The Middle Kingdom Ride

**Supersignet** · 07-09-2010, 06:03 AM

Good luck Guys. Sounds like you're up for a great adventure. Wish I had time for another ride this summer.

**bigdamo** · 07-11-2010, 01:18 AM

Ryan will you be using something like this so we can follow your ride.http://connect.garmin.com/activity/6002430

**ryanjpyle** · 07-11-2010, 05:42 AM

Biddamo,
I won't be using any devices like, because I am not too keen on having everyone know where I am in "real time". Once I've completed various sections I'll share with this blog, but real-time tracking is not something we'll implement on this trip.

**ryanjpyle** · 07-23-2010, 07:29 AM

Hello all,

For anyone out there who is a fan of blackjack, 21 is the ultimate lucky number. But for anyone planning an epic 60 adventure, that number can scare the life out to them. That's right, my brother Colin and I leave in just 21 days. There is still so much to do and so few days to actually complete all our given tasks. Are all expeditions always this messy?

Anyways, we are just about to head off and you can follow us on our blog, which you can find at our website: www.mkride.com. We look forward to staying in touch with all of you.

Cheers,

**moilami** · 07-23-2010, 08:37 AM

Nice! Only 21 days to go! Just a pity I can't follow you in your blog because your site does not work with free version of flash I have. But before going into web design lecturing I wish you good luck and have fun!

**ryanjpyle** · 08-01-2010, 04:38 AM

MKRIDE UPDATE:
I have completed my first day of training at the BMW Off-Road Center in Heclingen, Germany; I broke one break lever, one clutch lever and dropped my bike 3 times. Fantastic start. Can't wait for Sunday. Did I mention it's important not to bring your own bike? Rental bikes have free repairs! One more day to go. Excellent training for anyone interested in riding off-road. www.enduropark-hechlingen.de

**ryanjpyle** · 08-01-2010, 08:12 PM

ENDURO TRAINING UPDATE:
Wow, I am bruised but not battered. Just finished two days Enduro Training at the BMW Off-Road Center in Hechlingen, Germany. No broken bones, just a few nasty bruises and a few broken clutch levers. Amazing experience. www.enduropark-hechlingen.de

**ryanjpyle** · 08-10-2010, 12:48 PM

Hello,

RE: MKRIDE in the Media

I just wanted to let everyone know that MKRIDE has just been featured in One Wheel Drive, an online motorcycle magazine in North America, as well as the Shanghist Blog in Shanghai, China.

Just a few days left until we depart for our 60 day - 20,000km - journey around China. You can follow our journey at: www.mkride.com.

We'll keep you posted.

Direct links are:

One Wheel Drive - http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2010/08...rt-seven-days/
Shanghaist - http://shanghaiist.com/2010/08/10/mk...ying_acros.php