Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cycling the world - Asia: episode 42
I leave Salalah and begin my ride toward the Yemen border, but the war unfolding across the Middle East has other plans. With a burning oil depot sending thick black smoke across the mountains, my intended route becomes impossible and I am forced to make difficult decisions. Along the coast I discover stunning beaches, share an unforgettable iftar with two Egyptian travellers and camp beside the Arabian Sea before tackling a brutal climb into the mountains. After reaching over 1200 metres and making it all the way to a military checkpoint, I realise the journey ahead is no longer viable. Defeated but with no other choice, I turn around and begin the long ride back toward Salalah, questioning everything as fresh injuries begin to threaten the adventure once again.
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Cycling the world - Asia: episode 42
I leave Salalah and begin my ride toward the Yemen border, but the war unfolding across the Middle East has other plans. With a burning oil depot sending thick black smoke across the mountains, my intended route becomes impossible and I am forced to make difficult decisions. Along the coast I discover stunning beaches, share an unforgettable iftar with two Egyptian travellers and camp beside the Arabian Sea before tackling a brutal climb into the mountains. After reaching over 1200 metres and making it all the way to a military checkpoint, I realise the journey ahead is no longer viable. Defeated but with no other choice, I turn around and begin the long ride back toward Salalah, questioning everything as fresh injuries begin to threaten the adventure once again.
MY GEAR FULL LIST: kit.co/davidetravelli
SUPPORT my round the world bike expedition:
Donations: paypal.me/davidetravelli
Postcards' Club: alaska2patagonia.com/postcards-club
Follow me:
Blog: alaska2patagonia.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidetravelli
Facebook: facebook.com/davidetravelli
Twitter: twitter.com/davidetravelli
#bikepacking #biketouring #bikelife
#bicycletouring #cycling
*Some links in this description are affiliate links and therefore when clicked, if you buy the service or product I may make a small commission off of that sale. My opinions on products and services remain unbiased.
