Which I guess explains my current indifference. Ryan's doing a very cool thing. Whether he's doing it for purely self promotion, or as a personal crusade, or for personal celebration, is still much open to debate. And is purely self promotion such a terrible thing today, who judges that? If Ryan ends up famous on account, will his original motives even matter?

I think Ryan's quest for recognition has sometimes over-ridden his judgement. His trip will be a success if it causes Ryan to re-evaluate that and grow a little greater perspective. But truth be told, only Ryan will ever really know. I wish him luck, but have much greater admiration for the majority of posters on this forum, who churn out the charity miles, who convince others that bicyclists are cool caring people, who promote cycling above self.