Steve's Cycling Blog

Downhill to Dushanbe (stage 69)

Stage 69 route notes

Stage 69 route notes

Slower start, quick downhill to tunnel, fast convoy through tunnel, 10km of awesome downhill (top speed 77.8 km/h), long climb (Grant and I dropped Will), descent to lunch, even better descent (30km in 50min), crazy traffic, car wash, into hotel by 0845 for (almost) a double rest day, another lunch, wandering town, farewell riders, dinner and bed.

Riding data

Total distance: 16490.58 kmTotal Time: 03:22:32
Max elevation: 1551 mMin elevation: 664 m
Total climbing: 1076 mTotal descent: -1485 m
Average speed: 4885.29 km/hMaximum speed: 4223293.56 km/h

View from my tent

Forgot to take a photo…!