WT: Letter to Shuutak, Who is: Cycling 100,000km around the world

Shuutakは、世界の自転車遠征に信じられないほどの仕事をしている。アジアでのニース会議で、私は北極から、アルゼンチンには2012年に乗馬されます。平和、ブライアン
Shuutak, you are doing an incredible job on your bicycle expedition around the world. Nice meeting you in Asia, I will be riding from the Arctic to Argentina in 2012. Peace, Brian

Follow Shuutak (in Japanese) as he rides through 100 countries or 100,000km around the world. I'm hoping to convince him to make his site, multilingual through the use of the Google Translation Widget, then he can share with a broader audience around the world. It has yet to happen, but I keep encouraging him, and following his updates on Korean-World. He is light-weight cyclist riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker, FFF-Fatties Fit Fine model, custom built with many Japanese high-end components (Shimano, Nitto, etc...) met him while we cycled together in South Korea this spring. Almost anyone can ride a bike, but to cycle around the entire planet requires logistics (financial backing), time, energy, dedication, endurance and a will to live comfortably on the road. It isn't for everyone, but for those dedicated souls who love to ride, it pure joy, a comfortable numb, eternal happiness, bliss, blisters, sore muscles, and life to explore!

WT: Letter to Shuutak, Who is: Cycling 100,000km around the world

Shuutakは、世界の自転車遠征に信じられないほどの仕事をしている。アジアでのニース会議で、私は北極から、アルゼンチンには2012年に乗馬されます。平和、ブライアン
Shuutak, you are doing an incredible job on your bicycle expedition around the world. Nice meeting you in Asia, I will be riding from the Arctic to Argentina in 2012. Peace, Brian

Follow Shuutak (in Japanese) as he rides through 100 countries or 100,000km around the world. I'm hoping to convince him to make his site, multilingual through the use of the Google Translation Widget, then he can share with a broader audience around the world. It has yet to happen, but I keep encouraging him, and following his updates on Korean-World. He is light-weight cyclist riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker, FFF-Fatties Fit Fine model, custom built with many Japanese high-end components (Shimano, Nitto, etc...) met him while we cycled together in South Korea this spring. Almost anyone can ride a bike, but to cycle around the entire planet requires logistics (financial backing), time, energy, dedication, endurance and a will to live comfortably on the road. It isn't for everyone, but for those dedicated souls who love to ride, it pure joy, a comfortable numb, eternal happiness, bliss, blisters, sore muscles, and life to explore!

WT: Letter to Shuutak, Who is: Cycling 100,000km around the world

Shuutakは、世界の自転車遠征に信じられないほどの仕事をしている。アジアでのニース会議で、私は北極から、アルゼンチンには2012年に乗馬されます。平和、ブライアン
Shuutak, you are doing an incredible job on your bicycle expedition around the world. Nice meeting you in Asia, I will be riding from the Arctic to Argentina in 2012. Peace, Brian

Follow Shuutak (in Japanese) as he rides through 100 countries or 100,000km around the world. I'm hoping to convince him to make his site, multilingual through the use of the Google Translation Widget, then he can share with a broader audience around the world. It has yet to happen, but I keep encouraging him, and following his updates on Korean-World. He is light-weight cyclist riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker, FFF-Fatties Fit Fine model, custom built with many Japanese high-end components (Shimano, Nitto, etc...) met him while we cycled together in South Korea this spring. Almost anyone can ride a bike, but to cycle around the entire planet requires logistics (financial backing), time, energy, dedication, endurance and a will to live comfortably on the road. It isn't for everyone, but for those dedicated souls who love to ride, it pure joy, a comfortable numb, eternal happiness, bliss, blisters, sore muscles, and life to explore!

WT: Letter to Shuutak, Who is: Cycling 100,000km around the world

Shuutakは、世界の自転車遠征に信じられないほどの仕事をしている。アジアでのニース会議で、私は北極から、アルゼンチンには2012年に乗馬されます。平和、ブライアン
Shuutak, you are doing an incredible job on your bicycle expedition around the world. Nice meeting you in Asia, I will be riding from the Arctic to Argentina in 2012. Peace, Brian

Follow Shuutak (in Japanese) as he rides through 100 countries or 100,000km around the world. I'm hoping to convince him to make his site, multilingual through the use of the Google Translation Widget, then he can share with a broader audience around the world. It has yet to happen, but I keep encouraging him, and following his updates on Korean-World. He is light-weight cyclist riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker, FFF-Fatties Fit Fine model, custom built with many Japanese high-end components (Shimano, Nitto, etc...) met him while we cycled together in South Korea this spring. Almost anyone can ride a bike, but to cycle around the entire planet requires logistics (financial backing), time, energy, dedication, endurance and a will to live comfortably on the road. It isn't for everyone, but for those dedicated souls who love to ride, it pure joy, a comfortable numb, eternal happiness, bliss, blisters, sore muscles, and life to explore!

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

On the road again, and I can't wait to get out again!

Cycling Daebudo Island, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea - September 2009.

Fueled on raisins. Powerhouse for cyclists!

Spinning recirculates your blood oxygen levels, invigorating your life!

The long and empty roads, the storms approach in the distance, powerlines dot the horizon

Spinning creates energy in an otherwise tired body of bones, tendons, muscles and fat stores

The best weather as two fronts collide, the cool air with the warm, the atmosphere is amazing!Cycling Warrior on a mission to ride out the storm into the night in South Korea

I rarely post a video to Korean-World. Here's one I would like to share with you. While cycling on the recent training rides to Daebudo Island, I picked a day with a mixture of wonderful light rains, gusty winds, and clear skies. Cycling is a lifeline. It is a hobby turning into a mission to travel 1/2 way around the world in 2012, dubbed "One, Arctic to Argentina 2012" Supporting a charity is just as important to me, as cycling itself, so with a charity mission to support, and people behind/ahead of the distance on the bike, I will conquer something before thought to be impossible by many. It really comes down to riding 100km (60 miles) per day, back-to-back, and carrying on a normal life on the road. Perhaps, the look of the person becomes a little rough on the edges, but the spirit becomes more apparent, and the joy can conquer any pain that comes with long-endurance event. I plan to test my meddle, my stamina, my endurance, my will to help others. Can anything really stop me, perhaps only nature or God? But I will ask them to help follow me, and we will team up the entire distance, so you could say I now have powerful allies that can make riding a joy down in my heart. Cycle long, cycle far, enjoy each revolution of life, enjoy your life! ~Brian Bikes.

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WT: Letter to Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist for Combat Stress

Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist, Charity Activist with his bicycle [visit Kevin's Expedition Site: here!]

Hey Kev,

I did a follow-up interview with The Korea Times (National English News) for September 2009.

I'm about 7kg lighter now. I've started my Masters & have been studying long and still teaching ESL, so getting the hard bits of cycling in there too, I dropped a lot of weight.

What fuel is recommended for cyclists fueling up [days before the ride]: pasta mixed with raisins, peaches, apples, tuna, tomatoes, etc...[while riding]: throw anything in there that's fresh -amazing raisins, green/red juicy apples, fruits-go nuts on fruit energy, great energy for hard days on the saddle. I experimented with fruit, after meeting my vegetarian friend/cyclist Murray DP in South Korea. Murray is joy to cycle with, a lean/mean machine on the bike, and fueled on vegetarian foods [no meats in this man, except on his bones!].

What did I learn from Murray the Healthy Cycling Guy? I then realized all the bulky fuel snacks (cookies, bars, etc..) was a bunch of garbage holding my legs down like bricks, and not making cycling a pure joy as it should be. So, I switched to fresh fruit & I'm happy to say that this is definitely the fast-track for healthy power-cycling for hours on the saddle.

I'll be bundling up to train through the winter. But shedding the weight by eating right! That's my update from here!

Kevin Shannon is going on a "Zero Emissions Cycling World Odyssey" in support of his chosen charity, Combat Stress, helping traumatized war veterans regain a healthy life after their military duty has ended. You can follow Kevin Shannon's Cycling World Tour by Bicycle here. All the best/safe keeping to Kevin on his quest to bicycle Around the World for Charity.

WT: Letter to Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist for Combat Stress

Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist, Charity Activist with his bicycle [visit Kevin's Expedition Site: here!]

Hey Kev,

I did a follow-up interview with The Korea Times (National English News) for September 2009.

I'm about 7kg lighter now. I've started my Masters & have been studying long and still teaching ESL, so getting the hard bits of cycling in there too, I dropped a lot of weight.

What fuel is recommended for cyclists fueling up [days before the ride]: pasta mixed with raisins, peaches, apples, tuna, tomatoes, etc...[while riding]: throw anything in there that's fresh -amazing raisins, green/red juicy apples, fruits-go nuts on fruit energy, great energy for hard days on the saddle. I experimented with fruit, after meeting my vegetarian friend/cyclist Murray DP in South Korea. Murray is joy to cycle with, a lean/mean machine on the bike, and fueled on vegetarian foods [no meats in this man, except on his bones!].

What did I learn from Murray the Healthy Cycling Guy? I then realized all the bulky fuel snacks (cookies, bars, etc..) was a bunch of garbage holding my legs down like bricks, and not making cycling a pure joy as it should be. So, I switched to fresh fruit & I'm happy to say that this is definitely the fast-track for healthy power-cycling for hours on the saddle.

I'll be bundling up to train through the winter. But shedding the weight by eating right! That's my update from here!

Kevin Shannon is going on a "Zero Emissions Cycling World Odyssey" in support of his chosen charity, Combat Stress, helping traumatized war veterans regain a healthy life after their military duty has ended. You can follow Kevin Shannon's Cycling World Tour by Bicycle here. All the best/safe keeping to Kevin on his quest to bicycle Around the World for Charity.

WT: Letter to Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist for Combat Stress

Kevin Shannon, Adventure Cyclist, Charity Activist with his bicycle [visit Kevin's Expedition Site: here!]

Hey Kev,

I did a follow-up interview with The Korea Times (National English News) for September 2009.

I'm about 7kg lighter now. I've started my Masters & have been studying long and still teaching ESL, so getting the hard bits of cycling in there too, I dropped a lot of weight.

What fuel is recommended for cyclists fueling up [days before the ride]: pasta mixed with raisins, peaches, apples, tuna, tomatoes, etc...[while riding]: throw anything in there that's fresh -amazing raisins, green/red juicy apples, fruits-go nuts on fruit energy, great energy for hard days on the saddle. I experimented with fruit, after meeting my vegetarian friend/cyclist Murray DP in South Korea. Murray is joy to cycle with, a lean/mean machine on the bike, and fueled on vegetarian foods [no meats in this man, except on his bones!].

What did I learn from Murray the Healthy Cycling Guy? I then realized all the bulky fuel snacks (cookies, bars, etc..) was a bunch of garbage holding my legs down like bricks, and not making cycling a pure joy as it should be. So, I switched to fresh fruit & I'm happy to say that this is definitely the fast-track for healthy power-cycling for hours on the saddle.

I'll be bundling up to train through the winter. But shedding the weight by eating right! That's my update from here!

Kevin Shannon is going on a "Zero Emissions Cycling World Odyssey" in support of his chosen charity, Combat Stress, helping traumatized war veterans regain a healthy life after their military duty has ended. You can follow Kevin Shannon's Cycling World Tour by Bicycle here. All the best/safe keeping to Kevin on his quest to bicycle Around the World for Charity.