So today I find out why we are here, to visit the famous URAL factory. They make bikes and sidecars. Originally built for the war to transport troops, based on a BMW they are now the flagship Russian bike......however in planning the trip our organiser failed to note that as it was a holiday the factory was closed. Oh well lets go to Ekaterinberg about 200k down the road.
This is quite a city.
Finding the Hotel was the usual goat chase, but never mind we made it.
The town is actually pretty well serviced and has one of the most entertaining pubs I have ever visited.
If you are ever in that city then find the old Gordons Hotel (there are two) and brace yourself.
Lay day today (Saturday) where we were able to get bikes serviced. Some with mixed success, and the early afternoon completion turned into 7pm. We later discovered some pretty bad workmanship that our guides felt appropriate not to take any part in.
There are apparently many things to do and places to go but none of them had been organised for our group so we mostly spent the day walking about. The city was a pleasant place to be with a good central park, but it was a pity not to have something constructive organised without the availability of our bikes. Not that riding on a lay day has been popular.
nzl07
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