2moroRider - Update from China
Six weeks after leaving the UK, Rhys Lawrey has entered China - the youngest foreigner to ride their own motorcycle into the country and the first person to do so on a Triumph. The 22-year old British motorcyclist has covered 7500 miles on 'Tigger', his Triumph Tiger 800 XC, travelling through 17 countries. However, he still has 42,500 miles and another 50 countries ahead of him in his attempt to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle.
"The toughest part is coming to terms with being on the road for another 10 months" says Rhys, speaking from the oasis city of Hami, on the Silk Road.
The Chinese have been particularly excited by the British Triumph motorcycle; "They've seen the big BMW adventure bikes before - they call them 'Bombers' - but the Triumph is completely new to them and they're fascinated by it. The police would stop me, ask to have their photo taken sitting on the bike, then give us water melon and cold drinks."
Rhys will travel across China for two more weeks, celebrating his 23rd birthday in Chengdu, a city with a population of 14 million people. He is raising money for The Prince’s Trust, asking for a donation of just £1 for every continent he crosses (up to a maximum of six). You can follow his progress, view his video diaries and make a donation at www.2mororider.com.