Kona Entourage

Bikepacking 800 Miles Across Central Asia... What could go WRONG?

Bikepacking 800 Miles Across Central Asia... What could go WRONG?

Kona Entourage rider Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw interviews Chris Carter from Switchback Travel about their challenging 800-mile bikepacking journey through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on a pair of Kona Units. They discuss the realities of transitioning from thru-hiking to cycling, the logistical difficulties of navigating remote Central Asian terrain, and provide insights on managing gear and physical endurance during an unpredictable long-distance expedition.

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