Chicago Sun-Times columnist and longtime roadie Dave Hoekstra caught up with the group from the Czech Republic that is driving four Velorex vehicles westward down the length of Route 66.
The story includes a video clip, which I recommend viewing. You get a feel of what driving one looks and sounds like — it’s basically a motorcycle with three wheels.
This is the group’s Web site (it’s in Czech). According to the site, the group has already made it to Springfield, Ill.
It will take 30 days to make the trip to L.A., partly because the Velorex’s top cruising speed is only 50 mph.
I talked with this group the day before they left … What a terrific adventure … I tried to check the website to follow their progress, but it doesn’t work … Too bad.
I know the Chicago Sun Times did an article about this group. Maybe the Lost Dogs will catch up with them somewhere on the road.
I just saw them in Miami, Oklahoma at 11:00am. They were getting a headlight bracket welded at a body shop. Weather is rainy, looks like they are having a good time!