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 …
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. …
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, …
“Education is not about filling with water, it’s about lighting a fire”, an elegant turn of phrase from Flora, one of the team members and presenters of the GECKO programme. She was describing to me her motivation for doing what she does: educating, but more importantly inspiring the high school students of China to care …
We are absolutely thrilled that the coolest active wear brand in the world – Lululemon Athletica – has stepped forward to sponsor Wheel2Wheel’s training apparel for pre-expedition conditioning and casual clothing during the 2011 charity adventure. Levina, Paige, Jodi and Morgan are huge fans of Lululemon, so Wheel2Wheel is particularly excited to have them on …
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The Wheel2Wheel journey starts in central Hong Kong …. the Team will cycle to the border crossing to recognise the cronic issue of air polution affecting Hong Kong. The riders will then unite with their BMW bikes and equipment will be in Shenzhen where they will mount up and set off to Guangzhou. The roads will be congested …