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Hi

We're planning a trip from Vladivostok to London in May 2010 via Mongolia, the Stans, Georgia and Turkey. Four of us have been organising and planning the trip since May last year, and things seem to be on track.

We have a number of other guys that are keen to come on the trip. In particular, there's one guy who's a top bloke who's so keen to come he's been losing sleep over it. We'd really like to have him come - but the main concern is the number of people.

I'd be real keen to get thoughts on how many is a desirable number for a trip. I assume that the more people, the less likely you are to meet locals and find places to stay. 4 is a large group, but also a good number in terms of sharing tents and doubling up on things. 5 feels like it's starting to become a squeeze.

I'd love any advice!!!

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Just typing 2010 makes it seem a long time away but hey, planning is 'half' the fun!

I'll be heading out that way to, probably April, so you may catch me up.

I'll be following any threads on Russia etc. on the Hubb so maybe we'll cross threads before then. It'll be me and maybe a mate of mine.

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(yes, 5 is plenty but no more than 2 in many ways. A big group will probably fragment successfully should people want to do different things)
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Hey Rob,

It's a matter of personal preference, but the pluses of riding with an extra friend far outweighs the hassle when it comes to tents and hotel rooms. The more people there are, the more to enjoy the adventure with.

As you are no doubt aware, larger groups mean more logistics and slower riding due to multiple stops and trying to get everyone on the same schedule, but you are already a pretty big group at 4 so going to 5 won't change that aspect of it much.

You'll likely find that riders will split into pairs or threes of similar riding pace and style, and then you get to catch up on the way or at the next town. The only real downside will be when you have to organize the extra room or tent as you say. Small incremental cost, plus you can always tell him that you will be storing the riding boots in his tent since he has all the extra space...
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Having never traveled with more than one other person, and actually more often than not, tended to be solo, it is difficult to offer a valid opinion... however, what i would say is, since the trip isn't even starting till 2010 i would be amazed if all four or five that sign up for it actually go!

Peoples lives, aspirations and opportunities all change in 18 months/2 years and i would suspect that even if you signed six people up, on leaving day there may only be four anyway.


Regardless, enjoy the planning over a few s with mates, thats always good.
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I've done roadtrips in cars with myself and 3 others and also done trips on my own. Both options have pros and cons, I enjoy being on my own and meeting up with locals more and interacting with them but also I enjoy being thousands of miles from home in some little cafe with my best mates.

I imagine it's different on bikes are you aren't in the car together all the time so you don't have to worry about space?

Like an earlier poster said, planning that far ahead you're likely to get a few drop outs.
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Mondo Enduro had like 7 members if I remember correctly. Didnt seem to affect them too much.
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