I just returned from my first visit to mainland China to meet the Wheel2Wheel team for a field visit with our nominated charitable organization in China, GECKO. As Morgan explained in his most recent blog, there were a few hiccups and “copious unforeseen complications” so we were forced to devise a Plan B. We got […]
Wheel2Wheel: An “Epic” Visit in “Gorgeous” Yangshuo Read More »
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 »
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.
Wheel2Wheel Day 4: 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
Wheel2Wheel Day 3: Morgan’s Expedition Blog Read More »
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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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
Wheel2Wheel: Bringing it home Read More »
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
Wheel2Wheel: Timor-Leste First Impressions Read More »
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
Wheel2Wheel: On the ground in Thailand Read More »
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
Wheel2Wheel:Shoot to Thrill Read More »
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
Wheel2Wheel: Battle ready with Touratech Read More »