Trike across America
Category: Cycling/Running/Fitness...
Posted Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 09:10 AM [GMT-6]

I suspect most of us have at one time or another toyed with the fantasy of giving in to the insistent rhythm of that different drummer, chucking the rat race (in whatever personal manifestation we think we're trapped) and venturing forth to do something amazing. For some, that may entail starting a new career, or hitchhiking around the world, or taking guitar lessons...or riding a high-tech tricycle across the United States.

Multitudes of people have bicycled the route this gentleman is planning to ride, but I suspect that only a handful have altered every aspect of their lives to do it. I hope he finds what he's looking for, although my guess is that in most of these kinds of endeavors, the journey is much more fulfilling than the destination. In any event, his progress will be worth monitoring. If his RSS feed doesn't do the trick, you can check his On the Road category for related posts.

Oh, and that "high tech tricycle"? It's a Greenspeed GTO, from the Aussies who make the world's best -- and probably most expensive -- trikes. From what I hear, it's one sweet ride, and it will be interesting to see how Ian tricks it out for the trek.

Tip o'the bike helmet to Scott over at The Fat Guy, who wishes he had the time, discipline and knees to do the same ride.