There is so much history on the construction of that road system. At certain times of the year, some stretches are completely not useable (impossible to pass--floods and the mud is so soft and deep it is like melted soap). I wish you luck and lots of fun in this new adventure. NOTE: I know you are on a budget but you can find lots of small simple places serving amazing food. Don't waste opportunities. You will remember those forever.
That was a good synopsis of travel here. In the 1990's I found a trip report on the HUBB website with someone on a single cylinder Ténéré. He went in the wet season and had some pictures which would make anyone cringe. He made it through, but considered it worth an olympic medal. Reading ahead on weather is great for roads like our Dempster highway in Canada. If you get caught on one end, you should really have a plan for letting it dry or whatever alternative. According to NASA, the Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the darkest night skies on Earth. This is not because it's been declared a dark sky preserve and light limitations have been set around it, as is the case for most dark sky areas in the United States and Europe.
There is so much history on the construction of that road system. At certain times of the year, some stretches are completely not useable (impossible to pass--floods and the mud is so soft and deep it is like melted soap). I wish you luck and lots of fun in this new adventure. NOTE: I know you are on a budget but you can find lots of small simple places serving amazing food. Don't waste opportunities. You will remember those forever.
Very good advice! You are great riders, riding for 10 hours a day it’s not for everyone 😊 enjoy your journey and post updates like this 👏👏
Thanks for the updates! Travel safely and enjoy the adventure! 😎
Outstanding! Another update! Thank you Pavlin! 🍻🍻
Thank you and Respect!
Fantastic... you been saying for years pavlin, the key is preparation, it proven again to be right.... Ride Safe and Enjoy the experience
Really enjoying the series and learning, too.
Ride safe 👍
Thanks for all the info and upload.
Excellent 👍
That was a good synopsis of travel here. In the 1990's I found a trip report on the HUBB website with someone on a single cylinder Ténéré. He went in the wet season and had some pictures which would make anyone cringe. He made it through, but considered it worth an olympic medal.
Reading ahead on weather is great for roads like our Dempster highway in Canada. If you get caught on one end, you should really have a plan for letting it dry or whatever alternative.
According to NASA, the Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the darkest night skies on Earth. This is not because it's been declared a dark sky preserve and light limitations have been set around it, as is the case for most dark sky areas in the United States and Europe.
Don't breakdown, I'd say. Would you do this ride if you were traveling alone?
Yes
You lost at least 7kg.