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    What makes a rim good for off road?

    Aluminum without spacers ;-)
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    Mountain biking

    Celebrating Mathieu Vander Poel's victory in stage 2 of the Tour de France....in some random, vacant, Provincial Park's parking lot.
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    World's best waffle! SHOCKED THE WORLD

    Pancakes are the next best thing when a loaded vehicle is already exceeding it's limit.
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    Camp Photos!

    We pack up and leave this camp today and head out to Shanghai. Hopefully we can find something that can accommodate us...fingers crossed. This place was like heaven...so close to to a sprawling metropolis.
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    Camp Photos!

    I kinda like the look of the overgrown disorder and pleasant decay. We have deployed our services in a thorough rubbish collection program ;-) A electronically controlled gate acts as sentry to the 1/2 mile gravel road. Fee is 4.65usd per day. A bunker styled washing facility has crystal clear...
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    Camp Photos!

    Someimes we just get lucky...a hidden little gem. Just outside of Ningbo...south side on the mouth of the Yangse. Three days so far and we haven't got the boot nor seen a soul....priceless!
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    Do you remember when?

    I love these stories about how and what inspired us to spend as much time surrounded by nature. And no doubt those who do live a much calmer and fulfilled life. Mine definitely was nurtured by my parents and both would be smiling down on me knowing their efforts were not wasted. Currently...
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    Camp Photos!

    Drying ourselves out after being directly in a typhoon's path as it makes landfall.
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    Mountain biking

    Wow...nice part of the country. Do you use Strava to help find your routes and whatnot? We use it over here and is quite helpful. Plus my wife is a total segment nut...always hunting QOM's.
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    Camp Photos!

    Nice looking tarp...how does it connect to your vehicle?
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    Mountain biking

    Not much going on with this thread but I will try and revive ;-) On a half year tour of western China. Currently in Fujian Province, heading up to Shanghai. White Flower Tea being grown everywhere and has been for a very long time. Beautiful quiet roads amongst some pretty spectacular scenery!
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    Camp Photos!

    In the hills southwest of Shanghai. A whole lot of tea cultivation going on.
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    Dog Gone, Camping

    They're not dogs...nor do they like 'em...but they are great overlanders
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    How do you fund your expeditions?

    Pick a direction and go
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    China from India or Nepal

    Tibetans are a very hardy bunch...creature comforts consist of a wind break and a good pile of yak dung to fuel their stoves. Some live in tents all year round tending their herds while others live in homes pass down from generations. An amazing culture in so many ways. Pete's assessment was...