September 01, 2002 GMT - The Ultimate Hardtail....

We re-join the Globeriders as they cross the border into Poland from (the) Ukraine. In doing so, discover the true meaning of the "saddle sore".

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September 01, 2002 GMT - Globeriders Interlude - He's Baaaack!

The Globeriders World Tour 2002 officially ended on 10 JUL 2002, right on schedule. As you know, I had an accident in China, and was flown back to the States. However, even though delayed by several months, the journey continues (in delayed broadcast )!....

This begins the final series of Updates from the Tour, please click on the link below if you're interested to see how this remarkable journey ended:

June 06, 2002 GMT - RESTLESS IN SEATTLE

Although still recuperating in Seattle, I have some snippets from other Globriders, who should be in Kransoyarsk, Russia if they're still on schedule. Please click on the link below to see the latest Globerider (virtual) Update:

June 05, 2002 GMT - Globeriders Tour Now on TV!

Although not a regular update, if you'd like to also follow the Globeriders (minus your truly, sniff, sniff) on TV, please click on the link below:

June 02, 2002 GMT - Sleepless in Seattle, Thinking of Dezhou

My first update in a while since my medical evacuation back to the States from China. I hope to maintain these updates as I receive email and images from the Globeriders still making their way across Russia. But first, some final scenes from Dezhou, the accident, and the aftermath. For this latest update, please click on the link below:

May 23, 2002 GMT - For This Globerider, The End of the Road....

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May 15, 2002 GMT - A Road Less Travelled

Currently in Jinan, China, after two days of steady rain. Please see the latest update in our journey by clicking on the link below:

May 13, 2002 GMT - Let There Be Light!

Lesson's learned, and eel on the menu. To see the latest China update of Around the World in 82 Liters, please click on the link below:

May 13, 2002 GMT - The Globeriders find Silk on the Road (but, not, unfortunately the Silk Road).

A Fashion Show for a bunch of sweaty and scruffy camera-toting bikers? Let the show go on!

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May 11, 2002 GMT - Only From Failure Can Success Be Achieved!

The Globeriders navigate their first Bureaucratic Hurdle....

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May 08, 2002 GMT - A Close Shave!

"...it took him about 10 seconds to shave enough for one bowl, yet from what I could see, all his digits were intact....."

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May 06, 2002 GMT - A Latte a Day Won't Keep the Bullets Away....

Not to worry, the final paragraph in this update will help explain today's wierd title - I'm fine and relaxed in Shaghai as you can see next....

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May 05, 2002 GMT - Hello, How Mao You?
I don't plan on flooding your mailbox with a daily update. Once we're underway, I suspect one or two a week is all I'll be able to manage. However, since I'm "idling" right now awaiting the arrival of the rest...

May 04, 2002 GMT - Crouching Tiger, Blatant Bok Choy

In America, the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was hugely popular, may I present something entirely different....

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May 02, 2002 GMT - Don't We Want to Go the Other Way?

Sometimes, reality surpasses even the most gifted author's attempt at fiction....

May 01, 2002 GMT - How Pedestrian!

I'm still in Japan. Tomorrow, I head for Hong Kong....

April 29, 2002 GMT - Japan (An Intermediate Stop)
The "motorcycle" part of this jounery is still ahead of me. Weeks of pent-up "I want to get going" were finally relieved as I boarded Northwest Airline's flight 007 from SeaTac, bound for Tokyo, on SAT 26 APR. Since I...

April 23, 2002 GMT - What Have I Forgotten?
(Click here for a larger image) [All of my worldly possessions for the next three months - what have I forgotten?] What have I forgetten? Most travelers only have to go through the angst of wondering what "article of...

April 10, 2002 GMT - Contained!
[The China Shipping 40 foot container backed-up to the loading bay at World Cargo International in Tukwila, WA.] We accomplished the first tangible milestone of our journey on MON 16 APR. Two of the twelve bikes were shipping direct...