Tag: Tibet

Lake to Lake D15 I rested in Luliangzhen. A planned rest day and a bad stomach meant I just chilled out in the hotel. The area is bit of a failed cultural theme park. From a landscape perspective, it feels like I’ve moved from the lowlands of a Chinese Welsh valley to the Swiss village…

Good nights sleep and nice day riding. A slow climb up from 3200m to 4470m and then a quick ride down to 3900m or so.  Traffic was not too bad, and the weather remains on our side. Chatting with other cyclists on the road. A 68-year-old doing the G318 fully loaded, putting me to shame.…

D6: was a rest day, organizing my bags and gear, cleaning the bike, and meeting the guide/driver. I enjoy my 4+2, but it’s been me doing the driving and having the flexibility to do my own planning. This is quite different, a regimented itinerary, permits, and a guide with you. It’s also not the cheapest…