Some random pictures

The route is flagged each day to assist riders with navigation. Apparently 400 rolls were used from Shanghai to Bangkok. Flagging is a great visual for riders. On wet days it can stick to poles and become invisible.

A container full of flagging tape

     

We have local support vehicles that meet us at each border crossing. The Thai. Malaysia border was relatively easy compared to China Vietnam where each bag and bike had to be carried and wheeled individually across the border

Local staffand some of the support vehicles

Flat tyres are common enough and most riders can ably change a tube.

Geoff fixing Dianne's flat while Walli looks on.

Kendy, Claire and Henry take shelter from the storm

Riding occurs in all conditions. A number of riders have suffered heat stroke and some have nasty coughs and colds that may be attributed to riding In the warm rain. For torrential showers, it is wise to seek shelter. During regular rain, most pedal onwards.

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