Aktobe shortcut
August 13th 2014 There is 600km shortcut, as opposed 1000km via Uralsk to north.
Roumour says Aktobe road in poor condition, but passable?
Well spent fair days ride 150km out to find out,
Past PNR! (point no return) ie left city with 150km fuel &1ltr water, did find fuel in Dosser which did take credit card, beware Kazak is tough country for man and machine, more planning not just Ur average ride out.
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