Tri Cycling Africa-Part 20

A now difficult deadline, the passport theft, and the typical noise and action of a West African city combine to put Jeff's patience to the test.
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Two Aussies cycle West Africa on a tandem recumbent tricycle and discover a side of Africa rarely seen in the news.
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Australian Project Manager Jeff McLean was so annoyed with the current western perception of muslims that he and his one cameraman rode a tandem recumbent tricycle through five countries in West Africa. For two months and 1000 kms they pedalled hot dusty roads and often found warm welcomes, great character and selfless generosity.

With no real plan, tents or sleeping bags, Jeff finds an honest side of Africa that is rarely seen. But there are frustrations; breakdowns, language barriers, exhaustion, and theft leaving them stranded and desperate.

Africa is often seen as either a place of poverty and corruption or of exotic wildlife - Tri Cycling Africa reveal the opposite in both cases. While touching on the poverty and desperation of the locals, it also shows a hardy, happy, diverse population in a hard but spectacular land and a noble and generous race of people.

Visit http://www.TriCyclingAfrica.com for more info or watch episodes at http://www.youtube.com/TriCyclingAfrica.

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[hirofan]

What an adventure. You were lucky to avoid guys like that for much of the trip. I've been watching this and going through all the emotions with you. Bless you for having the courage to undertake this experience!

[joffa01]

Thanks - yeah it was "interesting" sometimes! But what a ride! What an amazing region of the world. And as the title of this snippet inferred --- if only I had more patience... :)

As usual, those around us meant no harm whatsoever. And it's a credit to them that they didn't react more strongly to me.

[CA95814]

I truly commend these two for completing this amazing journey. I, too, have traveled and lived very briefly in Mali. Though much is magnificent, the language barriers, constant attention, and overall difficulty of moving about can be extremely trying. Kudos you guys!! I congratulate you on this film - words can not describe how difficult traveling under the type of conditions you faced can be.