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Avoid this motorcycle shop in CHINA! 🇨🇳 |S8, EP120
Winter Ride Through the Tianshan Mountains China Motorcycle旅
In this episode, Bing (my guide) and I continue through the snowy Tianshan mountains. It's getting proper cold now! When we reach the next town, both are motorcycles are up for a tyre change, but things don't go according to plan...
Here I teach all my filming techniques including getting drone...
In this episode Itchy Boots and her guide Bing travel through the snowy Tianshan mountains in Xinjiang, China. The harsh winter weather makes progress slow and dramatic, and a tyre change in a remote town becomes a highlight as plans shift with the elements. She also opens up about her filming approach, including how she captures drone shots while riding, offering practical tips for fellow riders and creators. The mood stays practical and adventurous, emphasizing resilience, preparation, and adaptability in extreme conditions while keeping two vintage motorcycles on the road.
In this episode, Itchy Boots and her guide Bing push through the snowbound stretches of the Tianshan mountains, where the cold bites harder with every kilometer. The scenery is a stark, icy postcard as their ride slows for a much needed tyre change in a remote town. Plans go off script as the day unfolds, adding a touch of uncertainty to this high-altitude winter journey. Along the way, she reveals how she captures the ride with practical filming techniques, including drone shots while mounted on the bike, sharing tips and setups that other riders can replicate. The mood is brisk and adventurous, with a focus on resilience in extreme weather and the small triumphs of keeping two classic motorcycles on the road in challenging conditions. This episode blends travel grit with technical insights, showing that overlanding in winter China demands both preparation and adaptability. Expect chilly winds, scenic passes, and a candid look at what it takes to keep moving when equipment or plans go
02:25 Order tires in advance for remote workshops and verify compatibility with your bike tubes or tubeless setup.
05:07 Be prepared for ice on shaded bends; slow down and keep a wide buffer to avoid lowsiding on high passes.
09:06 Take a warm tea break at small roadside stalls to regain heat and morale during cold climbs; plan fuel and food stops ahead.
15:01 When changing tires, double check mounting direction and rim compatibility to avoid costly mistakes.
18:00 Inspect rims and confirm workshop capabilities for rim repairs or replacements; have a backup plan for critical parts.
01:16 pass blocked initially
02:25 shop visit planned tires
03:35 high mountain pass views
05:07 ice on bends and cleaning
09:06 fuel stop and warmth
15:01 new tires arrive
18:00 rim damage at workshop
20:01 end of day in hotel
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