Chinese Man Cycles Across The World for London 2012

[JRS]

I have to say that this man has done something pretty amazing:

When London's mayor accepted the Olympic flag in 2008 a Chinese farmer who was looking on inside the stadium says he was inspired to travel to the next host city for the Games by the only way he could afford - rickshaw.
In two years Chen Guanming travelled about 60,000km through 16 countries, overcoming floods, war zones, mountain passes and temperatures of -30C.
His aim, he said, was to "spread the Olympic spirit".
He arrived in London on 9 July..


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18980693

That is some looong trip to cycle.
I just wonder if he is going to cycle back also..

 

[Gov Kodos]

After a trip like that, they ought to let him light the Olympic Flame.

 

[Holdfast]

With all that practice, he's probably in line for a medal in the cycling road race now...

 

[NebulaClassGuy]

What a nice story. I just hope his bike seat was comfortable...

 

[Locutus of Bored]

That's an amazing achievement. I hope they can get him in to see some of the games.