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August 28, 2017

The final 3 life lessons

August 28, 2017/ Ben
The final 3 life lessons

After 12 months, 15,000km and 10 countries, our cycling adventure from Greece to China has finally rolled to an end. One month after hopping out of the saddle, and a couple of weeks after landing on home soil, everyone's asking what did I learn from the trip. Here are my answers, the final 3 life lessons.

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August 28, 2017/ Ben/ 6 Comments
Life lessons
Bicycle touring, Cycling the Silk Road
May 23, 2017

3 life lessons from Central Asia

May 23, 2017/ Ben
3 life lessons from Central Asia

After 3 months cycling our way through Central Asia, we've chased herds of wild horses in Kazakhstan, been awed by the history of Uzbekistan, and sipped tea with nomads in Kyrgyzstan. Now it's time to share 3 lessons learnt. 

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Life lessons
Bicycle touring, Central Asia, Cycling the Silk Road
April 15, 2017

When things go wrong

April 15, 2017/ Manon

Uncertainty lurks behind every corner, every day. No matter how well prepared we are, stuff breaks, temperatures plummet, border guards can get grumpy and people can change their attitude at the flick of a switch. And when things go wrong, there's no comfortable space to step back into and tame that feeling of vulnerability.


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April 15, 2017/ Manon/ 3 Comments
Life lessons
Cycling the Silk Road, Bicycle touring
February 26, 2017

3 life lessons from 3 months cycling in Iran

February 26, 2017/ Ben
3 life lessons from 3 months cycling in Iran

Our 3 months cycling through Iran have been the most challenging and rewarding of our tour to date. To celebrate our time there, I'd like to share 3 more life lessons learnt. 

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February 26, 2017/ Ben/ 2 Comments
Iran, Life lessons
Cycling the Silk Road, Bike touring
November 30, 2016

3 lessons in 3 months

November 30, 2016/ Ben
3 lessons in 3 months

We've been cycling for 3 months now, and to celebrate I'd like to share 3 lessons learnt.  

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November 30, 2016/ Ben/ 3 Comments
Life lessons
Cycling, Planning
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