Sustainable Transport

GREEN Riders Vital Stats: June 25th – July 4

Posted on July 4, 2012 by greenriders

KM ridden: 501 (Khao Sok National Park, Thailand to Penang, Malaysia) Number of GREEN Riders joining Kenny & Jamie: 33 OLDEST GREEN Rider: 77 years old YOUNGEST GREEN Rider: 19 years old Bird Species: 36 Reptiles: 4 Mammals: 4 Liters of water per day: 7 Number of people shouting ‘HELLO, WHERE YOU GO?!’: Too Numerous … Continue reading »

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Episode Two – Khao Sok, Thailand… The Journey Begins!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by greenriders

In GREEN RIDERS Episode two, Kenny and Jamie begin their environmental video-odyssey in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand. We visit Thanyamundra organic farm and resort and meet with Pierre, the head farmer, who shares stories of the trials of farming on the edge of the world’s oldest rainforest. Elephants, Pythons and Leopards, plus five meters … Continue reading »

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GREEN Riders Day 1 Ride!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by greenriders

GREEN Riders… Day 1! 40km… 3+ hours… Here for you in 49 seconds! Thanks to Thanyamundra and Thanyapura for their support and sponsorship! ENJOY!

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GREEN RIDERS Day 5: By the Numbers!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by greenriders

103-104: Number of Kilometers pedaled (depending on whose computer you trust) 1: Number of potentially severe mechanical failures 1: Number of small pebbles taped in place to keep Kenny’s derailleur from going to bits 1: Number of flat tires incurred immediately after fixing above issue 678,985: Number of rubber trees seen today 1: Number of … Continue reading »