Category: Tibet26
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Up & Up, Down & Up
SGL LH D5: 2250m climb and then some! S:5 R: 0 to 5 H:3. C: Epic climb, but do the tunnel. My 2nd time cycling to the top of this peak and my 5th over the Nu (Hengduan) mountain range. The first time was about 10 years ago, when I put my bike on a…
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The 3 Rivers in a Day
SGL LH D3To GongshanS:5 R: 0 to 5 H:4.Amazing ride in one day, joining the three rivers. Jinsha (upper Yangtze) to Lancang(Mekong) to Nu (Salween) rivers. Mixed surface, from good tarmac to terrible construction roads.The start, the hill climb, and the descent from the Yangtze to the Mekong were on great roads with nice views.…
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The Start!
Finally off on the start of my Shangri-La to Lhasa cycle trip. It’s been a long-term goal of mine to get some cycling done in Tibet. I’ve never been and am interested in the area, culture, and whether I can handle the altitude while enjoying myself. The trip will take about three weeks. For the…
