Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Little House in the Wilderness

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Lou

We had enjoyed a slight tailwind on the latter part of Monday’s cycle ride, but when we woke up bright and early at 5.30am on Tuesday, all was calm. Perhaps, if we were more familiar with the local weather patterns, … Continue reading →

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The First Few Days

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Lou

Well, we successfully collected our bikes from Turpan station on Saturday afternoon and spent the next few hours sorting out our gear and attempting to repack it all into our panniers. This proved somewhat difficult, as with only two rear … Continue reading →

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And so it begins…or does it?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Lou

Our first week on the road has been less road-like, and more hotel-room-and-train-cabin-like.  We knew there would be some waiting around before we began our journey, it was always inevitable. We had to get visas for China and Russia before … Continue reading →

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Have a Little Faith

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Lou

Travelling of all descriptions requires a little faith, but none as much as cycle touring, or rather, I should say, travelling with a bicycle as we try to navigate buses, trains and pedestrian only areas in foreign countries. I had … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Rat

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Lou

“the need to get out, to test yourself, to flush out the system, and, above all, to have some fun…” So Al Alvarez writes in his book “Feeding the Rat” about climber and adventurer Mo Antoine. A friend of mine … Continue reading →

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