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One of Central Asia's Top Cycle Touring Spots<\/h2>\n

You're forgiven if you can't quite place Kyrgyzstan on a world map.<\/p>\n

While this former Soviet republic may not be a hot spot for package tourists, it's fast becoming a favorite among long-distance bicycle travelers.\u00a0 In fact, Kyrgyzstan has been ranked as one of the top 5 destination for bicycle touring.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The big draws are the rugged snow-capped mountains, sparkling lakes and friendly locals right in the heart of Central Asia. Bicycle touring in Kyrgyzstan is a just a dream for many. This couple made it a reality.<\/p>\n

Guest authors Kelly and Michael of Cycletrekkers<\/a>\u00a0tell us more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Reason #1: Amazing Wild Camping Spots<\/h2>\n

In Kyrgyzstan we experienced some of the most beautiful, wild camping spots of our entire France to China trip. Just picture setting up your tent surrounded by stunning mountains, often with views of the turquoise lakes in the valleys.<\/p>\n

We always had these mountain campsites to ourselves, except for the occasional passing donkey or mountain goat. It\u2019s definitely a great way to experience the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan.<\/p>\n

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A wicked camping spot just off the road at the top of a mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reason #2: Freshly Baked Bread<\/h2>\n

Whenever passing through one of the small towns or villages we\u2019d always pay a visit to the local bakery for some freshly-baked bread. We\u2019d watch, admire and drool over the baker lifting a warm, tasty loaf from the oven. It was definitely a highlight of cycling through Kyrgyzstan \u2013 just thinking about it now makes my mouth water.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d watch, admire and drool over the baker lifting a warm, tasty loaf from the oven. It was definitely a highlight of cycling through Kyrgyzstan \u2013 just thinking about it now makes my mouth water.<\/p>\n

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A car randomly pulls over, a\u00a0guy jumps out, pops opens the boot which is full of bread, runs up to me and fills my arms with a pyramid of bread and promptly jumps back in the car and speeds off. what a legend!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reason #3: Smooth Roads<\/h2>\n

The main roads and highways in Kyrgyzstan were as smooth as a baby\u2019s bottom \u2013 for the majority of the time anyway! The government had repaved a lot of the main truck routes in Kyrgyzstan, which meant smooth cycling for us. This was definitely a nice change from some of the potholed roads we experienced in Uzbekistan and some of the other Central Asian countries.<\/p>\n

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Kelly on the hunt for a wild camping spot in Kyrgyzstan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reason #4: Mountain Passes<\/h2>\n

Kyrgyzstan boasts some of the most challenging, albeit rewarding, mountain pass climbs in Central Asia. Some of the passes exceed 3000 meters(9,800 feet) above sea level.<\/p>\n

However, what goes up, must come down. I\u2019m not going to lie, cycling up some of those passes was tough, but we were always rewarded with stunning views, great campsites, and an enjoyable descent.<\/p>\n

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Reason #5: Yurts!<\/h2>\n

Kyrgyzstan is yurt country and who doesn\u2019t love a yurt? Yurts not only look awesome, the nomads that live in them are also super friendly. It was always a pleasant surprise to see a yurt appear in the distance.<\/p>\n

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Image by: Marek \/ www.picasa.com
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About the Authors<\/h2>\n

Kelly and Michael are Aussie adventurers with a passion for cycling, hiking and exploring. \u00a0Their ride through Kyrgyzstan was part of their first ever bicycle tour when they biked from France to China in 2014.<\/p>\n

That initial tour inspired them to head off on their current world cycle tour which began in June 2016.<\/p>\n

Visit their bicycle touring blog at CycleTrekkers.com<\/a>. \u00a0You can also check out their reports on \u00a0cycle-friendly breweries at BeerCycleTouring.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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