Yes that's right. This guy is having the front of his electric scooter welded to the back of a wheelchair. Straight line speed must be awesome but I wonder about cornering.


With our race numbers attached in the right places we were counted into the holding pen by a guy with a megaphone and an inferiority complex. I think it was then that I realized we were the only fixed-gear riders. In fact, we were the only riders not part of a bike team who were all adjusting the gears on their carbon road frames.


Tucked away behind People’s Square, this Turkish restaurant has an all-star menu and good service. However, it suffers from an awkward layout and furniture more appropriate for a fast food restaurant.


If you’re after good, fresh Yunnanese food, check this place out. The small, bustling restaurant is decorated somewhat like a primary school project, but they are serious about representing the area with a menu that features Dai dishes and a page devoted to wild mushrooms.