Central Asia by Bike: Silk Road Magic & Tough Moments | Olly Hargreaves Artwork

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Central Asia by Bike: Silk Road Magic & Tough Moments | Olly Hargreaves

October 07, 2025 • Bella Molloy • Season 3

0:00 | 25:20

This week we have another update from teh road by intrepid adventurer Olly Hargreaves who is making his way from the UK to Thailand. This update takes us specifically to what it's been like cycling through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, on the route of the Old Silk Road.

You can follow Olly's travels via his instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves

You can also hear his dad Phill's previous two episodes here: Part 1 and Part 2

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