There's one big silver lining for those of us who have been stuck inside China for months on end. While overseas jaunts are out, domestic travel is in. Precluded from the usual roster of trips to see family and friends, we can check out those far-flung spots in the Middle Kingdom that we never seemed to get around to. But few have embraced this concept as heartily as Mads Vesterager Nielsen, who between May 3 and Sep 6 rode his motorcycle cross-country through China, culminating in a whopping 18,484-kilometer journey. Inspired by legendary trade and historical routes, he and his girlfriend (and regular the beijinger contributor) Tautvile Daugelate, who accompanied him for about half the trip, wove together an epic route of changing landscapes across 17 different provinces and municipalities.
Ahead of his talk and Q&A at The Great Outdoors on Wednesday night, we caught up with the great Dane to discuss his epic inspirations, dodging authorities, and why you should always carry a bowtie…
