Why haven’t more people done round-the-world trips?
Many have, the first being an American in 1913. When I completed my first ride around the world fewer than 100 had done so. Today we estimate there are 200 on the road. Most, however, are not Americans. As adventurers, we Americans are pretty much bunnies, afraid to go anywhere English is not spoken. And when we do, it is usually in a pack or on a group tour. I have never met another American soloing around the world while on the road, but I have met many Germans, Swiss, Australians, and British. 6. When was your first global ride? Late 1980s. First ride off the North American continent was in 1970, when I flew to Europe and spent a month roaming around on a motorcycle. 7. How old are you? Older than I should be, given the life I have lived. 8. How long have you been riding? 40 years, and over 1 million miles of rambling, racing, and wrenching. 9. Do you have more than one bike? I own several dozen motorcycles. 10. Do you have a favorite for long distance? For long distances I like any
