Why use bicycles? |
You may wonder, why go into roadless country with bicycles? History has proven, that expeditions who tries out the Chang Tang with the help of pack animals have failed badly, often with lots of casualties of horses, yaks and camels. Grazing is scarce and to bring enough food for the animals is not realistic. The alternative of walking over the plateau was at one point the number
one choice, but in the end the choice of using bicycles came through as
the most sound alternative. Finally, if an emergency situation is a fact, we can always leave our bicycles and walk the rest of the way. From the experiences on the Kerriya Route, we've found another reason why to use bicycles instead of walking with a trailer. After all, a linear wheel base is easier to navigate in this kind of surroundings and it's easier to avoid the obstacles along the route. |