Central Tibet on a Sidecar - Cruising The Roof of the World

[wango]

Cruising The Roof of the World

Here's the report (slowly for surely).. let's me start with the pic first.
Of my trip around Central Tibet in a CJ750 sidecar.
I'll let the picture do the talking. My bragging will come later when I can find the time.

Date : 02-14 May 2011
Location : Central Tibet, China
Bike : Chang Jiang 750 (CJ750 Sidecar)
Bike Facts : CJ750 is a replica of the Russian Ural Sidecar, which in turn is the replica of the German BMW R71 with Sidecar
Tour Operator : www.sidecarrallychina.com
Contact : yangtsepete@yahoo.de

Trip Itinerary :
- Fly Shanghai to Lhasa
- 2 DaysAcclimatization in Lhasa
- Ride Lhasa - Nagatze - Gyantze - Shigatze - Tingri - Mt.Qoomolangma Base Camp - Sakya - Shigatze - Lhasa

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more photos coming.. I'll need to sort it out first!
and when time permits.. a video will follows.

Wango

[wango]

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some more in my flickr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/4429779...7626764869215/
and my humble adventure blog : http://shanghairoar.blogspot.com

[wango]

It took a while.. but it's worth it.
here's a little promo video for tour operator as promised.
Made with footage from my travel video during this trip.
Rather amateurish and made with iMovie, but hope it's good enough for his business.

video link on tripfillms

Video : Cruising The Roof of the World

enjoy! ... and till my next adventure!

[wango]

Not bad.. my video just got nominated for the 'Video of the Month'

Video : Cruising The Roof of The World

anyway, win or not I'm working on the longer version now.
I've so much more scenes on Tibet to share than in that short trailer.

If you like it and are registered in Tripfilms. you can vote for me at

http://www.tripfilms.com/polls.sdo?pollID=27


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[belgarathc]

Interesting! Nobody actually sits in the sidecar?

I am planning for a trip in November and am looking at Tibet. Do you happen to know of any motorcycle rentals in Tibet?

[wango]

if i have a partner crazy enough like me.. yes i can carry a passenger in the sidecar.
you can't rent a bike 'legally' and ride in Tibet and in China as a whole.
especially in Tibet, you need to do in with a tour group and get a temporary riding license.
international license is not recognized in China.
you can book a tour of the the mentioned group in Shanghai or various others from Nepal or India.