Blogs from Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia, Europe - page 4

am in a random town at the moment in the middle (literally) of russia.... quite amusing as have jus been let loose off the train today - have been on it for the last x2 nights - slightly longer train journeys here than the usual west norwood to victoria!! quite refreshing to be off!! it's been like a constant 20degrees on the train!! ergh!! we're only here for one night - staying on a BOAT - random!! it's all moored up and everything - but fun huh? it's cheap and cheerful... we've got an amazing view across the river from our cabin (making our way through every type of travel) - quite stunning!! looks like we're in canada or something, as there are mountains surrounding the town!! so much for the cold / snowy weather ... read more

Day 106, 14th September Berezovka - Ujar - Borodino PLEASE NOTE: This travel journal is a “MEMORABLOG”, therefore, it took place 5 years ago exactly to the date. It is being typed word for word from the handwritten journals of Bikepacker, Andy Ganner. So, basically, we can’t be met on the road somewhere as some people have thought, and some of the places we stayed will no longer exist, and the visa beauracracy we went through may have vanished - or, got worse! Still, enjoy the stories - and be inspired. Cycling today was the hardest yet. There was a headwind, it was freezing cold, and it rained on and off all day. This, and all the hills, made very miserable going. So many cars and trucks tooted at us, the drivers smiling and waving. They ... read more

Day 100, 8th September Tjainskij - Bogotol I awoke with the mother of all hangovers, with no water to drink. Today is the 100th day on the road since leaving England on 1st June - and nearly every day I’ve had a bloody hangover, will I ever learn? It was lucky that there was a café only a mile down the road. I had to drink three coffees and take four aspirin to feel halfway right again. And after 20 miles cycling there was another “PING”! Another spoke had broken sending my back wheel well out of shape, it was going to be another one of those days. We spent over an hour at the roadside adjusting the spokes to get it about right to cycle on again. Scott helped with the weight and took my ... read more