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Seeing the World By Bicycle: The Story of Peter Yoong
Until he was unexpectedly called back to Malaysia by an illness in the family, 57-year-old retiree Peter Yoong was on a world tour.
By bicycle.
Solo.
This is his story.
Contents:
01:06 – Why On a Bicycle And Not Motorbike (eg BMW GS) or Car (Toyota Hilux)?
01:54 – Why Solo And Not in a Group?
02:27 – Convincing The Boss (Wife)
03:19 – Trial Run to Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore
04:45 – The Four Trip Stages
05:51 – Mustering Up The Courage
07:23 – Peter’s Feelings on the Morning He Rode Off
09:06 – Why Five Long Years to Prep The Trip
11:12 – Silencing The Doubters and Haters
12:55 – About Rob Lilwall
13:47 – How Fellow Riders Inspired Peter
14:16 – How He Planned The Route
15:57 – What About Detailed Planning, Accounting For Weather, Terrain, Etc?
18:34 – How Far He Rides Daily
20:39 – Where Peter Sleeps When He Stops (And What Time Does He Stop Riding?)
22:11 – Tips For Rough Camping?
22:57 – What About DANGER?
24:29 – The Most Beautiful Countries, The Highlights?
27:00 – How Difficult Were The Border Crossings?
29:14 – What He Thinks About When He Rides
31:01 – What Bike?
31:15 – Riding Gear (Seat, Handlebars, Tent, Clothing, Shoes, Sleeping Bag, Stove, Etc)
35:18 – Tech Gear (Laptop, Software, Cameras) And How He Updates Social Media
37:05 – More Bike Gear (Tires, Punctures, Etc)
38:15 – How The Trip Is Documented
39:30 – How He Carries Currency / Money
41:08 – How He Manages Security, Keep Gear Safe
43:31 – How He Takes Photos & Videos
44:31 – Benefiting From the Global Riding Community, WhatsApp Groups
47:25 – Advice To People His Age
50:10 – What Folks Should Know About Their Fellow Human Beings
51:10 – What People Should Know About Riding A Bicycle Around The World
52:34 – What People Should Know About Solo Riding
54:40 – What Peter Would Change For His Next Stage of Riding
55:54 – What Would He Change About His Gear
57:05 – Peter’s Approach To Money, Savings, Investments And Children
59:22 – How He Planned The Funds For This Trip
1:02:02 – Advice To Young People
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FB: https://www.facebook.com/peter.yoong1
FB ‘With Love I Ride’ Group: https://bit.ly/32lePE6
IG: https://www.instagram.com/peter.yoong/
Peter’s Press Clippings
Cycling Malaysia:
World Vision:
https://www.worldvision.com.my/peter-yoong-with-love-i-ride
Says: https://says.com/my/lifestyle/peter-yoong-malaysian-solo-cycling-tour-around-the-world-to-raise-funds-for-world-vision
The Star:
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/people/2019/02/19/majorie-for-feb-19-malaysian-cyclist-is-fulfilling-his-dream-on-two-wheels
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2017/09/27/peter-yoong-solo-bicycle-tour
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