So as I am learning more and more about cycling ( I only started cycling for reals back in Oct 11) I'm learning alot about cycling. Know I have a lot to go to go anyhow check this out:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...The_Brit-1.jpg

He landed in San Fran. and is traveling to Wash. DC. on a Specialized Rockhopper MTB. Everything I've read online has been like "Well you can but..." and here he is doing it just fine.

I've learned the bicycle is a very personal, customizable, expression of oneself. Love it.