Man in China cycles 4,400km over 100 days to reconcile with wife after 2 years apart
Wife encourages him to abandon trip, not risk his life, but he wants to demonstrate his commitment
A man cycled nearly 4,400km to southwestern China over 100 days to reconcile with his estranged wife after two years of separation, unexpectedly igniting concerns and criticism among Chinese netizens.
Zhou, in his 40s and originally from Lianyungang, Jiangsu province in eastern China, met his wife, Li, in Shanghai, and they married in 2007.
After divorcing in 2013, the couple reconciled and remarried, subsequently welcoming a son and a daughter. However, they later separated again due to personal conflicts.
“There wasn’t a serious issue between us; we’re just both very stubborn and acted impulsively, leading to several break-ups and reconciliations,” Zhou explained, adding that they remained in contact and both hoped for a chance to reunite.
Reflecting on their reunion, Li shared: “He reached out wanting to get back together, and I jokingly said I was driving to Lhasa. If he could ride a bike there, I might consider reconciling.”
“Honestly, I was just saying it casually; I did not expect him to actually do it,” Li told the Yangtse Evening Post.
