“It had to be skipped and 3222 kilometers were driven instead of 3333 kilometers. It took me 39 days, of which I mention 38 days, ”writes Rucavnieks.
He had originally planned to cover the road in 40 days. Edgar says that the total increase in altitude overcome was 42 kilometers. The cyclist had to attack eight times above sea level eight times. Two of them in one day.
The highest peak is 2571 m above sea level. Speed record – 87 kilometers per hour, but the most calories consumed in one day – 9500. The most water consumed in one day – 11.5 liters, while the lowest and highest temperature during the day, + 5 ° C and + 49 ° C, respectively.
“I drive in the snow and hail, as well as in the mud and rain. Sun and glow. Wind and cold weather. Good and not good roads. Off-road and sandy forest roads.
Different types of trails and paths, ”writes Edgars in his report on the challenge.
“Kurzemes Vārds” contacted Edgar on July 6, when he was already in Italy, in the Tuscany region, 300 kilometers from Rome. “Today, for the first time, the wheel broke, but now everything is ready and I’m on my way.” The cyclist made predictions that the destination will be in three to four days.
“It was the biggest challenge of my life, but so far I can’t understand it myself. Just like in the beginning, when it took me a few days to mentally adjust to a new daily routine and rhythm, now it will take time to get out of it, ”he shares his feelings.
Edgar talks about the support of everyone who sympathized with him, especially the family.
