Sunday, May 27, 2007

Day 47 May 26 Sat - Yi Wan Quan to Chi Qin Ron Zhang 45km to Shanshan

The yellow strike in the middle is a long fine sand
Great view never get bored
That little sister shows a sour face and the eldar sister was smiling sitting on my bike.Don't worry,you get your turn later
We did not make it to Ci Ge Tai
Careful,its heavy!

Morning gradual climb with blue clear sky
Take a rest after a long
What a view!

Long downhill with average speed of 40kph and a max of 60kph



Today's Distance: 135km
Average Speed: 18.1 max: 60.0
Time on Bike: 7 hr 27 min
Ave climb: 2% max: 14%
Trip altitude: 1057m max: 1617m
Today's spending: 55.50 rmb
Total Distance to date: 3343km
Total spending to date: 3109.50 rmb



Today is one of my best ride and really I enjoyed every minute of it . Even after 135 km , I am still fresh and energetic. I was resting at a cold drink stall at Chi Qin Ron Zhang while waiting for Heather whether to put up a night here or further 15km to Ci Ge Tai . At 6pm and 30 min waiting,the decision is stay here and tomorrow we plan to stay in Shanshan which is only 45 km,so there is really no reason to carry on.We experience the best downhills after an initial morning 10km climb,this time the WIND changes to tailwind. The downhill was so long and straight lasted for almost 25 km with an average speed of 40kph. I had to really alert with my hands on both brakes ready to slowdown on unexpected crosswind.From altitude of 1617m descended to 515m , a cool 1100m ! Lunch at Hongsankou ordered fried rice with eggs and green bean fried with pork. Coincidentally our B2P Kiwibikers Arnold & Merike happened to stay here for 3 days according to the ladyowner. With such low altitude here, the weather is so warm just like Malaysia where I only sleep with t-shirt and short , no sleeping bag for the very 1st time.

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