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I've started my ride. The first 100 kilometers were in the dark. It was freezing cold. After Kumbag, the roads would continue along the forest. I've asked a driver about the potential hazards at night of this road ahead. He said “Do not go! Recently, 20 wild boars have been spotted on the road recently!" and he added "There should be wolves as well! So, go if you dare!" Of course, I rode; but it was scary :) I was pretty nervous. The temperature was already below zero. The woodlands were colder. I arrived in Şarköy. I had a flat tire. I was too cold to repair. With great difficulty, I fixed it with trembling hands. By the break of the day; I've noticed a bulge in the tire. I've deflated and inflated again. So, I've lost 40 minutes. After riding a while, tire bulged again. For the second time, I've deflated and inflated but couldn't fix it so I decided to leave as it is by doing that it may cure itself and actually this worked.
So I had to ride nonstop and fast to catch the ferry at Kilitbahir. I was raised. It was necessary to use time efficiently. I dried wet clothing on the ferry. When I've arrived in Çanakkale, I had a compulsory break and ate some food. After lunch, I started climbing the mountain roads. The wind began to blow from the left and across. There were so many ramps that combined with the wind ... I was pretty tired. The bike ride was extremely difficult. My hands and legs are freezing. Aside from riding in below zero temperatures; the wind blowing so cold that I was quite worn out. The mountain roads were beautiful, but the ramps did not end :) My hands began to chill unbearably. I used garbage bags for protection against cold. These weather conditions have given me quite a lot of experience. I never bought a raincoat. I made a plan to escape the rain. Of course not ... We danced in the rain. It was romantic. I arrived in Çan. I checked the weather. After 22 kilometers the weather was getting worse. It was snowing in the mountains. I had to buy a raincoat. I went down to the city center and found a hardware store. I found a rubber dishwashing glove and a raincoat. I was sweaty. I kept cycling. Yenice was 22 kilometers away. The safety lane was broken and the road was unlit. I continued to ride along with the rain. I arrived in Yenice. Now there were two difficult climbs left. It was quite desolate and dark when climbing the ramp to Namazgah. But it was a way to go. I saw four foxes. The emergence of other wild animals was a matter of time. Descents were very steep and wet. I arrived in Kalkım. I went to the village cafe. I slept for 45 minutes and I rested a little bit. Because I haven't slept for two days. I'm officially sighing at the landings; my eyes were falling. So long, I washed my face with cold water in my flasks. Some people in Kalkım said: 'There is a snowstorm on the way to the Han", "You should stay here or before that". I thought they were right, but I had to go. I've been trying hard to reach to my grandmother’s house in Edremit. I was pretty wet. Internal temperature constant, but I was cold. When I left the cafe, I trembled until it warmed. I warmed up and started climbing the beautiful Ida Mountain for the next 13 kilometers. Quiet and desolate ... I was a little bit nervous here, but I had to go on. The tour was over when I've reached up to 720 meters. The landing up to Edremit and 60 kilometers was a straight road but I had to give up the Rapha Fest500 challenge. As I continued pedaling, I rode as if I were in the Strava segment with wild boar noises just meters away. I pedaled without looking back. That's where it got confused. It started snowing when I said I was pretty nervous. A storm like wind and everything started to get complicated. The snow increased intensity. When I've arrived at the Inler, I had to make a decision. It was impossible for me to ride downhill under these conditions. With a dimming light that may not hold enough with my power bank. Those who use this path know. A hard landing will take you up to Eremit. I stopped a van on the road. I've asked about the road. He said “Conditions are same or worse until Edremit. Don't go on like this!", "I'll take you and your bike to your destination". Another option was returning Han and seeking for a place to stay. I ended the tour here. Fortunately, I did it that way. A car slipped into the abyss. The roads were so risky, even losing your life. The gendarmerie is here. Our brother sent me to Edremit. I came to Küçükkuyu by taxi. I was so wet inside. Even when I was taking a taxi, I was out for 2 minutes. 500 kilometers could not be completed. But the pleasure of fighting to the end was wonderful. I recorded everything on my webcam. And I messed with him. I've never cycled -4 °C for so long in my life.
I couldn't finish the video because of the weather: D
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