http://www.kidsfirstriders.com cycling that matters Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:30:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [Jason Woelfel's account] I don't normally keep a journal, but in the interest of satisfying those inquiring minds out there I thought I'd make an exception. Besides, Arden Norvold sent us a very nice guide with pictures, schedule, and blank pages to write in. She's Chairman of the Board and Kid's ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2009/03/18/journal-of-bike-tour-events/ [caption id="attachment_155" align="alignright" width="150" caption="8,000 skulls were excavated at The Killing Fields and put in a stupa to honor the victims."][/caption] A visit to Cambodia gave us three days to learn about its history. First on our list was The Killing Fields, the largest burial site from the Cambodian genocide in ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2009/03/07/cambodia-side-trip/ [singlepic=246,320,240,,right]Although our bike tour portion of the trip is over, we still have several more days in Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). The ride lasted 5 days with a moderate pace. The ocean rides were very enjoyable as was the meandering through farmland and countryside. Hoi An ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2009/03/02/hoi-an-and-end-of-bike-tour/ [singlepic id=184 w=320 h=240 float=right]So far we have biked through fertile farm land, small villages, and along the ocean. Once spotting us, children often run up to the road and yell, "Hello!" During one ride, we rode through a small farm community about the time kids were riding home from ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2009/02/27/our-journey-so-far/ This will be a short post because of time constraints and other factors. The group has spent the first two days in Hanoi visiting the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's tomb, Hoa Lo prison, and various historic sights. Of course, markets and street vendors are very interesting as most sights ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2009/02/23/arrival-and-orientation/ One rider, Jason Woelfel, is helping to raise funds by selling new 2009 calendars displaying his highly acclaimed scenic photography. In 2007 he went to China to visit a friend and took some beautiful photos of the countryside and cultural landmarks.Two calendars are available through lulu.com: China and Texas. You ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2008/12/21/2009-calendars-aid-fundraising/ The itinerary for our 2009 bike tour in Vietnam has been posted. [caption id="attachment_18" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Bike Tour Photos"][/caption] Riders This is a rare opportunity to be a part of something great, helping an organization that is changing lives. Eligible riders will travel with a group to Vietnam in February 2009 for approximately ten ... http://www.kidsfirstriders.com/2008/08/11/hello-world/