We often go off topic, don't worry. Makes it all human and we learn other stuff. gives us all good ideas. New members soon get used to that I hope!

I would like to see some joint trips, half Chinese, half 'foreign'. Like the Pyle brothers did, how much more relevant if half Chinese crew and riders instead of foreigners 'touring' through other people's homes and making DVD's? Now I don't mean just wife/GF or companion as in this case although that must help!

I mean sponsored or at least arranged rides to show what td-ref and Euphonius say, that bikes can be fun and safe for travel through a wonderful land, not just a tool for poor peasants that cannot afford cars yet. It might stop some of the divide between city and country and area and area as well.

I can imagine a ride with MCM members meeting each other in relays as they are passing through areas, but also meeting Chinese bike clubs for dinner and BBQ and to ride along on some legs, and inviting llocal farmers with bikes to join in on family days once a week as they travel along, or some similar. A slow, friendly trip building up momentum and showing we actually appreciate our Chinabikes and friends? Lots of ideas for media and messages for the good of all.

In fact, I can imagine the 'MCM annual slow tour across China' trip. Need to get that badge designed though.