2010 Peking to Paris Rally

As the Endurance Rally Association closes out the 2010 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge with their official highlight video, they announce the route for 2013!  As you watch the video, keep an eye out for cameos by Lang and Henry. On 15 May 2013, the flag will fall at the start of the 2013 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge… it will be the start of a remarkable adventure. Click on the image to watch the Official Highlight Video The intrepid motoring pioneers who set out in 1907 had no roads... (more...)

After being back from the 10,000 mile – Peking to Paris Motor Challenge Rally for 2 ½ months it’s interesting to reflect on how it has changed my life. It was such an intense and great experience and I feel very fortunate that I was able to experience such an adventure. So many cultures, sights, sounds and perspectives of our world. These have all made it difficult to step back in the world as I know it here in Iowa. At first I could not stop thinking about the trip and the daily routines we... (more...)

Surprise call from Fritz today!  He said they’re alive and well and still speaking to each other.  They woke up at 5am this morning,  left around 6:30 and drove 12 hours to the Iran-Turkey border.  It took 2 hours to cross the border (not too bad compared to other crossings).  “Time’s gone slowly in some respects and very quickly in others,” Fritz commented.  “Every day we go to bed 10-11 at night and then we’re up at 5 and out the door shortly after.”  ... (more...)

Got a surprise call from Lang this morning!  He asked me to say hello to everyone.  He and Fritz are in great spirits although they’re both fighting off colds. The weather has been just beautiful – sunny and consistently in the 70′s to mid 80s.  They’ve only had one day with cloud cover so far.  It’s been just fantatic for driving.  I learned a little more about why they were at the garage in Almaty for 11 hours earlier this week.  The radiator cracked and was... (more...)

Just got off the phone with Fritz.  It’s 1am in Belokurikha Russia and they’ve just arrived at their hotel and gotten settled.  “First shower in 4 days! Been wearing the same clothes and underwear for four days in Mongolia!”  Fritz shared for his daughters benefit/amusement. The Gobi desert was all scenic views and tough roads.  “We made it!”, Fritz continued.  “I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.  Just amazing!”  He went on... (more...)