Personal Records

These records were set while touring solo and self contained.

1.  Hottest day                          105°F

Ukraine

2.  Most water carried                9 liters, 20 lbs.

            Australia

3.  Longest leg w/o services      83 miles

            Hay Plain, Australia

4.  Fastest pace                        14.5 mph, 58.5 miles

            La Paz to San Martin, Argentina

5.  Slowest pace                       3 mph for 5 hours (wind)

            Chile Chico, Chile

6.  Longest detour                     106 miles, two days

            Argentina

7.  Largest snake                       5' (L) x 5" (D)

            P-P-P-Portugal

8.  Highest altitude                    10,498'

            Las Cuevas, Argentina

9.  Top speed                           44 mph

            Glacier National Park, Montana

10.  Longest Climb                    106 miles

            Luhan de Cuyo - Las Cuevas, Argentina

11.  Longest Tour                      2637 mi., 73 days

            Western Europe, 2004

12.  Worst currency converting mistake – I left a $55.00

 tip for a $6 meal in Belgium (before Euros)

13.  Slowest internet connection – Australia, 45 minutes

to read three emails.