Tag Archives: Kiev

Bikes of Gold

Posted on July 14, 2008 by

Most people are surprised at the value of my bike which I normally dont always share with the locals. I keep it dirty as I see no point in washing the frame and it makes the bike look less valuable … Continue reading →

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Two days later, Anti-distinctly-minty

Posted on July 11, 2008 by

After a couple of days the realisation that I would not manage through China this year has finally settled and with a heavy heart I started thinking about my route options. I need to be motivated and enthusiastic about where … Continue reading →

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Not the best day today

Posted on July 9, 2008 by

If you have read the previous posts you will know that Ive been sleeping on the floor of an ISP here in Kiev. Generally iNet cafe connections are not that great in the Ukraine but here especially after we swapped … Continue reading →

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Cult of the Car

Posted on July 7, 2008 by

Kiev traffic and driving attitude is shocking, truly shocking. The only place I have cycled with such an atrocious driving attitude and bad roads is Hungary – yup, you wont catch me on a bike there again. Here in Kiev, … Continue reading →

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