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I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Old 19 Jul 2015
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Hi all, another short update on cycling Ukraine. First of all, it is way too hot! Whoever tells you that cycling over hills with 50 degrees (metric, if your Imperial... do the math). if fun, punch them! Because they are lying. Really, it is no fun. None. Cycling from Mongolia to ... West as far as I can get-uploadfromtaptalk1437292808267.jpg

So, I left kiev and felt quite good. I had a good coffee and headed towards Vinnytsia and armed with a map I found some nice back roads. Hardly any traffic, enough villages for food and lovely places for pitching a tent. So first few days I saw a lot of lakes (well, this made me wonder - time enough on a bike - when is a lake a lake and not a pond? ) anyway, lots of swimming!

I've had three flat tires, the rear tyre is suffering the most. Cycling from Mongolia to ... West as far as I can get-uploadfromtaptalk1437293002346.jpg

I've been to Chotyn Castle, which I really recommend and kamenets - podilsky was nice as well.

Currently in Kolomyya and because of the heat and the fact that I'm a ginger and have a general hatred for heat and sun I'm staying in the shade for two days or so. I look like a grilled aubergine right now. Not the best look as it turns out.

Anyway, pics rule, so enjoy!

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Hi all,

The last post in this topic. After cycling Ukraine - which was amazing - I entered Slovakia. Also beautiful and being a bit more west it was easy, compared to Ukraine.

Lots of rain, lots of flats, about 6 broken spokes in the rear wheel I had to fix on the go. Aside from that, party from sunrise till sunset!

Crossed the border to Hungary and saw the country, from the Bükk area to Pecs, around Balaton and currently in Budapest. Time wise I can't cycle home, and the refugee issue makes a train impossible. Tomorrow I fly home and will start planning the next trip.

Thanks all for listening!

Kind regards,

Sore Bum and Tired Legs Alex

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Epic trip Alex and thanks for posting
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Respect!

How long did the slog from Novosibirsk to Ukraine take by bicycle?.

Also how much water did you generally carry and in what (just plastic bottles?).
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