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PeaceBike Update:  The PeaceBikers are sharing the journey of the last two years with groups of all kinds, continuing to connect people around the globe with each other. New directions for PeaceBike are unfolding. 

A "Welcome Home" celebration was held December 1, 2001, at Champoeg State Park, Oregon (where the journey began over 2 years ago). The weather was blustery, but hearts were full of joy, as Tad rode into the park, completing PeaceBike's journey into 24 countries around the world, visiting over 10,000 students. Watch for journals yet to be posted, along with
  photos from the trail.

November 28 - December 14, 2001: I Made It Home!- India, Amsterdam, Minneapolis, Oregon! (Tad)

November 15, 2001: Happy Dewali and riding again - towards Gandhi's ashram! (Tad)

Link: News Register email interview with Tad from India

Link: October Board of Directors Announcement re: travel changes

November 2-5, 2001: Reconnecting with my first inspiration... (Shauna)

November 1, 2001: Casa de Ciclismo, and Circles Closed (Shauna)

October 16-26, 2001:  Uyuni, Bolivia to Calama, Chile (Shauna)

October 16, 2001: Visiting Office of "Number One Honest Guy" - Humnabad, India (Tad)

October 15, 2001: Recovery day! - Bagdal, Karnataka, India (Tad)

October 14, 2001: Feverish fun! - Bagdal, Karnataka, India (Tad)

October 13, 2001: Bagdal, Karnataka, India (Tad)

October 12, 2001: Hospitality in a small village! - Bagdal, Karnataka, India (Tad)

Lapaz to Oruro, Bolivia (Shauna)

LaPaz, Bolivia (Shauna)

Puno, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia (Shauna)

October 1, 2001: Floating Villages, Instant ClassConnect - Puno, Peru (Shauna)

October 11, 2001: A visit to Guru Nanak's fountain and back to Bugdal! -- Bidar - Bugdal (25 kms) (Tad)

October 10, 2001: Internet day and new friends! -- Bidar (Tad)

Tuesday, October 9, 2001: Ye kya he, America? -- Bidar (Tad)

October 8, 2001: 15,000 kms, road harvesting, and a wire! -- Rock quary - Bidar (Tad)

October 7, 2001: Out of the city and into the villages -- Hyderabad - A rock quarry near the main road (Tad)

October 6, 2001: Real-live movie-making at Tolliwood! - Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India (Tad)

Friday, October 5, 2001: Urdu lessons and rain! (Tad) 

September 16 - October 4, 2001: Dindigal, Chennai, and Cyber-a-bad! - Dindigal, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India (Tad)

September 15, 2001: Down the Ghat Road - Kodaikanal, India (Tad)

August 25, 2001 (Frank): I'm Home! - Mirror Lake to home - Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

August 24, 2001 (Frank): Almost Home - Hearst to Dorion, Ontario then to Mirror Lake Camp

August 23, 2001 (Frank): Heading North - Maxwell to Hearst, Ontario

August 20-22, 2001 (Frank): : Fish and Friends - Hull, Que to Maxwell, Ontario

August 17-19, 2001 (Frank): Hooked on Reading - Hull, Quebec

August 16, 2001 (Frank): More of Louise's Family - Penegamook to Hull, Quebec

August 15, 2001 (Frank): A Sighting - Truro, NS to Pohenegamook, Quebec, Canada

August 14, 2001 (Frank): Scarecrows and BORING Bores! - Cape Breton Island to Truro, NS, Canada

August 13, 2001 (Frank): Skipping Stones - Pictou to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (NS), Canada

August 12, 2001 (Frank): Bent Wheel - Charlottetown to Wood Islands, PEI, 106km (the long way) then to Pictou, Nova Scotia via ferry

August 11, 2001 (Frank): Body Surfing - Charlottetown to St. Peters, PEI, Canada

August 10, 2001 (Frank): On the Island - Linkletter to Victoria West then Charlottetown, PEI, Canada

August 9, 2001 (Frank): Monsters? - Pohenegamook, Quebec to Linkletter, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada

August 8, 2001 (Frank): Oh Canada! - Vermont to Pohenegamook, Quebec, CANADA

August 7, 2001 (Frank): We Meet Again! - Waterford to Glens Falls, NY, USA

August 6, 2001 (Frank): The Generous People of New York - Catskill to Waterford, NY, USA

August 5, 2001 (Frank): All That Jazz - Poughkeepsie to Catskill, New York, USA

August 4, 2001 (Frank): Back to North America - London, England to New Jersey to Poughkeepsie, New York, USA by air and bus

August 3, 2001 (Frank): Heading West - Sabaudia to Fossanova to Roma, Italy to London, England - 25km

August 2, 2001 (Frank): La Cappella Sistina (The Sistine Chapel) - Rome to Sabaudia (train)

August 1, 2001 (Frank): The Pope - Rome, Italy

August 3, 2001: On to Bidar, India (Penny)

August 2, 2001: Stares, Puris, and a "Bike Path" - India (Penny)

August 1, 2001: On to Sangareddy, India (Penny)

July 31, 2001 (Frank): Michelangelo - Sabaudai to Roma (by hitchhiking, bus and train)

July 30, 2001 (Frank): 10,000 Kilometres - Scauri to Sabaudia, Italy - 86 km

July 29, 2001 (Frank): Curious Teresa - Napoli to Scauri, Italy - 77 km

July 28, 2001 (Frank): Where, Oh Where is Rocco? - Positano to Napoli, Italy - 62km

July 26 - August 26, 2001: India, Summary (Tad)

July 31: Heading back to Bagdal - our first full day of riding! Hyderabad - near ICRISAT (Penny)

July 30: Saved by toast in the big city - Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India (Penny)

July 29: My first PeaceBike ride - and then on a train to Hyderabad! Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India (Penny)

July 28: : Reach out and touch someone - a visit with children living on the streets. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Penny)

July 27: Traffic, new friends, and dripping elbows. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Penny)

July 27, 2001 (Frank): Costiera Amalfitana - Agropoli to Positano - 99km

July 25-26, 2001 (Frank): Relax - Agropoli, Italy

July 26: A reunion and the beginning of new adventures! Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Penny)

July 25 and 26: "Flying to India!" By PeaceBiker Penny  

July 21 - July 26, 2001:  Friends, school visits, and lessons learned!  -  Kathmandu, Nepal

July 24, 2001 (Frank): Heading South - Tuscany to Agropoli (by train)

July 23, 2001 (Frank): "Water Makes You Rust" - Tuscany, Italy

July 22, 2001 (Frank): To the Beach - Pisa, Italy

July 17, 2001- July 21, 2001 A trip to top of the world! - Lhasa, Tibet

July 21, 2001 (Frank): The Leaning Tower - Pisa, Italy

July 20, 2001 (Frank): Back South - Feldkirch, Austria to Pisa, Italy

July 19, 2001 (Frank): Table for Two Thousand? - Feldkirch and Bregenz, Austria

July 18, 2001 (Frank): Liechtenstein - Feldkirch, Austria

July 17, 2001 (Frank): Cooler Days - Innsbrook to Feldkirch, Austria (train)

July 16, 2001 (Frank): Heading North - Agropoli, Italy to Austria by train

July 15, 2001 (Frank): Paestum - Agropoli to Paestum, Italy and back

July 14, 2001 (Frank): The Cuono Family - Sapri to Acsea (bike 73 km) then to Agropoli, Italy by train

July 13 - July 14, 2001: The Amazing Beauty around Yangshoa! - Guilin- Yangshoa-past Fuli-Yangshoa-Guilin, Guanxi, China

July 13, 2001 (Frank): Praia a Mare to Oliveto campeggio in Sapri, Italy - 46 km

July 12, 2001 (Frank): Variety Night - Paolo to Praia a Mare, Italy - 80km

July 11, 2001 (Frank): Only Three Kilometers To Go - La Mezia Terme to Paolo, Italy – 58 km

July 10, 2001 (Frank): Campeggios Everywhere! Nicotera to Lamezia Terme, Italy - 96km

July 9, 2001 (Frank): Onto the Mainland - Catania to San Giovanni then to Nicotera, Italy by bike - 78km

July 9, 2001 to July 12, 2001: Ancient treasures in a construction zone! - Xi'an - Guilin, Guanxi

July 8, 2001: The Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an - Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China

July 7, 2001: On the train to Xian! Luoyang - Xian, Shaanxi, China

July 7, 2001 (Frank): The Hot River - Catania, Sicilia, Italia

July 6, 2001: A monk for an hour and 10,000 Buddhas! Shen's home near Denfeng - Longmen Shiku - White Horse Temple - Luoyang city, Henan province, China

July 6, 2001: (Frank) Hot Stuff - Catania and Mt. Etna, Sicilia, Italia

July 5, 2001: Journey to the Kung Fu Temple! Mixian - Deng Feng - Shaolin Si - near Deng Feng, Henan, China

July 4, 2001 (Frank): Back in Catania - Noto to Catania, Sicilia, Italia

July 3, 2001 (Frank): Sun, Sun, Sun - Punta Bracceto to Noto, Silica, Italia

July 2, 2001 (Frank): A Disappointing Photo Opportunity - Licata to Punta Bracceto, Sicilia, Italia

July 1, 2001 (Frank): A Day at the Puliscia - Licata, Sicilia, Italia

June 30-July 4, 2001: A birthday party for the party and high-speed connections! Beijing - Zheng Zhou, Henan - Mixian,Henan, China

July 2, 2001: Summary - Shots, surprises, and back on the trail! (Beijing-Zheng Zhou, Henan)

June 26, 2001: Headless Buddhas - Pingyao - Taiyuan - Beijing

June 25, 2001: The Pingyao wall, Zheng Guo Si,l and the one speed wonder ride! - Pingyao- Zheng Guo Si- Pingyao

June 24, 2001: (Frank) Back to Trapani - Catania to Trapani via Pullman

June 24, 2001: Clay figures, banking museums, and the walled city of Pingyao (Pingyao, China)

June 23, 2001: A train to Pingyao - (Beijing - Pingyao)

June 17, 2001: (Frank) At a Snail's Pace - Trapani to near Motya, Sicila, Italia

June 16, 2001: (Frank) San Vito lo Capo - Trapani, Sicilia, Italy

June 15, 2001: (Frank) What Do You Segesta? - Trapani and Segesta, Sicilia, Italy

June 14, 2001: (Frank) Segesta or Not Segesta - Trapani back to Trapani, Sicily, Italy

June 13, 2001: (Frank) The Search for the Hostel - Castellemmare del Golfo to Trapani/Erice, Sicily, Italy

June 12, 2001: (Frank) PeaceBike hits another City, Country, and Continent! - Bangkok to Palermo then to Castellemmare del Golfo on the island of Sicily, Italy

June, 2001: Tips for Travelers - Beijing, China

Jun 1: The Great Wall - Sacred Road to Juyoug Pass section of the Great Wall, China - 32 km

May 30: Super-Market! stop, rose garden, and on towards the Great Wall! Outside of Beijing, China

May 29: And We're Off - Beijing to somewhere else in Beijing, China - 15km

May 28: Beijing Wanderings - Beijing, China

May 27: Tienanmen and the Forbidden City - Beijing, China

May 26: Is This China? - Bangkok, Thailand to Biejing, China

May 19: Kehi Shrine and head shaven fun!

May 18: Wild internet chases and pushups near the lake Ohara - Lake Biwa

May 17: Temples of Gold - Kyoto - Ohara

May 10-25: Japan Highlights - Temples - Jphones - and many new friends!

May 7 (Frank): New and Old Eating Utensils - Bali, Indonesia

May 6 (Frank): Traffic and Noise to Quiet and Peace - Bali, Indonesia - 42km

May 5 (Frank): The Island Tour - Kuta to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

May 4 (Frank): Ulu Watu - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia

May 3 (Frank): We Meet Again - Kuta, Bali, Indonesia (Frank)

May 1 (Frank): Next Chapter - Brisbane, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand (by plane)

Apr 26 (Frank): The Long Ride South - Somewhere in Queensland to Noosa Heads, Australia

Apr 25 (Frank): Ten Meters Under in Down Under - Cairns, Australia

Apr 24 (Frank): Swimming on the Spot - Cairns, Australia

Apr 23 (Frank): Unrude Awakenings - Mission Beach to Cairns, Australia

Apr 23 -> May 1: Anzac Day, Snorkeling the reef, and Lost Passport Play!! Brisbane-Syndey, Australia

Apr 22:Recovering but ready for an easy ride to Brizzy! Lennox Head - Brisbane

Apr 21: Plugging along from Pottsville Pottsville-Lennox Head

Apr 17 (Frank): Tad's First Surf! - Byron Bay to Pottsville

Apr 16 (Frank): The Brief Meeting of the PeaceBikers - Byron Bay, Australia

Apr 15 (Frank): Pedicab Caper - Byron Bay, Australia

Apr 15: Happy Easter!

Apr 14 (Frank): The Young and Old Blues Continue - Byron Bay, Australia

Apr 13 (Frank): The Blues - Byron Bay, Australia

Apr 13: A Sikh surprise! -- Coff's Harbor-Woolgoolga

Apr 12 (Frank) : Surfing Byron Bay - Byron Bay and Ballina, Australia

Apr 12: A life well lived and a run through the paddock at Bellingen Primary.

Apr 11: Macksville school visit and yummy honey! NSW

Apr 10 (Frank): Byron Bay, already? - Coffs Harbor to Byron Bay, Australia

Apr 10: PB phones home! Macksville, NSW

Apr 9: Tractors, School Visit, and the perfect invitation? South West Rocks - Macksville

Apr 8 (Frank): Australian Forster Triathlon

Apr 8 (Tad): The Great South West Rocks and Mozzie Infested Gap Trap - Pacific Highway to Gap Beach

Apr 7: Koalas, Kangaroos, and the Crash, all together. - Kew - Plummer's Lane on Pacific Highway

Apr 6: From Lebanon to Uruguay..friends are never far away! - Taree-Kew

Apr 4-5: Meeting Mandarin Maureen and Jokin' Jim! Maureen and Jim's, Taree

Apr 3: A day off (Tad), Awaken in Water (Frank) - NSW, Australia

Apr 2: An Insta-visit at Booril Primary School!

Apr 1 (Tad): Brick and Pin tossing town! Stroud, NSW

Apr 1 (Frank): Sunny Days - Hwy north of Taree to Port MacQuarie

Mar 31 (Tad): A Face-lift for PeaceForce One! -- Singleton - Gresford

Mar 31 (Frank): Triathlons and Philosophy - Forster to Hwy north of Taree

Mar 30 (Tad): Puttin' Putty Hard on the Putty Road on the Putty Road -- Around Colo Heights to Singleton, New South Wales

Mar 30 (Frank): Rough Roads - Banksia Beach to Forster

Mar 29 (Tad): Falafel Waffles! Mt. Wilson to past Colo Heights

Mar 29 (Frank): Tea Gardens - Nelson Bay to Banksia Green Beach

Mar 28 (Tad): "Haven't crossed since the war but it should be alright!" Mt. Victoria

Mar 28 (Frank): New Animals - Newcastle to Nelson Bay

Mar 27 (Tad): Three Sisters, Two (and a half) Nori Rolls, and One Composting Toilet! Katoomba

Mar 27 (Frank): Surfest - Munmorah State Rec Area to Newcastle

Mar 26 (Tad): Visit to the International Grammar School of Sydney

Mar 26 (Frank): Steep Hills and Beautiful Beaches - Gosford

Mar 16-25: Welcome to Australia, Mate! Christchurch, NZ - Sydney, Australia

Mar 25: North Sydney to Gosford, Aus.

Mar 24: Falun Gong - Sydney to North Sydney, Australia

Mar 23: Falun Dafa, an Oppressed Practice - Sydney, Australia

Mar 22: Tickets and Telephones - Sydney, Australia

Mar 21: The Big Island to the West - Christchurch, NZ to Sydney, Australia with Air New Zealand

Mar 20 A Day of Creativity - Christchurch, NZ:

Mar 11-15: The three amigos rapid tour of the South Island!, NZ

Mar 9-10: A Wonderful Wellington Welcome! Wellington, NZ

Mar 8: The Great Tongariro Crossing (Tad); The Gorgeous Gorge - Tirohanga (near Opotiki) to Gisborne, NZ (Frank)

Mar 7: The Sisters - Whatakane to Tirohanga, NZ

Mar 6: Hogas Honking Holes! Waitomo Caves (Tad); Heading East - Rotorua to Whakatane, NZ (Frank)

Mar 5: Rent, Buy, Bus or Fly- Rotorua, NZ

Mar 4: Acid Craters and Tongues - Rotorua, NZ

Mar 3: Rotorua and Rugby - Te Puke to Rotorua, NZ

Mar 1: Beaches and Ups and Downs - Whangamata to Tauranga, NZ

Feb 28: Maori - Tairua to Whangamata, NZ

Feb 27: Sailing, Sailing and Moonbeam the donkey - Tairua, NZ

>> Exclusive Interview with Mr. Robert Takotohiwi! Tairua, NZ

Feb 26: School visit, heading out, heading back, and oyster sauce. Tairua, NZ

Feb 25: Bridgejumping, and Hotwater beach boogies. Tairua to Hot Water Beach and back, NZ

Feb 24: A cyclist reunion! South of Thames (Tad), Tairua,(Frank), NZ

Feb 23: White spirits! Kawakawa Bay to Thames, NZ

Feb 22: Hitting the road again...out of Auckland. Kawa Kawa Bay, NZ

Feb 21: PeaceBike Rides to Work and eats pizza! Auckland, NZ

Feb 20: The PeaceBiker meet NZ via the airwaves: Auckland, NZ

Feb 17: Welcome to New Zealand! - Manukau (airport) to Auckland, New Zealand

Jan 25-Feb 15 Summary :Waterfalls, carnivals, welcome calls, and shopping malls, Argentina

Feb 15 : Trains, Cars and Airplanes, Argentina

Feb 14 : WKnees and Rivers - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Feb 13 : We Meet Again - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Feb 9: 5000km for Carnival - Goya to Esquina, Argentina

Feb 8: Another Great Host - Algarrobo to Goya, Argentina

Feb 1: Into the Great El Chaco - El Quebrachal to Monte Quemado

Jan 27, : We Meet Again - San Salvador de Jujuy

Jan 26: Asado y Mucho Musica - San Salvador de Jujuy

Jan 25: Quick Stop in Jujuy? - Purmamarca to San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina

Jan. 19-24, 2001: Salt pans, flamingos, and international Pit games -- Uyuni-Villazon, Bolivia

Jan 10-18th, 2001: Floods, Blood for Blood, and new buds in Southern Bolivia! -- La Paz to Uyuni, Bolivia

PeaceBike Tips for Travelers - La Paz, Bolivia -- January, 2001

Jan. 10, 2001: More Room at the Hotel Francisco - La Paz, Bolivia

Jan. 9, 2001: Awesome Day of Music - La Paz, Bolivia

Jan. 8, 2001: Welcome to the Hotel Francisco - La Paz, Bolivia

Jan. 7, 2001: More Time in La Paz - La Paz, Bolivia

Jan. 6, 2001: Risen to New Heights on Chacaltaya - Lapaz, Bolivia

Jan. 5, 2001: Frank and Tad re-unite and Christmas in La Paz! La Paz, Bolivia

Jan. 4, 2001: Quickest Medical Attention Ever! - Lapaz, Bolivia

Jan 3, 2001: Into the Deep - Huatajata to La Paz, Bolivia

Jan 2, 2001: Running all Night - Copacabana to Huatajata, Bolivia

Jan 1, 2001: Day to Rest - Copacabana, Bolivia

  

 

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