Web Links
Here are some of the sites that have inspired us to take on this adventure as well as provide valuable information for our ongoing research.
London to Beijing Video Without doubt this video was the inspiration for Jared and Katie to join Dave on this adventure. If you are even entertaining the idea of such a trip we highly recommend you watch this video to get you motivated.
http://www.cycleuktochina.com One of the first sites Dave found while he was looking at touring bikes. Irrelevant to our trip, but there is still some goodies to find on this site.
http://14degrees.org This guy is a Kiwi who rode the bike Dave is looking into. That aside it is FULL of entries and pictures that are very useful
http://beijingtoparis.com These guys had a group organized. Car-free was the only rule they had. The ride has been completed. Most of the riders have their own sites to check out. Full of optional routes, well worth a look.
http://ollypowell.wordpress.com One of the people from the car-free group. Cool.
http://www.bikelust.de Also from the car-free group, but this guy did it solo, as the others were in groups. He chose to use an upright and a recumbent for whatever reason. He may have also ridden the U.S.
http://www.pbase.com Some pictures of loaded touring bikes.
http://www.backpackinglight.com A camping gear forum that will be of use.
http://www.chinawheelie.com This guy is riding a recumbent trike around China.
These last few are bike forums, pretty worthwhile.