Imagine not sleeping in a bed for over seven years... I would definitely miss my soft mattress and comfortable ensemble of pillows!
Janusz River has accomplished this feat in the most unique way. No, he hasn't been sleeping on an air matress, but rather sleeping outside as he bikes across the globe.
The 70 year-old Janusz embarked on his globe trotting journey on December 31, 1999. His extensive journey has spanned seventy-three countries and logged over 49,000 miles! Impressive for anyone, especially someone who is in his seventh decade of experience. Sometimes it's hard enough for me to tumble out of bed on a Monday morning. I truly can't imagine sleeping on the ground and then biking all day!
Good news for all of us non-globe trotting bikers- you don't need to sleep outside and bike around the globe to experience the benefits. You can start small by enjoying an invigorating trip to work. Remember that Friday, May 18th is Bike to Work Day. This event is a perfect way to either maintain your passion or start enjoying the benefits of biking. Register for this great event by visiting Washington Area Bicyclist Association.
River plans to end his cycling journey by biking to the 2008 Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony. While biking through India, he shares with a reporter from The Hindu that "he has fallen in love with 'ethakkappam' (banana fry)." What do you enjoy most about biking?
Comments