Seeing the World By Bicycle: The Story of Peter Yoong
Channel: Do More - Take Charge of Your Life 
Date: 19/04/2021

#solo #bicycle #roadtrip 

Seeing the World By Bicycle: The Story of Peter Yoong 

Until he was unexpectedly called back to Malaysia by an illness in the family, 57-year-old retiree Peter Yoong was on a world tour. 

By bicycle. 

Solo. 

This is his story. 

Contents: 

01:06 - Why On a Bicycle And Not Motorbike (eg BMW GS) or Car (Toyota Hilux)?
01:54 - Why Solo And Not in a Group? 
02:27 - Convincing The Boss (Wife) 
03:19 - Trial Run to Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore 
04:45 - The Four Trip Stages 
05:51 - Mustering Up The Courage 
07:23 - Peter’s Feelings on the Morning He Rode Off 
09:06 - Why Five Long Years to Prep The Trip 
11:12 - Silencing The Doubters and Haters 
12:55 - About Rob Lilwall 
13:47 - How Fellow Riders Inspired Peter 
14:16 - How He Planned The Route 
15:57 - What About Detailed Planning, Accounting For Weather, Terrain, Etc?
18:34 - How Far He Rides Daily 
20:39 - Where Peter  Sleeps When He Stops (And What Time Does He Stop Riding?) 
22:11 - Tips For Rough Camping? 
22:57 - What About DANGER? 
24:29 - The Most Beautiful Countries, The Highlights? 
27:00 - How Difficult Were The Border Crossings? 
29:14 - What He Thinks About When He Rides 
31:01 - What Bike?
31:15 - Riding Gear (Seat, Handlebars, Tent, Clothing, Shoes, Sleeping Bag, Stove, Etc)
35:18 - Tech Gear (Laptop, Software, Cameras) And How He Updates Social Media 
37:05 - More Bike Gear (Tires, Punctures, Etc) 
38:15 - How The Trip Is Documented 
39:30 - How He Carries Currency / Money 
41:08 - How He Manages Security, Keep Gear Safe 
43:31 - How He Takes Photos & Videos 
44:31 - Benefiting From the Global Riding Community, WhatsApp Groups 
47:25 - Advice To People His Age 
50:10 - What Folks Should Know About Their Fellow Human Beings 
51:10 - What People Should Know About Riding A Bicycle Around The World 
52:34 - What People Should Know About Solo Riding  
54:40 - What Peter Would Change For His Next Stage of Riding 
55:54 - What Would He Change About His Gear
57:05 - Peter’s Approach To Money, Savings, Investments And Children 
59:22 - How He Planned The Funds For This Trip 
1:02:02 - Advice To Young People 

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/peter.yoong1
FB ‘With Love I Ride’ Group: https://bit.ly/32lePE6
IG: https://www.instagram.com/peter.yoong/

Peter’s Press Clippings 

Cycling Malaysia: 
https://www.cycling-malaysia.com/2018/08/05/with-love-i-ride-two-years-on-two-wheels/
World Vision: 
https://www.worldvision.com.my/peter-yoong-with-love-i-ride
Says: https://says.com/my/lifestyle/peter-yoong-malaysian-solo-cycling-tour-around-the-world-to-raise-funds-for-world-vision
The Star: 
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/people/2019/02/19/majorie-for-feb-19-malaysian-cyclist-is-fulfilling-his-dream-on-two-wheels
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2017/09/27/peter-yoong-solo-bicycle-tour

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