Hand pedal power

Norberto de Angelis, the Italian man who sought to travel Route 66 on a specially equipped hand bicycle, apparently is on the Mother Road now.

KOTV in Tulsa caught up with him. The former football player was partly paralyzed in a car accident, and is using the hand bicycle as a form of physical therapy. He’s averaging 40 to 50 miles a day.

He wants to inspire people on his epic journey, inspire them to get outside and enjoy life.

“If someone, someone, someone disabled people see me maybe they improve his life because I need a sport, I want a sport, I want to do sport and I like if other people take this example to stay out of their home, no more and…” he paused, looking for the term in English.

“Just go outside and do it,” we offered.

“Exactly!” Norberto said, beaming.

Also, here’s a video of de Angelis cruising on Route 66. You’ll see him pass by the Oasis Motel in Tulsa at one point.

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