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 […]
Wheel2Wheel day 5: Morgan’s Expedition Blog Read More »
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
What a week for Wheel2Wheel! As I sit here on Sunday evening (the boys FINALLY sleeping) I am trying to plan my week ahead, writing out my TO DO list for tomorrow and semi overwhelmed at the amount of stuff I have to cram in before the mass holiday departure from Hong Kong. Instead of
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