Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
In a tragic end to their fascinating bicycle odyssey around the world, Peter Root and Mary Thompson from the “Two On Four Wheels” bicycle blog were killed in Thailand Wednesday after being struck by a pickup truck.
Root and Thompson, both 34, had left Britain in July 2011 to set forth on their epic world journey. They had pedalled across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and China before the tragedy occurred last Wednesday.
As reported by CBC News:
The trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the couple, who met in art school and spent six years saving money and planning their journey, Peter’s father Jerry Root told the Associated Press in an interview.
“They were both inspirational,” Jerry Root said. “They didn’t just talk about it, they did it. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
He said they were both experienced cyclists who knew the rigours and risks of extended bicycle travel.
“They were camping wild, as they called it,” he said. “What helps me is to think of how happy they were with each other. They were leading the life they wanted to. It was the happiest, the most fruitful of lives.”
The driver has been charged and was released on bail, telling police the collision occurred after he reached down to pick up a cap off the floor.
Our sincerest condolences go out to the families of Root and Thompson for their tragic loss. May their fascinating lives and experiences be forever remembered.
To help remember these remarkable people, below are a few photos that Root and Thompson had posted to their blog while on their journey.
A friend of ours was listening to the following song while looking through photos of Root and Thompson’s fascinating journey, so we thought we would post it here. Perhaps this is the song that Peter is singing to Mary right now, wherever they are.
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
Two On Four Wheels blog photos from world journey – Courtesy of Two On Four Wheels
James D. Schwartz is the Editor of The Urban Country and is based in Toronto, Canada. You can contact James at james.schwartz@theurbancountry.com or follow him on Twitter.
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