Cycling to Lhasa - Day 1
July 16th 2009
Day 1
Distance: 90km
Locations: Golmud to Najitai
Highest Altitude: 3200m
Golmud is situated at an altitude of around 2700m above sea level. On our first day of cycling we were able to rise up to an altitude of 3200m and ride about 90km. We departed Golmud (as well as the last western style toilets we will see until lhasa) around 11:00am. I am keeping this journal short
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