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EurAsia 2014
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It's very early so I am not expecting much response but just putting the feelers out for anyone else that might be considering a similar trip in 2014 to meet up for parts of the way. Keen on a motorcycle trip mixed with hiking/pushbiking/sailing/surfing where possible. Planning on leaving the UK in April 2014 and riding the Pyrenees, then head East through (roughly) the following countries, HelpX-ing along the way: France Switzerland Austria Italy Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary Croatia (specifically interested in this area) then in earlyish August 2014 head across to Turkey Iran then in September 2014 cross into Pakistan (want to head north and do the KKH and potential do a base camp trek) October/November 2014 India (more a transitional thing) Nepal (mountains!) from here is undetermined, but will probably ditch the motorbike in this area (Carnet might be an issue...) and then fly to SE Asia and pushbike the rest of the way to Australia. This might sounds structured but is actually fairly flexible, just the general gist of countries and rough timings to try and get the best of the seasons. The only thing that's fairly definite is leaving in late March/April. Or if you are based in any of these places, I would love to meet you and have a beer or cup of tea! Nicola |
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Hi Nicola,
I am from Split, Croatia. Maybe I'll be abroad few months 2014, but since you are interested in Croatia, maybe I can give you some helpfull informations. greetings Rafael |
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I also plan to go by bike from austria to australia in 2014. The route and the time frame are similar of course, on account of the optimum holiday season in the travel lands. I would like to, mountain climbing as well as you, in Nepal. Therefore, I will be in October or November there. I have 1 year time for the trip to Australia and would like to start mid-June. Perhaps we could meet on the route:scooter: or you look over in Austria with me. bier Would be delighted to hear from you. Greetings from Austria Andreas |
Hi are you based in the UK or AUS?
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Hi Andreas!
Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn't get any notification that someone had posted in this thread! Indeed it would be great to meet up - I am making a list of people who have expressed interest in the trip as well. I will add you to is! Especially looking for others to cross Iran/Pakistan with. Of course plans will change but at this stage I plan to be in Austria/Italy/Croatia area about when you are due to leave (June). Hi Richie, thanks for your PM! I'll reply shortly. But to answer your question, I'm based in Australia. |
Hi nicola!
I already traveled through the Iran. Felt at that time very safe. But times are changing. I think Pakistan is a bit problematic at time. Please keep me informed. Andreas |
Hi Nicola
I am planning a similar trip for 2014 march or april got the bike now triumph 800xc plus tent looks the best one for biking and i looked at lot see link ace cafe london France switzerland italy slovenia croatia hungary romania then not sure yet but then i will be heading to turkey iran pakistan india nepal next bit not sure yet still working the that one out so if you want to meet up for part way because for me the trip is mostly on my own ted simon style. swapping ideas and contacts Happy biking :funmeteryes:beer http://www.redverz.co.uk/tents.html Iran Visa Application Form & Travel Information | London UK Visa and embassy information for all countries - Projectvisa.com https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ms...b45ad5bf404593 my proposed route |
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i am planning a trip in april 2014 from england to china i hope we can arrange somthing all the best |
Nice, coolblackbird and briler.
Definitely catch up closer to the time and see where we are all at :) |
my current "plan" departs around the same time.. crossing Germany and over the Alps, through Italy, Greece, Turkey. then somehow (black sea crossing?) up towards Volgograd, into Kazakhstan, then out to the KKH Pakistan/India to Nepal .
Then probably freight to Bangkok, divert to visit my brother in Vietnam. Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia.. then out to the US via New Zealand if time and funds allow :) |
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Hello Guys,
1-All questions (if you have) about entering Turkey on a bike and riding in Turkey including places to see are always welcome. 2-We are already a meeting place for bikers from west to east or visa versa to exchange maps,advices and have some barbecue inside the forest.. The only free camping place by the lake side.And cheap pension and good work shop with all spare parts,tyre changing machine are very close.. 3-Highly recommend to participate the motobike festivals which are organised in different towns between end of april and september..You will have free camping,amusements,shows,fun together with local bikers and bike club members..2013 program will be announced here when clear.. Wish you all the best. mehmet zeki avar PHOTOS...: At Sakarya Bikers Festival and with 2 cups(First and third) at Bursa Bikers Festival-2012 together with foreign bikers and marvellous friends now..... |
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Hello Nicola,
OK, you've grabbed my interest in a trek going east. I understand you're based in Melbourne (Aus), just over the water a few km from where I am, the north of Tasmania. I just came back again from spending three months mostly in France, mid May to mid August, where I have bought myself a bike and have it in storage until I go there end of next May 2013 for my next adventure for another three months, where I would like to go through Italy and into Slovenia, then up through Austria. But for 2014 I like your idea of heading more into eastern block countries. Coolblackbird's trip looks good too, and is in fact pretty well what I had in mind at this stage, Quote:
The bike I have is Yamaha TDM 850 twin, all set up for touring. But I thought if I were to be more adventurous I could look at moving to a different moto. My TDM has served pretyy well on all the roads and tracks I have riden this year. My French assurance (we call insurance) is with AXA and I can pretty well go anywhere in Europe, Russia included. So, yep, I would be interested to be in the loop and start discussing ideas. Keep us posted, Paul |
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I am going on a short one next year around europe a bit of a tester of bike and equipment fine tuning for big one look at my 3 weeks around europe page. we could meet up somewhere on our trip next yearbierbeer. information is the big thing for me europe is easy. I am going to put up as much information on this page i can to head of problems i like ted simons way of dealing with travel chilled out but prepared Happy biking:scooter::scooter: i am Paddy by the way |
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Thanks for the info, I checked out your thread for the 3 week trip for next this comming year (2013). Sounds like a nice trip, albeit a little fast for my way of travelling. I'm pretty keen to ride further east for 2013, and am currently looking at going back up and over and around the French Alps, do a bit more hiking while there. Then head over through Italy and east to Slovenia, more hiking. Then I'm thinking it might be nice to go further east still and ride on to Croatia and Bulgaria and see if it might be possible to to get to Turkey. I have plenty of time, I normally go over for three months. So, my 2013 trip would be a nice little teaser for the trip as outlined by Nicola for the following year. Also, I can do any extra mods or work to my TDM 850 and make it as ready for 2014 as I am able, if I choose to keep it for furture trips. I'll be making up some new wiring harnesses for some of my electronics while back here in Aussie-land before I head back. I head back over there late June 2013, I am already feeling the need to get moving on getting ready...... From the great land down under, Paul |
Hi rockwallaby/Paul, nice to meet you here!
Sounds great. Sounds like we could maybe get a group together to cross Iran and Pakistan. Am trying to get to Nepal in about about October 2014. I might not be able to keep up with you if you're on an 850cc haha! Would love to hear more about your 2013 trip when you go on it, hopefully you'll be able to do a ride report, sounds fantastic. P.S. Tassie is so beautiful, need to get a bike down there and ride sometime when I have the dollars. Also New Zealand. |
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the hiking sounds a blast in the alps. the trip for 2014 is looking good from my side just one thing trying to tell the missis that i want to go for 3 months or more is harder then the trip itself ha ha the look on her face :nono: but she knows i have the bug. life is all about new adventures. On your electronics have any tips on good cameras and other stuff to bring or not Happy biking:scooter::scooter::scooter: Paddy |
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Yep, Tassie has some top roads, if it didn't I wouldn't have need for a bike I guess. Then too, the big island above me where you are has go some awesome roads up through the Victorian Alps. Nicola, what are your plans regarding a bike over there, would you ship a bike from Oz, or do you have or would you get a bike over there for the trip? What sort of wheels are you contemplating on having for this trip? Quote:
The other stuff, well I like to have lots of music, so carry a few mp3 players. I also do sound recording and squeeze in my sound recording gear. Then I carry a laptop with me, this year just one, last year I took two, but then I was driving a car so I had the room. Then all the cords and cables that go with all that gear. You should watch them when I go through security at airports, they can make no sense of me and really question what I do. The thing I am wanting to try to do is to make a purpose built electronic power supply / charging system for all my gadgets, so I can charge from the bike, instead of trying to always find a safe place to charge my gear in camp ground toilet / shower blocks. It has worked well thus far. Anyhow I hope to have it down to a fine art his coming trip. Don't worry Nicola, it might help slow me down, having all this gear. Anyhow, Paddy, I think you found me on another thread talking tents, another thing I am looking to renewing for the coming trip as well. Paul :palm: |
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At the moment I'm thinking a 250cc dual purpose something. A Yam TTR250 (rare as hens teeth in Europe) or XT250 or Honda XR125/250 or a Yam WR250R.... something like that. I want something comfortable that doesn't write off the possibility of offroading. Interesting to hear of your gadgets!! I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible in that regard but of course it's difficult. Also a photographer I'd like to take my old D40. Going to try and take only a tiny laptop and my iPhone to double as a GPS. I am a broke long-term-student-come-Arts-worker. The less things that can break on me, the better!!! Can't wait to hear how your trip goes in 2013. Sometimes 2014 seems so far away but I know it will come up quickly. |
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do you know the output of your alternator on your bike my xc800 has 645w oil cooled which they say can cope with all types of electronics. I am going to give it a good test in the new year so ill let you know how good. I see nicola is hoping to buy her bike in Ireland the old country beer i like the idea of Irish plates on my :( bike i wonder can i re reg bike in Ireland haha as for tent love new one garage for the bike love it Paddy happy biking:scooter::scooter: |
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if you like ill keep an eye out for bike here in the uk on ebay and if i find something ill send link and if something comes up you like and can buy i can store in my garage if you want Paddy happy biking:scooter::scooter: |
Sounds like 2014 might be a good year to do the trip ...
Hope to meet up with some of you at some point :funmeteryes: |
Ditto, @trackdayrider! :)
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Hi Pledians, welcome to the forum.
I understand you are wishing to leave late summer and return in early spring, are you meaning northern summer/spring or southern hemisphere season? If you are meaning northern hemisphere, then I take it you are keen to tour about during the winter months in and around Russia, is that correct? When you get a chance, tell us a bit more detail about the places you wish to travel through, and what sort of bike you would travel with to do such a trip. Quote:
I have two Garmin GPS's one is a small Nuvi 310 which I can put in my pocket and simply listen to the directions as they come, so no visual distractions. I found this works well and I can really continue to enjoy the ride, especially when I need to pass through bigger cities. The other one is a purpose built motorcycle GPS, a Zumo 550 and mount, and it is great for finding camp grounds and other specific motorcycle places. Quote:
Shame really, as the bike you have looks to be a really nice bike, I mean, really nice. :mchappy: I'm not sure what size my alternator is on my TDM 850, but I will check it out, I have the manual somewhere for it. But it should not be a problem as what I am wanting to do is to supply only a few amps for charging. I also have in mind to take one of those fold up solar panels, I have got one here, and they are great for camping in areas away from power sources, unless Paddy comes along of course :thumbup1: :palm: Paul |
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there's 2 sites i look at here in the uk e-bay and gumtree i got all my bike's from e-bay done well too prices have dropped here on second hand bikes so many on the market let me know your budget and ill start looking out for likely one's in your price range it was a TT250 yamaha you are after Yamaha TTR 250 in Warminster, Swindon | Motorbikes & Scooters for Sale | Gumtree.com 1998 YAMAHA TTR 250 cc TT250 R Enduro in Frome | Bike Trader Here some i found so there's a few out there Paddy Happy biking:scooter::scooter: |
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but i think you should be fine with that you've got a good bike there the solar panel is a good idea looking at that one myself. :innocent:if i supply the power your doing the cooking:nuke: Paddy Happy biking:scooter::scooter: |
Hi Paddy
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So, the engine power is as you say, 60kW. No, you don't sound like a geek at all, and even if you thought so, I would say that is good. I can be very geeky sometimes, (read all the time). Ok, I am happy to do the cooking, love cooking, rather cook than go out to eat. For me cooking, whether at home or on a trip like this is a lot of fun, so long as there is a bottle of nice wine to help the process. jeiger I'm curious though Paddy. Why do you talk about engine power in terms of having enough electrical energy? That is why when you mentioned Quote:
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That is a good size alternator for sure. I checked on my TDM, and I thought it was doing ok at 330 Watts. It puts out 23.5 Amps at 14 Volts. When you think about that, that is still a lot of energy, and which is partly taken up by the bike electrical system, such as ignition and lights. I guess what is important is what extra capacity is available for other devices, such as for charging laptops and so on without stressing out the alternator? I will need to look into that I think. If or when I have the opportunity to look at another bike either for Australia or for Europe, I quite like what you have Paddy, the Triumph Tiger XC800. Right then, you better all get your wish-lists in for cooking, and who's doing the dishes? :palm: Paul |
Hey guys! Best intentions meant by saying this, but if possible please take further posts unrelated to the original topic into a PM. Just trying to keep the thread relevant to "Travellers Seeking Travellers".
Cheers very much :) Happy riding. |
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good point i think we should start another one just for information and link it to this one Paddy happy biking:scooter::scooter: |
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bierbierbierbier just keeping it updated:scooter::scooter:
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Hey Paddy,
Nice to hear from you. (Just quietly, as it's off topic, have bike packed, tent, and everything else to head of in the morning for a ride to other end of this island for some days. Will see if I can find somewhere remote, will post some pictures), in a new thread of course :thumbup1: Yep, just keep'n the thread alive, chuckle chuckle... Cheers, Paul |
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You guys all sound like you have similar routes planned ive just done all these countries and continue to do so if you need any info or would like to look at some pics feel free to check out my blog, all I can say is the people in the balkans states are very friendly alot speak English so thats no problem and the scenary is absolutely stunning, you will never regret riding down this way its amazing. Tip ride the whole way down the E65 along the croatian coast and beyond its an amazing ride.
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just been looking at your blog very good. I 've got a question how much per day are you averaging, i am trying to work with £30 to £35 a day is that realistic or can it be done cheaper of coarse it does depend on which country Happy biking:scooter::scooter: Paddy |
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Hi Guys,
I plan a similar Trip in Spring 2014 from Switzerland - Japan, not sure yet if I should head trough Iran or Russia... I was thinking on leaving here in April. But unfortunately I have only a limited Time-Frame, 5 Month from either April or Mai... How are your plans so far? Let me know if you reach Switzerland in April or Mai, maybe we could do a part of the trip together. Greets |
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