The Ural

39 year old Russian bike, sounds sweet, will still be running long after mine

August 10th 2014
Well about to enter Asia, Kazak border to Atyrau, will be a another culture shock. Ahead of schedule, so plan longer route to include Astana capitol and lots to see. Also Lake Balkhash, 13th biggest lake in world, with salt water at one end! vs Aral sea where lake has dried up, and a Space Centre I cannot visit (permits required) Also couple photo from local bike clubs, ... read more

Asia » Kazakhstan » Western Kazakhstan » Atyrau

Native Kazakhs, a mix of Turkic and Mongol nomadic tribes who migrated into the region in the 13th century, were rarely united as a single nation. The area was conquered by Russia in the 18th century and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1936. D... ... read more

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joe Robinson

China Jolly

Family man, live in Northumberland, with Heather and 3 grown children. Engineer, design, build and mostly fix machinery, travel worldwide. Retired Canoe'st, big White water was the thing, Europe every summer, then Norway & Chile! Motorcycling started with Trials competitions, many years ago, still have TY250 but too little time. started on road bikes commuting few years ago. China Jolly started, when Heather bought me the book 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' and I've watched too many other people do it, (certain series with two GSs). So my 50th Birthday present is an expensive luna... full info

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