August 22, 2008. 187 km, 18.94 km / h, 1743 m drop. Morning at 6:20 am we were riding, but we were not the only one who had got up early, on the street you see groups that make the rhythm of music his morning workout, it is curious and even funny. Security in China is becoming an obsession, the police follow us, not only within but outside the city have been more than 15 km of persecution. Highway 109 in perfect condition, nice shade caused by weeping willows seconded the way, we arrive at km 82, stop to sample some ice cream, give us water, hospitable people, we continue, we know that we have to climb. It enjoyed cycling, pass the miles, be less than 200 km from Beijing to made a nice story, permanent smile, I am very close to my goal. I have to attend to different media, Mike waits patiently, it is the night, another day to play up front. Pedaling these mountain passes at night, no cars, with total silence and only with the company Mike and stars, are moments I will never forget. Could not find where to spend the night, I longed to sleep under the stars is my last night but on arrival at a police checkpoint at 1:00 am in the morning, tell us that we can rest in the homes of locals, we accept. Stage dedicated to the EXPO in Zaragoza, take your name, that of Aragon in Spain and these countries, has been a great honor, thanks.
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