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The best part of bicycle touring.<\/h2>\n

The thrill of physical challenges and stunning landscapes are fleeting. It's the connections that matter most. That's the real reason we love bicycle touring so much. Connecting.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it's just an exchange of smiles or the thumbs up from a passing driver. Other times chance meetings result in lasting friendships. It can even be a connection with a non-human that sticks in your mind.<\/p>\n

Discover some of our favorite memories of bicycle touring encounters below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u00a0Syria<\/h2>\n

\u201cWelcome to my country!\u00a0 Please join us for a meal.\u201d\u00a0 Famished from a morning\u2019s ride through the hilly Syrian countryside, we eagerly joined Ali and his family for a picnic.\u00a0 \u00a0In a region renowned for its hospitality, pre-war Syria stood out for the kindness, openness and generosity of its people.<\/p>\n

As we gobbled down kebabs and nibbled on baklava, the family\u2019s story unfolded. They were Yazidis, a group harshly persecuted under the Assad regime.\u00a0 They were struggling at the time, and now-after six years of civil war- I wonder how they have fared.\u00a0 I like to imagine that Ali\u2019s family was among the lucky who were granted refuge in Europe.<\/p>\n

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Oman<\/h2>\n

Oman\u2019s long coastline is backed by empty, windswept desert where Bedouins eek out a living raising goats and camels.\u00a0 The harsh, inhospitable landscape encourages a culture of solidarity amongst the desert dwellers and travelers.<\/p>\n

As we biked the lonely road from Muscat to Salalah, drivers stopped to offer us water, snacks and a lift to our destination.\u00a0 \u201cThis is no place for a bicycle.\u00a0 Come, I take you in my truck,\u201d insisted Sayed. When we turned down the Bedouin\u2019s offer of a lift, he sped away and then caught up with us further down the road.<\/p>\n

He\u2019d returned with gifts of coffee, dates and halwa, the country\u2019s specialty desert. Sayed\u2019s caring and concern for our welfare touched me deeply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Iran<\/h2>\n

Biking through Iran\u2019s craggy Zagros Mountains in winter meant chilly conditions with nighttime temps plummeting well below freezing.\u00a0 We were fortunate that friendly Iranian families invited us home almost every single night.<\/p>\n

This man, Hassan, a sheep and goat herder invited us to stay. Hi wife Shayda prepared a special feast and uncles, aunts, cousins, and neighbors streamed in to shake hands and snap selfies.\u00a0 With the aid of Google Translate, we could communicate and begin to understand each other\u2019s lives.\u00a0 In the morning we were sent off with bags of sweets, dried fruits and pistachios. We\u2019ve cycled in 102 countries.\u00a0 Iran ranks #1 for hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Laos<\/h2>\n

Biking the rugged mountains of northern Laos, the ups and downs never cease. Neither do the exuberant Sawaidees, high-fives and gaggles of village kids cheering us on.\u00a0 These boys were keen to practice their English and even after several rounds of \u201cHow are you?\u201d and \u201cWhat is your name?\u201d they continued to delight in the language game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Thailand<\/h2>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s an awful heavy load you\u2019re carrying,\u201d rang out a cheery voice.\u00a0 I turned to see a petite Thai woman waving me over.\u00a0 Kob operated a beach bungalow in southern Thailand and met lots of vacationing westerners but few bicycle tourists.<\/p>\n

\u201cSit down, take a rest,\u201d she counseled.\u00a0 \u201cWhy are you in such a hurry?\u00a0 You foreigners need to learn not to rush around so much.\u201d\u00a0 She was right.\u00a0 I immediately nodded off in her hammock and forget about the kilometers that lay ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Myanmar<\/h2>\n

As we set off early to beat the oppressive Southeast Asia heat, we pedal past long lines of gentle-faced monks begging for alms. \u00a0I know they are curious and keen to chat--long years of relative isolation have left the Burmese hungry for interaction with outsiders. But discipline dictates that they avert there gaze and plod silently forward.<\/p>\n

Later we knock at a remote rural monastery in search of lodging for the night.\u00a0 The saffron-robed men motion us inside, quickly closing the gates behind us.\u00a0 Hosting foreigners was officially prohibited by the military regime.\u00a0 But things are changing rapidly in Myanmar and citizens are speaking up and bending the rules.\u00a0 A palpable feeling of hope and optimism permeates the country.<\/p>\n

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China<\/h2>\n

This is superdog<\/em>! He tagged along for a whopping 55 kilometers all the way up and over a 4,500 meter pass in China\u2019s Tibetan Autonomous Region. At the top of the pass, we imagined the pup would be fatigued from the climb and decide to turn around and scamper home. Not a chance. Superdog<\/em> sprinted down the mountain with us and appeared to have no intention of losing our scent.<\/p>\n

As much as I wanted to adopt the adorable dog, carting a pet around would certainly complicate our round the world tour.\u00a0 In the end, we convinced a passing motorist travelling in the opposite direction to return Superdog<\/em> to the spot where we first encountered him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tibetan plateau, China<\/h2>\n

With unescorted trips to Lhasa officially off limits for foreigners, the Himalayan region of Sichuan is one of the few places bicycle travelers can experience traditional Tibetan culture.\u00a0 While many tourists pay dearly for not-so-authentic homestays, we were invited by a group of gregarious Monks to camp at their ornately-decorated temple. Our rest was cut short, when at 4AM a loud gong sounded and the monks began their morning chant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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India<\/h2>\n

No country on earth can boggle your mind as much as India.\u00a0 It may be an exhausting country, but India is always exhilarating.\u00a0 One moment you\u2019re in a modern, bustling city surrounded by hip tech workers. Thee next you\u2019re sharing the road with wild camels and elephants.<\/p>\n

This curious creature stared me down and I stared him right back. We always leave India feeling overwhelmed and vowing never to return.\u00a0 We\u2019ve made that promise eight times now, but I\u2019m sure Incredible India<\/em> will draw us back for another bicycle tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mali<\/h2>\n

Biking through a remote part of Mali, these boys bounded up to greet us.\u00a0 They had just undergone a circumcision ceremony.<\/p>\n

Local custom dictates that they stay secluded from their families and cover themselves with white powder to deflect evil spirits.\u00a0 We were thrilled to witness ancient traditions up close. And the boys seemed just as excited to catch a glimpse of exotic pale-faced Europeans on bicycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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On\u00a0the Road Since 2006<\/h2>\n

112 Countries<\/p>\n

203,000 Kilometers<\/p>\n

Next Up: Scandinavia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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