How do the Sag Wagon (support buses) work?
They leapfrog riders and provide support, water, and refreshments every few miles. There are in contact via mobile phones and there are two guides on bikes for additional support. Road Conditions? Mostly in good condition, medium-traveled highways. During Tet, the roads have the least amount of traffic all year. Approximately 95% of the road is paved, but due to some gravel and potholes, road bikes with very skinny tires are not advisable unless that’s the bike you are most comfortable on. Safety? Vietnam, Turkey, and Myanmar may conjure visions of dangerous places. In fact, Vietnam for example, is one of the safest destinations for travelers in the world. The popularity of our family trips bears witness to this. We choose to travel to these destinations because they are fascinating and because they are so different than our culture. Different does not mean dangerous, despite much of the media’s presentation. In regards to cycling safety, while in Myanmar, Basque Country and off-road i
