Beijing - Out again, West again

[chinabiker]

Which is more expensive? Asphalt or concrete? The logic would be: Whichever is more expensive provides the bigger kickbacks.

Concrete is easier to "produce" Two fellows with shovels, sand, a bit cement and a barrel of water - you can mix it anywhere you want

Andy, I am hoping that this series of three rides ranks up there among your most memorable in China, and all the more so having been done (two out of three) solo and in the space of just a few days. I'd like to think that if I once again lived full time in Beijing I'd be out there doing it like you, day in and day out, methodical but relaxed, soaking it all in. But then I remember how rare those gorgeous sunny days can be. But just about anything beats being trapped in Shanghai.

thanks so much for these brilliant reports and pix!

cheers

For sure these rides will be ranked very high on the list. Two reasons to ride alone. Firstly, not so many people I would take with me have time during the week and secondly when I am alone I can ride when and as much as I want. I don't mind starting early and riding 400km, 500km or even more in a day. Sure, to share such rides with friends on the road would be perfect.