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Hi Nigel,
Could be a good chance to meet up at Lake Baikal, as long as I can get back into Russia, Had a few hassles getting out, They don't like Iranian Visa'a.
Found a great place in the middle of Ulaan Baataar, Gana's guest house, with Wi Fi for $20 a night, more handy than Oasis is more out of town.
Hope the bike is ok now.
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Hi Folks,
I'm resting up here in Ulan-Ude at Rb 600 a night hostel. Looks brand new with own resturant. I will head towards Mongolia on the 15th June. Wanted to enter from Chita, Sat nav only tells where I am not how to get there as I could'nt get a map at the time. but the road from Chita to Ulan - ude was rough but very pleasent indeed, I hope to meet at least one of you between Ulaan Baataar and Lake Baikal, I'm on, Blue Old F650 Silver helmet, Tatty Green jacket.
Ride safe,
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Do you have a gps waypoint/grid for that hostel or a name please, planning on stopping in Ulan-Ude next year coming up from Mongolia. Does it have Wi-Fi?
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Hi Paul and the rest of the travelers

I am in Kazan heading towards Vladivostok. It looks like I am behind some of you. I plan to be in Novosibirsk next week Friday and then head to Irkutsk by Monday or Tuesday, after I service my bike in Novosibirsk.

Paul, I have some good places for you to stay on your route West, let me know if you are interested. I met some amazing bikers here and they are willing to help.

How was Chita and the remote road like? I hear lots of stories from Russian bikers about bandits and criminals on that stretch? Did you encounter any problems?

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Hi Caps/wearenomads
It's in the previous tag's to remind I think my SatNav had the Peaks Hostel at
N51' 50' 399 E107' 36' 329
From the East to centre of Ulan Ude Lenin Square follow the road to the top of the hill. There is a monument and before the tram stop turn right at hairdresser. Big new building in front of you between blocks of flats, Nice people, no wi-fi I think. Top of hill (Peak Hostel)
Wearenomads, Could meet up with you guys at Lake Baikal or close to, then swap stories. Should be in the area 25th / 30th June. Keep in touch,
Paul.
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Hi Paul,

I should leave Novosibirsk on the 1st of July, depending on my bike service. Then I stay for 2 nights in Krasnoyarsk, I have to take 2 night to rest because I had an accident outside Moscow and I am still tender. Truck drivers here are relentless.

You didn't tell me if you had any troubles around Chita with bandits, and what about the road conditions?
I too hope we can meet up and have and swap stories.
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Hi John,
wearenomadbikers,
Two bikers were murdered a while back the east side of Chita, I camped their and was not murdered, In fact I'm very well. Just think about all the people not murdered, the odds are on your side. I could not find the road to Mongolia from Chita, and followed the main road, rough as it was, but very beautiful to Ulan Ude. Hope your not too sore.
All the best,
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Hi Paul,

Thanks for this. How long is the rough road and is it from Chita to Ulan Ude or from Chita towards Vladivostok? I am trying to figure out what to do, if I don't heal properly by then. I have 2 hairline fractures in my elbow, bruised rib and a major bruise on my hip plus sprained ankle. So, it would make it difficult if the bad road goes for 1000 km. Tell me a little bit about the road from Khabarovsk to Ulan Ude, if you don't mind, so I can have some idea of the conditions.

I hope I am not forced to take the train to avoid that part.

Thanks again
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Hi wearenomadbikers,
Some parts of the road from Ulan Ude to Chita are constant but steady bumps, Some of the roadworks you need to be on the peg's (Footrests) and the road to Vladivostok is not too bad, just a few roadworks, but you have to have your eyes wide open to miss some pot holes. You sound a little sore, only you know how you feel, If I had more than half my strength, I'd give it a go, or maybe wait a little longer rather than put it on a train.
Hope this is of help.
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Hi Paul,

Thanks for the info, it helps a lot. Are you in Mongolia now, or back in Russia?

I made it to Ufa and tomorrow I am heading to Chelyabinsk. I hope to meet you somewhere so we can chat some more.

where did you sleep between Svobodny and Chita? I cannot find anything on that stretch.

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how much have you been paying for fuel across Russia?

i arrive in the east in a few days and will be riding west so any waypoints for places to stay or good camping

is anyone doing the road of bones west to east this year? i'm interested to hear road conditions and if its even doable as last year was a no go
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Hi Paul,

I have excellent contacts from Novosibirsk all the way to Moscow, great bikers and friends who have helped me and are willing to help other bikers.
Email me:
nomadsportsacademy@gmail.com

if you think you would need their help. they can take you to see places that might be difficult to find on your own, they speak excellent English and can advise on most matters concerning Russia.

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John

thanks but i am heading down into the stans before then and will only enter Russia again for a short time as i hug the Caspian sea prior to entry into Georgia

if you can save waypoints from Novosibirsk heading east now thats information i can use ...drop me an email, i'll be doing the same heading in your direction

how about gas prices?
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So far, the average I paid was 60 Euro cents per litre. Seems to be the norm across Russia.

As soon as I get your email, I will send you an interesting chart of the places from Irkutsk towards the East, done by Russian truck drivers, with stops, cafes, dangers, road condition and resting places.
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Hello John and RTW Paul,
Had a bad day returning from Mongolia, have a leaking radiator and a lot of grief from the Russian Custom's because of my Iranian visa, So now at the border town of Kyaknta, bloody knackered and ready for a good sleep. The (Knead-it) metal putty has worked so far, but I would not bet money on it lasting. Not got my map handy but tomorrow I'm heading to Lake Baikal. No not doing the road of bones on my own, $nz1 or 50 pence uk for gas. Think thats right. Cant tell you where I stayed cause I can't read the signs, but no problem finding places.
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Paul, we are in Baykalsk town tonight then Ulaan Ude this week. Chila in June we hope. What is the fuel situation after Chita to Vladivostok please


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