Hello friends oto news. This time there was a very interesting story to tell back in the rhythm of nostalgia between machines and humans. this time we will commemorate the man and his motorcycle engine.
The story of the explorers riding a motorcycle ride is always interesting because it inspires. Even when the auto industry began to boom in the early 20th century, people have tried to create a connection with the appliance. Riding a motorcycle as far as they could.
One of the most popular stories exploring with the motorcycle may trip Che Guevara in 1952 from Argentina surrounds South America. But behind it, there is one story that is no less exciting, namely George Wyman were driving from San Francisco to New York in 1903.
Wyman is a man known to the United States (US) first traveled halfway across the United States riding a motorcycle alone. In total, Wyman cover a distance of over 3,800 miles using brand motorcycle Moto Bike California.
Wyman was recorded leaving San Francisco from Lotta Fountain area on May 16, 1903 and arrived in New York 50 days thereafter. Prior to their destination very damaged his bike, he then completed by pedaling the bike like a motorcycle as far as 150 miles.
In accordance era 113 years ago, a motorcycle made by Wyman did not like the 'iron horse' today. Because basically, the bike is a bicycle fitted with the machine. Power generated only 1.25 Hp to conquer spring asphalt road and the land.
Wyman expedition was considered sensational because in 1903 the US transportation agencies prefer to repair the railroad system than the highway. The action then bridge building movement highways between cities better, although only done five years thereafter.
Heritage
Several years ago, a small community of bikers distance in the US decided to preserve the legacy of Wyman. They waged a long-distance riding a motorcycle ride with the same paths that do Wyman.
"He (Wyman) is a symbol for the people riding long distances, as did Charles Lindbergh for general aviation," said Tim Masterson, president of George A. Wyman Memorial Project.
Riding long-distance is roughly described Materson a marathon analog machines and humans. Driving away with the motorbike is about durability, consistency, determination, and a matter of happiness feel the wind on your face and other body parts.
"Wyman Like other remote telling motorists that if they read the account journey. They will find in them any trouble, and they never felt any excitement in the travel distance, "he concluded.
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