Apr 14, 2009
Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are all safe and sound and 3 days into riding through China. All our gear seems to be working fine and the roads here have huge shoulders leaving plenty of room for us to avoid the trucks but not their horns which they like to use A LOT!
We have covered roughly 270km since arriving in Dalian, but the 2nd day was definitely a test of our endurance. Head-winds that push you back up hills and rain for 100km does not make for a happy 4 cyclists.
The teams first impressions of China are, dirty, smoggy and loud, but the people are very friendly and helpful. Today we had a police escort into town after the police chief had stopped us to take photos and everytime we stop at a hostel/hotel there are a bunch of Chinese to help carry all our gear to what always seems to be the 3rd floor.
Today is an appreciate Korea day.
Pics will follow soon……..
Apr 06, 2009
We’re down to just 5 days before our lives become a few bags on a bike so I thought I’d better send out a map of the exact location of where will be leaving from in Yeouido after our morning ride from Ilsan.
From about 11am Sat the 11th of April you will be able to find us on Yeouido by taking Exit #3 of Yeouido Stn (purple line) and walking about 200 meters to the park where you will see a humongous Korean flag that is in front of the National Assembly building. We will be there from 11-12pm before heading for the Incheon ferry terminal and China.
Cherry Blossom Festival
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It turns out that the day we are leaving (Sat 11th of April) is also the start of the Yeouido Cherry Blossom festival, so if you have nothing to do and would like to make a day of going to Seoul why not hire a bike or some inline skates and enjoy the beauty of Spring .
See you all on Saturday.
Jared, Tom, Katie and Dave
Link to Map
