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Old 28 Jan 2007
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I would be interested in the Russia tour for sure...I am in Nicaragua on my way to Bolivia currently. Should be back around May. Planning on being in Germany for the MRT rally in Sept. Perhaps start from there? Winter might be a really bad time for such a trip though.

I live near Calgary, Alberta. With any luck I hope to do up to a 9 month trip next time.

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I would be interested in the Russia tour for sure...I am in Nicaragua on my way to Bolivia currently. Should be back around May. Planning on being in Germany for the MRT rally in Sept. Perhaps start from there? Winter might be a really bad time for such a trip though.

I live near Calgary, Alberta. With any luck I hope to do up to a 9 month trip next time.

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Hey there Dirtydeeds, hows your travels going so far? Ill tell you one thing, I wish I was where you are right now, this freakin snow and below zero temps is starting to really get on my nerves..lol.. I want to Ride !! Even if its just down the street and back .... Drop me a note when you get closer to Calgary and let me know how your plans look. Oh yeah I was going to ask what are you riding ?

Safe Ridin man ,,


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The trip has been great. In Leon, Nic and leaving tomorrow. There is no snow here. (Ha Ha..)

Riding a KTM 640 Adv.

Check out the MRT rally:

http://www.motorrad-reise-treffen.de/

Were you at the HU meeting in Nelson this year?

Jeff
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That sounds like a great adventure!

I'm planning a similar trip, also in the beginning stages, and am thinking of California, up through Alaska ----> Vlad, then across and maybe down through Greece, up through Italy, make my way to London, then across to New York, and back to California. I'm a bit farther out as far as my departure date, but I'm excited to hear how you do!

Good luck, and if you want to compare prep notes, let me know.

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Dug Shelby
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Re Travel Plans
Hey Dug

Im not making much headway on my plans , at this point it may end up just being a trip to Alaska and back, not too sure yet. The money is a bit of an issue for me at this point but I will continue to research the Russia and Europe parts of such a trip. If I find any useful info Ill pass it on.

Good luck with your plans as well dude.


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Russia trip
Hi there,
I'm planning on starting out from Vlad on the road in mid september. I live in Hong Kong and will transport the bike (probably by air) from here. For all the woo woo stories you hear about being on the road alone in Russia there are other ones where people got on fine. You pays yer money and takes yer chances....just keep a sensible perspective on things.

My bike of choice is a single lung Royal Enfield (with electric start!) 500cc Bullet. Simple mechanics, simple to run and fix etc. I'm not looking to hammer across the country as fast I can manage.

Route - trans Russia to St Petersburg and then south through Belarus to Poland, then Czech Republic, then Germany, then France, then across the channel to England and onwards to Scotland and a nice cuppa tea with mum in Edinburgh. All of that depends on weather but I've been told September has nice dry weather (rains have gone) and a chill at night will keep mozzies away. I like cold weather but not -20celsius type cold during the day. If it really gets too cold then I'll pretend to be a duck and head south.

All the best!

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Meet in Vlad June 3, '07
Hey guys,

Several Nzealanders and a couple of spanish guys and myself plan to start in Vlad about June 3, '07 and travel west via Mongolia.
We are nurses, mechanics and teachers and are experienced motorcyclists. We will be riding KTM's and Hondas.
Everyone is welcome to join in.

Best way to get the mc there is air freight direct through Expeditors from Seattle to Vlad, ask for Ian or Danielle. Cost is around $5.00usd/kg and airfare is $1200 one way per passanger.
We have a Russian biker to stay with in Vlad and someone to accept responsibility for the bikes as Expeditors only ships business to business.

All you need is a Russian visa. Mongolia visa is free, K-stan can be gotten on the road or a travel visa might even do it there and in some smaller countries.

Forget Alaska, it is always gonna be there and it is the favorite Harley ride. Not much adventure left there.
Now is the time for Russia and Mongolia. Why not join us.
Bill.
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