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18 Oct 2011
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I rode the Military Highway in late November 2010. No problems on the road, just one patch of ice in a shady area at elevation. Cold but sunny. The road does go through a ski area, and there are avalanche tunnels so I imagine it could get snowed on quite early and unexpectedly.
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19 Oct 2011
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Hi MCole,
In late October, Turkey will be cold and can meet snow at many places not only Eastern Turkey but also central Turkey including Sivas, Kayseri and Cappadoccia area. If not snow it will be cold.
Better to stick Black Sea coast to minimize freezing.
Istanbul Motosiklet Club's offer seems reasonable too.
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4 Nov 2011
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Crossed the Georgia Military Road last week - no problems. There was a small amount of snow on the mountains, but the road was clear. Just had to be careful of ice in the villages. In Trabzon now, raining today, but the forecast looks decent so I think I shouldn't have any problems.
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7 Nov 2011
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Hi,
Does it mean that you have crossed the border from Russia into Georgia ?
It would be nice to know...
have a safe trip !
Peter
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8 Nov 2011
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Sure does.
I crossed the border at Verkhniy Lars with absolutely no problem. American passport. The Russian border guards are very friendly, they had some difficulty deciphering my customs document prepared by the Kazakhs, but after 45 minutes or so I was through. The Georgian side was also very friendly, taking about 5 minutes.
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