Tag: china
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A return to the countryside
It had been a full 12 months since first visiting the lush surrounding of Qingliangfeng That coupled with the risk of being roped into a ‘Moganshan and back’ one dayer, were enough incentive to make a return trip to Anhui. Although there was some relief in avoiding a 450km ride, a leisurely weekend was unlikely…
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Four courageous cyclists, three countries calling, two sets of chamois and one expectant cock
Whilst not quite the 12 days of Christmas, there was certainly a festive flavour. Chinese New Year. Offices shut for more than a week. Damn cold weather to escape from. Elevation to seek. All away from Shanghai. That formed the main basis of the plan. Yunnan the ideal starting point, allowing a progressive warm up,…
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Heros 2016 Wuyishan Gran Fondo – 16th July 2016!
ACHTUNG: This will be long so better bring some popcorn 😉 Finally back home… that was a long weekend! Friday day off from work to go to Fujian province and prepare for one of the toughest challenges in my short cycling career (and even shorter as a racer). My friends and Iwent to…
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Short visit to Lantau Island, Hong Kong – 5th December 2015!
In last two weeks I was visiting my friends in Hong Kong.