Category Archives: Turkey

Yenişarbademli to Ayrancı via the Konya Plains, by bicycle

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Bryan Keith

Between the Dedegöl Mountains and the Bolkar Mountains, I knew we’d have less stunning scenery, but I also knew there were some interesting cultural sites along the way.  The highlights were expected to be the wooden mosque in Beyşehir, the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle touring Dedegöl Dağları (mountain eye candy)

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Bryan Keith

I had been to Dedegöl once before, with Özgür in the winter.  We went in from the north side, from Melik Yaylası.  I had heard people talking about the camping and climbing area on the west side of the mountain, … Continue reading →

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Roman ruins bicycle touring: Sia, Milyos, Kremna, Adada

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Bryan Keith

For at least a month (two?) I’d been planning on a bicycle tour from Antalya — practice covid 19 social distancing by going from village to village, staying away from big cities.  I even had one false start when I … Continue reading →

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The ancient city of Phaselis

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Bryan Keith

The ancient city of Phaselis is just down the road from Antalya.  I’ve been there a bunch of times, but I’ve never written a blog about it.  Maybe ’cause I’ve never been there by bicycle?  The site is used more … Continue reading →

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A walk in the snow at Davras

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Bryan Keith

Yesterday I got a message from one of my Nepal cohorts saying it was the day we were scheduled to be at 5800m.  Instead I’m at home in Antalya, and I keep finding more old photos to help me remember … Continue reading →

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