The following kit reviews are from the equipment which I took with me on the Silk Road trip in 2015 / 2016. The full bike specification can be found here and the kit list here. Frame: Kona Rove Titanium (10/10) The titanium Kona/Litespeed frame was tough enough for the trip, had very Read more…
After finishing my studies in 1999, I spent 11 months travelling and having cycled down South East Asia, headed over to New Zealand. 20 years is a long time to clearly remember an experience, but the mental summary I have carried with me over the years was of a quiet, Read more…
The KOM race has a great atmosphere and is a perfect chance to compete against the world’s top riders. Taiwan is also a great country for cycling. [nggallery id=935]
A cycle tour from Kosice back to Czech Republic. On the way back to Swtzerland a visit to the 3 country border of AT, CZ and DE. [nggallery id=933]
Photos below…but firstly some thoughts on the Philippines: * White foreigners are called ‘Joe’. We were constantly hearing cries of ‘hey Joe’! * Colourful Jeepneys and motorbike taxis. * Poor food. Jollibee was the favourite of the awful fast food joints. * Poor people. There is a lot of poverty Read more…
Wed 18: Sydney –> Melbourne Fly Qantas to Melbourne. Flight leaves around 1pm which is an hour late but is compensated with fantastic views of Sydney. Takes 90 mins to Melbourne and then get airbus into the city. Build bikes and then take train out to Bayswater. Ride the 5km Read more…
Entering Laos was quite relaxed. I had forgotten to bring a passport photo for the visa, so popped into the emigration office where one of the police shot a picture, gave me 4 copies and charged just 2$. The pictures were pretty poor and certainly wouldn’t have passed any European Read more…
From the Tiger Leaping Gorge, an old boat takes people across the river from where we headed south and over a huge pass into Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic area a Chinese AAAAA classified scenic area. On the road passing through here, there was already the toll booth where they demanded Read more…
Here is a random list of less obvious things that are different in China to in Europe. * Seat belts on the bus and safety instructions * Internet passwords going from 1-8 or 8x8s * Chicken foot snacks * Funny signs in English * Fat people * Food combinations – Read more…