Man, I just can't resist showing what a crazy fug I was even before buying a cb750...

These pics are part of my trip in 1989, when China only had about 20 cities that were open, going on the highest roads on the planet on two wheels - but no motor. I am the first Westerner to have successfully accomplished going through China and Tibet alone and unassisted by bicycle before the country was even officially open. That's why I am camouflaged in Chinese military gear and hat.

I look tubby in the pics but was actually skin and bone, wearing every layer of clothing, even during the middle of a summertime day.

http://www.flickr.com/pho...n/set-72157628087304282/


I almost lost my life on at least 3 separate occasions, but the people and the scenery were one of the great experiences of my life.

greg