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May 8, 2020Liked by Wade Shepard

'Be nice, challenge ideas not people' love this philosophy - the world seems to have lost the ability to debate and be persuaded by new ideas and a perspective different to their own reality - which is a shame, how will we ever learn, grow and develop if we remain fixed in a singular mindset

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May 8, 2020Liked by Wade Shepard

What are the 3 common points you have seen among all the people along the Silk Road?

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Hi Charles,

Did you have any previous experience of doing expeditions like this before you embarked on your amazing journey?

Also, how long did it take you to organise stuff like Visas, the route you were going to take etc?

Charlie

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Charlie, how hot did it get on your travels and what was your strategy to cope cycling huge distances in intense heat? Is it hard to moderate your water intake effectively, i.e.physically carry enough water and also not over-hydrate which is also dangerous right?

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Charles, I have a question if it's not too late. I rode a bike around Japan, and now I want to do it on a new level. What plan should I have when looking for sponsors?

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Hi Charles . Did you have any issues of staying at any hotels? Was given the Mao treatment in a few places. And shown a pre prepared note advising as such that they didnt take non Chinese.

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Was curious why you chose Mongolia. I know the ancient start of the Silk Road was in Karakoram but that was awhile back. Would like to see your film. Is there a URL somewhere? And what language did you use to get about?

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Hi Charles, good to see you here. I have some questions:

1) How did you prepare all the maps and routes? Were there any particular sources you used for that?

2) Ditto: Essential equipment. What must people pack for such a journey?

3) Obviously I know you had support from Wade and myself. How did you go about raising sponsorship for your adventure?

4) Please tell us a XXX anecdote that wouldn't otherwise be able to be published in a typical book about your travels!

Best wishes

Chris

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