• 12/03/2023
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Interview with Bikepacking Nomads: South Asia or Year of Life on Two rounds<

You continued to Thailand and Southeast Southeast Asia.Did not spoil the impression of wandering chaotic transport?

Who thinks that southeast Southeast Asia is not suitable for cycling, so they are wrong.Once you get used to traffic chaos and feel safe, start discovering side roads and hidden corners of this country.

What was the most beautiful part of the Thailand route?

Go from Chiang Mai north along the border with Myanmar to Chiang Rai, enjoy concrete paths between fields with pineapple, really steep climb and camping in national parks.In Thailand, Buddhism is present everywhere and avoids them simply impossible, as well as Buddhist temples, to.But if we were to name those who are definitely worth visiting, then it would be Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) and Baan Dam.The White Temple is a private gallery owned by the ChalerMchai Kositpipat artist, portrayed in the Buddhist Temple.Everything is white or in bright colors.Baan Dam is the work of another Thai artist.Thawan Duchanee this art museum has built 50 years.In the museum you can see many remains of animals (bones, corners, skin and fur) and unique architecture.Locals often refer to these two temples as depicting heaven and hell.We also got such a impression, but which is which we will not tell you, you just have to see them.

In this country we were on our way actually twice.After flight from New Zealand in the north, and after crossing from Cambodia in the area around Bangkok.At Bangkok we enjoyed the Khao Yai National Park where the elephants live wild.It was amazing to see such huge animals outside the enclosures of the zoo.You suddenly find a pretty nothing when such a pet enters his way.Then you just stand, watch and humbly wait for it to eat and disappear again in the forest.

Did you camp in Thailand?

We wouldn't even think of it, but it happened to our favorite way of sleeping.The Thai camping is also great that you do not need your own tent, sleeping bag, mat or pillow.You can borrow everything in a selected national park.Information can be found on the portal of Thai National Parks https: // NPS.dnp.go.th/.

What did you like most in Cambodia?

Cambodia is definitely not just angkor wat.The bike gives you freedom because you are not bound to tourist -made places or local transport.If you are going on a bike to visit Cambodia and if you are an adventurous nature, then thanks to its help you can feel like Lara Croft or Indiana Jones.Just step on the pedals and perhaps visit the Cambodian Route 66 (popular among enduro bikers) to visit the remote temples east of the Siem Reap.

For example, the Koh Ker Temple Complex will surprise you with your prang pyramid.It has seven floors, measures 36 meters and is the only one in the whole Cambodia.The Koh Ker complex is built very differently from the other Cambodian temple complexes, and since Siem Reap is about two and a half hours by car, it is not inaccessible not to see it.

Another of the temple complexes that lie on the ancient royal journey to Preah Khan Compong Svay (today's Route 66) is Beng Mealea.We enjoyed it really like the heroes of adventure films before.Beng Meale's temple is built in a Hindu style, but you can also find elements with Buddhist motifs.The complex is retained in a state in which it was left by treasure hunters.You can see the broken walls and missing sculptures.But our authentic experience was sometimes able to spoil tourists with selfie bars and loud speech.But all the gloom was able to drive away the freshly pressed juice of sugar cane.

Did you go bike around Annapuren?Is it possible?

When you love mountains, you will sometimes dream of Himalayas and eight thousands.And if you like the mountain bikes, then you are lost just like us.Riding a bike in Nepal is not quite easy.The main moves are narrow roads full of cars, but even so, Kathmandu can be switched to POKHARA during the week.From there, if you do not have enough hills and you have no breath, you can continue two to three -week ride around the massif of Annapuren via Thorong La saddle reaching a height of 5,416 m.If you go out of KOKHARA clockwise, pay attention to proper acclimatization.Patience will bring you fruit in the form of amazing views of the Himalayan giants and the downhill of your life.Attention!You move in the mountain environment and everything needs to be properly evaluated, planned and prepare for everything.There are agencies in Nepal that can provide relevant information and possibly help with the organization of such an adventure.

What about the legendary Pamir Highway?

Compared to the route around Annapuren, the mountain road M41 is familiar to the cyclists.The side branch of the silk trails stretches across Tajikistan and in the AK-BAJTAL pass, the highest point, reaches an altitude of 4,655 m.A three -week pilgrimage across this diverse country will just taste everything.Rough nature, hospitality of locals, tastes and smell, solitude and friendship of other cyclists.Tajikistan can be crossed through three variants of the Pamir Highway, across the Bartang Valley, along the M41 road - the original Pamir Highway and along the Afghan Afghan borders through the Wakhan valley.

On the way through Tajikistan we got together with three other cyclists, Iry Joe and Eddie and British George.It was great to wander together and sometimes we got into fun situations.For example, when we stopped at the lake Churunkul after a long day and cross the first four thousand saddle, where we stood a single house in the circuit of about 50 km.It was a five -member family, an older couple and a young couple with a child.Except the house and herds of cows had almost nothing.Yet they invited us home and fed.We got a pamir tea, tea with milk and sugar, and bread.When we realized that we would not get anything else, we prefer to ask for a place to sleep.In the bare room on the ground and turning on in the sleeping bags George began to seriously describe what we get for breakfast.Fresh pineapple juice, smoked salmon, Eggs Benedict… We just laughed.Laughter, however.(Laughs).

What tips for cycling would you mention in Europe?

Finland.This is such an Odyssey for the Wanders. Hned na úvod je potřeba varovat, že Finland může být návykové, obzvláště, pokud máte štěstí na počasí, jaké jsme měli v létě 2018 my.The year 2018 ranked among the ten hottest years in the history of Finnish measurement, so we enjoyed swimming in lakes and evenings without mosquitoes.What got us most in Finland?Endless possibilities of sleeping at lakes in shelters called Laava, long gravel roads, forest paths, hectoliters of coffee and unlimited eating blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, and especially Finnish nature.

The Finns certainly aren't cold nose, as we think about them.When we wandered around the Koli National Park, by the way, we have encountered a Mikku at least once in a lifetime, we came across Mikku.In a short interview, Mikka told us that if we do not want to sleep in a camp full of noisy Italians, he will let us sleep in the room with the sauna, which is part of his restaurant.It has already cooled, so we did not hesitate and accepted its offer.At the end of the day we warmed up the sauna and in Mikk's restaurant dined delicious vegetarian burgers.

Yeah, and when we were in Finland, I asked our husband our friend what is the magic of the right Finnish sauna, how to look and how to sauna like the right Fin.Henri just amazed when I described to him that sauna rituals are being carried out and leading at the temperature and humidity of the air.His answer to my question, however, was very simple: ”The Finns are sauna exactly as they are pleasant to them.No strict adherence to temperature or humidity.Let alone jumping into the ice water, not every fin has a sauna by the water.”

Bikepacking Nomads advises on how to dress from Southeast Asia to the Himalayas?

SENSOR MERINO AIR120 g merina se špetkou polyamidu na m² je ideální pro aerobní aktivity, ale i do tropického prostředí.With an elastic cut and flat seams you will perceive Merino Air as the second skin.You will appreciate the natural antibacterial and thermoregulatory properties during each expedition to the mountains and nature.In this series you will find both underwear, underpants, as well as sleeveless T -shirts, or with short and long sleeves, as well as the Performance Tee with a looser cut.

Sensor Merino Active Pttriko with Long Sleeve Without Falm Fibers has great thermoregulatory properties. Ať už jde jen o podvečerní chlad nebo celodenní šlapání ve vyšší nadmořské výšce, triko o gramáži 160 g/m² vás udrží v teple a suchu.Thanks to your softness you will be happy to wear it day and night.T -shirts are beautifully complemented by other pieces of the collection - underwear, underpants and caps, headbands and multifunction scarves that will be appreciated by every traveler.More conservative types have the possibility to reach for a more tight variant of Merino Active T -shirts without printing with flat seams.

Sensor Merino Upper on and higher!Merino Upper will be accompanied by you.This second layer has a two -layer knit that combines polypropylene silk with constant antibacterial effects with the New Zealand merino wave that warms even in extreme conditions.Stylish kangaroo with hood is not the only cut in which the upper is made.You can choose a variant with a short zipper or a nationwide sweatshirt.

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