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Andy and ORTLIEB waterproof went for a bike ride
July 22, 2025 at 08:53
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tristanbogaard and others went gravel riding
October 14, 2023 at 06:35
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tristanbogaard and others went gravel riding
October 13, 2023 at 07:57
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October 16, 2023
A little bit of a rough start from the campsite, almost immediately following some kind of goat trail up the hills. But it got better and better, especially once hitting another JF gravel road. Once the first Refugio is reached, the riding gets quite pleasant. I enjoyed seeing all of the refugios here
tristanbogaard and others went gravel riding
October 12, 2023 at 06:22
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October 16, 2023
This day was just great. Smooth, easy riding in the morning, with the decision not to head down to Cazorla (to then climb the 600m steep track of the bikepacking.com GR247) but instead take the gorgeous and quiet JF7092 road all the way down south, to a height just over 1800 meters. The last singletrack
tristanbogaard and others went gravel riding
October 11, 2023 at 07:40
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October 16, 2023
Started the day with a lovely gravel road leading up to a dirt road that took us higher into the mountains, all with relatively cyclable gradients. The only tricky bit came in the form of some forest singletrack (GR247) at the end of the day, leading us to Refugio La Garza. The inside was a little dusty
tristanbogaard and others went gravel riding
October 10, 2023 at 07:49
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October 16, 2023
Starting the day with a pretty tough hike-a-bike, @Belén Castelló (belletoscan) and I decided we'd snip some parts of the bikepacking.com GR247 route, in favor of some more paved roads with bars and cafes for extra Spanish experiences. Cycling along the embalse was a fantastic experience; so was the
tristanbogaard and others went for a bike ride
July 24, 2023 at 02:47
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July 30, 2023
As we ate in the one roadside restaurant in Suusamyr, I got foodpoisoning and threw up 6 times overnight. Horrible time. We decided to cut the trip short and hitchhike back to Bishkek. The track to the capital is pretty sweet though, so we encourage you to find our proposed GPX tracks inside The Bishkek Spectacular collection.
tristanbogaard and others went for a bike ride
July 23, 2023 at 01:40
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July 30, 2023
After making our way over the short climb, it was time to descend through the long Karakol river valley to Suusamyr. Fill your water from the early glaciers before heading west, as the river gets murky. Suusamyr is a resupply point, avoid the one roadside restaurant to avoid food poisoning.
tristanbogaard and others went for a bike ride
July 22, 2023 at 01:24
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July 30, 2023
Up and over! After camping before the top, we completed the last ridable switchbacks and pushed over the scree on top of Kegety. The south side is a landslide mess, you've been warned. The valley that follows is tranquil and slightly downhill until the next climb.
tristanbogaard and others went for a bike ride
July 21, 2023 at 01:47
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July 30, 2023
The climb up to Kegety is long and can bear treacherous weather. Be prepared with a good clothing kit and enough food, since you won't see a single shop until Suusamyr. We recommend the village of Sovetskoye (day 1) as your resupply point.
tristanbogaard and others went for a bike ride
July 20, 2023 at 01:22
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July 30, 2023
Leaving the comforts of Bishkek! Riding out of the city via the flagpole, after which the mountains unveil themselves in the distance, is a real highlight. Until Kegety village, you're following a pretty quiet asphalt road.
Belén Castelló (belletoscan) and others went for a bike ride
November 26, 2022 at 21:44
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November 28, 2022
It's my fourth time visiting the Dolomites and I just love it every time I'm there. The monumental rock formations, characteristic of the area, make the scenery so impressive at every turn. Especially in the autumn when all the trees have metamorphosed into their yellow, orange and reddish tones.
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Max Riese and ORTLIEB waterproof went mountain biking
October 31, 2022 at 04:05
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November 3, 2022
Always drink plenty of water.
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Max Riese and ORTLIEB waterproof went mountain biking
October 30, 2022 at 03:56
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November 16, 2022
1.5 hours turned into a little over 2 hours. The sand next to the road was too pleasant and soft. It was already getting dark when I stowed my bivouac sack back in my saddlebag. Another perfect sunrise. Orange, warm and with a vast desert landscape with rocky mountains. A little tired, but in good spirits
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Max Riese and ORTLIEB waterproof went mountain biking
October 29, 2022 at 14:48
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November 15, 2022
I woke up around 6am in the lobby of Kronenhof Lodge. In front of me was a gentleman in a ranger's uniform. He grinned all over his face. I've never seen anyone so happy to find two smelly bikepackers on their lobby couch. "So you did it! When did you arrive? Shall we put you in a real bed first? You
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October 16, 2023
Woke up to the rain, raced down to Ponton Bajo to shelter in a cozy bar for two hours, and cycled back to the parking lot at Siles right after. A nice and mellow ending to our trip of Sierra de Cazorla!