An inquisitive curiosity led me to ask people I know about their view on particular subjects. It’s called ‘Mirror View’ because it’s not an interview, as I give my view on each question too. I find it interesting to see the difference in perceiving.
This idea arose from a friend of mine I’d not met at the time of writing this, Heike. She interviewed me some time ago, as she did with several other solo female cyclists. She made a beautiful portrait of each of us. The spark to start questioning came when I met a motorcyclist in Paraguay; and I saw the huge differences in transport.
Click on each name to find their particular View in the Mirror I held in front of them:
Alexandra
Summer 2023: Talking about a challenge, not guiding through Budapest on a bicycle but on a kickbike. How so? More about Buda-Pest Footbike Alexandra
Heike
At the time we had this interview, Heike is for 3.5 years continuous on the road. I asked Heike about her comfort zone, how likely is this after so many years non-stop on the road? More about Heike
Koen
Koen has cycled through 35 countries and is currently at the time of writing this, on a grand tour. I asked Koen about fear. Because leaving a job and a house behind is not without expiercing fears. I arranged to meet Koen in Argentina.
Jeffrey
A Dutch guy on a motorbike who I met at the border with Chile and Argentina. His extensive travels made him write two books. I ask him about what adventure means to him. More about Jeffrey
Gerry
Dutch Gerry enjoys cycle touring since her 18th with a turtle-symbol around her neck. She invited me at her home as a Warm Showers host. I talk with her about slow cycling.
Annechien
Annechien has backpacked before she tasted the life on a bicycle. I asked her about the meaning of cycling, and life in general. It has become a spiritual view. We met a few times in the Netherlands, both somewhat alienated to be back.
Rita
Rita (my mom’s age) is traveling a lot, through almost all countries on earth, and with public transport. It is about the superior feelings of a cyclist over those who travel by public transport. We met in Myanmar long ago and always kept in touch.
Cycling Cindy 