through mailinglist, from I. Gregov:
from 23rd till 26th biketour will be in Istanbul
probably around area around Taksim square.
if you arrive to airport there is direct bus to
Taksim square for 10 liras (5 euros).
send message to yolandas mobile (+905542699611) or to me
0038591 78 55 175, but i dont have credits to answer you back.
me or some of us will pick you up from Taksim.
if you come by bus let us know to pick you from bus
station, called Otogar.
if you arrive by train, put your bike together and
cycle to Taksim (be VERY careful in traffic!!!)
According to the published route plan:
# Samokov - Septemvri
* Go to Beli Iskar – after the village there is steep climbing to Borovetz – 5 km. This is the slow and hard part for this day. Once you Reach Borovetz take the direction to Kostenetz – there is only steep downhill ride. Must be really careful – steep riding on much curved road with cars and trucks in both directions /might be heavy traffic/. After Kostenetz the road is mostly flat to Septemvri, heavy traffic but wide and easy to ride. At the crossing to Velingrad take direction to Septemvri – 2 km and after the overpass go to the railway station. Keep strong and packed group to be ontime for the train to Velingrad. Be careful with downhill riding and be sure to have brakes in good shape.
# Septemvri – Velingrad
* We take The train at 17.45 from Septemvri which arrives 19.10 in Velingrad.
* Bikes are accepted on the train with 2 lv fee. Use group ticket.
Mihail has provided some pictures from this 2nd day of Biketour
All photos are from the second day. First people of the climb up from the sleeping place in Byali Iskar. Then Pippa in a restaurant in Borovets and finally a gold resort ruining the view on the edge of the Rila National Park.
here you have his photos:
here was the group stopped for the second night in Portugal
This is was where we slept the first night at Slovenia.
We were hosted at Art Center - Institute for Culture, Art and Development , which later was closed 
And now some photos of the entire route through Slovenia:
This is was where we slept the first night at Slovakia.
And now some photos of the entire route through Slovakia:
This is was where we slept the first night at Poland.
And now some photos of the entire route through eastern Poland:
This was Ecotopia Biketour 2006 starting point.
were you have photos from Lithuania:
