Silk Road Expedition Silk Road

The Motivation

Nel 2018 vivendo in Giappone nasce l’idea di tornare via terra. Dopo compromessi con la vita, un viaggio in Asia culminato con un incidente, si riprogramma tutto. A un anno di distanza si ricomincia, con la stessa voglia di vivere, verso un’alba che vale la pena vedere 🌅

The Rig & Gear (Benvenuta Savana 🏜️)

Bike: Cinelli Hobootleg Geo XL, ~25 kg total laden weight (bike + 14 kg gear + water)

Bags: Saddle, frame, handlebar, down-tube, and top-tube bags

Sleep System: Lightweight tent, quilt, and sleeping mat

Electronics: Solar panel, dynamo hub, power banks, and GPS device

Apps & Planning: Komoot for route planning/tracking, Instagram for journaling

Trip Totals

• 🗓️ 222 calendar days (Feb 8 → Sep 17, 2026)
• 📏 11,735 km GPS distance cycled (avg 80 km/day)
• ⛰️ 88,359 m total ascent (~10× Mt. Everest)
• 🌍 13 countries traversed

Media & Links

• 🎬 YouTube: Channel · Watch Episode
• 📸 Instagram: Profile · The Story · The Bike · Post 3 · Post 4 · Post 5