1May2025 - The Stans 2025 - CycleBlaze

May 1, 2025

1May2025

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Bill ShaneyfeltAfghan tortoise

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I started what I knew would be a long day with porridge, made on my trusty Coleman stove, oranges and strong black tea. A lovely sunny day with a mild Westerly wind! The ride was truly spectacular with lots of landscape, wild horses, wild camels and a cute tortoise who I helped across the road before he got squished! The route today included a long descent followed by a punishing ascent, albeit scenic. I finally made it into Say-Otes, and checked into Aisha Bibi cafe "hotel" which had friendly staff, good food and very  basic dirty rooms... But hey... In the middle of nowhere, a tired and hungry cyclist is always grateful!

Today's ride: 128 km (79 miles)
Total: 288 km (179 miles)

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