Originally Posted by
Asphalt Hero
I have never seen front panniers and front rack. They are not widespread in Russia. I use two kinds of rear panniers.
I always use back pack and put there money, mobile phone, documents, and other valuable things.
Well, it seems that rear + backpack worked well for you.
Asphalt, I looked at the other pictures on the site you linked to. It sure looks like a nice trip, but I can`t understand Russian at all! What are the stone ruins starting at number 71? Temples, maybe?