| Author: | Patrick Coustre | | Date posted: | 19-09-06 | Hi Dave,George and Chris
You are back now in your country and !!! What you are doing now?...
Do you bring back with your bikes and equipment?..
I hope so , because that will give you many
" Infos " for your next trial around the World !...if so....
Hope to see you again in the North of France!..
near Calais( remenber the place of my Garden )
Just on the right side after the harbour... before to turn left to the crossing bridge over the river l'AA...
Pls Give me call before , and I can meet you !...
Keep cool now !...
Patrick
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| Author: | Guest | | Date posted: | 18-09-06 | Hi Dave,
Congratulations on completing your epic journey. I guess you will be in East Hanney by the time you get this email. Thanks for post card you sent me whilst on your travels.
Gavin |
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| Author: | Borat | | Date posted: | 11-09-06 | | Hello! Remember me? I met you in the glorious country of Kazakstahn. I am glad you enjoyed my wife when here. I very like you boys and hope you come to see me again soon. |
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| Author: | Anna Tristram | | Date posted: | 09-09-06 | Well done! Hearty congratulations to you. Enjoy your well-earned rest and relaxation and a bit of easy sight-seeing. After so long on the road I should think you will find it very strange to travel any way other than by bike.. I can't believe you dismantled the bikes though - it must have been like saying goodbye to a dear friend! Or were you glad to see the back of them??
WELL DONE!!
Anna (met you all in Kashgar, Xinjiang province back in June) |
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| Author: | Anil & Faye Alexander | | Date posted: | 07-09-06 | Congratulations! We've been visiting chinacycle off and on over the last few months and it has been great to see you guys travel so far. Short bike rides into town are all I can do :). We've loved the pictures and the journal. Wonder how you will all settle back into 'normal' life after such a great experience.
Thank you all :).
-a.a & f.a |
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| Author: | Dave | | Date posted: | 07-09-06 | Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all your kind messages, I'll try and reply to them all eventually! I'm recovering at the moment after a whistle stop SAGA tour of Xian and Lhasa. Mum and Dad left this morning and so I was kicked out of the Cathay Hotel and am now holed up in the 'Captain's Hostel' and trying to get to grips with the fact that it doesn't have a rooftop bar selling Pimms. I'll stay here for a few days then back to Beijing to see everything I missed because of my 2 day hangover last time. ETA in East Hanney 17th September.
Dave xxx |
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| Author: | Roy Clark | | Date posted: | 05-09-06 | Very well done lads at achieving your goal on a really adventurous trip.
Best wishes for future ones. |
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| Author: | Julie, Nick, Holly, Annie, Scamper & Busy | | Date posted: | 04-09-06 | Hi Dave Bob & Joy
So exciting that you're all there together, how many boxesof tissues did you get through I wonder? We're all thinking of you and hope that you're having a fabulous time - can't wait to hear about it. What next though after such an achievement Dave??? Hope you all have a safe journey home and look forward to seeing you xxx |
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| Author: | Hannah H | | Date posted: | 04-09-06 | | I know it's a little late but CONGRATULATIONS! and if your travels take you to Hangzhou I have a very comfy floor you are more than welcome to use. Enjoy the trains. |
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| Author: | William Fittall | | Date posted: | 31-08-06 | | The news from the road has been huge fun. Well done on an epic adventure. Time to come back now, Chris, and start cheering on West Ham again ('come on, you Irons'). PS Matthew was burgled and had his compuer nicked recently but should be back on line again shortly. |
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| Author: | Jo T | | Date posted: | 31-08-06 | | Congratulations! Seems a bit of a feeble thing to say after 10,000 miles, but it'll have to do. I eagerly await further elaborations of your travel stories, as well as all the bits you didn't want HRH Phil the Greek to read about. :) |
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| Author: | Rachel Ball | | Date posted: | 30-08-06 | Congratulations guys! It's been great to be able to follow your progress online, the whole thing sounds awesome.
Hope you enjoy your well earned rest,
Rach x |
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| Author: | Simon | | Date posted: | 30-08-06 | Well done guys, I met you all in Istanbul and was amazed at your ability to keep up this cycling to china charade but the fact you have kept up the pretence of cycling for 224 days amazes me, the photos look so authentic as well !! it amazing what you can do with photoshop now days. You are the only ones that read this if I don’t include my email rite ?, If you want some beers with backpacker types check out the Far East Youth hostel and don’t miss the beer garden over the road.
Si
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| Author: | Ed Russell | | Date posted: | 30-08-06 | I don't care what anyone says, you're still all legends. Especially Wallis.
Congrats boys, Lady Margaret would be proud. |
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| Author: | Francis Family | | Date posted: | 30-08-06 | Well done to all of you!
You've had an amazing experience. Will miss checking your progress on the website as well as all the amazing photos. We look forward to welcoming you home, Dave!! Enjoy your travels in China with Mum and Dad. |
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| Author: | Hannah H's Mum | | Date posted: | 29-08-06 | | Stunning achievement chaps. I will also miss the regular reports and photos tracking your progress across the miles. They were superbly done. Congratulations. |
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| Author: | murat from turkey | | Date posted: | 29-08-06 | congratulations..!
in the end you've finished travelling..
but load some of the photos of beijing..
i am murat from giresun turkey
remember me from the time you watched eclipse in turkey ...
maybe after i have finished my university , i 'll set off like you with bike and with a few crazy friends like you..
it seems very enjoyable and adventurous..
take care of you byeee.. |
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| Author: | Eddie Crossman | | Date posted: | 29-08-06 | | Awesome. Impressed big time. I for one think the Wilsons should have a party for sure to celebrate your return. It's been a while since I graced East Hanney. |
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| Author: | Sara Vero | | Date posted: | 29-08-06 | Congrats to all, I will miss following your journey! Hope you are heading back to London soon for some traditional English boozing.
xxx |
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| Author: | Bob Joy and Dave | | Date posted: | 29-08-06 | Hi La - yup great idea -big party needed - just off to T/C Army on Leg 3 Wilsons Saga Hols - More later
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| Author: | Milton | | Date posted: | 28-08-06 | | Jolly good chaps, I hope you're getting a chance to celebrate in suitable style. Once you're done, come do some boozing in London. |
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| Author: | Celia | | Date posted: | 28-08-06 | Hi guys
absolutely brilliant - it probably hasn't sunk in yet that you have finished and what a massive thing you've done! Not sure what my home page will be from now on - am already mising the stories an photos. Looking forward to seeing you soon and celebrating in style, think East Hanney could do with another small bash! What do rest of the Wilsons think??
Lots love la xxxxx |
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| Author: | Tim, Sylvi, Oliver and Amanda | | Date posted: | 28-08-06 | | Wow! Many congratulations to you all on your fantastic achievement. Can't wait to have you back. xx |
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| Author: | Johnny | | Date posted: | 28-08-06 | Well done lads - fantastic achievement. Have an awesome party in Beijing. And see you soon Dave.
xxx
Good to see a message from Mr Burbank!! |
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| Author: | Steve Wood | | Date posted: | 27-08-06 | | Congratulations on a truly amazing accomplishment. A lark it may have been, but what post-graduate study program could have given you some many lessons in so many different things--like how to get three sheets in the wind in all of the Silk Road countries. I guess that now the rest of us will have to stop living vicariously and get out there and do some traveling ourselves, although maybe not by bicycle. |
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| Author: | David Lane,other Worcs. agrics.,and "1st Thursday" | | Date posted: | 27-08-06 | Well done chaps!
I've some super 8 footage of '76 trip,when the folks did the first agric.study tour,and Mau still "Chaired".It might show big changes? Ask if interested. D. |
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| Author: | Mitchell contingent | | Date posted: | 27-08-06 | Well done all!!! So George, when do we get to see you again?? Make sure you bring some chickens' feet and elastic bands.
C
xxx
PS I did, finally, sponsor you. Pity you'd already finished...... |
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| Author: | Jack ma | | Date posted: | 27-08-06 | I was so luck!Beacuse i met George,Chris and Dave in Beijing yesterday !They were took photos on the TIAN AN MEN (the center of city).I took the a picture with the three great man and then i asked some questions ! Conggratulate!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Author: | kev | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | Well done! Awesome work. Let me know when you're having the return party and I'll be straight there! |
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| Author: | Rich Tamblyn | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | Well done guys, could you cycle somewhere else now? I need a new website to check in the mornings when I get into work. Good work though, hope the celebrations are going well.
Rich xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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| Author: | Patrick COUSTRE | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | Hi George,Chris and Dave
Fabulous journey from London to Beijing after 224 Days on bike!!!
Great adventure for you !!!
That will keep me busy for your daily record !!
I send to you ,Dave the latest Spreasheet!!!.
Enjoy your time now in China !!!
Keep cool after such adventure !!!
Waiting for your news
Patrick |
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| Author: | Mike, Dee and Katherine | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | Very well done to the three of you! Many congratulations on an epic journey. See you Monday. Mike, Dee and Katherine |
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| Author: | Clare Harvey | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | Congratulations. Very impressed. Donation will be winging its way as soon as student loan is through. Hope thats not too late. xx |
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| Author: | Adrian | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | Well done, you've been an inspiration to many and we've enjoyed your journal and photos. Now you will be missed but hope you publish the adventure. |
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| Author: | Hans | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | Congrats boys - fantastic achievement! Celebrate long & loud xxx |
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| Author: | Mary Wood | | Date posted: | 26-08-06 | | There for a while I wasn'nt at all certain that you would make it in time. But finally China just seemed to melt away. I shall miss you three a great deal! Congratulations, have a wonderful reunion in Beijing, and mmore successes ahead of you. Mary Wood |
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| Author: | Mike, Dee, and Katherine | | Date posted: | 25-08-06 | Good luck for the final 20 miles (or so). We will be with you in spirit when you arrive tomorrow and look forward to seeing you (and sharing a beer or six) on Monday. Lots of interest as well from Zurich Group 'Chinacycle' followers in Europe and the US as you get close. Enjoy the day! Mike,Dee and Katherine
PS You left a lug nut in Iran - could you pop back and get it! |
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| Author: | Gro Wood | | Date posted: | 24-08-06 | Hi George,
I am glad that you saw more than coal mines near Datong. I was in Wutai Shan a couple of years ago and loved it, particulary after unexpected snowfall and few tourists. I will miss your journals, they have brought back many memories of my own travels (by bus)in Uzbekistan and China.
Congratulations to all on accomplishing your goal on the 26th.
Gro (G. aunt) |
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| Author: | Chris Watts | | Date posted: | 24-08-06 | Gents - I just wondered, as you finish what effect this had had on your body shapes? Have you lost a lot of weight, or added alot of muscle? I imagine you would be in the shape of an olympic athlete!
Best of luck for the final couple of days
Chris (Australia) |
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| Author: | John Burbank | | Date posted: | 23-08-06 | Dear David
Fascinated and deeply impressed by your extraordinary bike ride; Longworth to Duxford is enough for me.
All the very best
JCRB |
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| Author: | Bob and Joy | | Date posted: | 23-08-06 | | Saga Tours on the Yangtse River - went to the Ghost City today and met the tacky souvenir sellers of which you have great experience!! Three Gorges tomorrow and the Dam the day after then up to meet you guys in Beijing for a big lunch!! The boat disco calls - YMCA and all that!! Night, night. |
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| Author: | clay & sarah almy | | Date posted: | 22-08-06 | George (Dave, Chris),
Sarah and I were just looking at the site, and think what you have accomplished is amazing. Well done so far, and best of luck over the final four days!
Clay and Sarah |
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| Author: | Patrick COUSTRE | | Date posted: | 22-08-06 | Hello Chris,Dave and George
Just I send to you Chris the last spreadsheet for weeks N°32 and 33 ended yesterday 21stAugust 2006.
The modified pages are N°4 and 5 , with the details given by George on 8th August.
Just few miles now to reach Beijing !!!
Enjoy your arrival in this famous city !!!
That is great adventure for you .
May you do one more again anywhere else !!!
All the best to you Boys ..
Patrick |
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| Author: | Hannah and Bro | | Date posted: | 20-08-06 | Hey chris
WOOOO!! it's all good, getting ready for a law style party party party when you get back.
Wigs all round
Enjoy the last bit!
Hannah and BRO |
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| Author: | Lucy R | | Date posted: | 20-08-06 | Hi George and co,
Just thought Id catch up on your progress after 3 months away myself - and wow, you're still going! And nearly there too - thats awesome! Well done, and enjoy your final pedal into Beijing! When are you back to sunny Maidenhead?!
Lucy R x |
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| Author: | Nick Frost | | Date posted: | 20-08-06 | | Bob Wilson asked me to promote your efforts through the Caterham Graduates Racing Club's web-site. See the "news" item at www.graduates.org.uk and in that site's "for sale" section! |
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| Author: | Patrick COUSTRE | | Date posted: | 19-08-06 | Hi Dave,Chris and George
Just to say that , my wife is back at home after the new surgery!..
Hope , now I can start to clear out the new spreadsheet with information given by you George on 8th August .
Sorry for the delay !!!
Enjoy your time in Datong now!!!
Patrick |
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| Author: | Guest | | Date posted: | 19-08-06 | | Check out photo 21 on the latest gallery entry if you need cheering up |
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| Author: | Steve Wood | | Date posted: | 18-08-06 | | Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon |
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| Author: | Samuelironertert | | Date posted: | 18-08-06 | Does anyone know the name of the song with the following lyrics ? Thanks in advance.
i can't fight this feeling anymore.... i've forgotton what i started fighting for...
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