The Middle Kingdom Ride: Two Brothers, Two Motorcycles, One Epic Journey Around China

Name: The Middle Kingdom Ride: Two Brothers, Two Motorcycles, One Epic Journey Around China
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ISBN: 9780957576223

ISBN-10: 0957576226

ISBN-13: 9780957576223

Edition: 2013

Authors: Ryan Pyle, Colin Pyle

List price: $19.99

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When Canadian brothers Colin Pyle and Ryan Pyle set out from Shanghai on a motorcycle journey that had never previously been attempted, they thought they had some idea of what lay ahead of them. It was a misconception that became evident by the end of Day 1. But, despite the many challenges they faced, 65 days and 18,000 km later they'd succeeded in circumnavigating China. In an expedition of extremes, Colin and Ryan visited the third lowest point on Earth and slept at Everest Base Camp beside its highest mountain. In their book, The Middle Kingdom Ride, Colin and Ryan take us with them as they travel through the diverse and extraordinary landscapes of China, from its border with North…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 300
Size: 5.25" wide x 7.75" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English




Crazy decisions and monumental tasks



Day one: heat stroke and second thoughts



North from Shanghai



A change of plan



North Korea



Flooding in the Yalu River delta



The invisible lake



Summoned by the chief of police



The forbidden highway



The 1000-km traffic jam



Time out



The Turpan Depression



Highway S301



The Silk Road



The city of Kashgar



The Pakistan border



The majestic highway to Tibet



Breaking down



Mount Everest



Eastern Tibet is closed to foreigners



The long road home



The Li River



The final hurdle



Lessons and legacies