Archive für 2.6.2008

Cycling 142km on Fixed Gear from Qinhuangdao to Fengrun

Before starting cycling we had to visit a local elementary school. That was “to have a look”. It felt like we were going to the zoo. The kids posed for us and then we attended a class. As time was not enough we did not ride the bikes there – we drove there in brand new cars…

Qinhuangdao Elementary School

It was beautiful weather with blue sky and sunshine. We cycled 142km from Qinhuangdao to Fengrun. At the end of the day almost all of us had a slight sun burn on the left arm and left leg (because we were cycling towards the west all day). Click here to see all the pictures.

Cycling Fun

Looking for a Restaurant

They were a bit astonished to see that I had no gears and had to constantly pedal on my track bike. Most of them have never seen such a fixed gear bike before. It was so much fun to ride my fixie! Four guys had race bikes - seven others mountain bikes.

 Long Distance Riding on Fixed Gear Bike

Along the way Qinghuangdao team leader stopped to repair a motorbike of a farmer.

Repairing a Farmer’s Motorbike

And also – because this green bike event is arranged by the Radio Beijing and Radio Qinghuangdao – we got interviewed during breaks:

 Radio Qinghuangdao Interview

and filmed along the ride.

 Cycing in one line for filming

And sometimes we could listen what was broadcast about us and this bicycling event on the car radio:

 Listening to the Radio

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