guess they do not send me something to Georgia. And in the end it will take at least 12 days. No Idea where i will be then 😝
18/08/2022, 4:51 pm – 173 99675 Hey, somebody in Kyrgyzstan region Karakol who wants to sell his/her waterfilter. Or somebody knows where we can get one? We will go direction Osh 😉
18/08/2022, 5:00 pm – 7 69 96 82 Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qWBy6PLoxoLtNBKr5
18/08/2022, 5:00 pm – 7 69 96 82 Apparently there’s a good welder here
18/08/2022, 5:09 pm – 347 755 13 It really look alloy
18/08/2022, 7:32 pm – 176 577358 Does somebody know a good park for camping in Isfahan? 🙃
18/08/2022, 08 pm – 178 80629 👍 thx
18/08/2022, 16 pm – 1573 57429 We had our front rack repaired … There is a great welder in the north part of Tblisi. Wait i am gonna check if o can find the location
18/08/2022, 17 pm – 1514 77549 Please please. I need something welded too 😅🙏🏻
18/08/2022, 19 pm – 178 80629 👍👍👍
18/08/2022, 20 pm – 1573 57429 Auto repair shop
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ssp4zKdSFvc94SK7
18/08/2022, 20 pm – 1573 57429 In this street there is tons of auto shops….
18/08/2022, 21 pm – 1573 57429
19/08/2022, 6:21 am – 7465 6447 We also found one in Khujand!
19/08/2022, 6:21 am – 7465 6447 Only lets you take out once per day on a single card
19/08/2022, 9:12 am – 176 800133 Is anyone in Bishkek at the moment with a TAN Generator (German Sparkasse)? That would be of great help!!!
19/08/2022, 17 am – +1 (651) 600-95
19/08/2022, 51 am – 1520 18927 Hi, i have a problem booking a hostel via Hostelworld (bahar in Tabriz), I always get an error message during the booking process, has anyone had the same problems?
19/08/2022, 52 am – 1520 18927 Ps. i don’t have instagram 😬
19/08/2022, 58 am – 176 765320 Hey! I’m in Bishkek but don’t have a Sparkasse generátor anymore. Let me know if there is another solution i can help with. Viel Glück!
19/08/2022, 11 am – 176 800133 Thank you, we luckily found a solution 😊
19/08/2022, 16 am – 474 60 35 Did you active your VPN. The payment process does not work without VPN. The app has also problem sometimes, you should try via the website
19/08/2022, 45 am – 1520 18927 The website works🤗, the App not! thx a lot!!
19/08/2022, 57 am – 1520 18927 Ps. this group is very helpful, thank you so much😘
19/08/2022, 58 pm – 172 84293 I just called them.
19/08/2022, 1:03 pm – 6 51 81 77 You can send them a message in Whatsapp to book, if you need their number I can give you
19/08/2022, 1:17 pm – 1520 18927 thank you, i was able to book on the website
19/08/2022, 1:18 pm – 474 60 35 Still better and cheaper to book via whatsapp actually, you can find the number on google map 🙂
19/08/2022, 2:26 pm – 7904 1798 Ouch, I missed a year! 😢
19/08/2022, 3:52 pm – 7484 6409 Just spoken to the Uzbekistan Embassy in London and informed the Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan border at Tazhen is open.
19/08/2022, 3:55 pm – 6 85 59 44 Hello 🙂 i am flying with Scat Airlines on Monday from Tbilisi to Aktau. It’s not easy with some airlines company travelling by bike. They ask me the dimensions of the bike. Do you know the maximum dimensions ?
19/08/2022, 3:55 pm – 6 85 59 44
19/08/2022, 3:56 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 I just flew Aktau to Tbilisi with scat yesterday. I don’t know the maximum dimensions, but they didn’t seem to care at the desk. Then only cared about weight. Mine was 20kg and I paid $30.
My box was 140x78x26 for reference
19/08/2022, 3:59 pm – 6 85 59 44 Ok and did you contact them before your flight ?
19/08/2022, 4:00 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 Yeah I did. But they didn’t register it. They told me I had to do it at the desk
19/08/2022, 4:16 pm – 76 830 28 Hello everyone ! Is it allowed to camp in Iran?
I am abo it to cross the boarder to this fascinating country !
19/08/2022, 4:17 pm – 1573 57429 Yes it is. We are also at the border 🙏🙏 can’t wait🧡
19/08/2022, 4:18 pm – 1522 94438 Most parks allow camping and I’ve seen people camp on the side of roads and in greener areas
19/08/2022, 4:23 pm – 176 577358 But normally just on the asphalt areas, not on the grass 😕 when you have bad luck someone will tell you to move your tent
19/08/2022, 5:38 pm – 176 321636 👋Someone in Yerevan and want to join for a beer? We will stay until Monday.
19/08/2022, 7:58 pm – 178 80629 Same request: somebody in Tbilisi and want to share some stories and drinks? 😝
19/08/2022, 8:09 pm – 6 88 51 97 Hey Sonja ! Did you find a ferry ? We have the same issue in the other way !
19/08/2022, 8:37 pm – 670 20409 Already previous Covid there was none. Back then Jan 2020 I even checked all the ports and asked if I could go (paying or as a helping hand) on a carrier. No chance. But a friend of ours managed to catch a sailing boat from Israel to Sicily. I guess you have to ask around, make as much contacts as possible and be willing to wait.
19/08/2022, 8:37 pm – 541 328 49 We flew from Tbilisi to Aktau with SCAT Airlines. They stole our $ 200. We stated that we would fly by bicycle by e-mail and all the box dimensions. They said okay. When we went to the airport, they said that the cost of cycling was $ 100. We objected, we showed the fee they received from a flying bicycle before. They showed us the price tariff and said, „Either pay the fee or we leave the bikes here.“ The same Scat received $ 30 for bicycles on the Aktau – Nukus flight. They stole our $ 200 in Tbilisi. Those who wanted the money were SCAT employees.
They did not care weight. They saw bike boxes and they want to 100 dollars for each bike. 😓
19/08/2022, 8:38 pm – 541 328 49
19/08/2022, 9:04 pm – 176 321636
19/08/2022, 9:22 pm – 6 51 81 77 Hi everyone! Who is gonna leave Yerevan to go to Iran between 24th to 28th August?
19/08/2022, 9:38 pm – 9 351 590-63 Hello everybody!!! How are you? Do you know some cheap place in Cairo?
19/08/2022, 9:38 pm – 9 351 590-63 @viajero_intermitente in Instagram if you want follow the trip from Cape Town to Doha
19/08/2022, 9:39 pm – 9 351 590-63 And share your IG accounts too please
19/08/2022, 9:54 pm – 1577 60705 Hi,
I am from Germany. And also in Georgia. Near Tiblisi.
Next month I cycle to Armenia. Than also Iran.
I would also like to go to Pakistan – India.
But I think it is not easy at the moment.
In Iran I go to the coast.And than by ferry boat to Dubai. Than Oman. And with ship to India
19/08/2022, 05 pm – 7484 6409 Sound a great route. Do you have details of the Oman to India ship route you could share? Thanks.
19/08/2022, 06 pm – 618 21 09 I think no ships, check it.
19/08/2022, 06 pm – 666 61 06 ☝️
19/08/2022, 07 pm – 666 61 06 Hello! Can you share the ship route?
19/08/2022, 34 pm – 1577 60705 I will go from Bandar Abbas/ Iran to Dubai.
There are ferry boats
19/08/2022, 35 pm – 666 61 06 Perfect and Oman – India?
19/08/2022, 36 pm – 7484 6409 That’s what my search concluded, but would be great to hear that there is a possible one from these guys.
19/08/2022, 46 pm – 1577 60705 This is maybee a problem.
I hear that there are ships from Muscat / Oman to Bombay / India.
But I’m not sure. I can not find any current information.
But it is no problem.
When I arrive Oman will be next year January.
And who knows what is than…things change so fast
19/08/2022, 47 pm – 666 61 06 We will arrive Oman around November
19/08/2022, 49 pm – 1577 60705 Iran – Dubai is possible at the moment.
Oman – India maybee not at the moment. But perhaps next year.
I just go 😅
19/08/2022, 50 pm – 1577 60705 Good. I will be happy about current informations
19/08/2022, 51 pm – 666 61 06 👍👍👍
19/08/2022, 08 pm – 670 20409 I don’t want to change your plans, but there are many people who crossed from Iran to Pakistan and India, including us, without any complications. Pakistan with it’s many police escorts is a different topic, but generally there is no issue with passing through these countries. On the contrary, there is no connection from Oman/Dubai or Iran to India via ship. At least not now or the last years (also pre-Covid).
19/08/2022, 29 pm – 7 53 83 40 https://24.kg/english/242588_Tourists_to_be_able_to_cross_Kyrgyz-Tajik_border_at_checkpoints/
19/08/2022, 29 pm – 7 53 83 40 Just randomly found this. Do you guys know if it is serious or just a fake?
19/08/2022, 39 pm – 176 577358 Where did you cross from Iran to Pakistan? 🙃 Is there a preferable checkpoint?
20/08/2022, 02 am – 1512 52666 No. I contacted Cruisecyprus/Grimaldi, but haven’t heard back yet. We will probably take a different route now (via Turkey back to Europe). But if you find anything out I would still be interested. Good luck!
20/08/2022, 24 am – 6 88 51 97 I will ! Good luck to you also 🙂
20/08/2022, 32 am – 7543 6933 Recently cycled from Iran through Pakistan to India. Had no issues being escorted by the Levies, crossing the borders, applying for & recieving the necessary visas, etc.
20/08/2022, 35 am – 7543 6933 Also not aware of any ship/ferry from Oman to India.
20/08/2022, 36 am – 8 7193 95 Doesn’t exist.
20/08/2022, 37 am – 8 7193 95 Haven’t been monitoring this group lately. But if anybody finds him or herself in Oman soon, please feel free to contact me if you need some help. Either mechanical, hosting, information and more.
20/08/2022, 1:44 am – 7484 6409 There are ferries from Iran to/ from the UAE, but you mentioned a ship from Oman to India. Do you have details or just hoping to find one? I would love to do that rather than fly to India as currently planned.
20/08/2022, 1:59 am – 7484 6409 I lived in the Middle East for 10 years… I haven’t found a sea route from the UAE, KSA or Oman, but if you come across a one I would love to hear from you. I would suggest a Plan B… Flying to Mumbia is our Plan A at the moment.
20/08/2022, 6:37 am – 670 20409 We took the Rimdan/Gwadar Border, the most southern one and would do that definitely again. For me there is no sense going via Taftan in the north where you need to change xx-times to the back of police-jeeps, because up there they wont let you out of there sight. We skipped the whole part till Karachi and took the bus directly after the passport control, which made absolute sense too us. Others cycled and had the police behind them and one couple was lucky enough to make it without police. But anyway I would safe the time and enjoy more the northern part of the country. (Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, etc)
20/08/2022, 8:03 am – 176 577358 Thanks for the detailed answer 🙏
20/08/2022, 8:06 am – 1573 57429 How long was the bus ride?
20/08/2022, 8:15 am – 670 20409 Around 10-12hrs
20/08/2022, 8:53 am – 347 755 13 I cycled from Gwadar to Karachi and then up to Islamabad.
I do agree with Stefan and seriously suggest to don’t cycle the all way like I did, it was the worst month of my travel.
Keep the mental energy for Gilgit-Baltistan region wich is absolutely stunning.
20/08/2022, 8:59 am – 4 706 840 77 Am tired with my country
I want to come any European countries
20/08/2022, 9:46 am – 176 577358 Thanks! It’s a hard decision because I actually have the intention to cycle as much of the way t Vietnam as possible:/ is it easy to extend the Pakistani Visum? I just have 1 month I think
20/08/2022, 9:49 am – 347 755 13 Super easy! And the less stressful country to do that as well.
I applied once my first visa was expired, they gave me a 3 months extension after 3 weeks starting from the day the approved the extensio..means i gained 3 weeks of free visa😂
Also, free 15 days overstay..just in case
20/08/2022, 9:51 am – 347 755 13 I cycled tha all way for the same reason as you, but regretted it at the end so take it as an advice!
20/08/2022, 06 am – Patte: I payed 50$ for some days overstay. So not 100% true.
20/08/2022, 09 am – 347 755 13 It’s not hard at all.
You basically have 2700 km to Islamabad, and the first part eich is nice is Balochistan, but not different from Iranian side and in Pakistan i had escort, so no freedom.
Then is basically one road option, so 2000 km where once you saw a rice field, a mango field and few palms you can put it in loop and that’s it.
The road is extremely busy and unpleasant to drive and wherever you are, you’ll have people..lots of people staring at you because I guess they’re not use to turism.
Privacy, silence and a peacefull day are things to forget there😊
20/08/2022, 10 am – 347 755 13 *my experience
20/08/2022, 25 am – 347 755 13
20/08/2022, 45 am – 176 577358 Thinking about changing everything and going up from Schiraz and enter Pakistan in the North. Is this possible? Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan?
20/08/2022, 47 am – 541 176 28 I think Turkmenistan is close for now
20/08/2022, 49 am – 7543 6933 Not possible.
Pakistan can be entered overland from…
Iran
Afganistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
20/08/2022, 50 am – 7543 6933 Sorry, my mistake…
exclude Bangladesh,Nepal
20/08/2022, 52 am – 176 577358 And cycling through Afghanistan isn’t a good idea. Thank you very much for your valuable information @ all 😊
20/08/2022, 52 am – 26 14 17 you can also enter via China, right? if you can get into the country
20/08/2022, 57 am – 7543 6933 Not possible to enter China as a tourist!
Also, recently met a British backpacker who independently toured Afghanistan for 4 weeks.
I don’t remember him saying Afghanistan was unsafe.
20/08/2022, 03 am – 6 49 64 98 🇮🇷 IRAN
Does someone knows if it’s possible to ride from Urmia to Tabriz through Urmia Lake ? Komoot dosen’t want me to…
20/08/2022, 04 am – 6 49 64 98
20/08/2022, 56 am – 6 72 19 84 Hey all! Anybody in Georgia now, planning to go to Armenia, and interested in having armenian money (drams)?
If yes contact me by private message, I offer to exchange my remaining money from Armenia with euros or laris 😉 (I am in the south west of Georgia right now and will be in Tbilisi in 9 days)
20/08/2022, 58 am – 79 426 73 be careful with the overstay in pakistan – i was arrested in quetta by the federal investigation agency (FIA) for a few days in 2016. i was told (by my embassy) that you can overstay the visa, but that you can’t overstay the extension 🤷♂️ not sure at all if that was the real reason or why i was arrested. i was also told that you need a valid visa to leave the country – but again, not sure if that’s really true or not.
20/08/2022, 59 am – 6 72 19 84 We stayed 2,5 moths in Iran and wild camped most of the time, absolutely no problem. We stayed once in a park in a small city, the park guard came to us… to offer us to stay (for free) in a private part of the park so that it will be „more secure and more peaceful“ 😉.
If you feel uncomfortable, just ask the people if you can stay at the place you found 😉
20/08/2022, 02 pm – 347 755 13 You must request an exit permit on case of expired visa.
Anyway, extending the visa cost 30 usd if i remember correctly and i for 3 months extension so, overstay makes no sense.
20/08/2022, 09 pm – 79 426 73 back in 2016, my first extension was only for about 1month and i wanted to extend my visa a second time in chitral, but they told me that it takes 4 days – but i had to be always with a guard in chitral: although i could sleep in my tent in the yard of a hotel, there was always a guy with a kalashnikov by my side. either sitting in a chair in front of my tent, or walking walking behind me (with the gun) when i went to the market to buy food.
but yeah, in the end it still would have been better to extend the visa i chitral instead of going to quetta with an expired one 😅
anyway, as far as i heard it’s much easier in chitral these days than it was 6 years ago.
20/08/2022, 54 pm – 8 45 26492 Hi folks! I’m in Tbilisi flying to Dushanbe tomorrow and finding a cardboard box for my bike is more difficult than i anticipated📦
Would anybody know where I could find one here in Tbilisi?
20/08/2022, 1:00 pm – 176 321636 Somebody knows where we could find micropur or a water filter in Yerevan? Or is it available somewhere in Iran?
20/08/2022, 1:01 pm – +7 747 363 94 Tblisi boxes are in short supply because of the need for everyone to fly over Azerbaijan. Try MPlus. I wound up taking 2 mountain biking boxes and building a box for my Surly and having it shrink-wrapped at the airport.
20/08/2022, 1:52 pm – 8 45 26492 Ok, thanks for the tip. Any experiences with checking in a bikebox as normal luggage with Fly Dubai? Is it too risky?
20/08/2022, 2:51 pm – 6 72 06 25 Sure i did it last april
20/08/2022, 2:54 pm – 6 570567 I did that two weeks ago! they didn’t charge anything extra 🙂 but it was free because I booked through emirates. They did tell me the rules were about to change and soon you would have to pay extra 🙁 I think it’s advisable to call them first 🙂
20/08/2022, 4:07 pm – 178 14010 somebody know what’s zhe best way to get euro or dollar in tiblisi
20/08/2022, 4:27 pm – 347 755 13 You can withdraw from some atm
20/08/2022, 4:31 pm – 347 755 13 Unfortunately I didn’t saved the atm but it was around Freedome square, Rustaveli avenue if I remember correctly
20/08/2022, 4:41 pm – 178 14010 yeah but this is not the best way they charge always around 20$
20/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 178 14010 but its maybe the only option
20/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 178 14010 thanks
20/08/2022, 5:04 pm – 7810 8628 Alvari… This guy had bike box in Tbilisi yesterday
20/08/2022, 5:05 pm – 7810 8628 👆
Hope this helps
20/08/2022, 5:08 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 I gave him the box already. He’s flying with a friend and needs a second one still
20/08/2022, 5:29 pm – 1573 57429 All ATM from Bank of Georgia have brand new 100 dollar notes
20/08/2022, 5:29 pm – 1573 57429 We got ours there but yeah…20 euro fee we also paid
20/08/2022, 5:57 pm – 347 755 13 I always remember extra charges but not this time, so sorry😅
20/08/2022, 6:00 pm – 7904 1798 From another tourer who is not in the chat: By the way, about money for Iran, I used Western Union at a post office. They charged 4€ for the transfer. That’s all. It’s the best way to get euros. I used the western union app to send money from my bank to my western union account
20/08/2022, 6:00 pm – 176 800133 Hello together,
I just met a very nice guy from Lichtenstein, who currently cycles from Bishkek to Osch. Do you think someone could add him to the group? That would be great!
20/08/2022, 6:01 pm – 176 800133 Jakob Brunhart.vcf (file attached)
20/08/2022, 6:01 pm – Patte: usually the group is full
20/08/2022, 6:02 pm – 79 859 95 ehi there! somebody knows a nice guesthouse in tabriz, iran?
20/08/2022, 6:17 pm – 6 61 69 56 Or you withdraw the local currency, and you will change it in a bank or an exchange office in dollars or euros. to have 20 euros in fees, you have to change a lot
20/08/2022, 6:17 pm – 160 34697 Guys how long does it take to get the Visa for Iran in Tbilisi? Is it actualy a e-visa sent to your e-mail and you dont have to wait in the city and keep going?
20/08/2022, 6:18 pm – 160 34697 I bet its a nice city but I do not want to wait to long there 😅
20/08/2022, 6:20 pm – 6 62 51 06 Anyone between tbilissis and the Russian border? I saw a lot of bycicles but no riders around.. 😅
20/08/2022, 6:20 pm – 6 62 51 06 location: https://maps.google.com/?q=42.4389928,44.4941218
20/08/2022, 6:23 pm – 347 755 13 Select Yerevan than! It mostly depend on the agency you choosed
20/08/2022, 6:24 pm – 160 34697 Ok, and its 100% safe to get the visa there?
20/08/2022, 6:24 pm – 160 34697 How long is the average waiting time? 2-3 days?
At least that’s how it went in Turkey.
20/08/2022, 6:26 pm – 160 34697 Helps a lot, thanks! ✌🏼
Will be the same probably in all three countries. I just dont want to go to Yerewan and they say I can not get it there and going back to Tblisi
20/08/2022, 6:51 pm – 79 426 73 not anymore, whatsapp groups don’t have the 256-limit anymore, it’s now 512 people and now we are around 400, so still a lot of space left =)
20/08/2022, 6:55 pm – Patte: 👍
20/08/2022, 9:21 pm – 176 321636 About Iran Visa: We applied ours in Trabzon. There ist was super easy and fast, without agency. We applied online and had the conformation one day later. We went to the consulate, they didn’t ask anything and we got the visa for 50 Euro and 45 days. So if anyone thinks about applying for the visa in Trabzon I would recommend it. In other consultants seems not that easy.
21/08/2022, 52 am – 912 685 79 I know one called Bahar hostel
21/08/2022, 58 am – 8 40 08880 Fyi for anyone flying out from Tblisi with Flydubai: got the huge bike boxes checked as normal luggage with zero issues and at no additional cost. Also nobody atleast today checking carry-on so got our big panniers easily to the flight (and a guitar..)
21/08/2022, 1:06 pm – 6 70 24 30 Hey guys ! do you know where we can find a bike box in Dushanbe ? Anyone left one behind somewhere ?
Thanks 🙏
21/08/2022, 1:12 pm – 73 398 65 Hello 🙂 anyone knows if there is an outdoor shop in jalal-abad? (kyrgyzstan)
We are looking for a sleeping pad/foam mattress 🙂
21/08/2022, 1:21 pm – 160 62664 In may we withdraw some Dollar without any fee from this atm
Basisbank ATM
5 32 292 29 22
https://maps.app.goo.gl/J81dSr8MA9P5rBV96
21/08/2022, 1:22 pm – 6 49 43 74
21/08/2022, 1:37 pm – 6 49 64 98 Anyone knows if it’s Today we know for Azerbaïdjan’ border opening ? 🇦🇿 🤞
21/08/2022, 1:42 pm – 6 51 81 77 Are they supposed to do an announcement today?
21/08/2022, 1:48 pm – 6 49 64 98 I thought so 😅
They were supposed to say today if they gonna open the border the 1st sept.
21/08/2022, 1:50 pm – 178 14010 thx
21/08/2022, 1:53 pm – 170 54554 Someone with a bike box in Tashkent?
21/08/2022, 4:43 pm – 8 40 08880 In 12h we land and you can have our boxes 🙂
21/08/2022, 4:46 pm – 6 70 24 30 So great thanks ! In which hostel are you staying ? We will leave tomorrow at 5 am for the Pamir (rushan by taxi). Can you put a note on the boxes to book them at the name of Estelle and Hugo for the 9th of september please ? Thank you so much
21/08/2022, 5:18 pm – 1590 84261 Unsere Krankenversicherung in der Heimat haben wir gekündigt und dafür eine Langzeit Auslandskrankenversicherung für 5 Jahre abgeschlossen. Hier haben wir den Link zur Versicherung: https://bit.ly/3o3aOxm
21/08/2022, 6:14 pm – 26 14 17 Hi all 🙂 Are we still using the ‚Cyclist meeting Tbilisi‘ group? There is a nice french couple in town now ready for some drinks the next couple of days 😎
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GDYE6uOJGtr0Mmt9osmnJ0
21/08/2022, 7:48 pm – 176 765320 I am tempted to fly back just to catch a beer with you Dani. Enjoy Tbilisi!
21/08/2022, 8:21 pm – 26 14 17 I’ll buy you all the beer you can drink if you do it 🍻😂
21/08/2022, 9:58 pm – 1577 60705 Thank you for the information.
I know that there are ferries from Iran to Dubai.
But I am not shure about ships to India. And I don’t wanna stuck in Oman.
Maybee it is better to go over Land. Via Pakistan
21/08/2022, 04 pm – 6 62 51 06 Hey, any cyclist in Russia now?
Just entered today, I’m in Vladikavkaz riding to kazakstan 🙂
22/08/2022, 2:01 am – 6 85 59 44 In Tbilissi there is one box 📦 in MPLUS shop if some is interested
22/08/2022, 9:59 am – 1514 04321 Hi everyone!
Does anyone have experience with the tap water in Turkey? Is it drinkable although some sources on the internet say not to drink water from the tap? Is there a difference in quality between cities and countryside?
Would be grateful for any information! Thanks in advance! (:
22/08/2022, 04 am – 6 72 06 25 Hi
I drank most of the tap water i found on the way and it was okay.
Better to avoid to do it in big cities.
And ne carefull with Mosk water in countryside because it often comes from a tank…i got sick because of that
22/08/2022, 37 am – 1522 94438 I got really sick from tap water in Ankara
22/08/2022, 52 am – 162 24884 I got sick in turkey too
22/08/2022, 1:20 pm – 935 477 28 I also had no problem even in their gas station I drink tap water!!
22/08/2022, 1:28 pm – 176 435084 Same, only in Istanbul I drank bottled water. Anywhere else from the tab. Never had a problem with water from a mosque
22/08/2022, 2:09 pm – 7795 0305 There are loads of roadside springs all along the main roads – I always drank that and it was OK!
22/08/2022, 4:42 pm – 6 98 11 17 Hi friends !
Is there anyone settled in Istanbul for at least a month and that could receive a tent for me from Decathlon ? Of course it will be the opportunity to share a beer after 😉
By the way, I am selling a second hand tent MSR Mutha Hubba 3 places in Istanbul in 2-4 weeks if someone is interested (sorry for this commercial announcement 😅)
22/08/2022, 4:43 pm – 162 24884 PM
22/08/2022, 5:09 pm – 493 62 88 Never sick with tap water in Turkey! Just in Istanbul we drank bottle water and the rest of the time we always asked locals if it was drinkable or not 😊
22/08/2022, 5:48 pm – 6 09 77 85 Hi guys!
Some of you are in Pamir (Tajikistan) right now?
How about the weather?
My phone tell me rain until friday… 😩
22/08/2022, 5:52 pm – 627 30 76
22/08/2022, 5:53 pm – 6 09 77 85 Same in Khorog…
22/08/2022, 5:53 pm – 177 92897 Tibilisi
Hejhej everyone,
Does somebody knows a good bike shop in Tbilisi to find a bolt for the mounting system of a tubus vega rear rack?
We lost a part today..
22/08/2022, 5:54 pm – 177 92897
22/08/2022, 5:54 pm – 177 92897 Lots of love from beautiful from Georgia 💚
22/08/2022, 5:56 pm – 7807 6462 BIKEHOUSE were quite clever at fixing our broken rack although I don’t think they have any specific parts.
22/08/2022, 6:38 pm – 79 645 11 Does anyone knows a nice guesthouse/hostel in Tatvan (next to the trainstation)?:)
22/08/2022, 8:29 pm – 76 426 08 Hi people:)
Any advice on the route between Cappadocia and Erzurum (I have to get my Iranian visa there)? Is it worth it to go to Diyarbakir then up north, or directly to Erzurum is more beautiful? Any tips about nice regions and nature between there is helpful thanks 🙂
22/08/2022, 8:38 pm – 176 765320 Anyone know if there is a shop that would have marathons in krgyizstan or Almaty?
Alternatively, if anyone is flying into Tbilisi from Europe in the next two weeks, and is willing to bring a mattress from there, send me a message.
22/08/2022, 45 pm – 1514 77549 Im going to Mplus in a few days. I messaged them and they told me they have quite a selection. Maybe message them (via google) if you are looking for something specific.
22/08/2022, 51 pm – 176 765320 Mplus may have what you need.
22/08/2022, 20 pm – +1 (651) 600-95 If it doesn’t, there’s a north face store near by that might. I saw they had climbing gear, tents, sleeping bags. I don’t remember if they had pads. But it was one city block away from MPLUS
23/08/2022, 15 am – 79 645 11 Does anyone know a good bus company which is running from Istanbul to Edirne? (+ easy bike transport)
23/08/2022, 36 am – 6 64 53 16 Hi everyone! For those who went to Iran, did the embassy asked you a travel insurance when you took your paper visa? Is it necessary to have one?
23/08/2022, 37 am – 620 70 83 Nope. Nothing in my experience.
23/08/2022, 38 am – 1573 57429 Nope they did not but we have been told the may ask.
23/08/2022, 39 am – 79 836 02 noup in our case
23/08/2022, 8:44 am – +1 (651) 600-95
23/08/2022, 8:45 am – 7 68 84 30 No they didn’t us either
23/08/2022, 9:08 am – 160 34697 Which border did you guys took to Iran from armenia?
23/08/2022, 9:10 am – 162 24884 Sadakhlo
23/08/2022, 9:12 am – 7929 1463 Does anyone have any up to date information on the Georgia – Azerbaijan border reopening in September?
Apologies if this has been discussed previously – I can’t see messages older than yesterday.
Thanks!
23/08/2022, 9:20 am – 160 34697 And for Iran?
23/08/2022, 9:26 am – 162 24884 ?! It’s the crossing to Iran
23/08/2022, 9:27 am – 160 34697 Oh on maps they show me georgian/armenian border
23/08/2022, 9:27 am – 163 14904 Hello, we will be in Nukus the day after tomorrow. Is someone there too and wants to meet up?☺️
23/08/2022, 9:28 am – 477 09 41 Interested! Mine is broke. I can come to get it today or tomorrow!?
23/08/2022, 9:30 am – +1 (651) 600-95 Of course feel free. I’m leaving Tbilisi now, but I left it with the front desk here.
23/08/2022, 33 am – 6 199896 Anyone with recent experience regarding flying with Uzbekistan Airways? Dimensions? Kilograms?
23/08/2022, 06 pm – 6 49 64 98 Yeah we thought they were supposed to do an announcement yesterday but for know, no news…
23/08/2022, 08 pm – 6 49 64 98 We took the main road (Kayseri – Sivas – Erzican)
The road is a big one and you have the emergency line for yourself. Warmshowers on the way in every big city (or CS) and few passes above 2000m, it’s nice !
23/08/2022, 35 pm – 6 30 96 91 Morning everyone! Has anyone crossed any bike shop between lake Sevan and the Armenia – Iranian border? 🤔 thanks!
23/08/2022, 3:25 pm – 6 51 81 77 Hi! Is there anyone now in Yerevan going this week to Iran?
My passport is in Yerevan and I am looking for a savior who could bring it back to me 🙏🏻
(Sorry i already asked, but it’s becoming more urgent haha)
23/08/2022, 4:18 pm – 1512 88151 Hi, somebody knows a good Bike Shop in Taschkent? Thanks!
23/08/2022, 4:21 pm – 6 61 69 56 For parts, only velo rider. And it’s poor. For mechanics, Scott
23/08/2022, 4:21 pm – 1512 88151 Scott is the Name of the Shop?
23/08/2022, 4:26 pm – 6 61 69 56 Yes, a reseller. Go there, in the center, and he will explain you where is the workshop. It’s not completely in the center
23/08/2022, 4:43 pm – 6 52 75 74 Hi Guys ! Anyone knows a shop where I could buy a knew mattress in Ouzbekistan ? (Boukhara, Samarkand or Tachkent maybe)
Thanks 🙂
23/08/2022, 4:45 pm – 176 577358 Someone asked for the Insta IDs: barefoottillvietnam
Started in cologne and going to Vietnam. I’m currently in Shiraz, if anyone is up for a be… Lemonade 😊
And is there any possibility to enter South East Asia by land?
23/08/2022, 4:47 pm – Patte: Not at the moment. Your trip will end in Myanmar, currently.
23/08/2022, 4:48 pm – 176 577358 Yeah thought that it’s like that… I’m thinking about flying from Kalkotta to Bangkok. Any better suggestions? Or is the border India-Myanmar about to be opened soon?
23/08/2022, 4:59 pm – Patte: From May but some info about the situation in Myanmar:
https://www.global-monitoring.com/en/blog/2021/05/18/a-tragedy-repeats-is-myanmar-the-next-syria/
23/08/2022, 5:11 pm – 6 11 96 39 Yes in Yerevan ! Great bike shop is „My bike“ ! Professional and Friendly!
23/08/2022, 5:24 pm – 1512 88151 Thanks a Lot 😊
23/08/2022, 6:49 pm – 6 154927 You already have an update about Azerbeidzjan? 😊
23/08/2022, 6:54 pm – 160 62664 ELITESPORT сеть спортивных магазинов
+7 7272 67 73 50
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nH7sjHfztdswc2q4A
We got two marathon in this shop in almaty
23/08/2022, 6:57 pm – 6 30 96 91 Thank you! We were actually in Yerevan some days ago. I was hoping to find something on our way to the South from Martuni and Meghri (it is a specific screw that is missing on one of our bikes, not the end of the world, but need to fix it rather sooner than later…)
23/08/2022, 8:55 pm – 6 51 81 77
23/08/2022, 9:06 pm – 7 53 83 40 That’s only the third time🥹
24/08/2022, 2:25 am – 176 435084 Hey everyone!
I met more cyclists close to Tbilissi today and I know of some that are still in the city.
Just a reminder that we created an extra group to meet up in Tbilissi.
Here is the link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GDYE6uOJGtr0Mmt9osmnJ0
I will be back in Tbilissi one last time 29.8. and hope to meet up with some of you and go for a beer 😎
See you there 🙋🏼♂️🙃
24/08/2022, 31 am – 541 176 28 Hello, any good bike shops recommandation in Tabriz ? Thank you 🙏🏼
24/08/2022, 38 am – Patte: Meet this guy, he is on couchsurfing and is helping you with anything but cannot host you. He brought me to a good one. They even make spokes etc..But I forgot the name of the shop.
https://instagram.com/mhm_jafarzadeh?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
24/08/2022, 13 pm – 79 655 36 Hello there,
I got two questions regarding Iran:
1. My Visa is valid from 14.06 till 11.09 (so 3 months). Stay period is 30 days (+extensions). I will cross the border to Iran on the 3rd of september. Does this mean, that I can stay in Iran untill 2nd of october? Or should I extend my Visa befor 11.09? My flight back home is on 30.09.
2. I‘ll fly back home from Teheran on 30.09. Does anyone know a place in Teheran where I can get a Bicycle Box (which is accepted by Turkish airlines)?
Thanks for letting me know, and enjoy your day! ❤️
24/08/2022, 39 pm – 178 14010 you just need to arrive within these dates as far as i know it’s the same for me
24/08/2022, 1:03 pm – 935 477 28 Jabari Bicycle Store
021 6686 8423
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fHKQFMcNgS9E5Rvh6
24/08/2022, 1:03 pm – 935 477 28 He will give u a proper box.
24/08/2022, 1:07 pm – 474 60 35 Yes you can stay 30 days after you crossed the border. So you can stay until the 2nd of october without extension 🙂
24/08/2022, 1:22 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 Anyone in Istanbul the next two weeks? Would love to grab a beer 🙂
24/08/2022, 1:23 pm – 921 407 20 Search Free camp of Tabriz on google map
At least you can make safe camp there also there is Shower there
24/08/2022, 1:25 pm – +1 (678) 656-02 Also, I’m selling an MSR whisperlite international in Istanbul! Only a few months old.
24/08/2022, 1:40 pm – 27 79 50 Hello, I got a crack in m’y rear back wheel 😑 I’m on my way to Dushambe. Anyone could recommend a bike shop in Andijan (Uzbekistan) or in Dushambe ? Thanks 🙏
24/08/2022, 1:40 pm – 27 79 50
24/08/2022, 2:38 pm – 7742 7826 Hello. Has anyone bought inner tubes with presta valves in Buhkara or Samarkand? Seem hard to come by
24/08/2022, 2:57 pm – 7557 4161
24/08/2022, 2:57 pm – 7557 4161
24/08/2022, 3:01 pm – 7543 6933 Schrader valves can used if presta valve tubes are unavailable.
The diameter of rim holes can simply be enlarged to accept the larger diameter Schrader valves.
A drill or a round file should work easily.
Did the same to my rims.
24/08/2022, 3:38 pm – 7742 7826 👍
24/08/2022, 3:49 pm – 4 95 2235 Bad idea. You create a weak point to your rim by doing this. Then it can break easily.
24/08/2022, 3:50 pm – 1573 57429 For everyone who took the ferry between Banda Abbas and Dubai. Am I right that it’s a UAE based company and not Iranian?
If so, is it possible to pay the ferry fare with credit card.
24/08/2022, 3:51 pm – 6 64 53 16 Thanks to all for your helps for the informations about Iranian visa! Another question about Pakistani visa for those who crossed the country recently : do they ask for COVID vaccination ? Did you do the demand by yourselves or through an agency? By advance thanks guys 🙏
24/08/2022, 3:54 pm – 7484 6409 Find someone to drill a 8mm hole in your rim, expanding the presta hole.
24/08/2022, 4:08 pm – 7543 6933 Disagree that a rim with larger valve size holes can break easily.
Rim manufacturers design and produce wheels using Schrader valve tubes.
From personnel experience and knowledge the ‚weakest‘ part of rims is often the spoke nipple holes resulting in cracking due to the constant and excessive spoke pressure.
Any other comments / opinions welcome.
24/08/2022, 4:13 pm – 7543 6933 Correction…. spoke pressure should read spoke tension!
24/08/2022, 4:14 pm – 6 487834 We took this ferry two days ago. The name of the company (as far as I know the only one that offers this trip) is Valfajr. Just googled and it is Iranian. So no CC I guess. We bought tickets at a travel agency in town. Could pay partly in dollars. You can send me a message if you want any more info.
24/08/2022, 4:15 pm – 6 487834 http://www.valfajr.ir/111/About-us.aspx
24/08/2022, 4:15 pm – 7484 6409 Agreed. I always drill out the presta hole and never had a problem. As you say, the rims are designed and built to take the wider hole. Only rose bike a with very narrow rims might have a problem.
24/08/2022, 4:16 pm – 7484 6409 I disagree, as does most rim manufactures.
24/08/2022, 4:21 pm – 7543 6933 Hi Bob…we corresponded previously. Hope yourself and your other half are well.
Where are you?
I’m now in Delhi (with Delhi belly).
24/08/2022, 4:49 pm – 176 577358 An suggestions for camping in shiraz? Found only „Camping forbidden“ pictures yet and don’t want to be waken up at 7am 😴
24/08/2022, 5:16 pm – 659 98 63 Go to Tala Hostel!! Much better and relaxed way to enjoy the city
24/08/2022, 5:20 pm – 6 154927 Anyone knows a bicycle box in Dubai? And if Uzbekistan Airways are okay with bicycles? We want to take ferry from Iran and then fly from Dubai to Tashkent
24/08/2022, 5:21 pm – 530 551 66 A good scissors can enlarge the hole of an aluminum rim. Just push and turn. İt cuts the metal easily.
24/08/2022, 5:26 pm – 542 507 48 I will do that as well 😃👍
24/08/2022, 5:56 pm – 163 14904 Hey Gennie, that’s a very nice shirt^^
We’ll have a look if it’s still there. But I think we are a bit slower than you, so we probably don’t catch up to you to give it to you😬 If we find the shirt we’ll let you know and we find a solution ☺️
24/08/2022, 5:59 pm – 7807 6462 Hello, can anyone tell me how you can get a passport stamp when crossing the border by train into Uzbekistan? Do border guards board the train?
Thanks 🙏
24/08/2022, 6:39 pm – 176 765320 Hey! If anyone is in Bishkek, the silk road mountain race is going on and beers in the evening here. All invited. Jibek jolu 487a
24/08/2022, 9:07 pm – 6 487834 We just got two boxes from Wolfies bike shop in Dubai. Very professional shop, with ditto prices.. But the boxes were free
24/08/2022, 9:31 pm – 492 52 93 Yes 🙂
24/08/2022, 9:31 pm – 492 52 93 For 5 Gel per bycicle
24/08/2022, 9:53 pm – 8 45 26492 Tip for Tbilisi Airport: if you want to wrap up your bikebox in plastic, the guy doing it wants to charge you 50 gel instead of 25. Just keep on insisting that airport website says all luggage sizes are 25 gel and he’ll eventually concede💰
24/08/2022, 9:57 pm – 1577 47343 Does anyone need a box for a bycicle at Thessaloniki airport end of August?
24/08/2022, 16 pm – 6 411483 We’re training/bussing our way back home right now for a wedding, but we’ll fly back to Tbilisi (13 Sept) and onwards to Islamabad (15 Sept). If anyone needs (not too large) specific parts you can’t get in those places but can be shipped to the Netherlands: send me a PM, perhaps we can bring it along.
24/08/2022, 24 pm – 7484 6409 Are you using the train due to border issues? I phone the Uzbekistan Embassy in London and was told the Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan border is open, but I didn’t end the call feeling 100% convinced! 🤣
25/08/2022, 44 am – 79 859 95
25/08/2022, 7:20 am – 26 14 17 What’s the scam?
25/08/2022, 8:56 am – 79 859 95 He is asking for to much money for city guiding. Expecially women should be careful…
25/08/2022, 9:15 am – 7929 1463 On the subject of the Georgian/Azerbaijan border being closed: wondering if anyone has made the journey from Tbilisi to Baku or Aktau via plane? If so, did you fly with your bikes and luggage? Or courier it overland to your destination? Any advice or recommended couriers would be greatly appreciated.
25/08/2022, 9:19 am – 176 577358 If anyone wants to extend their Iran Visum: do it in Shiraz. In and out in 45min, 75 toman and got some grapes as breakfast 👌
25/08/2022, 9:25 am – 7 68 84 30 The issue is that even if you fly in, you need to fly out… So no point…
25/08/2022, 9:29 am – 6 51 81 77 The ferry Baku – Aktau is still going, so he can take it to reach Kazakhstan 🙂
25/08/2022, 9:33 am – 6 61 69 56 No, you can’t leave the country by land or by boat. Lot of review on caravanistan.
25/08/2022, 9:34 am – 6 61 69 56 Yes
25/08/2022, 9:38 am – 7929 1463 Sorry, could you confirm if you mean can or can’t leave by land or boat? From what I’ve read on Caravanistan people have made the journey in via plane and out via ferry to Kazahkstan.
25/08/2022, 9:41 am – 6 61 69 56 You can sorry. Lot of pepole leave Azerbaijan to georgia by land. And any porblem with the ferry. You have problem on the other side. To enter in Azerbaijan. You need to ask a special permit. Can take 1 month.
25/08/2022, 05 am – 8 44 35132 I think if you could Report him to the police they would take care of him.
25/08/2022, 06 am – 6 72 19 84 Hey all. About trying to enter Azerbaidjan by land, our feedback :
we (2 french people) asked almost 2 months ago for a special permit because we think it is absolutely not reasonable to fly (climate changes now)
we knew a Swiss traveller obtained this special permit a few weeks ago
we have a project with an association (we facilitate workshops in school in the countries where we travel), so we thought it would be a good point for us
we had contact with french embassy in Azerbaidjan and Azeri embassy in France, they told us it is possible, it should take 1 month to have an answer, we followed their recommendations (we wrote letters in french, english and azeri to explain our project and why we want to enter Azerbaidjan by land)
Conclusion:
no one cared, no answer 😐
it looks like it is better to be Swiss than French 😉!
25/08/2022, 14 am – 6 61 69 56 French’s embassy serve only one thing. Sell Rafales at the worst dictatorship of the world. For French citizens, are empty buildings. In each country, I never have an answer. Worst embassy in the world.
Try this number. It’s azeri embassy in Kazakhstan. They answered me
+7 708 712 7016
25/08/2022, 19 am – 6 51 81 77 Did the azeri embassy in Kazakhstan provided you with a special permit?
25/08/2022, 23 am – 6 61 69 56 I asked one to take the ferry from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. They told me that they send the request, but can take 1 month, and not sure.. finally I changed my plan. But can work for you maybe. You have a project. And they’ll push you to take the plane. But I spoke about climate change and that it was a stupid idea, when it’s possible by boat, and then, they’ve stoped and say ok
25/08/2022, 27 am – 7 68 84 30 Hey Gab, do you have the link to the Caravanistan Forum where there are fresh updates ? Couldn’t find 🙁
25/08/2022, 29 am – 6 61 69 56 I don’t have it now. You just write Caspian ferry in the search bar. And you’ll found the topic, with fresh review
25/08/2022, 07 pm – 176 765320 USA had the same rejection. But it would not have mattered as i heard the ferry is not taking bikers as well. So you would still fly out.
25/08/2022, 14 pm – 6 64 53 16 My message was lost in the feed realm so I put it here again. question about Pakistani visa for those who crossed the country recently : do they ask for COVID vaccination ? Did you do the demand by yourselves or through an agency? By advance thanks guys 🙏
25/08/2022, 26 pm – 6 832030 Hi Antoine! We did it ourselves, it was a bit of hustle but finally we got it. They didn’t ask us for covid vaccinations during the visa application. If you have more questions, you can send me a message!
25/08/2022, 33 pm – 6 61 69 56 Any problem to take the ferry with a bike. It’s also free
25/08/2022, 36 pm – 76 366 92 do you have any info about the Swiss traveller ? 🙈
25/08/2022, 48 pm – 176 765320 I heard three people were rejected from the azber side last month.
25/08/2022, 49 pm – 7 69 96 82 Can’t anyone recommend a good bike shop in Yerevan?
25/08/2022, 50 pm – 6 61 69 56 Lot of people cross with a bike, I was in contact with the ship compagny, no problem. They put truck in the boat, so a bike.. and also sometime, train !
They were rejected for other thing i think
25/08/2022, 1:15 pm – 6 64 53 16 Thanks a lot !!
25/08/2022, 2:57 pm – 178 14010 Hello
we i am a german guy cycling with my friend from swiss. Currently we are in armenia and will cross the border to iran soon. Anyone know a cs or ws which you would recommend near the border?
thx for your help😃
25/08/2022, 3:02 pm – 79 426 73 as far as i know it was @41795137342
25/08/2022, 3:05 pm – 79 836 02 for sure it was @41795137342 😎
25/08/2022, 3:17 pm – 684 29 91 Indian e-Visa
I entered India by plane the first time but i want to leave to Nepal by land and also come back from there by land to India. Has anyone done it with e-Visa? From what i read it says its possible to exit by land but not sure if its possible to reenter India by land or not. Thanks!!
25/08/2022, 3:50 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not sure, lot of pepole had problem. I try to found the answer since few long days. Maybe there is only Raxaul border to exit but not sure
26/08/2022, 2:41 am – 7 62 07 44 71 added 6 21 912 141
25/08/2022, 4:52 pm – 6 199896 Any bicycle shop in Dushanbe where you can buy tyres/tubes?
25/08/2022, 4:54 pm – 6 61 69 56 Your only chance is velotj
25/08/2022, 4:54 pm – 6 61 69 56 Not velotj2
25/08/2022, 5:59 pm – 474 60 35 you can exit India by land without problem but you will need a paper visa if you want to re enter by land… Shitty rule 🙁
25/08/2022, 6:02 pm – 6 61 69 56 Only in Katmandu, India embassy I imagine ?
Do you know the price and how many time it takes ?
25/08/2022, 6:11 pm – 474 60 35 I know that from Pakistan it costs 100€ and it can take between 3 days and… 2 months in the wost case 🤷♂️
But I imagine from Nepal it should be easier
25/08/2022, 6:23 pm – 6 61 69 56 I hope. Because 100e when you’ve already paid 40e for a Evisa, I call it stealing
25/08/2022, 6:23 pm – 474 60 35 yep… It is really a shitty rule 🙁
25/08/2022, 6:28 pm – 6 67 02 21 Hi ! We are Jessica and Anais from France, we are on the way to india, we plan to go through Iran from Armenia to Dubai. We’re wondering if there are some solo women in Iran now or before to share their experience with us ? 🙂
25/08/2022, 6:42 pm – 6 10 56 65 Sorry what in a scanmer ?
25/08/2022, 7:16 pm – 79 696 97 Hi guys, anyone about to cross the border from Armenia to Iran? I’m in Meghri and move on most probably tomorrow (Friday) towards Tabriz, either via Jolfa – Marand or via Varzaqan. Do you want to do the money exchange & border crossing «hassle» together? > PM. Thx.
25/08/2022, 7:31 pm – 6 54 167 0 Hello everyone,
I found an MSR pocket rocket 2 stove in Tunisia. I want to know if I can easily find Gaz cartridges with valves in Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Thanks
25/08/2022, 8:41 pm – 492 52 93 ARMENIA 🇦🇲
Hello guys!
We are Sixtine and Tom from Belgium. We are in Georgia for the moment and want going in Armenia next week.
Someone cross the border in Sadakhlo?
Is the road that then follow the Azerbaïdjan border risky? 🙂
Thanks a lot!
25/08/2022, 8:46 pm – 935 477 28 Maybe I can share some of my experiences 😊
25/08/2022, 8:49 pm – +7 747 363 94 Anyone here have trouble buying a ticket on Wizz Air? I want to fly from Almaty to Abu Dhabi at the end of Sept and can get either of my 2 US debit cards or my wife’s card to be accepted by their payment system. About to punt and try Asana straight to Delhi. Just putting it out there in case anyone has overcome this.
25/08/2022, 8:50 pm – +7 747 363 94 Can’t get
25/08/2022, 8:53 pm – 6 72 19 84 I guess it’s „scammer“ (arnaqueur en français)
25/08/2022, 56 pm – 79 645 11 Does anyone know a nice hostel/guesthouse in Instanbul?:)
25/08/2022, 05 pm – 76 830 28 Yes Mybike ! Good gear
26/08/2022, 29 am – 76 366 92 hush hostel
26/08/2022, 2:35 am – 176 435084 Idk if you found someone by now but I will be in Yerevan in a week or so and then cycle to Iran in 1-2 weeks. I could bring it for you if that’s not too late
26/08/2022, 4:45 am – 498 23 99 Technical question
How can I delete routes on a wahoo gps elemet foam?
I don’t succeed 😵💫
26/08/2022, 6:24 am – 6 52 75 74 I have seen on a website that Nepal land borders are currently closed. Is that not true ?
26/08/2022, 7:02 am – 6 61 69 56 No, for sure you can enter by land. Some of us are actually in
26/08/2022, 8:09 am – 73 061 23 Went over my wheel yesterday and noticed a couple of cracks in the rim (not on the side of the rim), only by the spoke beds. So probably need a new rim.. anyone knows if Tashkent has a descent bike shop? Or Dushanbe? Rather not go back to Bishkek..
Appreciate any help on the matter 🙏
26/08/2022, 9:10 am – 478 71 64 Swipe left or right 🙂 if it’s a route made on Komoot or so you need to delete it there and synch
26/08/2022, 9:10 am – 176 765320 Tashkent has a few shops but after that only Bishkek or Almaty. Not much options i found else.
26/08/2022, 9:47 am – 27 79 50 Hello Marcus, I had the same issue just few days ago. I stop in Andijan and they made a new wheel with a German brand rims. They were also really professional and friendly. It was Velo Zone bike shop.
26/08/2022, 9:48 am – 27 79 50 Otherwise I saw recently in the feed people talking about Velotj2 but doesn’t know what they have.
26/08/2022, 11 am – 6 61 69 56 The minimum, but the most in Dushanbe.
26/08/2022, 43 am – 478 71 64 Good morning all! I’m about to enter Iran from Armenia, and am looking for advice on Western Iran/Iranian Kurdistan. Is it generally safe to cycle? Do you recommend any routes? My current plan is Marand-Tabriz-Takab-Marivan-Kermanshah-Dezful. Or would you advise skipping the West and going more central/east? (I have about 2 months)
26/08/2022, 01 am – 172 84293 Good morning, anyone experiences with an e visa from Iran to Pakistan? Sharing would be well appreciated. A
26/08/2022, 09 am – 76 830 28 I applied/paid 35 usd online, no answer yet but going to embassy in Teheran Sunday
26/08/2022, 09 am – 76 830 28 Will let you know
26/08/2022, 21 am – 174 78363 Hi Guys, did you finally have to open a bank account for the Iran visa and how did you succeed without opening one? Thank you for your help!
Have fun and have a good day 🚵🏼♂️🚵
26/08/2022, 25 am – 474 60 35 You can just grab a lot of cash and thats it ^^
26/08/2022, 32 am – 174 78363 Is your answer about Iran visa ?
Because the embassy don’ttake cash 😉
26/08/2022, 33 am – 1520 18927 If you are in Tbilisi go to the TBC Bank close to the tourist info office, there you don’t have to open a bank account…
26/08/2022, 33 am – 474 60 35 aaah for the visa you mean ? In Trabzon in Turkey we had to go to a bank giving them cash and they did a money transfer to the iranian embassy
26/08/2022, 34 am – 174 78363 But you have to do the registration, right?
26/08/2022, 35 am – 1573 57429 Not in that branch… In all others yeah 😵
26/08/2022, 35 am – 6 411483 Hi Thomas (I think we met in Georgia a while back☺️). We didn’t cycle that much in Iran, but on another trip, by bus/taxi a few years back we did both the west and middle. I can’t imagine the middle would be nice to cycle: harsh, hot, etc. However, we saw stunning landscapes in the west. Don’t skip Uraman Takht in Kurdistan. We only walked there but wish we had the opportunity to cycle. The central part had amazing sights, but perhaps better for a bus trip. That would be my advice.
26/08/2022, 36 am – 1520 18927 Yes, something like this
26/08/2022, 37 am – 1514 77549 Just doing the same hustle in tblisi. Anybody any clew why for god sake they don’t accept cash or just card payment at the embassy (we went to the bank, opened an account, but have to wait 2-3 hours until the embassy is closed again 😅) also there is only the 75,- euro option.
26/08/2022, 37 am – 174 78363 Perfect 👌 so registration is about 50 GEL just at the TBC bank just to share the info
26/08/2022, 38 am – 1520 18927 No, without fee
26/08/2022, 39 am – 174 78363 So they change it …
26/08/2022, 39 am – 1573 57429 Yes but not at the one Lars is mentioning. We were there the same time and basically did the proceedure the same day
26/08/2022, 40 am – 1573 57429 We had to pay because we went to another branch. The one Lars went to won’t change but that’s the only one as far as we are aware of
26/08/2022, 40 am – 1514 77549 Could you share the location from this one? Tried to google but didn’t find it.
26/08/2022, 42 am – 1520 18927 Tourist Information Center
Tiflis – Mtatsminda District, Georgien
https://mapy.cz/s/pavunebebe
26/08/2022, 46 am – 1520 18927 Next to the tourist info
26/08/2022, 50 am – 6 154927 Does anyone know if you need a PCR test for the ferry from Bandar Lengeh to Dubai or Bandar Abbas to Sharjah? I only found an old touristic site which claims you have to pay $40 when arriving for the test, even if you are completely vaccinated..
26/08/2022, 50 am – 160 34697 I’m waiting for my Iranian Visa in Yerewan. Someone mentioned I could do the payment first? Do I need to ask in the embassy first for their bank details with reference no. Then going to a bank (is there specific?) and do the payment. Waiting for my online invitation code and going back to the embassy to get the stamp?
I do not want to do it at same day and risk that the embassy will be closed after I went to the bank.
26/08/2022, 53 am – 670 20409 You should not miss Uraman Takht, Kurdish regions are always a blessing in terms of cycling, no matter which country.
26/08/2022, 53 am – 174 78363 In case you don’t find the free of charge money transfer for your visa for Iran:
If you go with other travelers you can share the registration cost (50GEL) and you can do many transfers because there are no information on it ( no name) but the owner of this registration account should be present in order to sign the receipt for the bank.
TBC can open registration and don’t have to open an account if you insist.
Experienced made and share with other travelers today 🙂
Have fun and have a good day 🚵♀️🚵🏼♂️
26/08/2022, 54 am – 6 832030 No not needed!
26/08/2022, 14 pm – 7 53 83 40 [Pamir]
Hi all! According to the visitalay tourism agency in Osh, it is now possible to cross the kyzyl art (Kyrgyzstan/Tadjikistan) border, providing a permit from the tourism department of Kyrgyzstan.
Has anyone managed to do it?!
26/08/2022, 19 pm – 647 69 94 FLYING KGZ ✈️ INDIA
Hi!
if there is anyone flying to India from Kyrgyzstan I have 10.000 rupees left over to exchange for Som.(Or dollars-euros).
I will be next week in bishkek.
🙋🏽♂️
26/08/2022, 35 pm – 1578 83694 We also went to the bank before going to the embassy. You have to go to the Mellat bank and just tell them you want to pay your visa (normally it’s 50€) and they have the bank details there. After giving them the money in cash they give you a confirmation letter which you have to show to the embassy.
26/08/2022, 39 pm – 1520 18927 can anyone recommend a place to stay in Bandar Anzali or Rasht/Iran? thx
26/08/2022, 40 pm – 478 71 64 There’s a very good description of the process on caravanistan: https://caravanistan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=562&p=40829&hilit=Iran+yerevan#p40829 (thx fanny &Mahdi!)
26/08/2022, 41 pm – 160 34697 Thanks a lot. So I do not go to the embassy before and just straight to the bank and hand them over 75 €?
26/08/2022, 45 pm – 160 34697 Very detailed..cheers for all your help. So I will just go straight to this bank and pay it and hope I do not get rejected as the money would be gone?
26/08/2022, 46 pm – 478 71 64 You should be fine with €50. I paid 50 and got my visa the same day (after 15min wait in the embassy).
26/08/2022, 47 pm – 160 34697 Does not matter if 30 or 45 days tho?
26/08/2022, 47 pm – 7500 8765 VeloTJ 1 in Dushanbe is good, the only mechanic in the city I think. He might have spare rims. VeloTJ 2 is the sister and is only a shop, no mechanic.
26/08/2022, 48 pm – 478 71 64 Yes you can go straight to the bank, pay 50 and get the receipt
26/08/2022, 48 pm – 478 71 64 Nop. I got 45 days and paid 50
26/08/2022, 48 pm – 160 34697 Same price? Because I dont know if my contact person ticked the button „urgent“ and that would be 75 I guess. But I guess I just risk it and pay 50 anyway 👍🏼
26/08/2022, 48 pm – 160 34697 Awesome! Thanks a lot!
26/08/2022, 1:40 pm – 618 21 09 Rasht – Orosi hostel
26/08/2022, 1:41 pm – 79 675 47 Kotam Eco Lodge or Gileboom Eco Lodge.
26/08/2022, 1:44 pm – 73 061 23 Thanks for the information brother 🙏 we just arrived at Velo zone 😊
26/08/2022, 3:23 pm – 7840 4384 Does anybody know a place in Istanbul where i could transparent waterproof plastic? Like the stuff used for ortlieb bags, or the rain cover on a