[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3usrv8nflsiyt":3,"$f31s4de2scfwqj":70,"country-posts-KG":101,"$f29idf8frb6q83":327,"mdc--67bxd2-key":330,"mdc--t046de-key":352,"mdc--htjej9-key":376,"mdc-zfrylv-key":393,"mdc--8w0w27-key":401,"mdc--hfqp4p-key":409,"mdc-ad546r-key":417,"mdc--hf3jij-key":425,"mdc-z4thym-key":439,"mdc-51ohp2-key":447,"mdc-14pqji-key":455,"mdc-8z33tk-key":503},{"code":4,"slug":5,"name":6,"continent":7,"flagUrl":8,"location":9,"zoom":12,"boundingBox":13,"borders":20,"schengen":25,"flags":26,"quickFacts":27,"sections":33,"resources":65,"counts":66,"legacyKey":6,"migratedAt":69},"KG","kyrgyzstan","Kyrgyzstan","Central Asia","https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Fcycle-planet-292f5.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflags%2FFlag_of_Kyrgyzstan.svg.png?alt=media&token=304f09db-d6ea-4666-9ee4-922791ebd5d7",{"lat":10,"lng":11},41.20438,74.766098,6,[14,17],[15,16],39.2794632025,69.464886916,[18,19],43.2983393418,80.2599902689,[21,22,23,24],"CN","KZ","TJ","UZ",false,{"dangerous":25,"island":25,"openBorders":25,"visaFree":25},{"capital":28,"languages":29,"currency":30,"callingCode":31,"region":32,"subregion":7},"Bishkek","Kyrgyz","Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)","+996","Asia",{"visa":34,"sleeping":38,"safety":46,"transport":51,"foodDrink":56,"people":59,"other":62},{"body":35,"updatedAt":36,"updatedBy":37},"Quite a lot of nationalities can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa, which means you can freely cross the border. Some nationalities need to apply for the e-visa.\n\nSource: [Wikipedia](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FVisa_policy_of_Kyrgyzstan).","2021-05-25T13:12:15.000Z","ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2",{"updatedAt":39,"updatedBy":40,"parts":41},"2021-05-25T13:40:56.000Z","01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3",{"couchsurfing":42,"formalCamping":43,"hostels":44,"wildCamping":45},"In Kyrgyzstan an extensive network of \"sleeping in people's homes\" is available. This is united in Community Based Tourism (CBT). We have regularly used this. Especially in Suusamyr it is very pleasant to stay. Usually there is a local coordinator. See also this [website](http:\u002F\u002Fcbtkyrgyzstan.kg\u002F?lang=en).","There are few or no campsites in Kyrgyzstan. Camping is always possible at yurts or road cafes (for safety reasons this is more sensible), and often spontaneous invitation from private individuals and even meals etc. ask for money, give what you would pay at a cheap hotel ('reimburse costs').","In general, hotels for foreigners are quite pricey.","Free camping is allowed and is possible everywhere. Certainly in the mountains, there is always a spot on a river. In the busy valley along the Tsjoe it is difficult to find a place because the valley is narrow and there is a busy road, a railway line and a wide river.",{"body":47,"updatedAt":48,"updatedBy":40,"parts":49},"In general, Kyrgyzstan is a safe place to travel.","2021-05-25T13:15:53.000Z",{"traffic":50},"Most roads are quiet. On the northern route along the Issyk-Kul lake it is quite busy and the driving is very fast, so watch out. At night there is hardly any lighting in the cities (also in Bishkek there is a lack of lighting here and there). It is therefore not advisable to cycle at night, it can be really pitch dark.\n\nMountain trails through the mountains are very rough and very tough, require a good condition and a lot of experience in rugged terrain. Especially in the south through the mountains, the roads are not paved but tamped. It is good to drive over.",{"updatedAt":52,"updatedBy":40,"parts":53},"2021-05-25T13:13:56.000Z",{"train":54,"bus":55},"A daily train runs from Almaty and Moscow. It is possible to bring a bicycle, although the price sometimes has to be negotiated firmly. On local trains, taking a bicycle with you can usually be done without problems as long as there is space in the compartment. Simply put the bike on the luggage racks.","If there is space, the bicycle can sometimes be taken all the way in the back. Often you have to stand still for the entire ride.",{"body":57,"updatedAt":58,"updatedBy":40},"Off the main roads, it is wise to have food with you for at least a day. In yurts you can also buy bread from the people. There are many apricot trees along the road, so there is no shortage of fruit.\n\n**Stalls on the street**\n\nIn villages there are all kinds of stalls where, for example, bread, pasta and bars are for sale, and where food is also prepared. There are also restaurants or canteens. The food in canteens is not great. In the restaurants, the food is usually quite reasonable.\n\n**Restaurants**\n\nCafés serve Russian-style food, quite varied, and of course shaslicks, bread and tea in the south. 1 or 2E is enough per man.\n\n**Drinkable water**\n\nTap water seems safe, except in Osh! Ask, pointing to the tap, 'ette vodda pietnaja?' (is this drinking water?). Bottled water is available everywhere. In the mountains all rivers are good to drink, the water comes straight from the high mountains. In addition, there are pumps in the villages, where there is pure water. Quite often, however, the pumps do not function.","2021-05-25T13:43:12.000Z",{"body":60,"updatedAt":61,"updatedBy":40},"The population is very friendly and curious. They all want to know where you come from and what you come here to do. Children all feel your tires. When you are invited by people, you will be received very hospitably and generously: usually you have to stay for dinner and even sleep is possible (also in the mountains in the so-called yurts = tents).\n\nNote: the Kyrgyz do not appreciate being compared to the Chinese, they prefer to see a relationship with the Turks. The Kyrgyz and Uzbek languages ​​are related to Turkish, so many people understand Turkish, some have also studied it.\n\nIn addition to Kyrgyz or Uzbek, almost all adults also speak Russian, hardly any other language (not even in Bishkek). Young people speak much less Russian, but on the other hand - in the cities - often understand a word of English, although they are usually too shy to speak it due to a lack of practice. All inscriptions are in Cyrillic. So it is useful to learn the Cyrillic alphabet.","2021-05-25T13:08:31.000Z",{"body":63,"updatedAt":64,"updatedBy":40},"**Best time to cycle**\n\nThe best months are June and September. In the spring there can still be snow on high passes. If it is not a through main route, there will be no clearing and passage is virtually impossible or in any case risky. In July and August it can be very hot in the lowlands (up to 40ºC), in the mountains, on the other hand, there is a mountain climate, where high in the mountains it can be especially cold at night.\n\n**Spare parts**\n\nBecause there are hardly any bicycle shops, it is recommended that you bring your own gear with you as much as possible. The people are generally very resourceful. Take enough inner tubes and puncture-proof tires with you, the streets are full of glass!  \n\nThere is a bicycle shop \u002F repair shop in Osh. It is called X-store \u002F Bikemaster and is located in the Osh Business and Training Center, Alieva Road no. 145, tel. 56633. Very enthusiastic, young people. _Note from Cycle Planet: Please add this bike shop to the map when you find the exact location, and delete this bike shop description._","2021-05-25T13:25:44.000Z",[],{"pois":67,"users":68,"hosts":68},3,0,"2026-11-06T11:25:25.554Z",[71,79,87,94],{"id":72,"type":73,"title":74,"countryCode":4,"location":75,"likes":76,"visaFor":4,"onlineVisa":77,"excerpt":78},"26841089-bd5b-44b7-a447-c827edaacf90","embassy","E-visa for Kyrgyzstan",{"lat":10,"lng":11},1,true,"If you have to apply for the e-visa you might need a letter of invitation (LOI), which might be quite a hassle to obtain and can take up to 2 weeks. The e-visa…",{"id":80,"type":81,"title":82,"countryCode":4,"location":83,"likes":68,"toCountryCode":23,"excerpt":86},"53e1050c-3d20-4f05-820d-46296ac4b6af","border-crossing","Bordaba (Kyrgyzstan) – Kyzylart (Tajikistan)",{"lat":84,"lng":85},39.38457476940782,73.32205642520324,"Corrupt border crossing, where lots of different fees are being asked. The only tax you need to pay is for your vehicle. It's not sure if cyclists need to pay…",{"id":88,"type":81,"title":89,"countryCode":24,"location":90,"likes":68,"toCountryCode":4,"excerpt":93},"1dd805cf-3ccf-44d1-9ccb-41ac5de18acc","Manak (Uzbekistan) – Osh (Kyrgyzstan)",{"lat":91,"lng":92},40.57135458103068,72.76149498554804,"Open 24\u002F7 (closed during luch 13:15 to 13:45). We did not actually use this border crossing yet, so please update the description if you do so yourself.",{"id":95,"type":81,"title":96,"countryCode":4,"location":97,"likes":68,"toCountryCode":21,"excerpt":100},"a6a9e54a-cb63-464b-9765-8aad02c370d5","Sary-Tash (Kyrgyzstan) – Irkeshtam (China)",{"lat":98,"lng":99},39.69418046713118,73.9235639011066,"We did not actually use this border crossing yet, so please update the description if you do so yourself.",[102],{"id":103,"title":104,"body":105,"categories":308,"category":309,"cover":309,"coverAlt":309,"coverStyle":309,"description":310,"extension":311,"faq":312,"filters":313,"meta":314,"navigation":77,"ogImage":309,"order":309,"path":315,"publishedAt":316,"readingTime":317,"relatedLinks":318,"robots":309,"schemaOrg":309,"seo":319,"seoTitle":320,"sitemap":321,"stem":322,"steps":323,"takeaways":324,"translationKey":309,"usps":325,"__hash__":326},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fbike-touring-kyrgyzstan.md","Bike touring in Kyrgyzstan - routes, seasons and survival tips for the mountains",{"type":106,"value":107,"toc":288},"minimark",[108,112,117,120,123,127,132,135,139,142,146,155,159,162,166,169,172,176,179,182,185,220,224,227,235,243,247,251,259,263,271,275,278,282],[109,110,111],"p",{},"Bike touring in Kyrgyzstan is all about mountains: most of the country lies high up in the Tian Shan, with gravel passes, alpine lakes and summer pastures where nomadic families live in yurts. It is one of the highlights of the overland route through Central Asia, but it asks for good preparation, because distances between villages can be long, the weather changes fast and the season is short. This guide helps you plan your route, timing and supplies.",[113,114,116],"h2",{"id":115},"why-go-bike-touring-in-kyrgyzstan","Why go bike touring in Kyrgyzstan?",[109,118,119],{},"Kyrgyzstan offers some of the wildest riding you can do without expedition-level logistics. Paved roads connect the main towns, but the real character of the country lies on the gravel and dirt tracks over high passes, through empty valleys and past herds of horses and sheep.",[109,121,122],{},"Cyclists who have been here often mention the hospitality. In summer, herders on the high pastures (jailoo) may invite you for tea, bread and kymyz, the fermented mare's milk. In villages, people are curious about where you come from and where you are going. Remember that Kyrgyzstan has its own identity; people may not appreciate being lumped together with neighbouring countries.",[113,124,126],{"id":125},"which-are-the-best-bike-routes-in-kyrgyzstan","Which are the best bike routes in Kyrgyzstan?",[128,129,131],"h3",{"id":130},"song-kul-lake","Song-Kul lake",[109,133,134],{},"Song-Kul is a high alpine lake surrounded by summer pastures, reached by gravel roads over passes from several directions. It is one of the classic cycling destinations in the country. Yurt camps around the lake offer meals and a bed in summer, and you can camp on the open grassland. Nights are cold, even in July.",[128,136,138],{"id":137},"issyk-kul","Issyk-Kul",[109,140,141],{},"Issyk-Kul is a huge lake in the northeast with mountains on both sides. The roads around it are mostly paved and the riding is easier, which makes it a good warm-up or a rest after the gravel. The southern shore is generally quieter than the north. Side valleys such as those near Karakol lead into the mountains.",[128,143,145],{"id":144},"osh-and-the-pamir-highway","Osh and the Pamir Highway",[109,147,148,149,154],{},"Osh in the south is the starting or finishing point for many cyclists riding the Pamir Highway. The route crosses into ",[150,151,153],"a",{"href":152},"\u002Fcountries\u002Ftajikistan","Tajikistan"," after the Alay valley and the high pass near Sary-Tash, and most of the Pamir Highway itself lies in Tajikistan. Crossing that border requires the right paperwork, which may include a special permit for the Gorno-Badakhshan region. Check the current requirements well in advance.",[128,156,158],{"id":157},"gravel-routes-across-the-country","Gravel routes across the country",[109,160,161],{},"Between Bishkek, the lakes and the south you can link countless gravel passes and valleys, such as the routes around Kazarman and the remote roads towards the Chinese border. Some of these need permits for border zones, and conditions change from year to year. Ask locally and check recent reports from other cyclists.",[113,163,165],{"id":164},"when-is-the-best-time-to-cycle-in-kyrgyzstan","When is the best time to cycle in Kyrgyzstan?",[109,167,168],{},"The main season is summer, roughly June to September. Many cyclists consider June and September the most pleasant months. In spring, high passes can still be under snow, and roads that are not main routes may not be cleared. July and August can be very hot in the lowlands around Osh and Bishkek, while at altitude the weather is changeable, with cold nights, rain, hail and sometimes snow even in summer.",[109,170,171],{},"From late autumn, snow returns to the passes and the yurts on the pastures pack up. Plan your trip around the altitude of the passes you want to ride, and keep a few spare days for bad weather.",[113,173,175],{"id":174},"food-water-and-gear-for-the-mountains","Food, water and gear for the mountains",[109,177,178],{},"Supplies are the biggest planning challenge. In towns and larger villages you will find small shops with bread, pasta, rice, biscuits, tinned food and sometimes fruit and vegetables. In summer, roadside stalls and canteens sell simple meals. Away from the main roads, carry food for at least a day or two, and more for remote routes. Yurts on the pastures sometimes sell bread, but don't count on it.",[109,180,181],{},"Water is usually available from streams and rivers, but livestock graze almost everywhere, so filter or treat it.",[109,183,184],{},"For your gear:",[186,187,188,196,202,208,214],"ul",{},[189,190,191,195],"li",{},[192,193,194],"strong",{},"A warm sleeping bag and good tent."," Nights at altitude can drop below freezing in summer.",[189,197,198,201],{},[192,199,200],{},"Rain and wind protection."," Weather changes fast on the passes.",[189,203,204,207],{},[192,205,206],{},"Wide tyres."," Many of the best routes are gravel, corrugated or rocky.",[189,209,210,213],{},[192,211,212],{},"Spares."," Bike shops are mainly in Bishkek and Osh; elsewhere you are on your own.",[189,215,216,219],{},[192,217,218],{},"Altitude."," Several passes go well above 3,000 metres. Climb gradually and know the symptoms of altitude sickness; for medical advice, see your doctor before you go.",[113,221,223],{"id":222},"where-to-sleep-in-kyrgyzstan","Where to sleep in Kyrgyzstan",[109,225,226],{},"Wild camping is common among cyclists in Kyrgyzstan, and the open landscape makes it easy to find a spot. Near houses or yurts, it is polite to ask first. Rules for protected areas and border zones can differ, so check before you pitch your tent there.",[109,228,229,230,234],{},"Guesthouses are available in towns and tourist areas, and in summer yurt stays on the pastures are a memorable option. In Bishkek and Osh there are hostels that are popular with cyclists, where you can swap route information. Through Cycle Planet you can also find cyclists who host each other; ",[150,231,233],{"href":232},"\u002Fregister","sign up"," to contact them.",[109,236,237,238,242],{},"Water sources, yurt camps and good camp spots shared by other cyclists are on the ",[150,239,241],{"href":240},"\u002Fmap","Cycle Planet map",". If you find a useful place, add it so the next rider can benefit.",[113,244,246],{"id":245},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently asked questions",[128,248,250],{"id":249},"do-you-need-a-visa-for-kyrgyzstan","Do you need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?",[109,252,253,254,258],{},"Many nationalities can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa for a limited stay, while others need an e-visa. Rules depend on your passport and can change, so check official sources and the ",[150,255,257],{"href":256},"\u002Fcountries\u002Fkyrgyzstan","Kyrgyzstan country page"," before you go.",[128,260,262],{"id":261},"how-do-you-get-to-kyrgyzstan-with-a-bike","How do you get to Kyrgyzstan with a bike?",[109,264,265,266,270],{},"Many cyclists arrive overland from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan or Tajikistan, often after crossing the Caucasus; see our guide to ",[150,267,269],{"href":268},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcycling-georgia-caucasus","cycling in Georgia"," for that part of the route. Others fly into Bishkek or Osh with their bike packed.",[128,272,274],{"id":273},"do-you-need-a-special-bike-for-kyrgyzstan","Do you need a special bike for Kyrgyzstan?",[109,276,277],{},"Not necessarily, but a sturdy bike with wide tyres and low gears makes the gravel passes much more enjoyable. A heavily loaded road bike will struggle on the remote tracks.",[113,279,281],{"id":280},"plan-your-kyrgyzstan-tour","Plan your Kyrgyzstan tour",[109,283,284,285,287],{},"Bike touring in Kyrgyzstan rewards you with high passes, alpine lakes and nomadic hospitality, as long as you plan for altitude, weather and long stretches without shops. Check visa rules and tips from other cyclists on the ",[150,286,257],{"href":256}," before you set off.",{"title":289,"searchDepth":290,"depth":290,"links":291},"",2,[292,293,299,300,301,302,307],{"id":115,"depth":290,"text":116},{"id":125,"depth":290,"text":126,"children":294},[295,296,297,298],{"id":130,"depth":67,"text":131},{"id":137,"depth":67,"text":138},{"id":144,"depth":67,"text":145},{"id":157,"depth":67,"text":158},{"id":164,"depth":290,"text":165},{"id":174,"depth":290,"text":175},{"id":222,"depth":290,"text":223},{"id":245,"depth":290,"text":246,"children":303},[304,305,306],{"id":249,"depth":67,"text":250},{"id":261,"depth":67,"text":262},{"id":273,"depth":67,"text":274},{"id":280,"depth":290,"text":281},[],null,"Bike touring in Kyrgyzstan - Song-Kul, Issyk-Kul, the Pamir Highway from Osh, the best months, food and water, yurt stays and gear for high passes.","md",[],{},{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbike-touring-kyrgyzstan","2026-10-30","5 min",[],{"title":104,"description":310},"Bike touring in Kyrgyzstan - routes and tips",{"loc":315,"lastmod":316},"blog\u002Fbike-touring-kyrgyzstan",[],[],[],"3NPt7BzUnHTNEtgcTTtnn2D7l_qEnF4QuCYvs6AwUY0",{"ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2":328,"01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3":329},"Bas Idsinga","Wereldfietser.nl \u002F Vakantiefietser.be",{"data":331,"body":332},{},{"type":333,"children":334},"root",[335,342,347],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":337,"children":338},"element",{},[339],{"type":340,"value":341},"text","The population is very friendly and curious. They all want to know where you come from and what you come here to do. Children all feel your tires. When you are invited by people, you will be received very hospitably and generously: usually you have to stay for dinner and even sleep is possible (also in the mountains in the so-called yurts = tents).",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":343,"children":344},{},[345],{"type":340,"value":346},"Note: the Kyrgyz do not appreciate being compared to the Chinese, they prefer to see a relationship with the Turks. The Kyrgyz and Uzbek languages ​​are related to Turkish, so many people understand Turkish, some have also studied it.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":348,"children":349},{},[350],{"type":340,"value":351},"In addition to Kyrgyz or Uzbek, almost all adults also speak Russian, hardly any other language (not even in Bishkek). Young people speak much less Russian, but on the other hand - in the cities - often understand a word of English, although they are usually too shy to speak it due to a lack of practice. All inscriptions are in Cyrillic. So it is useful to learn the Cyrillic alphabet.",{"data":353,"body":354},{},{"type":333,"children":355},[356,361],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":357,"children":358},{},[359],{"type":340,"value":360},"Quite a lot of nationalities can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa, which means you can freely cross the border. Some nationalities need to apply for the e-visa.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":362,"children":363},{},[364,366,374],{"type":340,"value":365},"Source: ",{"type":336,"tag":150,"props":367,"children":371},{"href":368,"rel":369},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FVisa_policy_of_Kyrgyzstan",[370],"nofollow",[372],{"type":340,"value":373},"Wikipedia",{"type":340,"value":375},".",{"data":377,"body":378},{},{"type":333,"children":379},[380],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":381,"children":382},{},[383,385,392],{"type":340,"value":384},"In Kyrgyzstan an extensive network of \"sleeping in people's homes\" is available. This is united in Community Based Tourism (CBT). We have regularly used this. Especially in Suusamyr it is very pleasant to stay. Usually there is a local coordinator. See also this ",{"type":336,"tag":150,"props":386,"children":389},{"href":387,"rel":388},"http:\u002F\u002Fcbtkyrgyzstan.kg\u002F?lang=en",[370],[390],{"type":340,"value":391},"website",{"type":340,"value":375},{"data":394,"body":395},{},{"type":333,"children":396},[397],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":398,"children":399},{},[400],{"type":340,"value":43},{"data":402,"body":403},{},{"type":333,"children":404},[405],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":406,"children":407},{},[408],{"type":340,"value":44},{"data":410,"body":411},{},{"type":333,"children":412},[413],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":414,"children":415},{},[416],{"type":340,"value":45},{"data":418,"body":419},{},{"type":333,"children":420},[421],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":422,"children":423},{},[424],{"type":340,"value":47},{"data":426,"body":427},{},{"type":333,"children":428},[429,434],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":430,"children":431},{},[432],{"type":340,"value":433},"Most roads are quiet. On the northern route along the Issyk-Kul lake it is quite busy and the driving is very fast, so watch out. At night there is hardly any lighting in the cities (also in Bishkek there is a lack of lighting here and there). It is therefore not advisable to cycle at night, it can be really pitch dark.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":435,"children":436},{},[437],{"type":340,"value":438},"Mountain trails through the mountains are very rough and very tough, require a good condition and a lot of experience in rugged terrain. Especially in the south through the mountains, the roads are not paved but tamped. It is good to drive over.",{"data":440,"body":441},{},{"type":333,"children":442},[443],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":444,"children":445},{},[446],{"type":340,"value":54},{"data":448,"body":449},{},{"type":333,"children":450},[451],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":452,"children":453},{},[454],{"type":340,"value":55},{"data":456,"body":457},{},{"type":333,"children":458},[459,464,472,477,485,490,498],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":460,"children":461},{},[462],{"type":340,"value":463},"Off the main roads, it is wise to have food with you for at least a day. In yurts you can also buy bread from the people. There are many apricot trees along the road, so there is no shortage of fruit.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":465,"children":466},{},[467],{"type":336,"tag":192,"props":468,"children":469},{},[470],{"type":340,"value":471},"Stalls on the street",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":473,"children":474},{},[475],{"type":340,"value":476},"In villages there are all kinds of stalls where, for example, bread, pasta and bars are for sale, and where food is also prepared. There are also restaurants or canteens. The food in canteens is not great. In the restaurants, the food is usually quite reasonable.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":478,"children":479},{},[480],{"type":336,"tag":192,"props":481,"children":482},{},[483],{"type":340,"value":484},"Restaurants",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":486,"children":487},{},[488],{"type":340,"value":489},"Cafés serve Russian-style food, quite varied, and of course shaslicks, bread and tea in the south. 1 or 2E is enough per man.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":491,"children":492},{},[493],{"type":336,"tag":192,"props":494,"children":495},{},[496],{"type":340,"value":497},"Drinkable water",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":499,"children":500},{},[501],{"type":340,"value":502},"Tap water seems safe, except in Osh! Ask, pointing to the tap, 'ette vodda pietnaja?' (is this drinking water?). Bottled water is available everywhere. In the mountains all rivers are good to drink, the water comes straight from the high mountains. In addition, there are pumps in the villages, where there is pure water. Quite often, however, the pumps do not function.",{"data":504,"body":505},{},{"type":333,"children":506},[507,515,520,528,533],{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":508,"children":509},{},[510],{"type":336,"tag":192,"props":511,"children":512},{},[513],{"type":340,"value":514},"Best time to cycle",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":516,"children":517},{},[518],{"type":340,"value":519},"The best months are June and September. In the spring there can still be snow on high passes. If it is not a through main route, there will be no clearing and passage is virtually impossible or in any case risky. In July and August it can be very hot in the lowlands (up to 40ºC), in the mountains, on the other hand, there is a mountain climate, where high in the mountains it can be especially cold at night.",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":521,"children":522},{},[523],{"type":336,"tag":192,"props":524,"children":525},{},[526],{"type":340,"value":527},"Spare parts",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":529,"children":530},{},[531],{"type":340,"value":532},"Because there are hardly any bicycle shops, it is recommended that you bring your own gear with you as much as possible. The people are generally very resourceful. Take enough inner tubes and puncture-proof tires with you, the streets are full of glass!",{"type":336,"tag":109,"props":534,"children":535},{},[536,538],{"type":340,"value":537},"There is a bicycle shop \u002F repair shop in Osh. It is called X-store \u002F Bikemaster and is located in the Osh Business and Training Center, Alieva Road no. 145, tel. 56633. Very enthusiastic, young people. ",{"type":336,"tag":539,"props":540,"children":541},"em",{},[542],{"type":340,"value":543},"Note from Cycle Planet: Please add this bike shop to the map when you find the exact location, and delete this bike shop description."]