Tag: KKH
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KKH Equipment
Roubaix Bikes: perfect for this type of thing. I would say the Roubaix is the perfect touring bike due to its compliance, all-day comfort and speed. Luggage: For this tour I ran 4 bags. Restrap saddle harness bag, frame and top tube bag and Specialized front bar bag. Durable and not too heavy. Basically had…
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KKH Alternative Routes
More places to explore! I think we touched the surface in places to ride in the area and will try and go back to the China side this year and maybe PK next. CN Kashgar: There seem to be various route options around Kashgar. Don’t forget your border permits and check what is open or…
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KKH3 Bandit Lands
Day 7: Normal to Chillas. We left the security of Hunza and cycled south getting our first security detail. For the next few days, we basically had armed police following or leading us. Very hospitable of them but not really needed (I guess until too late!). Good riding and good to be dropping in altitude.…
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KKH2 Hunza Valley
The place to explore! Amazing scenery and people. I hope to be back. Day 5: back up the border – Khunjerab Pass. A massive day of cycling and one of my top 10 rides.. 80km up to 4700m! The climb is not so hard but the air is not so thick, so the last hour…
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KKH1 Kashgar & China Side
I decided to turn up a little early and check out Kashgar. Stayed in the old town. A touch OTT on the disneyfication but that could be said about most old tourist towns anywhere. Cool to check out the old mosque and the sense of scale and markets of the ancient trading center are still…
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Lots of planning
Been busy planning for this trip! A bit worried about cold weather at the end of April at 4000+ meters! Also the recent security situation. Both seem manageable and within our risk acceptance parameters! Anyway better to be a bit over prepared and geared for this type of thing. Self-sufficient, take all our own gear,…