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Man Zou to the World!

Friday, November 6th, 2009

I am proud to announce we have sent Man Zou out to 25 film festivals around the world! Keep your fingers crossed and we’ll keep you posted on upcoming screenings.

...and away we go

...and away we go

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008


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This is the final route.  What an accomplishment….we did it!  1000 miles…Beijing to Shanghai!

Last day on the bikes...we had to take 3 ferries to cross the Yangtze.

Last day on the bikes...we had to take 3 ferries to cross the Yangtze.

Thank you Doven Lu for getting us to Shanghai safe and sound.

Thank you Doven Lu for getting us to Shanghai safe and sound.

This afternoon we were walking through the lobby of the Grand Hyatt(thank you KevinG)…walking to the elevator we pass by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar checking into the Hotel, without slowing our stride we calmly said to each other “that’s Kareem”.  No big deal?  Last night we got into the elevator and Kevin made a comment to a gentleman in the elevator…”nice shirt”…”Faconnable is my favorite brand of shirt”…The man replies…”what is your address?”…”I am the owner of the company and I really like it when I meet people who love our products”….”I will send you a package”.  Kevin sure didn’t expect that response to his casual comment about the man’s shirt.  Just another day in the Grand Hyatt.  Just another day in China. This trip has been amazing!  As a group, we have experienced more on this adventure than any of us could have ever expected or imagined.  We have only just scratched the surface of this awesome country.  I want to see more..learn more…experience more of China.  I am very thankful that I have been able to be a part of this project.  The project continues…the work has just begun…Jason and Ian continue to be very busy running around doing interviews, getting more shots, and arranging more interviews in Beijing.  It’s non-stop…they are impressive to watch.  Kevin and I try to help when we can….finding the relaxation rooms, the spas, pools and hot tubs here at the hotel….pointing them in the right direction?    We are all really tired…ready to get back our lives in USA.  Recuperate, Regenerate, and then Return to China in the future.

Where will this bike take me next?

Where will this bike take me next?

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Man Zou is a common phrase in Mandarin. It is more of a philosophy than anything. Man Zou literally translates to "Walk Slow."

"Slow and steady wins the race," they say. This is at the heart of the meaning of Man Zou. Walk slowly and you won't fall. Act carefully and you won't go wrong. A slow walker is faster than someone who walks fast but always has to stop and rest. Persistence is important in learning or doing anything.

To explain a little more in depth, read this quote from The Challenge of Trekking in China by Kyle Acierno:

"I recently underwent the most thorny, intricate, and demanding trek of my life. China is no walk in the park. The county is extremely diverse, and with diversity comes complexity. There is no smooth road laid for backpackers and attempting to do anything or get anywhere can be incredibly arduous...I really needed a break and I didn't know where I would be next. I sat down to a plate of rice noodles and peanuts. A hardy meal for a hardy man. A giant of a woman served me, but with her giant body came a giant heart. With a quick phrase that I have become accustomed to, she filled me with self-assurance that I needed for the rest of my trip. ?Man Zou!? she shouted with a big smile on her face. This literally translates to ?Walk Slow?. To me this means more then just ?be careful.? To me this means take the time to see the wonders of life. The power it gave me changed the rest of my trip. From then on everything went smoothly...I learned a lot from this Trek. I learned the beauty that exists just off the beaten track. I learned that anything amazing takes time. I learned just how much you could learn from people without even using language...By taking the time to notice all the small things in life you can really appreciate who, where, and what you are. Patience, persistence, and practice makes perfect."