Comments on: I Will Have a Most Glorious Time Riding My Bicycle in Approved Areas Under Close Supervision in Wonderful North Korea

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:35:03 +0000

[...] line The Forgotten Gift so I can prioritize reading it over the exciting offers I get to go on cycling tours in North Korea (the touring company has left a comment to that post, by the [...]

By: Koryo Tours

Koryo Tours — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:38:05 +0000

Hi! We just came across your blog – thanks for the extensive plug! As we state in the tour description, Cycling in the DPRK is definitely not for hardcore cyclists, we’re very limited in where we can take people – but if you’re interested in seeing one of the least understood countries in the world on a bike this is, for now, the only way. Let us know if you do run a competition to join us ;)

Vicky, Koryo Tours

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:28:59 +0000

WOW I got so excited reading about this ride that I burned a batch of cookies. Thanks for sharing Fatty, I’m going to put that on my list of rides this year ;-)

By: Thad

Thad — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:50:59 +0000

Nope, “gherkin” was has already been taken by Hurricane’s neighbor La Verkin. Some rhyme involving jerking said item in La Verkin. I am not sure if they are involved in the succession from the U.N., might just be a matter of time.

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:04:07 +0000

I believe Leroy’s dog is neutered

By: Nancy_in_MN

Nancy_in_MN — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:59:49 +0000

@davidh-marin,ca Leroy’s dog appears to be all over BSNYC and I’m sad that I’ve failed to properly follow the comments there.

Leroy’s dog might need a more accessible venue for his (her?) voice. It’s the quietest voice that speaks the greatest truths. Like that? I just made it up.

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:16:46 +0000

@Nancy_in_Mn Does Leroy’s dog have his own blog site? That would be so awesome.

By: Nancy_in_MN

Nancy_in_MN — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:05:02 +0000

So much fun with this post and the comments!

I’m ashamed to admit a strange fascination with this tour. LOVE the idea of someone (perhaps other than myself) winning a North Korean “bicycling” vacation from a FC fund-raiser and then writing it up.

Dreaming, I know.

Now I’ve got to go find what Leroy’s dog has been saying….

By: Marsupial Matt (formerly known as MattC)

Marsupial Matt (formerly known as MattC) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:50:36 +0000

And davidh, EVERYBODY KNOWS that Fatty can’t ride a Unicycle! (that would be OH-so much more satisfying to say if I COULD. Or even wheelie for that matter).

Thanks for the link though…those people are INSANE! that was some seriously difficult terrain for ANY type of wheeled contraption!

By: Marsupial Matt (formerly known as MattC)

Marsupial Matt (formerly known as MattC) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:40:40 +0000

davidh…the intervals are enhanced as you dodge gunfire…you really want to make your time in the saddle mean something, have people SHOOT at you!

I guarantee that you’ll be able to hit your MAX heartrate for each 30 second interval. And when they stop to reload, and that’s when you ease back and rest. Repeat until death or escape.

And then, for the final sprint at the end (to avoid capture)…well, you’ll just never find a more effective workout! I guarantee you can hold your sprint longer than you think you can.