Jon is on his way home slowly after two years teaching Japanese school-children to say 'harro' and six months PEPY-volunteering in Phnom Penh. He has been notified that he's going the wrong way.
Wei is tired of grinding through London bikeshop work and hopes to achieve an all-realising moment of clarity... Or at least take a break and figure out what to do next.
They both like bicycles. And pancakes. And so far... each other.
They aim to cycle from Boston USA to Vancouver CA over the period of around 4 months, from May to August, carrying their home on their racks.
Jonathan
Wei
Jon's steed
Wei's steed
Not Cricket
Jon's camera dies on departure. High repair costs warrants a nice shiney new purchase in Toronto.
Plastic cups finally give up, pans pushed into hot chocolate service.
Only 5 punctures so far... all on Wei's rear wheel!
...last minute putting bikes in boxes for public transport compatability...
All the screws holding Wei's bar bag to the handlebars dropped out shortly before Burlington. Makeshift repairs holding firm!
Wind and hills ahead. Triple chainsets required...
Urelenting rain, wind, and powerstations
Loose bottom bracket kindly tightened by Bob. A great man amongst bumpy roads.
Cricket
With only 5 clif bar flavours available in the Uk, Wei emabarks on sampling the 18 other taste sensations available!
Warmshowers.org, fantastic resource for maintaining hygiene when on the road and meeting some lovely folks.
'unexpected' wildlife.
Exceedingly kind people who help us on their birthday.
Telegraph poles make surprisingly good bike workstands.
Fig rolls... a cyclist's best friend.
Bike shops... places of fortune.
Libraries: source of useful information, toilets and a place to dry off.
Merino wool garments: comfortable, cool, warm, no stink amazingness.
Bike Month! Good timing.
Gravy on top of a sandwich... suprisingly good...
Gives you space. There's always something you didn't know you had. A portable luxury. Thankyou Abby!
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