Nufal plans to get there via Jordan, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine. He will fly over Syria due to the civil war there and will also give Iraq a miss for security reasons. On his bike, Nufal has packed spare parts, an extra phone, batteries and camping gear. In addition to his tent, Nufal will put up in hostels where he can find them, as well as relying on the kindness of strangers for a bed for the night.Meet Mohammed Nufal - the #Egyptian cyclist pedalling to #Russia to support his team in #WorldCup2018 || https://t.co/ZsfuEZFbQ8 pic.twitter.com/24HVkZLfVO
— Arab News (@arabnews) April 7, 2018
"It is about the road more than the arrival," he told Reuters Television. "If it were just about the World Cup, I would take a plane. It is a great chance for me to see new things." A group of cyclists and friends escorted Nufal as he started his trip on Saturday, and he hopes many more will offer him help along the way. After clinching its World Cup spot in October, Egypt will compete on football's ultimate stage for the first time since 1990.Road to Russia: Ibn Nufal starts a new journey on bicycle https://t.co/v3hhbQyFIx pic.twitter.com/ba38xIfXUn
— Going Deep (@GoingDeepMag) March 29, 2018