Today I was privileged to speak with over 300 students in Grades 7-9 at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. The school is helping the kids understand the broader philanthropic universe and encouraging them to get involved now, rather than wait 35 years like I did! We talked about Wheel2Wheel, living a life of consequence rather …
Only a few days into the expedition and so much has already happened – high drama and copious unforseen complications have proved that venturing out of Hong Kong on a motorbike is a formidable challenge. However, these days have been productive, educational and hugely satisfying because of Mihela and the GECKO team. Our decision to support GECKO …
No fixed plan today, key is getting all the extra filming shots done to round out the China episode. Had a ball on Paddy’s Yamaha on the banks of the Li River. Ride back to Guilin to catch flight to Hong Kong was hell. Raining and freezing cold, I arrived at the airport with my …
I love charity days, today is all about GECKO – our China NGO and the second organisation we’ve worked with during this expedition (after Clean Air Network in HK). In true environmentally sensitive style we walked several miles to the school where GECKO and Wheel2Wheel were scheduled to deliver critical education to Chinese 15 year olds. …
A day of decisions, the biggest of which was whether to attempt a potentially dangerous 12 hour overnight ride from Hong Kong direct to Yangshuo or fly to Guilin then ride for 90 minutes to Yangshuo. The reason this unexpected possibility of riding my bike to Yangshuo arose was due to the incredible administrative efficiency …
I’ve imagined today for almost five years, and planned for it for two. Its feels completely surreal that after so much contemplation and effort, the day has arrived. Just looking at the date on my bedside clock as I woke gave me a strange moment. I’ve been talking about 1 March 2011 as the day the …
Heading off on a 4 month expedition through 10 countries creates a long list of things to do before you leave! One of the key items on that list has been determining the right photographic equipment to arm myself with. I’m talking about ‘still’ photography now, as the video cameras are being spec’ed by Wheel2Wheel production partner …
Today, the last of three mammoth boxes arrived from Niedereschach in Germany. Touratech is the world’s leading accessories and parts supplier for BMW motorbikes. Luckily for us, they agreed to sponsor Wheel2Wheel with some amazing parts to get the BMW800GS ready to take on the world! Like most German manufacturers, these guys operate with an enviable level …
I’m crossing emotional thresholds every day now. One moment I’m excited at what lies ahead – an expedition of epic proportions, the unpredictability of the outcome and the freedom of roaming the planet. On the other hand I’m realising more and more how much I’m going to miss Aria and the rest of my family. …
Today I started my series of Personal Training sessions, kindly provided by Asia’s premier gym PURE, which will hopefully allow me to reach my absolute peak conditioning for departure on 1 March 2011. I’m training with Sundance and we plan to squeeze 40 sessions into the next 71 days. The aim is to create strength, …