2018 - Georgia - Caucaz

Long climb, reccomend leaving early so you can avoid poluted traffic as you exit Tbilisi. There are springs on the way, in Ujarma right next to a small shop, and on top of Gombori pass right below the teahouse.   In Telavi we stayed at Neli & Zaal guesthouse. It was really nice and we would definitely come back to them. :)

Tough climb, and the road is very dusty. There are quite a few springs on the way, resuppling with water is not an issue.   Torghva baths are a terrible place to sleep at, but the sulphur baths are amazing and make it all worth it.

Tough climb all the way up Abano pass. There is only one good spring on the way up, make sure to resupply there with water. On the way down you will find multiple sources. At Omalo visitor center you can buy a paper map and various refreshments. In Omalo we stayed at Old Omalo guesthouse. A nice place to stay, with good food and welcoming hosts (also wifi and shower) but would recomment climbing a bit further and staying in upper Omalo if possible.

Easy day, very enjoyable with lots of scenery.   There is a very good spring on your descent to Dart'lo, with has a few guesthouses and restaurants. Plenty other water sources on the way. When arriving in Girevi make sure to go down to the river and register with the border guards for Atsunta. We stayed at Guesthouse Nakudurta, it was comfy and nice. The hosts don`t speak english though. :)

Tough but beautiful day. Careful at the river crossings and with the shepherds dogs. There is a small unmarked on the map bridge over the stream near the shepherds shop at Kvakhidi meadows witch will help you a bit. You can also get some basic supplies there and wather from the spring. There is another good spring right after the "exit shatili" rock.

Tough push bike over Atsunta pass. There is a good spring a few km before you start the final climb. Fill up with water there, next good spring is way after you descended. We resupplied near the border guards post on the ridge. Where we also camped as the day was drawing to a close and continued the next day in the morning to Shatili. The trail to Ardoti is quite sketchy, ask the border guards for help pointing you the right way.

Tough climb from Shatili and at the end of the day to Roshka, we stayed at Roshka Guesthouse where we had a wonderful experience with our host. We reccomend it.

We stayed at Deka Hotel in Gudauri, you can find plenty other better options in the area. Not worth staying here.

Tough end while cycling on the highway. Can be pretty scary. We stayed at Well Done House, wonderful hosts.

Tough climb, easier than Atsunta. We camped near 5th Season cabin, with a nice view to Chaukhi. Next day in the modning we descended nice and easy to Kazbegi.   Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is expensive, but worth every penny.