2 Wheels 4 Girls

“Always, ALWAYS, follow the rules of the road. Never, NEVER, let your guard down.

Solo female cyclists in China – be extra aware. If you can – let your presence be known. Cops in villages are helpful, Cops in cities not helpful. If in a village, let the cops know of your presence – ask for help or a simple wave and tell them you are resting there for the night.

If in a city, stay on a well lit street.

Never EVER let a local/stranger escort you to a place to sleep. Ask a taxi or grocery shop. If you ask a man, it is normal for them to point and give verbal directions – be on guard if they follow you.

Again…again…do not accept “chifan” dates from boys/men that are not accompanied by women/children/family.

Fellow road cyclists are a usual exception. If it hadn’t been for Lao Zhang – I would still be stuck on a mountain. Men over 40 or so you can usually give them a little benefit of the doubt.

I F*#ked up…and it nearly ended this ride. You’ll have to wait for the book to find out what happened. But the teaser is that I’m pretty sure I ate dog.”