Bicycle Touring The World: China, Yumen to Jiayuguan
My latest bicycle touring around the world update, cycling across China. Yumen to Jiayuguan. 79 miles. Normal service resumed today, not so flat, hence the normal sort of mileage.
I’ve been riding on the toll road for a few days now, which I’m obviously not supposed to But the main road I’m meant to be on, which for the best part runs alongside, is awful! It’s bumpy, potholed and not very wide, so if a vehicle comes in the opposite direction, I have to get onto the gravel! Hence, I’m on the toll road. It’s always a bit of a nervous time trying to get back on it, riding through the toll booths. This morning was okay. The girl in the booth was fast asleep!
Tonight’s hotel seems to have a few Westerners staying, mainly French and German. But they were all talking in English. Although I never spoke to any of them, I enjoyed hearing English being spoken, not that I could really hear what they were talking about!
Tour Information
It’s been years since I took this ride, but the memories (and the data) are all archived:
- Photos: See my photos on Flickr
- The route: View my journey around the world
- Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
- Tour page: Ride overview
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