Ok, so your looking for a good excuse to take a trip. A long trip. A somewhat dangerous trip. Say to South America for a 5,000 motorcycle ride! How about taking that ride from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Lima, Peru, including a stretch on Bolivia’s North Yungas Road, one of the world’s most dangerous highways, fondly known as “El Camino de la Muerte“, or the “Road of Death“. It hangs atop a 2,000-foot cliff with no guardrail to protect riders from a deadly plunge. The North Yungas Road claims the lives of 200 to 300 people each year. Now if your James R. Petersen, a longtime writer for the Playboy magazine, thats a opportunity of a lifetime. So, when his editor pitched the idea to him of a “Ewan McGregor-esque” adventure ride, it didn’t take Petersen long to say yes. One thing to keep in mind, Petersen, while an avid rider, has a degenerative eye condition that makes it increasingly hard to see. The part of his eye responsible for focusing is leaking fluid, severely affecting his ability to see. While he still has enough sight to ride, it’s a challenge all the same. Take a look at his video HERE as well as the article on Playboy.com
Riding The Long Road of Death
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