Stage 13 etap 5 and 6 - May 17 & 18

By Mark · Journey: Cycle Exped to Japan via Finland · 72 km

Short steep day yesterday so got s bit of a rest. Today is a long big climb day to Zonguldak. Good weather so far.
I can’t seem to separate these two etaps but etap 6 was another tough 500m climb followed by a very hilly route to Bartin giving a 1250m day over 72km. Etap 6 was the end of this stage.

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Hill village at 500 m on way to Bartin

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Hill village at 500 m on way to Bartin, Türkiye

Final downhill into Bartin

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1250 m up today, so glad to be on the final down!

Final downhill into Bartin, TürkiyeFinal downhill into Bartin, Türkiye

Celebrating Ataturk in Bartin

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Celebrating Ataturk in Bartin, Türkiye