Beyond the Field — Cycling

Cycling gives me another way to read terrain. Long climbs, changing weather, and unfamiliar roads demand the same patience and adaptability as field geology. Riding in the 2025 Colorful Yunnan Gran Fondo strengthened my endurance, teamwork, and respect for landscapes at human speed.

About Me

I'm Ming Chen — a geologist, data explorer, and endurance cyclist.

I explore Earth through field geology, planetary science, and data. Fieldwork in Suzhou, Yunnan, and Nevada taught me to observe carefully and connect small details to larger systems. I also work with physics-informed modeling, remote sensing, and geoscience data.