Day 23 May 02 - Shizuishan to Yinchuan
Goats slaugtered by the locals on the roaside
"big onions " overloaded on a van
Toll gates are a common sight in most China roads
Billaid games outside the street
Roadmap we had cycled from Beijing to Yinchuan 1409 km so far
Made in China - city bikes some with electric power
getting the bike shop owner to help lube my bike while I lift up the heavy back wheel
Crop fields everywhere
Very popular vegetable " big onion "
Our lunch at Pingluo on the way to YinchuanToday's Distance: 108 km
Average Speed: 16.6 max: 25.5
Time on Bike: 6 hr 31 min
Ave climb: 1% max: 2%
Trip altitude: 144 m max: 1117 m
Today's spending: 30 rmb
Total Distance to date: 1406 km
Average Speed: 16.6 max: 25.5
Time on Bike: 6 hr 31 min
Ave climb: 1% max: 2%
Trip altitude: 144 m max: 1117 m
Today's spending: 30 rmb
Total Distance to date: 1406 km
Total spending to date: 1392.50 rmb
Today's ride is very much different from the early days, missing are all the killer hills! We are now on the lowland, still following route G109 , road is pretty flat and in good condition, very few trucks but many express buses pilling from Yinchuan to Shizuishan. More greenery with trees on both sides . There are many women working on the field with water stream running by the side. The weather is getting warmer here ranging from 18 - 24 c . Arrived at Yinchuan at 5.00pm and found plenty of cheap " chu sou" means accomodation for 20 rmb double bed room.
Yinchuan is a big modern city but was dusty with strong wind blowing. Also I noticed most of the world well known automobile makers have outlets here, BMW,Toyota,Wolswagen,Nissan,Ford...
12 comments:
Hello Meng, this is Bok(your freescale colleague and fellow cyclist). I wish you all the best for your trip!. Is Heather cycling together with you all the way to Paris? Do take good care and ride safe!
Noticed the caption for one of your photos: "getting the bike shop owner to help lube my bike while I lift up the heavy back wheel".
Tip for next time: maybe try removing those heavy looking bags first - might make lifting the bike a little bit easier... haha!
Chi Fai
Hi Meng,
Nice to see you again n wish u happy wesak day.
yeah, you manage to get the muslim tea in china but y dont u teach them how to make "TEH TARIK"
Haha, missing for few days due to busy for my report.
Best regard,
Amos
Hi Meng,
Do you carry a short wave radio for news and music? Putra Jaya update : New courthouse ceiling collapses, Samy says 'small matter' Pak Lah is angry and wants all government buildings inspected. End of report.
As Christopher Cross once sang, 'Ride Like The Wind! To Be Free Again!
Chris Wee
Hi Bok,
Thank you for visiting my blog.pls help to get more frens in Freescale to do the same. How is Freescale doing now? Long time alry you missing from pcc weekly ride.
chi fai,
Lifting the back wheel is heavy of course,but I have been living with this so far.I find it more troublesome by removing all the bags than one minute of lifting.Don't u think so?
amos,
Ning Xia province is populated by Muslims and lots of muslims eateries around town. Howcome u know abt muslim tea? Ya by the way ,can u pls tell me more abt ur self,do u know me b4 this?
Chris,
I don't carry them b'cos I know I won't get bored to need them.There are so many new things here that attract my attention.The peoples,the scenery,cultures,languages,everythings...i enjoy every minite of it.If ever i started to get bored means it's time to go HOME! Thanks for the bad news on Putrajaya ceiling collapses,as usual it's another Malaysia boleh.ha...ha
Hello Meng, Kin Kah Kin Chew (Fast Hand, Fast Leg). You are almost 10% of the journey. Wesak Day - 1st May, any enlightenment events you wish to share? Wish you all the very Best From Teh Tarik Kakis Kong Sar Kong Si (Talk Three Talk Four)
Hi Meng,
I known u through the news paper but u don’t know me.
Hahaha.
I’m 23 m from Gombak, who like to travel/back pack/natural explore. I glad to see you achieve the goal from B 2 L.
Well, I waiting your latest update n make sure you manage to teach them “Tea Tarik” b4 continue the journey. Maybe in coming future, I’m able to drink “Tea China Tarik” when travel in Ning Xia.
Best regard
Amos
Woo,
"Kin Kah Kin Chew" is a way of life in China.For those "Di Li Teh Lei" ones my advice is "Don't come to China"
amos,
I afraid I have to wait until I back home to taste Teh Tarik.Hope by the time we can have a teh tarik session to talk abt my trip.
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