Thank you all for coming to the Golden Gate on Saturday and making this day so special! We have updated the Route and added stats like 500+ big mac meals have been burnt between the two brothers… Videos and articles: … Continue reading → Thank you all for coming to the Golden Gate on Saturday and making this day so special! We have updated the Route and added stats like 500+[ Read More... ]

The boys have arrived and about 40 of their family, friends, coaches and fellow judo students greeted them at the Golden Gate Bridge. NBC and ABC sent out reporters with media vans, so you will be able to see them … Continue reading → The boys have arrived and about 40 of their family, friends, coaches and fellow judo students greeted them at the Golden Gate Bridge. NBC and ABC sent[ Read More... ]

Peter and Janos are so close to home, some of us commute this far to work, every day, one way. Back home the excitement is growing by the day, as the judo community at SJBJC, just *as our friends at … Continue reading → Peter and Janos are so close to home, some of us commute this far to work, every day, one way. Back home the excitement is growing by the day, as the judo community[ Read More... ]

The boys see a huge difference in their surroundings as they are getting closer to the SF Bay Area. A week ago, in Nevada they were crossing a township of 200-400 people every 50-70 miles (this sometimes meant only one … Continue reading → The boys see a huge difference in their surroundings as they are getting closer to the SF Bay Area. A week ago, in Nevada they were crossing a[ Read More... ]

Peter and Janos has been riding since June 3rd, 2012. They had started out in New York City, close to the Statue of Liberty, and will finish their cross-country journey in San Francisco, at the Golden Gate Bridge. We will … Continue reading → Peter and Janos has been riding since June 3rd, 2012. They had started out in New York City, close to the Statue of Liberty, and will finish[ Read More... ]

In the morning the boys were shopping for breakfast*in the convenience store of the little township where they had bought dinner the previous night. They were surprised when the town’s police officer approached them, and that he seemed to know … Continue reading → In the morning the boys were shopping for breakfast*in the convenience store of the little township where they had[ Read More... ]

Welcome to California!! We talked to Janos early afternoon and he said they were very close to CA. He told us about how they were planning to celebrate the moment when finally crossing the border. Dad joked that they would … Continue reading → Welcome to California!! We talked to Janos early afternoon and he said they were very close to CA. He told us about how they were planning[ Read More... ]

So close to California! The brothers are tired of sleeping on the wayside, they rather ride more than their quota for the day, to find a bed, or just a room to put down their sleeping bags, or at least … Continue reading → So close to California! The brothers are tired of sleeping on the wayside, they rather ride more than their quota for the day, to find a bed, or just a room to[ Read More... ]

The brothers had a good day. The terrain was comfortably flat, and the headwind wasn’t very strong. The temperature was still high though, just above 100*°F (38*°C), and the wind was hot too. In the evening Peter dropped a few … Continue reading → The brothers had a good day. The terrain was comfortably flat, and the headwind wasn’t very strong. The temperature was[ Read More... ]

Janos had a rough day. He was having a bad headache, and felt that he would throw up any time. He was getting sicker in the course of the day, and around 5pm he felt he couldn’t ride on, got … Continue reading → Janos had a rough day. He was having a bad headache, and felt that he would throw up any time. He was getting sicker in the course of the day, and around 5pm he felt he[ Read More... ]

Strong headwind, quite hot temperature, and a view that is just like yesterday – this is all Janos and Peter could tell about. The only thing worth mentioning, they said, happened as they were settling down for the night. They … Continue reading → Strong headwind, quite hot temperature, and a view that is just like yesterday – this is all Janos and Peter could tell[ Read More... ]

“You could use yesterday’s pictures again, because everything looks just the same.” Peter pointed out, that while the blog shows that they have crossed 12 states so far during their journey, it actually should be 13. New York, New Jersey, … Continue reading → “You could use yesterday’s pictures again, because everything looks just the same.” Peter[ Read More... ]

The title tells a lot. While during the day the brothers crossed a significant town, Ely, their day started and ended in similar settings: in the middle of nowhere. Or, as another language puts it, behind God’s back. Today Peter … Continue reading → The title tells a lot. While during the day the brothers crossed a significant town, Ely, their day started and ended in similar[ Read More... ]

The brothers experienced steep terrain and strong headwind today. They had to pedal hard even when riding downhill. After dinner, they just put up their tent behind the restaurant. A big thank you to those who supported to the Blind … Continue reading → The brothers experienced steep terrain and strong headwind today. They had to pedal hard even when riding downhill. After dinner,[ Read More... ]

The Brothers arrived in Nevada. This also means they are in the Pacific Time Zone. Today they started very early, at 5:30 (MT). An hour later the Spot device (that provides the Current Position messages) reached being on for 24 … Continue reading → The Brothers arrived in Nevada. This also means they are in the Pacific Time Zone. Today they started very early, at 5:30 (MT). An hour[ Read More... ]

We had very little communication with the boys today. Only a few short text messages. - How many miles? * *- 56 - Do you want me to call you? * *- Bad reception. 63 miles to a place to … Continue reading → We had very little communication with the boys today. Only a few short text messages. - How many miles? * *- 56 - Do you want me to call you? * *- Bad reception. 63 miles to a[ Read More... ]

Riding an average of 50 miles (80 km) every day for 11 weeks requires persistence, endurance and a lot of energy – which means good nutrition. Unfortunately it’s really hard to get good nutritious food while on the road. The … Continue reading → Riding an average of 50 miles (80 km) every day for 11 weeks requires persistence, endurance and a lot of energy – which[ Read More... ]

The *brothers spend the night in Salina. They rode two and a half days, 106 miles (171 km) since the last town, Green River. There were no stores between the two places, not even a lonely gas station. There were … Continue reading → The *brothers spend the night in Salina. They rode two and a half days, 106 miles (171 km) since the last town, Green River. There were no stores between[ Read More... ]

When entering the coordinates today, Google Map doesn’t even return a town or a “populated area”. Nothing is close to the brothers’ current location. (Yesterday’s title-town was suggested by Google, even though the brothers were 20 miles from there.) Phone … Continue reading → When entering the coordinates today, Google Map doesn’t even return a[ Read More... ]

We exchanged a couple of text messages with the boys early afternoon. They were taking a break in Green River and mentioned that from that point the next town will be in 105 miles (167 km). Then Peter wrote: “I … Continue reading → We exchanged a couple of text messages with the boys early afternoon. They were taking a break in Green River and mentioned that from that point[ Read More... ]

Arriving to Utah! The day started with some tiring up-and-down riding, the boys felt as if it would never end. After that the terrain became more pleasant. The brothers are in an area where they have been before; they have … Continue reading → Arriving to Utah! The day started with some tiring up-and-down riding, the boys felt as if it would never end. After that the terrain became[ Read More... ]

The day started with some not very good news: Peter found that his phone can not be charged. This is reason to worry. One time they already lost each other during the trip, and *called each other to reunite, so … Continue reading → The day started with some not very good news: Peter found that his phone can not be charged. This is reason to worry. One time they already lost each[ Read More... ]

The brothers had to “dig deep into the side bags” to get out the sweaters – they had not used them since leaving the Appalachians. But in the Rockies the nights are cool.The days are still warm, but not as … Continue reading → The brothers had to “dig deep into the side bags” to get out the sweaters – they had not used them since leaving the[ Read More... ]

- Monarch Pass! 11312 - Very hard, very beautiful These were text messages we received around noon. The brothers have reached the highest point of their cross-country journey. Monarch Pass is*located*on the continental divide, at 11,312 ft (3448 m). Passing … Continue reading → - Monarch Pass! 11312 - Very hard, very beautiful These were text messages we received around noon. The[ Read More... ]

Peter and Janos rode North in the valley of the Arkansas River. They had some fun taking a swim in the river. Later in the afternoon a sudden storm prompted them to find some shelter. They spend the night in … Continue reading → Peter and Janos rode North in the valley of the Arkansas River. They had some fun taking a swim in the river. Later in the afternoon a sudden storm prompted[ Read More... ]