Originally Posted by
axolotl
A better question is why were so many people saying "Go for it!" when Ryan was proposing something that was obviously unworkable. He had too little time, lacked the proper equipment, lacked sufficient funds, lacked experience, had unsuitable weather, insufficient daylight, and on and on.
Touring is what he needs. What every American needs one tour. I suggested a smaller tour one that starts from his house and catches the train.
I then started getting an impression of a troll. I have commented on this. And I am still waiting for him to prove me wrong. My first real problem was he spent two days doing nothing in SD (as far as I can tell), and didn't write very much at all. It was even hard to get details from what he wrote.
On a 3 day tour 180 miles I wrote seven pages all single spaced.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...8&postcount=32
He most likely won't post for a while unless he visits the library. It is very remote. But to have his web site change leads me to think he could call who ever is changing it and write something for the people who gave up their time and money.
I personally would have enjoyed or enjoy watching /reading Ryan fly across the country.
Of course BF conversation helps.
I hope he is keeping warm out on the road and not in his house.
I think by accepting public money he is open to constructive criticism only to prevent other people from doing the same thing. He needs more detailed updates that is for sure.