Uzbekistan Bike Tours
Itinerary: Urguench – Khiva – Toprak Kala – Ayaz Kala – Bukhara – O’rtagurgon – Sarmish – Nurata — Ukhum – Josh – Kosrabod – Mitan – Samarkand – Chakhrisabz – Katta Langar – Dekhkonobod – Boysun – Tashkent – Touyabougiz – Kumishkan – Chimgan – Chorvoq – Tashkent
Visit: April – October
22 day/21 night (shorter versions available)
Experience: Medium
Accommodation: hotel, lodges, guest houses, yurt. Full back up
A first in Uzbekistan! A trans-country bike tour to explore the rich cultural heritage and visit local communities by bicycle.
- This is a dynamic cycling circuit with stages of 5 to 7 hours of approximately 870 km, mixed asphalt road and track, with an average of 60 km per day through mountain ranges, isolated valleys and immense plateaus.
- Multiple village visits and interactions with local people are the highlights of this medium ability bike tour for keen cyclists and cycle groups.
- Shorter versions are possible for those with less time to spare.
Bikes
You are welcome to bring your own, but good quality Giant road bikes are provided with the necessary equipment and services adapted to the bike rides.
- Bike rental Brand: FC GIANT TYPE: 3100 Alu super light
- 2 bottle cages and 2 bottles per bike.
- Pedals, For cycling shoes with recessed cleats,
- Developments – At the front 3 chainrings, the smallest of which will have a minimum of 28 teeth. 28 – 38 – 48
- At the rear a cassette with a sprocket of 12 to 28 at a minimum.
- The cleats are for Shimano SPD pedals or compatible with Shimano SPD pedals, Handlebar bag,
- spare parts,
- Foot pump, pump on the bike,
- Tool kit
- Spare air chambers,
- Size of bikes adapted to the morphology of the participants (small, medium, large).
TECHNICAL DETAILS – LEVEL 2
Average to good cyclist. By all terrain or mountain bike.
50 to 70 km per day of cycling. No technical difficulty apart from the difference in altitude.
Mainly on road, bike path, shared lanes and some secondary roads.
Additional Notes:
You only carry your gear for the day, in a small bag or satchel, for lunch.
You will find your luggage in the evening at the hotel: your luggage is transported by vehicle from one stage to another.
Overview
The trip is accessible to all, but you should be in good physical condition and to be accustomed to regular cycling. The cycling stages don’t exceed 70 km per day. Plus, due to the accompanying vehicles, they can be shortened or lengthened according to the physical abilities of the participants and ground conditions.
Accompanied by a professional guide, you will immerse yourself in the history of the legendary cities of the Silk Road, Khiva, Bukhara, and the turquoise city of Samarkand.
You travel through the varied landscapes of the Kyzylkum desert and the mountains of Nurata and Zerafchan.
You will experience the hospitality and warmth of the Uzbek people in authentic community tourism homestay projects.
This itinerary is just a suggestion of what is possible. The trip can be adapted to suit you and your travelling companions.
Highlights
- Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva: Explore UNESCO-listed cities with spectacular mosques, madrassas, and minarets. Ride through narrow old-town streets and marvel at turquoise-tiled architecture.
- Stop at bazaars to sample dried apricots, nuts, and sweets.
- Optional visits to Uzbek wineries for tastings in regions like Samarkand.
- Visit craft villages known for pottery, silk weaving, and wood carving.
- Share meals with locals and enjoy warm Uzbek hospitality over plates of plov and fresh non.
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