Vocabulary
What does ancient mean?
Very old
Where did Gregg and Brooks start their trip?
Alaska
Who is Gregg?
A cyclist who traveled the Americas
How many countries did they travel through?
12
What does "Travel light" mean?
Bring less baggage
What does journey mean?
A trip from one place to another
Where did they finish their trip?
Argentina (Ushuaia)
Who is Brooks?
Gregg's friend who traveled with him
How many kilometers did they travel?
30,500
What does "Be flexible" mean?
Be ready to change easily
What does challenge mean?
Something difficult
How did they travel?
By bicycle
What happened to Brooks halfway through the trip?
He had to stop and return to the US
How many years did the trip take?
2
What does "Be polite" mean?
Be nice to people
What does route mean?
The path, or the way you go
How long did the trip take?
Two years
Who continued the trip without Brooks?
Gregg
How many kilometers was Gregg's first bike ride?
1,600
What did Gregg learn from the trip?
Travel light, be flexible, be polite
What does baggage mean?
Things you take on a trip in suitcases or bags.
How far did they travel?
30,500 km
Who did Gregg and Brooks meet along the way?
Other cyclists from around the world
How many years did they plan and save for the trip?
4
Why did Gregg say "nobody wants to fight, cheat, or rob a nice guy"?
Because being polite keeps you safe