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The ride returns to the north following recently upgraded roads that take in some of Central Asia ’ s most engaging landscapes . High altitude desert plains , surrounded by snow-capped peaks , turquoise rivers , and heavy forests . In the space of 8 hours , you get it all punctuated by riding that captivates even the most hardened of motorcyclist . No one gets bored with the riding of this nation .
Kyrgyzstan has its own unique place in the region . Political reforms have seen it move away from its neighbours , the economy has struggled , and it feels like a country still trying to discover its identity yet here is a country filled with a history seldom discussed , a quiet people , of mixed religions and ethnicity , to the point of being shy . The Kyrgyz are a respectful people keen to learn of far-off lands , of travellers discovering their country , and to in turn share the experience of visiting their beautiful country .
Like everywhere on this wonderful planet , Kyrgyzstan has its challenges , as it finds its place . It ’ s lows are desperately outweighed by the highs , and the unfair stigma that is applied to the ‘ stans should not be considered when deciding on whether a ride through the nation of the forty is for you . A chat with Alex Nikonov at RusMotoTravel is the starting point to discover a land of forty tribes united , a kaleidoscope of colour and culture …
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