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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Dec 29, 2014 - 10:50am PT
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We lucked out with a 90-day Chinese visa- got it in Vientiane. Still ended up taking a bunch of transport to get through China, but we weren't really trying.
Some Canadian friends did your route, through Iran. They spent a lot of time in places like Dushanbe, waiting on visas. This may be unavoidable. Others report that Siberia is amazing and were doing it again, after biking through there once a few years back. At least Russia is one big country.
Have fun and post up once in awhile!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Dec 29, 2014 - 11:07am PT
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it is great mike.
i never thought to utilize my life
as an artistic medium.
what you're doing there on your bike
is outstanding, and clearly
does the gesture speak
of your immense vision, endurance,
and spiritual balance.
i extend to you heartfelt accolades.
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Majid_S
Mountain climber
Karkoekstan
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Dec 29, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
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Do you already have your visa for Iran ?
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Have fun!
I really enjoyed reading about your last adventure.
Erik
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Aurora Colorado
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Definitely take a detour around Afghanistan, the roads are too full of land mines for good biking. Also, expect to have to pay your way through border crossings in central asia.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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you are insane
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2015 - 11:50pm PT
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Well I've been in Bangkok a week and until late last night I still hadn't assembled my bike. ha Doing the tourist thing and thinking about which direction to head.... west to Burma, north to Laos or east to Cambodia. Anyway this morning I finally found the courage to hop on my bike and ride across town (sans bags). It really wasn't so bad... traffic is so clogged up I could pretty much keep up with the flow. But still a lot of trepidation about actually loading up and heading out into the countryside. I remember I felt the same way before crossing the boarder into Mexico... but even after 18 months on the road ( last two trips) here it is again. :)
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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You don't know where you're going…amazing spontaneity. Or indecision. You tell us. Thanks for post in up and keep 'em coming!
I was too gripped to ride out of Bangkok- trained it to the Cambodian border.
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gumbyclimber
climber
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Go straight to Angkor Wat! It's mind-blowing and an awesome place to ride a bike. Then head down to Phnom Penh; beautiful city and don't miss the S-21 prison and the Killing Fields. Then, head back up the Mekong though Stung Treng into Laos. The border region there is one of the coolest parts of SE Asia; dolphins and shlt.
Are you American? If so, I believe you can't get into Iran without a guide attached to you all the time.
I've heard that the Shan state of Burma is a pretty dodgy place; may want to consider that. The Central Asia route through Kyrgyzstan might be a better choice.
Great trip! Chok dee!
Edit: Also, the area east of Attapeu is wild and nobody goes out there; would be awesome on a bike. The sections of the Ho Chi Minh trail there are really amazing with the carpet bombing, old bridges/infrastructure, and SAM missiles still sitting around.
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2015 - 04:45am PT
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About 400 k east of Bangkok, at Angkor Wat, Cambodia's 900 year old Vishnu temple.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Jan 21, 2015 - 06:24am PT
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He lives! don't forget the cubicle pukes. we need to know you're out there.
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crankster
Trad climber
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Jan 21, 2015 - 07:11am PT
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Way to go, Rockermike!
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Jan 21, 2015 - 07:36am PT
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Can't believe I missed this.
Safe travels badass and yeah, looking forward to the updates.
I've been in a bunch of those places though not on a bike touring.
Living life large!
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couchmaster
climber
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Jan 21, 2015 - 08:20am PT
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I was just wondering about you yesterday and couldn't find this thread. Congrats and have fun!
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jan 21, 2015 - 08:59am PT
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Last trip was awesome, this promises more of the same. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us, very inspiring.
Fair winds and full tires to you.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Jan 21, 2015 - 12:31pm PT
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Don't miss Beng Melea if it's near your route:
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jan 21, 2015 - 08:34pm PT
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Rock on hombre! Livin' the dream.
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2015 - 11:05pm PT
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Spongy wonder noseless saddle. Good for prostate health and blisters on your cheeks.
Stick is all the above plus most importantly a dog away stick. :)
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Jan 22, 2015 - 12:54am PT
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Hey, I'm curious too about your rig. I have drop handle bars for my touring and have been thinking of something different.
What handle bar set up are you using? Looks intriguing.
You've done enough miles to have it dialed in so the info will go along way for me IMHO.
Your slowly getting closer to my time zone too-keep peddling:-)
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