Realistic route for SH to London?

[zman]

I highly doubt I can make the trip this year again, but perhaps this will allow me to better plan for next year.

i stole this map from the boys at http://monkeykings.jimdo.com.

Would the blue route be "doable"?


thanks
Z


edit: oops, please move thread to Ride prep subforum?

[CalmCarl]

I was looking at a similar route through the stans but it seems a carnet is required for Iran. That puts me off, which is a shame because Iran looks like an amazing place to ride.

[ShuBen]

I learned from Iranian friends that especially German are very warmly welcomed in Iran and also the authorities have no issues.
Unfortunately for our American friends here it seem to be much more problematic. (In fact I heared that the normal Iranian people have also no prejudices, but its a political subject)
I remember we have a Iranian members (from Teheran) here ... so .... can we get a first hand statement please?

[zman]

thats what i've heard too!
Hopefully theres no issues for Australians to pass through.

And also how does one get a Chinese Visa without a departing airfare? Are ferries acceptable?

[zman]

alright so i arrived in shanghai a couple of days and hopefully give this a red hot go.
not sure how far i'll get but i'll try do this as legally as possible.

whats the deal with purchasing a used bike on a tourist visa?
bill of sale? some kind of blue folder?
i'm happy to travel further inland if the laws are more laxed.

applying for a temporary licence. Currently have a IDP, HK moto licence and AUstralian licence. thats probably the best i can do based on my situation.

[modron]

Im leaving on a similar trip in about 2 weeks.

Iran, definitely a carnet needed and its a shame. Like Carl said, Iran is beautiful and amazing but the cost of a carnet is too high and what would happen if ones bike gets stolen? I guess no bike and no deposit

Its very difficult to get Russian visa, you need to get a travel agency involved and things like this. Maybe easier for you but for Poles its very hard. So im opting for a ferry through Caspian sea

[culcune]

Iran is beautiful and amazing but the cost of a carnet is too high and what would happen if ones bike gets stolen?

If they catch the guy, at least you would get the satisfaction that the government would break his hands in public...

[prince666]

I am sure not just break the hands do there not chop the hands off ! So it makes it a fucker to wipe your own ass lol

[Nima Naderi]

Hello from IRAN

All races are welcome here and if you act friendly you get much more respect and trust and also hospitality ,every time i see a tourist i wanna make a contact ,talk a little bit and guide them as i can ,specialy bikers....so feel free and visit iran

Punishment of rubbery is not cuting hand ,arab's do this.we have electric chairs ....just kiding

[culcune]

Are you reconsidering not going through Iran? Nima writes that it will be a good ride through!