Two Intrepid Cyclists Embark on a Silk Road Adventure With an Environmental Twist

Off into the unknown. Photo: Cycling Silk . Traders, soldiers, and pilgrims alike plied the Silk Road for almost 3,000 years, traversing empires as they rose and fell, and creating a literary and historical legacy that has inspired countless explorers since. Today, the lands these ancient trading routes passed through are split into many countries that are often in conflict with each other. How these divisions affect the area’s stark and stunning landscapes is what two young adventurers hope to find out — and share with the world — on a year-long bike trip covering nearly… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Two Intrepid Cyclists Embark on a Silk Road Adventure With an Environmental Twist

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