Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Route Planning
UK to Stans and back Weather ?? UK to Stans and back Weather ??
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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


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



Like Tree3Likes

Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 9 Oct 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: france
Posts: 115
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomkat View Post
It's pretty much dictated by the short riding season over the Pamirs and other high ground in the region. I have no desire to be wading through snowfalls! Then you have the long ride through Siberia, I reckon that's about a month on its own and I'd rather not be doing that in Autumn. On my route I'd be coming up through Turkey in September so hopefully by the end of the month it would just be a short hop up through northern Europe in deteriorating weather.
Hi
almost the same consideration :
1) south road in may to avoid raining in balkans and hotter times in Turkey
2) try to arrive in the upper parts around end of lay/june
3) wayback through Russia : kazkstan to Georgia like Igor,Nora , everybody )
3) ferry to Bulgaria .
4) depending of the weather but we both know these places : many options .
AND
NO riding if it rains except reeal necessity
ENough time to wait for better weather, ferries and so
Both hikers and used to bivouacs if needed
__________________
"In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV." R. Pirsig
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 9 Oct 2019
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 2
I am interested in doing a similar ride in 2021, but was thinking of going through Iran (depending on escalating tensions!). How come you're not thinking of that route?

Also, i'd want to go to Mongolia, does anyone know how the Russian visas would work as you need to pop in for a few days from Kazakh to Mongolia, then ride back through Russia for a longer period. Can UK citizen get mutil-trip visa? Or a transit visa one way, normal visa on the way back?

Cheers!
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 9 Oct 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Devon, UK
Posts: 843
Personally I'm not considering Iran but the main reason is it's the only country on my expected route where a carnet is necessary, and on a new bike that's an awful lot of money to deposit. They also have all these daft rules about guides for certain nationalities. Hopefully they will mellow a bit in future.

If you are planing to go to Mongolia you will need a double (or multi) entry Russian visa (assuming you're not planning to exit to China). I'm going to get a double entry 90 day business visa from RealRussia, the process takes about a month but they handle it all. For Mongolia you can apply for a visa in Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude, there is a validity window when you must enter so there's no point getting it a long time in advance. Other countries on my route are either visa free or evisas that I can get on the road.

Read all about it on Caravanistan.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 12 Oct 2019
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 10
Thanks TomKat and EX-XT

The more i'm reading it does sound like switching to your planned routes and heading through Russia First will be the best option.

Thank you for your advice.
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 12 Oct 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: france
Posts: 115
Quote:
Originally Posted by diddylord View Post
Thanks TomKat and EX-XT

The more i'm reading it does sound like switching to your planned routes and heading through Russia First will be the best option.

Thank you for your advice.
thank you mate ; anyway you will have to check the conditions during the ride : this is only a general matter .
And, of course, plan also alternative routes.
Surely some of us will meet somewhere .
давай
__________________
"In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV." R. Pirsig
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 29 Feb 2020
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 27
Quote:
Originally Posted by diddylord View Post
HI all
After realising that the cost of a carnet for my bike rules out some routes heading down into asia from the uk my current plan for next year’s trip is this:

Leave around May the 1st (possibly April) heading from the uk across Europe down into Turkey across to Georgia and Azerbaijan.

From there hoping to get a ferry from Baku to Kazakhstan (I need to find out if one actually takes that route??)

From there the plan is to ride to Tajikistan before heading north into Russia then Ukraine and back across Europe back to the uk.

One of the biggest questions I have at the moment is to do with the weather in the Turkey and stans and what is the best time of year to ride through them without getting boiled?

Does anyone have any advice on this route and the best time to see these areas?

Many thanks
Dan

Hi Dan

out of curiosity did you come to a final conclusion?

I also had initially plan to do the same route over to Asia... the Carnet even though a deposit was also pricey.. and i am now debating also another option for the time being..
cheers

Dan
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 29 Feb 2020
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by djays View Post
Hi Dan

out of curiosity did you come to a final conclusion?

I also had initially plan to do the same route over to Asia... the Carnet even though a deposit was also pricey.. and i am now debating also another option for the time being..
cheers

Dan
HI Dan
My final plan is to head out Russia first to Ulanbator then head back via the stans and europe, still leaving about the 1st of May.

This is mainly based on weather trying to get the best where I can.

Hope this helps, if I can answer any other question fire away.
Dan
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
France to Vladivostok and back in several different sretches bolobolo Route Planning 2 10 Jun 2018 10:34
2015 - Heading east from Europe, add your itinerary / plans kim Travellers Seeking Travellers 190 5 Mar 2016 08:38
London To Australia - The Non Direct Route Rixxy's Ride Tales 77 8 Jun 2015 15:59
Buying a new bike and riding back to the uk? jesus Trip Paperwork 6 26 Jan 2013 08:14
Europe to Magadan via the Stans/Mongolia and back 2012 asilindean Travellers Seeking Travellers 0 22 Nov 2011 11:11

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:45.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top