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Swiss couple cycle 17,000 kilometers to watch son compete in Olympics

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Old 02-15-18, 11:40 AM
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Swiss couple cycle 17,000 kilometers to watch son compete in Olympics

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/.../#.WoXD3LgUN30


Hardcore Mom And Pop!
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Old 02-16-18, 03:43 PM
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Nice adventure
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Old 02-16-18, 04:08 PM
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Very cool!
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He couldn't ride through China because he had a beard?

What the?

Also....how'd they get to South Korea? They didn't ride through North Korea. It's just about impossible to cross the 38th parallel.

I feel like I want a longer more detailed version of this story. Dude should write a book.
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Chinese authorities, even in our modern and interconnected era,, are still zenophobic with a strong inclination to micro-manage all contacts, even those between Chinese themselves.
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And they are continuing the journey..... wow.
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