Adventure to
the end of the world.

The story of the route

From the Carpathians to Central Asia

From Romania, the route led through Bulgaria and Turkey towards Georgia, then across Russia and Kazakhstan into Central Asia. Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan formed the expedition’s next major chapter.

China, Mongolia and the Altai

China and Mongolia followed the Central Asian stages. The return journey included the Russian Altai, then continued through Russia and Europe. This outlines the main regions rather than a complete day-by-day itinerary of all 16 countries.

The Pamirs: at 4,300–4,655 metres

The Pamir Mountains were one of the expedition’s greatest challenges. Altitudes of 4,300–4,655 metres and the high-mountain environment gave the ride a chapter of its own. After Central Asia’s seemingly endless roads, the scale of the mountains took centre stage.

China and Mongolia: new horizons

Entering China

Crossing the Chinese border also meant obtaining a Chinese driving licence and number plate. Horgos, Karamay and Kanas Lake were among the key stops on the Chinese stage.

On to Mongolia

Mongolia followed China: one of the expedition’s main destinations and another defining chapter. The full video series also covers this stage of the motorcycle journey.

When the plan changes

In Russia, we also encountered fuel shortages. On the way home, the motorcycles were transported from Novosibirsk to Moscow. Organising that transport became part of the expedition alongside the riding, before the journey ended after 55 days.