THE SILK ROAD ADVENTURE
Follow the Globeriders with Helge Pedersen on this journey by motorcycle from Istanbul, Turkey to Xian, China along the historic and fabled Silk Road. The eight-week adventure crossed the vast deserts of Central Asia, high mountain passes, and through crowded, bustling cities. Experience difficult riding conditions, mechanical breakdowns and accidents, and understand why the intrigue of the Silk Road history, countries, and cultures makes the hardships more than worthwhile. Ride along with us as we explore a part of the world seldom visited by foreign travelers.
EPISODE 1 – Turkey
• Introduction
• Getting the Bikes
• Historic Istanbul
• Markets & Nightlife
• Iznik
• Bursa-Safranbolu
• Cappadocia
• Contour Ballooning
• Amasya
EPISODE 2 – Georgia, Azerbaijan & Turkmenistan
• Georgia
• Tbilisi
• Sheki
• Baku
• Crossing the Caspian
• Ashgabat
• Oriental Bazaar
• Camel Market
• Iranian Truck Stop
EPISODE 3 – Central Asia
• Uzbekistan Introduction
• Bukhara
• Convoy and Gas
• Samarkand
• Tashkent
• Bishkek
• Lake Issy-Kul
• Accident
• Almaty
• Kazakhstan
EPISODE 4 – China
• Jinghe
• -Urumqi
• Turfan
• Dunhuang
• Jiayuguan
• Wuwei
• Lanzhou
• Xian
RIDERS
David A. – BMW R1200 GS
Frank B. – BMW R1200 GS
Dean F. – BMW R80 G/S
Jim H. – BMW F650 GS
John L. – BMW F650 GS
Hans M. – BMW R1100 GS
Perry M. – BMW F650 GS
David O. – BMW F650 GS
Helge P. – BMW R1150 GS
Chris P. – BMW R1100 GS
Jeff and Ann R. – BMW R1150 GS
Bud R. – BMW R1200 GS
Jim R. – BMW R 1200 GS
Laura S. – BMW R100 GS/PD
Roger W. & Mike B. – BMW R100 GSPD
Rick W. – BMW R100 GS
Jay Y. – BMW R1150 GS
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written & Directed by Sterling Noren
Narrated by Jim Cissell
Filmed & Edited by Sterling Noren
Still Photography by Helge Pedersen
SPECIAL THANKS
MIR Corporation – Seattle, WA
Kazoom Moto Adventures – Istanbul, Turkey
Kazim Uzunoglu – Guide
Guneyt Oznisantasi – Driver
Anatolian Carpets, Kilims and Sumacs
Iznik Foundation
Onur Carpets and Kilims
Maya Katashili – Georgia Guide
Lytif Hasanly – Azerbaijan Guide
Elchin Mamedib – Manager
Kiril Takhtamyshev – CIS Guide
Sasha Lim – CIS Guide
Larissa Takhtamyshev – Samarkand
Zahir Rajaboff – Tashkent
Vladmir Vagin – Driver
Janybek Omorot – Kyrgyzstan Guide
Nazira Rakmetova – Almaty Guide
Eldus Ametbay
Kazakhstan MC Club
CSITS – China Sea International Travel Service
Yu Xinmin “Sim” – China Guide
Jin Yingjie – China Guide
SPONSORS
Touratech-USA
MedJet Assist
ABOUT GLOBERIDERS
GlobeRiders is a diversified motorcycle adventure touring and multi-media company founded by Helge Pedersen, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. GlobeRiders specializes in small-group, long-duration scenic and cultural motorcycle journeys to areas of the world neither easily accessible nor commonly visited by most.