The rocket bike is a prototype built for Cycle De Soleil 2009 in Tampa's Davis Island. The test pilot, Miss Amada "I think we need a bigger boat" Perez, was brave enough to risk it all for the advance-ment of the bicycle/jet propulsion hybrids.
Tyler is going to ride his bike from here at the shop to his hometown of East Jordan, Michigan. He will be riding a Scott Metrix flat-bar hybrid bike, loaded up for a epic journey! Should take 2 1/2 weeks to a month, depending on the route planned. The map shows the general route, but it might run through the mountains a little more. Taking a tent, pillow & blanket, sleeping mat, a knife, cell phone & solar charger, some changes of clothes and food, he will be planned for the worse. He will ride 60-100 miles a day, hoping to have camp set up before nightfall.
Click the map above to view the 1500 Miles by Bicycle Facebook page and to get all current updates of the trip!
