STAGE 16 etap 7 - August 17 2026

By Mark · Journey: Cycle Exped to Japan via Finland · 122 km · August 17, 2026 – September 9, 2026

Countries: Azerbaijan

A cloudy morning in the mountains so far this morning. A tough day of climbing 1020 m to Şamaxi where I am at 735 m.
Today will include some 700m or so of climbing but the trend will be down to sea level at Baku, making this the final day of Stage 16

STAGE 16 etap 7 - August 17 2026

Along the way

  1. First steep climb today in semi-desert · Azerbaijan
  2. Surreal big wheel and the next hill · Azerbaijan
  3. 40km to Baku and views are compelling · Azerbaijan
  4. Ending Stage 16 in BAKU Azerbaijan · Azerbaijan
  5. Back to Baku · Azerbaijan

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