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Riding Across Anatolia, Turkey

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September 21st 2016
KARS to FORREST CAMP Stage 103. 20 September, 2016 112.70 Kms SubT. Kms 2926.07. kms . Road Condition: goodWeather: cold 2c at start. MILD 17c. Blue Sky. Time in Saddle: 4:58:56. Av Speed: av. 22.6 kph. Av Cadence. 67. RpmElevation: 1014 m up; 1501 m downCalories burned : > 4500 Left Kars following the river valley, very scenic, but as it was in constant shade, the initial 15km was rid ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Eastern Anatolia

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more