Vietnam 1993 & 2002 Route Descriptions & Maps

Vietnam 2002
Entire trip is Vietnam, Cambodia, Eastern Thailand, Southern Laos
January, February 2002
Saigon to Mytho – Flat 80 Ks
We left the city along the Ben Nghe Channel of the Saigon River. The route is colorful but slow. Crossed over to Highway #1, wide, busy and boring. Finally found a viable alternative at Tan An on reasonable… Continue reading Vietnam 1993 & 2002 Route Descriptions & Maps

Mexico Route Descriptions & Maps

Day-by-Day Itinerary Mexico
San Diego, California to Tacate, Mexico
70Ks
Some climbs, mostly climb to start through U.S. Light winds. Pretty much traffic, not a great ride. Over one pass with vistas then down last 5Ks to Tacate. Cross border just north of Tacate.
Tacate to Ensenada
116Ks
A sinuous road through dry, deserted mountains. Climb out of Tacate. Light winds.… Continue reading Mexico Route Descriptions & Maps

Hungary Route Descriptions & Maps

Road Stories
Vienna to Istanbul – September, 1985
The Idea
“Someday, let’s ride from Shannon, Ireland to Istanbul,” I said to Sally on some previous bike trip through Europe. She liked the idea. “Wouldn’t it be great to experience the subtle day-to-day changes as we go? What countries would we pass through?” “Well, Ireland, England, France, maybe Belgium… Continue reading Hungary Route Descriptions & Maps