Bike Travel in Kyrgyzstan: Explained!

Always wanted to ride your bike in Kyrgyzstan? This video will tell you everything you need to know!
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0:00 Intro
1:58 SRMR
2:57 ARRIVAL
6:19 BISHKEK
9:47 PAYMENTS
12:34 BIKE TRANSPORT
15:46 FINDING ROUTES
18:57 SPECIAL BOOK
19:52 ROAD SURFACES
22:06 FINDING FOOD
24:50 SEASON
25:45 FINDING WATER
27:35 KYRGYZ HOSPITALITY
30:54 ACCOMMODATION
32:53 LANDSCAPES
35:04 WILD CAMPING
38:18 BIKE THOUGHTS
42:26 FINAL CONCLUSION

[@justincrediblelife]

Wow guys thanks so much love it! So professional and so friendly and so many useful tips. 😀

[@glensanders3154]

Just wanted to say thank-you for making a really useful video with great information to turn a dream into a holiday of a lifetime…!! 👍😎 much appreciated…

[@MrChrisKonig]

So much work went into this! Good job guys. Hopefully see you soon :)

[@michelepirovano4135]

Guys, I just found your channels and they're awesome! So many good beta and tips for travelling on a bike! Great work and thank you!

[@janmijanmi8567]

Merci for all this share.🙂

[@tristanbogaard]

De rien, happy to do so!

[@omare_biketonature]

Kyrgyzstan is my dream cycling destination, on top of my list! Thanks you so much for all the information! Cheers!

[@tristanbogaard]

It should be ;) And you’re welcome!

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

You're both so authentic and genuine, such a beautiful couple. Great advice guys, learnt a lot from his. All the best from Wales

[@tristanbogaard]

Thank you! Happy we can both be ourselves on camera. I hope you can use this knowledge for a trip east some day.

[@lena_ala]

Gr8 job, thank you for all informations! What about cycling in april? To early?

[@tristanbogaard]

Probably too early, as it stays very cold in the mountains (most of the country) until at least June!

[@bodhisatwaghosh]

Hello, nice video again. Please share me what mic do you use for Voiceover normally.

[@tristanbogaard]

Normally, any Rode mic will do. Abnormally, I don’t do voiceovers.

[@MrJx4000]

Excellent presentation, not too detailed and packed full of good info. Just a couple of questions (maybe you mentioned it someplace): is there generally cell phone service on the roads between towns? And can you use a language translation program there?

[@tristanbogaard]

We didn’t mention it, but the cell service is pretty good everywhere! Get a simcard from O! or Beeline (or both) and you can use unlimited data and a certain amount of calling minutes. Even on some high passes we had service. Language translation you should always do with Google Translate with the language you prefer downloaded for offline use. In Kyrgyzstan you should always have Russian downloaded. Don’t forget to tilt your screen horizontally after the app gives you a translation-it’ll enlarge the sentence so it’s easy to see 😯

[@shadowofwords2331]

What do you use to stay online on your phone in that country?

[@tristanbogaard]

Great question! Upon arrival in Bishkek airport you’ll be offered physical SIM cards from left and right. I think we discuss this in the video; O! is our personal choice since it provides 4G coverage in many parts of Kyrgyzstan.

[@shadowofwords2331]

@@tristanbogaard thank you

[@kalamatianos28]

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[@tristanbogaard]

That’s very nice of you! I’m not on FB, but if you are please feel welcome to share it. We’re really happy with how the video came out.

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