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playersmarkus
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Joined: 11 Jul 2008
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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:41 am Post subject: Norway - Murmansk - St Petersburg on motorcycle |
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Hi guys!
I'm leaving the US in 3 weeks on trip to the North Cape. From there I would like to cut into Russia to Murmansk. From Murmansk I'm planning to ride to St. Petersburg. I have a couple questions:
- How long is the ride from the Norwegian border to Murmansk. Is this a paved road?
- How long is the ride from Murmansk to St. Petersburg? Is this a paved road? Is there fuel on the way? How about motels and other infrastructure?
- I'm travelling solo, how safe is it?
- Is there good GPS data available for Garmin?
- Do you know any motorcycle clubs in the area or on the way?
- Anything else I should know  ?
Thanks so much for your help!!! |
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danbrew
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Joined: 10 Nov 2005
Posts: 339
Location: Chicago, IL
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I can't speak to road conditions, distance, infrastructure, etc. Try www.horizonsunlimited.com.
What I can, though, is speak to the Garmin data. It's very unlikely that you will find good GPS data for this route. Garmin has a number of partners that develop maps for use around the world, and you will find one for Russia - Roads of Russia by Navicom.
http://www.navicom.ru/
I've used this product in the Moscow area and it is actually pretty good. I believe the current version has maps for St Pete, but would be surprised if they extended outside of the metropolitan area.
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playersmarkus
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Dan, thanks a lot!
I'm surprised you know HU, that's a pretty specific motorcycle travel site
How about maps, do you know where I can get a good map of the area in the US? I tried a couple outlets, but noone had anything better than the big Russian Auto Atlas...
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playersmarkus
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Now I see the avatar No wonder you know about HU :O) |
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