Carlo Caso Bicycles from Shanghai to Narni

On Oct. 30, 2025, Carlo Caso left Shanghai with a single bicycle, luggage, and a goal to pedal across Asia and Europe to his home in Narni, Italy, bikeitalia.it reported. Without prior expert knowledge of cycling, Caso traversed China, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey over the course of several months.

Pedaling Through Central Asia and Beyond

The journey took Caso through the mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, followed by the vast deserts of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. He faced extreme weather conditions, including intense headwinds across Central Asian deserts where stretches spanned hundreds of kilometers without towns or shops. Mechanical issues and physical exhaustion tested his resolve throughout the thousands of kilometers covered.

Human Kindness Along the Route

Despite the physical toll of the ride, Caso noted that human encounters defined the experience rather than the landscapes. Strangers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan repeatedly offered food, water, and assistance without expecting anything in return. These interactions reshaped his perspective on traveling alone in distant regions.

Ho capito che puoi incontrare una persona per pochi minuti e ricevere da lei una gentilezza che ricorderai per tutta la vita.

Carlo Caso

Arrival in Narni on July 10, 2026

The daily focus on reaching Narni sustained Caso through difficult stretches until he finally completed the trip on July 10, 2026. Reaching the destination introduced an unexpected adjustment period back to normal routines after months of continuous movement. Caso concluded from the expedition that ambitious goals become achievable once someone finds the courage to take the first step.