Shakeout Ride to Elevation Part 1

Shakeout Ride to Elevation Part 1 
August 8, 2023
Karakol to 42° 24' 51.498" N 78° 56' 49.77" E
Start 10:38 AM Finish 5:09 PM
Total Duration 6:31
Moving Time 4:39
Stopped Time 1:52
Ascent 4604' 
Descent 1212'
Race Total 0 Miles

Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Racers Joe, Chris, Tom, Jono, Rob

Climbing up into the mountains

First grocery stop

Local women

Making my way up to elevation

Setting up camp


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Location: Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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