Where the Pavement Ends - One Woman's Bicycle Trip Through Mongolia, China and Vietnam

In August of 1993, with only a bicycle named Greene for a traveling companion, 27-year-old American Erika Warmbrunn set off on an eight-month, 8,000-kilometer trek that would take her from the shores of Lake Baikal through Mongolia, China, and Vietnam, all the way to the Mekong Delta. Where the Pavement Ends, published in March, 2001, is the story of that ride.

I envy Erika Warmbrunn her beautiful, heartfelt articulation of encounters with little-known hearts and souls of Asia.

– Gordon Wiltsie

*** FEBRUARY, 2012 ***

Greene and I are going for a little ride ... and along the way, we will be raising money to support the invaluable work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders.

On Sunday, May 6th, we are going to be a part of MSF's fundraising team in the 5-Boro Bike Tour (a 40-mile pedal through, you guessed it, all five boroughs of New York City).

I have had the incredible opportunity to work as a logistician with MSF in Ivory Coast, Niger, Haiti and Malawi and to see firsthand the great good work this organization does. To see photos from my time in the field, click on the Working with MSF link above.

By making a donation, you will be supporting the life-saving emergency medical work of Doctors Without Borders in more than 65 countries around the world. All donations must be received by May 5th.

For more information, or to donate, click here.

Thank you in advance for your support.If you have any questions, please email me!

Thanks again,

Erika (and Greene)

Warmbrunn captures the natural beauty of the people, customs, and landscapes by opening herself up to their lifestyles on their terms. … This well-written book is for all who aspire to venture beyond their traditional frontiers. – Booklist