but many are, and then writing and sharing their stories. Here is a comment lifted from the comment section from the video.

Boondockflyfish

"Every year, 2000 people (on average) jump on the Appalachian trail with in intention of thru hiking all 2100 miles, 30 years ago it was a big deal, but now it's "old hat". The same is true with bike touring except there is not an organization that tracks the total number of bike tourers like the AT has. And trying to raise money performing some act of physical endurance test is getting old. People who give to a specific charity will always make a donation. But in today's economy, good luck."

Not exactly the feedback I'm looking for but the point about the numbers reducing the uniqueness is applicable.