Breaking the Cycle Central Asia: A Trek to the True Source of the Oxus / Amu Darya
15th – 16th August | Chelab Valley: Aqtashtoq to the source of the Chelab Stream (trek) | Distance: 31km | Total Distance: 9001km The true source of the Oxus/Amu Darya has been a matter of conjecture for at least 200 years; since the Great Game when imperial Britain and Russia competed for control of Central Asia (as detailed […]
Big Agnes Levels Up: The New Copper Spur and Tiger Wall Bikepack Tents
When you live half your life on two wheels, your tent isn’t just a shelter — it’s a home, a repair bay, and sometimes a confessional. Big Agnes knows this better than most. Their Copper Spur and Tiger Wall Bikepack tents have been go-to companions for years among riders who measure distance in dawns and […]
Autumn Visibility with KLIM: Hi-Vis and Bio-Recognition for Safer Rides
Autumn brings unpredictable weather. Temperatures drop, rain showers come and go, and visibility on the road often gets worse. Good, rapid recognition in traffic becomes an even more critical safety factor than it already is. KLIM, the American premium motorcycle apparel brand, shows that this need for visibility can be addressed without sacrificing style. By […]
Breaking the Cycle Central Asia: Cycling to the Roof of the World
13th – 14th August | Sarhad-e-Broghil to Lake Chakmaktin (Little Pamir, Afghanistan) | Distance: 89km |Total Distance: 8970km Up until 2023, Sarhad was the end of the line, the road stopped there. Accessing the eastern half of the Wakhan Corridor, a region known as the Little Pamir, could only be done on foot, usually with donkeys to […]
Breaking the Cycle Central Asia: Into the Wakhan Corridor
10th – 12th August | Ishkashim to Sarhad e Broghil (Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan) | Distance: 194km | Total Distance: 8881km Ishkashim is the gateway to the Wakhan Corridor and the Afghan Pamir. It has a real “frontier town” atmosphere. The bazaar was buzzing. It is the last place with easy road access to the rest […]
Breaking the Cycle Central Asia: Across Badakhshan (Shir Khan – Ishkashim)
5th – 9th August | Dusti (Tajikistan) to Ishkashim (Afghanistan) | Distance: 484km | Total Distance: 8687km Apologies for the delay in producing the Afghanistan blogs. Many of you will know that I successfully completed the expedition accompanied by my excellent Afghanistan team. However, the two weeks was very intense and the internet, on the rare occasions […]
KLIM Ai-1 Airbag Vest Now €320 – Premium Motorcycle Safety for Less
Motorcycle safety doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. KLIM’s Ai-1 Airbag Vest, already one of the most advanced rider protection systems on the market, is now available for just €320. A permanent price drop inspired by overwhelming demand during the brand’s recent safety initiative. Powered by the In&Motion airbag platform, the vest […]
Breaking the Cycle Central Asia: The Fergana Valley
30th July – 2nd August | Ken Sai Border Post (Uzbekistan) to Khujand (Tajikistan) | Distance: 402km | Total Distance: 8203km Surrounded by high mountains (such as those I just crossed in Kyrgyzstan), the Fergana Valley is an extremely fertile, densely populated enclave divided between Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Silk Road travellers from east and west converged in the Fergana Valley […]