2010 Peking to Paris Rally

I was lucky enough to be “Mission Control” for Fritz and Lang during their trip. From my perspective the most amazing part of their journey was the enormous variety. Vistas ranged from expansive desert and plains without even a tree to the horizon to lush green mountains. Their accommodations included single man tents, Mongolian yurts, 5 star hotels, a hotel lobby, and even a working sanitarium! They navigated some of the busiest cites and most remote desert trails. Henry, their 1929... (more...)

Thanks to Tom Perry and the Des Moines Register for the wonderful article about Fritz and Lang’s Peking to Paris adventure in Sunday’s paper.  Following is a little teaser for the article.  Fritz James and Lang Wightman have been warned about this road trip. Rabid dogs are a possibility in Mongolia. Poisonous snakes and spiders might await. Much of the terrain will be cruel and hostile. Mindful of lurking dangers, James and Wightman plan to leave Des Moines on Friday for China to compete... (more...)

This morning I had the wonderful opportunity to listen in as Fritz and Lang were interviewed by Tom Perry with the Des Moines Register.  Tom dug deep with questions about how Fritz and Lang became friends, possible hostile areas on the route, and safety precautions they planned to take while traveling.  I’ll let you know when the article is published. Lang and Fritz with Tom Perry with the Des Moines Register  (more...)