1. Around Beijing, China
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...views we tried to stress the importance of our trip: the symbolic connection between the birthplace of the Olympic Games with the current holder, Beijing, the symbolic route that followed the ancient ...

2. Beijing, China
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...endless negotiations among the heavy and curious crowd.  “You must understand us.  It’s the law… Olympic Games… Safety…”  When they realized we were not going anywhere they changed thei...

3. Fergana Valley
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...nese border by bike as regulations have been quite volatile due to recent events in Tibet and the upcoming Olympic Games.   ...

4. Searching for Balance in Samarkand
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Prior to our departure from Samarkand we had a brief television interview at Registan Square.  During the next couple of days we both felt a lack of energy and fatigue. The sun, the heat, i

5. Vasilios and Danae Somewhere in Kazakhstan...
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... what to think, but there will be no vengeance!  Besides we want no war, we are the messengers of the Olympic Spirit! [4/16/2008 1:36:24 PM] mesitidv says: Maybe you should add  this conve...

6. Entry to Georgia
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 Leaving behind black sea vistas, we traverse a landscaped defined by dilapidated infrastructure and insistent hospitality toward the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. TBILISI, GEORGIA  &nbs

7. Beginning in Olympia, On to Athens
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Olympia, 20.2.08 The beginning of the bicycle ride which will connect the birthplace of the Olympic Games to Beijing, China, the current holder of the Games. We will cover 12000 km, traverse 9 countri

8. Olympic History
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The Modern Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event subdivided into summer and winter sporting events.  The summer and winter games are each held every four years (an Olympiad). U

9. Our Journey
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... would   be a challenge, both physically and mentally! We would ride promoting peace, spreading the Olympic ideals and sharing views and experiences with the locals while trying to learn their ...

10. Olympic History
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The Modern Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event subdivided into summer and winter sporting events.  The summer and winter games are each held every four years (an Olympiad). U

11. Our Journey
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... would   be a challenge, both physically and mentally! We would ride promoting peace, spreading the Olympic ideals and sharing views and experiences with the locals while trying to learn their ...