Category Archives: Turkey

North Ridge on Sivri Dağı

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Bryan Keith

After having not been up Sivri Dağı in many years (five?), I went up two different routes last week. The first, shorter and less successful effort, was with Philipp. He had been up to the ridge a number of times … Continue reading →

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Another week in İstanbul

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Bryan Keith

This is what? my 6th visit to İstanbul? Ferda and I started by staying a few nights in Kadıköy, the first time I’ve stayed on the Asian (Anadolu) side of the Bosporus. With the exception of the beautiful Rüstem Paşa … Continue reading →

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15th Gökova Bicycle Tour (GBT)

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Bryan Keith

This was a fun five-day organized bicycle tour. The most similar tours I’ve done (in terms of organization) would have to be Ride the Rockies and Bicycle Tour of Colorado. A truck carried our gear each day (the white one … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up Artvin: Borçka, Murgul, Arhavi

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Bryan Keith

After spending about three weeks in Ardanuç and Şavşat, Ferda and I moved quickly through Borçka, Murgul, and Arhavi. The riding was some of the hardest of the trip with long climbs and descents on muddy, rocky roads. Stream crossings … Continue reading →

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Still Şaşvat: Bazgiret, Vaket, Cancir Yaylası

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Bryan Keith

Sorry, one more blog about Şavşat, but it really is one of the most beautiful ilçe (district) in Turkey. I’ll also include a little about the numerous places to stay in this area. The riding here is hard with lots … Continue reading →

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