With 17,000 plus kilometers behind him, 90 odd days in the saddle and many lives touched my brother Morgan will arrive in his country of birth sometime early in June 2011 no doubt a changed man. As an older brother it is your responsibility to look after your younger brother. But with a younger …
I have just returned from Timor-Leste, where I was doing some research for the upcoming Wheel2Wheel expedition and visiting our friends at Action for Change Foundation (ACF) in the capital city, Dili. … It was an enjoyable and illuminating time. Prior to this Wheel2Wheel project, I knew very little of this new nation except vague …
When I first found out I had an opportunity to visit an orphanage for HIV infected or affected children in Thailand, I couldn’t help but notice that the overriding sense of excitement I felt was somewhat tinged by a nagging sense of apprehension. I had done my research on Baan Gerda and understood that 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 …
Since having the very fortunate opportunity to join the Wheel2Wheel team, my life has certainly taken a turn towards the more adventurous. Taking on challenges that allow me to both explore my creativity as a writer and make contact with hugely inspirational individuals has given me the courage to begin to realise my own potentiality. …
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. …
We are delighted to confirm the START LINE for the Wheel2Wheel expedition, departing Hong Kong at 11:30am on Tuesday 1 March 2o11 will be directly in front of Wagyu restaurant at 60 Wyndham Street. Wagyu’s arrival in Wyndham Street several years ago was a complete game-changer for the entire street, prompting a redevelopment of the surrounds and a …
Today was one of those “good” days in the hectic schedule of Wheel2Wheel as we prepare for our first-ever adventure, less than 70 days away! Paige and Morgan went to collect all the sponsored accessories from our friends at BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited. It was like Christmas had come a couple of day early! …
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, …