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A summary of our world ride

Tuesday July 22, 2014

Tomorrow is our visa entry date into Azerbaijan. After waiting 5 days in a hotel we are raring to ride. We have spent the time exploring Tbilisi, watching adventure documentary films, reading and napping of course. I put together a summary of our world adventure.
Father and Daughter Bicycle Ride around the World 2011 – ?

United States September 6, 2011 – November 20, 2011 2,650 miles

New Zealand October 12, 2012 – November 19, 2012 1,099 miles

Morocco February 18, 2014 – March 2, 2014 323 miles

Spain March 2, 2014 – March 28, 2014 823 miles

France March 28, 2014 – April 8, 2014 483 miles

Monaco April 5, 2014 – April 6, 2014 2 miles

Italy April 8, 2014 – April 16, 2014 337 miles

Slovenia April 16, 2014 – April 18, 2014 55 miles

Croatia April 18, 2014 – April 30, 2014 369 miles

Bosnia April 30, 2014 – April 30, 2014 35 miles

Montenegro April 30, 2014 – May 6, 2014 149 miles

Serbia May 6, 2014 – May 11, 2014 95 miles

Romania May 11, 2014 – May 12, 2014 112 miles

Bulgaria May 12, 2014 – May 17, 2014 194 miles

Greece May 17, 2014 – May 22, 2014 230 miles

Turkey May 22, 2014 – July 9, 2014 560 miles

Georgia July 9, 2014 – July 23, 2014 215 miles

Trip Statistics July 23, 2014

Bicycle miles U.S. and New Zealand 3,749 (6033 km)

Bicycle miles since Morocco 3,980 (6405 km)

Total bicycle miles 7,729 (12,438 km)

Other transportation miles since February 18, 2014 (car, bus, ferry and train) 1,123 (1807 km)

Highest climb 6,670 feet (2220 m)

Riding days since February 18, 2014 107

Total days off since February 18, 2014 (weather delays, bike problems, sick, visa work, tourist days) 49

Number of countries 17

A beautiful statue in downtown Tbilisi, Georgia.
A beautiful statue in downtown Tbilisi, Georgia.
I have seen the abacus in action throughout Georgia. Fascinating.
I have seen the abacus in action throughout Georgia. Fascinating.
Our two British cycling friends, Mark and Matt (on the right). We have met Mark in several areas since we were together in Ankara, Turkey.
Our two British cycling friends, Mark and Matt (on the right). We have met Mark in several areas since we were together in Ankara, Turkey.
The other side.
The other side.
Parts of the city are built on an old wall.
Parts of the city are built on an old wall.
Would like to know what this means.
Would like to know what this means.

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