Seeking permission to post a "special" ride report series...

glasswave · 01-31-2009, 12:31 AM

I have recently returned from a 15 month, quasi RTW trip (Russia, Kyrgyz, Tajik, XingJiang, Tibet, Nepal, Patagonia, Bolivia , Peru), much of which was completed by motorbike. This trip included perhaps, the first motorbike traverse of China 219 (XingJiang Tibet Hiway, the illegal southern route to western Tibet) by a Westerner on motorbike (a locallly illeagally purchased hotian 150cc) . OTH, unable to find a bike, I was forced into buying a jeep in Central Asia. I also walked a great deal of Nepal & plan to inclide treks in Patagonia as well.

I have seen threads nuked from trip reports since they were not actual motorbike trips or moved to country specific forums.

I am wondering if I can post an "adventure series" including my attempts to find local bikes, buying jeeps, walking for months, being forced into political limbo and motorbiking across our planet.

PS -- I am a bit of a pro shutterbug and have many interesting pics to share.

Gravity's Dog · 01-31-2009, 02:25 AM

Post it anywhere's ya like. I'm in.

Just PM me a link to where ever they end up booting it.

Gravity's Dog · 01-31-2009, 02:29 AM

Shouldn't this be in Front Page Photo Candidates?

It is now.

Linky.

Loud Al · 01-31-2009, 09:42 AM

I'm in sounds like a great story, and if that shot is representative of your work I would love to see more

nwgs · 01-31-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loud Al

I'm in sounds like a great story, and if that shot is representative of your work I would love to see more

Shouldn't this be in inmates?

GB · 01-31-2009, 04:18 PM

Sounds like a great trip... and since it was on a bike, post it in Ride Reports

glasswave · 01-31-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget Boy

Sounds like a great trip... and since it was on a bike, post it in Ride Reports

While a fair bit was by motor bike, a great deal was also by Jeep (Kyrgyz/Tajik) and by foot (Nepal).

I'd like to post the TR in 4 or 5 segments:

Adventure Driving? Jeeping across Central Asia.

Advnture Riding! Crossing XinJiang and Tibet.

Adventure Walking? Kumbhu & Anapurna
(Rented a bike for a day.)

Southern Crossing, Patagonia and TDF
(with some trekking)

Alti-Plaining, Bolivia and Peru
(with some trekkking as well)

Loud Al · 01-31-2009, 06:04 PM

Post a link here when you start the thread, I'm looking forward to it. Sounds epic.

Nixels · 01-31-2009, 06:17 PM

Ride Reports! You rode - and walked and drove. But ya rode, so it's a Ride Report.

I'm looking forward to this.

johngs · 01-31-2009, 06:27 PM

J~

Benjava · 02-01-2009, 12:03 AM

Sounds like a lot less driving than some of the so called Ride Reports here already.

100mpg · 02-03-2009, 08:05 AM

Sounds like an adventure no matter the transportation at any given moment.

Lostj · 02-03-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixels

I'm looking forward to this.

me too

cozen · 02-04-2009, 05:07 AM

Consider this post as another n00b voice in the

chorus.

+1, etc. Bring it!

Gravity's Dog · 02-05-2009, 12:56 PM

Wha??

Where'd the pic go?

01-31-2009, 12:31 AM	#1
glasswave ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Wasatch Mtns, UT Oddometer: 820	Seeking permission to post a "special" ride report series... I have recently returned from a 15 month, quasi RTW trip (Russia, Kyrgyz, Tajik, XingJiang, Tibet, Nepal, Patagonia, Bolivia , Peru), much of which was completed by motorbike. This trip included perhaps, the first motorbike traverse of China 219 (XingJiang Tibet Hiway, the illegal southern route to western Tibet) by a Westerner on motorbike (a locallly illeagally purchased hotian 150cc) . OTH, unable to find a bike, I was forced into buying a jeep in Central Asia. I also walked a great deal of Nepal & plan to inclide treks in Patagonia as well. I have seen threads nuked from trip reports since they were not actual motorbike trips or moved to country specific forums. I am wondering if I can post an "adventure series" including my attempts to find local bikes, buying jeeps, walking for months, being forced into political limbo and motorbiking across our planet. PS -- I am a bit of a pro shutterbug and have many interesting pics to share.

01-31-2009, 02:25 AM	#2
Gravity's Dog Amanda's brother Joined: Mar 2004 Location: aweigh Oddometer: 29,137	Post it anywhere's ya like. I'm in. Just PM me a link to where ever they end up booting it. __________________ Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

01-31-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
Gravity's Dog Amanda's brother Joined: Mar 2004 Location: aweigh Oddometer: 29,137	Shouldn't this be in Front Page Photo Candidates? It is now. Linky. __________________ Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

01-31-2009, 09:42 AM	#4
Loud Al . Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Forest Grove, OR Oddometer: 3,617	I'm in sounds like a great story, and if that shot is representative of your work I would love to see more __________________ Allan

01-31-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,463	Sounds like a great trip... and since it was on a bike, post it in Ride Reports __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
Loud Al . Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Forest Grove, OR Oddometer: 3,617	Post a link here when you start the thread, I'm looking forward to it. Sounds epic. __________________ Allan

01-31-2009, 06:17 PM	#9
Nixels Face fears - live life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: West Oakland, CA Oddometer: 7,373	Ride Reports! You rode - and walked and drove. But ya rode, so it's a Ride Report. I'm looking forward to this. __________________ Coffee first, then all your other mundane bullshit. Benjava That tofu will kill you, stay away from it. Soy is the devils bean! moe.ron SmugMug coupon: cwbkgu7KGL2D2/save $5

01-31-2009, 06:27 PM	#10
johngs wanna b adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Oddometer: 139	great picture, keep it coming J~ __________________ John 1996 BMW R1100GS 1974 BMW R75/6 BMW MOA #97405 Iron Butt Assoc. #33921 WWW.NEOBMWCLUB.COM smugmug coupon code: pcLPq7qNCPaYY

02-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#11
Benjava ? Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Location Location Oddometer: 1,920	Sounds like a lot less driving than some of the so called Ride Reports here already. __________________ "Limbautomy" what's the Rush?

02-04-2009, 05:07 AM	#14
cozen Better down the road Joined: Sep 2008 Location: GWN Oddometer: 77	Consider this post as another n00b voice in the chorus. +1, etc. Bring it! __________________ Eh?

02-05-2009, 12:56 PM	#15
Gravity's Dog Amanda's brother Joined: Mar 2004 Location: aweigh Oddometer: 29,137	Wha?? Where'd the pic go? __________________ Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

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