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
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Yves
Yves in between jobs, over 15 years in the saddle (at the time of writing). I asked Yves about the differences between a man and a woman riding solo in Iran. I met Yves in Africa and we cycled on and off together.
Most read interview!
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 keeps on touring from his homebase now. I asked Koen about fear. Because leaving a job and a house behind is not without expiring 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 