journey to the land of cyclists. One thing is for sure on this cycle expedition, you will rarely be cycling alone. The Vietnamese daily commuters will ride up and join you just to pass the time of day. Stop at a road side cafe and the locals will want to know all about your bike. Mind you they'll even offer to look after it, while you eat, and delight in the simple pleasure of ringing the bell. Your ride will take you over mountain passes, along coastal plains and to such historic destinations as China Beach and Marble Mountain.

Please don't mind your strange road companions as you share the road with water buffalo, herds of ducks, hay wagons and other cyclists and pedestrians. Every corner brings a new scene, be it...... women planting paddy fields, oxen ploughing fields, a boy playing a flute on the back of a water buffalo.....