Istanbul and cycle home.

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bikingbert
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Location: Near Tunbridge Wells

Istanbul and cycle home.

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We seek 2 more experienced cycle tourers to join CTC members Rob & Steve.
The plan to cycle from The BLACK Sea to The NORTH Sea – Istanbul to
Cuxhaven, The distance is c. 3,500 km/2,000 miles. I reckon on a 2 month
trip home/home with about 50 cycling days, average ~74 km (46 miles)/day.
The first half would be using cheap hotels/hostels in E Europe, then camping
through Czech & Germany. Time will be spent doing some tourist stuff & rest
days. Cost guess £2,000 to £2,500 all in.
Route is fly to Istanbul on June 15 (we are booked), do W Turkey, cross Bulgaria, Romania taking in
scenic Transylvania, Hungary, bit on the Danube to nr. Vienna, head N into
Czech to reach the Elbe, follow that on the Elbe cycle way to the N Sea at
Cuxhaven, train/ferry home for tea & medals – Note that this is NOT a guided trip – just a group of cyclists who will share an adventure.

Let me know if you are interested (send a message) and I will provide more info . Thanks, Rob
papjordan
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Joined: 20 Mar 2014, 8:19pm

Re: Istanbul and cycle home.

Post by papjordan »

Hi rob
Sounds like a good tour plan you have.
I'm thinking of a similar trip home from turkey in early may but returning via greece and the adriatic coast maybe???..perhaps turning north to pick up the ev6 somewhere.... not sure yet.
Out of interest, can i ask who you are flying with and rough costs of the flight?
Cheers
Pete
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