It’s a simple objective. Ride from one side of the world to the other. But the logistics of such a mission are anything but.

Leaving the comfort of everyday Australian life behind, the boys will start their almost 30,000km journey in Vietnam. Taking on the mountain tracks of Laos before heading to the iconic Ha Giang loop back across the border in Northern Vietnam. From there the huge adventure begins to cross China, south to north, towards Mongolia. Curve are no strangers in Mongolia, stories from Gus crossing the Steppe, and his numerous recon missions while scouting Expedition routes will give invaluable intel for the Garbage Bag Boys to take on the least populated country on the planet.

Continuing on towards the infamous bikepacking region of Kyrgyzstan, home to the Silk Road Mountain Race, a yearly 2000km pilgrimage known for its untouched wilderness, high mountain passes and unpredictable weather. The boy's time in Kyrgyzstan will come to an end following the Expedition Alay, a bikepacking route that connects the city of Osh to the Alay Valley, a perfect bookend to their time in this unforgettable country.

Passing the border over into Tajikistan the trails lead up into the Gorno-Badakhshan mountain range following the route of the Bartang Valley. Following remote dirt roads up and over 4000m, but long days, limited resupply and heavy loads is exactly the terrain the GMX+ Steel Touring was designed to traverse.

Crossing countries and closing in on Europe, the boys will be covering the Armenian stage of the Caucasus Crossing and be greeted with the warm hospitality of the Armenian people. A route well known for jagged rock faces and steep trails, progress might be slow going but the stories will showcase how much you can experience with life on a bike.

Onto the slightly more straightforward riding of the Cappadocia delight, a 400km route of champagne gravel and single track around the volcanic cultural heritage sites of Turkey, a loop the Boys didn’t need to add, but are doing so to get fully acquainted in their European experience. Continuing west following the Bike Odyssey race route, the Boys will be welcomed in Greece with spoon standing to attention coffee and alpine scenery. Soon to be deep in the Balkans and tracing the Mediterranean Sea towards the historic city of Vienna.

From there, a 3000km journey across the historic cycling landscape of northern Italy, the French Alps, Pyrenees and into the cycling hot spot that is Girona. From there the final stretch of stunning Andalusian mountains will take the Garbage Bag boys over the final few mountain passes before arriving, loaded with heavy legs and heaps of new stories into Malaga, the brand new home of Curve Europe headquarters!