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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
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Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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Still blinking expensive in Germany....Best I saw was 1.73 . Fortunately the tom tom saved the day and I found an autohof.
That said France is def not cheap either.......we diverted to martalange and paid 1.60 .
Try Ireland, 1.86 EUR is normal.
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Hi AnTyx...seems this trip is a popular retirement thing...im planning similar for next year hence found this thread...do you mind if I ask what maps I should be using for Georgia Mkinvartsveri Kazbegi?, I have included it on my trip and see reviews with photo of motorbikes there but Lord Google says I have to walk almost from the Military Highway

EDIT..to everyone who doesnt understand my question..please dont reply then..to anyone else..iv had some clear answers so thank you and good night..
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Not sure what you’re asking here. The military highway runs through Kazbegi up to the border, and the main problem following it is that you never quite get to enjoy all its splendid curviness due to the solid stream of transport trucks headed to and from Russia.
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Not sure what you’re asking here. The military highway runs through Kazbegi up to the border, and the main problem following it is that you never quite get to enjoy all its splendid curviness due to the solid stream of transport trucks headed to and from Russia.
Yes, I was expecting to meet the trucks either one way or the other and the crazy overtaking.
My question was what maps show the road off the military road leading to Kasbek mountains / Mkinvartsveri.(About 10km East of Military road, near border)..AnTyx has said the road to the Monestry is paved so im asking where this paved section is (I dont know where the monestry is so im hoping its at the mountain view...someone has apparently ridden there according to review photos but people often get mistaken about where there are when making reviews so obviously thats not reliable. I was just going to ride up and see how far I can get but as I say / said, if the road is paved then can someone please advise what maps this is shown on as its not on my version of Google Maps or my Garmin XT...thanks
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Still not totally sure what you’re asking. The “new” road to the monastery is a good one, although I don’t remember whether paved or not. After that there was a good trail, but for foot use only—it’s possible this has changed in the 5 years or so since I was there, but I doubt it. The trail is incredibly scenic, with at least one overnight hut several hours in.

This corresponds to what your map shows—new road, old road, trail—so again I’m not sure what you’re asking (but hope my response was helpful). There are other roads in the area, paved and unpaved. Just watch out for those giant dogs kept by shepherds to protect against wolves; they seem to think motorbikes greatly resemble wolves, and may take offense at your presence.

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My question was what maps show the road off the military road leading to Kasbek mountains / Mkinvartsveri.(About 10km East of Military road, near border).
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My guess is there is no road. It seems Kazbek mountain is a very popular hiking destination. It is a mountain with a glacier and there are companies offering hiking tours. When you look at online maps and watch the satelite map you can see there is a road from Stepantsminde for about 7 km to the west and it ends in a parking lot. I guess hikers park there and hike all the way up.

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My question was what maps show the road off the military road leading to Kasbek mountains / Mkinvartsveri.(About 10km East of Military road, near border)..AnTyx has said the road to the Monestry is paved so im asking where this paved section is (I dont know where the monestry is so im hoping its at the mountain view...someone has apparently ridden there according to review photos but people often get mistaken about where there are when making reviews so obviously thats not reliable. I was just going to ride up and see how far I can get but as I say / said, if the road is paved then can someone please advise what maps this is shown on as its not on my version of Google Maps or my Garmin XT...thanks

The Monastery in the photos is Gergeti Trinity Church. It is located where your Google Maps screenshot shows it is. The road up there used to be unpaved and in bad condition. Locals would transport visitors up there in 4x4s and Delica buses. That road has since been completely paved.

Anything beyond is hiking trails.
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Hi Folks,

Circumstances have changed this year. I'm looking to retire mid next year. Have spoken to my partner and she's happy......ish that I can go. Infact we might do a trip to Germany, run her back to the coast so she can get the ferry back with her bike and then I carry on.

No decision on bike yet.

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