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7 Oct 2013
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Hi Rover,
Just putting the idea out there, nothing gained, nothing lost. So far I don't see any concrete "teams" being formed other then a lot of mails about plans. If it doesn't add anything then not, we'll see.
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Noel
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7 Oct 2013
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Me and my wife are planning on going to Mongolia next spring (two bikes). We plan to start from Denmark early May and drive trough Russia from west to east arriving in Mongolia early June. From there trough the "stans" , Caucasus, Turkey and back to DK. Our plan is to be on the road for 5 months. Sure hope to meet up with some of you folks somewhere on the road.
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7 Oct 2013
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Hi all
I am planning a similar trip May-ish 2014 from Delft. 
https://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h...30000&f=q&om=1
Back by Trans Siberia Express (Irkutzk to Moscow) as Noel 
Will include Iran.
have approx. 10 weeks: 
Will drive a Tenere 660.
Surely are interested in meeting / joining up especially in remote areas 
Cheers
Leo
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8 Oct 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noel di pietro
Hi Rover,
Just putting the idea out there, nothing gained, nothing lost. So far I don't see any concrete "teams" being formed other then a lot of mails about plans. If it doesn't add anything then not, we'll see.
Cheers,
Noel
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Noel, you asked for feedback/comments - good idea/sucky idea? I was simply giving you my personal thoughts.
If the idea is to try to pull together a team of riders to travel together, that may be a different issue.
My understanding was that you were trying to coordinate the different groups and individuals who are travelling the same areas 'but who may never actually meet each other'.
Our plans are pretty much confirmed. I depart Bermuda to UK on 2nd April. Collect the Land Rover and pick up my co-pilot in Berlin on 10th April. We then head through Ukraine into Russia and Lake Baikal - returning via Mongolia, Kaz, Kyrg, Uzbek and back through Ukraine. That is the rough route but the smaller details of which towns and locations we stop at will remain flexible. I've already posted a link to a map of our route.
We'll certainly be looking out for other travellers along the way and I hope to be able to access the HUBB to stay updated on any issues that may exist in these areas.
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8 Oct 2013
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Originally Posted by Bermuda Rover
If the idea is to try to pull together a team of riders to travel together, that may be a different issue.
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Hi Rover, that is indeed the idea! The thread is after all Travellers Seeking Travellers.
Cheers,
Noel
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9 Oct 2013
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I'm planning on departing at the end of April 2014 heading al the way around, but happy to meet up along the way if our paths cross..
The start of the journey takes me out through Belgium and Germany, heading south across Austria and into Italy where I will head for the port of Brindisi to cross into Greece by late May 2014.
Once in Greece, heading east I will enter Turkey in mid June 2014 and pick up the Black Sea coast entering Georgia and north into Russia by the beginning of July 2014.
Going North East I will aim for Volgograd before turning south East to reach the Kazakhstan border.
Once in Kazakhstan I will take whichever direction is possible to reach the far eastern town of Almaty by mid August 2014
UK to Almaty
rest of my plans are on the blogsite below.. 
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10 Oct 2013
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Hi Noel,
Me more or less in your spreadsheet format: 
Male Netherlands
May-ish 2.5-3 Months to UlaanBaator (Mong)
Trans Siberia Express, with bike from Irkutzk to Moscow (lake Baikal - Irkutzk more train lines / posibilities)
https://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=h...30000&f=q&om=1
tenere 660 camp when reasonably feasible travel/day 8-14h 100-1000km
experience: mod mod
hobby: bike, phot, dive, hike, read, my work (researcher), …
prefer travel faster trough Europe (highway) to limit time off.
Like to include Iran - Like experiencing beauty of bare naked landscapes - Like relaxing near camp fires with cold  and stories from fellow travelers..
Cheers,
Leo
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12 Oct 2013
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l would be interested in joining up for part of that trip, l have been to a lot of the 'stan' countrys before and would be looking at getting a 250 /350ish cc bike. Let me know if your still interested, would also be up for meeting with people before hand. As need to have a rough idea of a plan for some of the visas.
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13 Oct 2013
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Would like to add to this but am also in early stages of planning and unlike most am heading west.
In the simple format
26yo male
Shipping from Australia to Japan (mid-2014) > Looking at ferry to Vladivostok
Enter Mongolia via Ulan Ude (researching what month to do this but looks like July/August?)
Would like to proceed into the Stans to end up in India by Dec 2014 but having trouble figuring out how to do it without looping through Iran or otherwise having to go through China briefly to do the KKH into Pakistan
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13 Oct 2013
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ozz
hi, im also losely plannin a trip next year if all goes well, if my shoulder comes good, im thinking swansea to ozz , jim
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14 Oct 2013
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Thank You Noel!
I am more than happy to share my information, itinerary, plans and fears with Noel and all of you. I think the spreadsheet is a very concise way of letting all who are traveling to Mongolia in 2014 to try to find each other.
As the saying goes " This ain't my first rodeo". The romantic idea of traveling alone in a far distant land, meeting all challenges, and lolling in the admiration of those less valiant is way overrated. The first time you drop the fully loaded bike you will be thrilled someone is along.
My plan is simple. I will be leaving Ireland early April and Istanbul mid-May. I am going across Turkey, the Caspian and the Stans. I will be in Mongolia end of July to August. I plan to spend a month riding around Mongolia.
Then I will go to eastern Russia. Time and weather will dictate the route. Magadan via the Old Summer Road would be great, same with parts of the BAM road. I know that by early October it gets wet, cold and dark in Siberia. So I will go home then. I will figure that out later.
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15 Oct 2013
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Bike Prep...
Hey girls,
I saw you're based in London, have you checked out Oval Motorcycle Centre? It's a self service garage, for bikers. It's run by some very friendly guys who can run you through all the mechanics you'll need. And it's cheaper than using your local garage!
Essentially, you pay to use the tools and benches, and they have a mechanic on site to lend a hand if/when you get stuck....
Rick
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15 Oct 2013
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Hi there,
plenty of people heading East next year around May/early June.
I am on the early stages of the preparation to my trip to Australia from London.
Seems I will be sharing my path to the KKH with some of you. Will keep an eye on here.
If there is anyone from London here it would be great to meet around a and share plans and knowledge.
Will ride on a Ten660
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15 Oct 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fritzsampson
I am more than happy to share my information, itinerary, plans and fears with Noel and all of you. I think the spreadsheet is a very concise way of letting all who are traveling to Mongolia in 2014 to try to find each other.
As the saying goes " This ain't my first rodeo". The romantic idea of traveling alone in a far distant land, meeting all challenges, and lolling in the admiration of those less valiant is way overrated. The first time you drop the fully loaded bike you will be thrilled someone is along.
My plan is simple. I will be leaving Ireland early April and Istanbul mid-May. I am going across Turkey, the Caspian and the Stans. I will be in Mongolia end of July to August. I plan to spend a month riding around Mongolia.
Then I will go to eastern Russia. Time and weather will dictate the route. Magadan via the Old Summer Road would be great, same with parts of the BAM road. I know that by early October it gets wet, cold and dark in Siberia. So I will go home then. I will figure that out later.
Fritz
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Fritz, that is precisely my point, I have had my share of travelling alone, can be good but with the right company is usually much better! The list is growing, currently 7 people and waiting for input of 3 more. Will be continued!
Cheers,
Noel
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Hi there,
plenty of people heading East next year around May/early June.
I am on the early stages of the preparation to my trip to Australia from London.
Seems I will be sharing my path to the KKH with some of you. Will keep an eye on here.
If there is anyone from London here it would be great to meet around a and share plans and knowledge.
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Hebbo, we are in London.
I may try to organise a HU London drink at some point one evening, and post in the HU meet posts... if there is any interest....
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