Makes some fun reading: http://www.fatguyacrossamerica.com/journal/2015/7/9/wibbly-wobbly-lost-the-diamond-again
Eric Hites is a man on a mission: he’s riding his bike across the USA in a quest to prove his love for his wife and to take back his health. This 40-year-old, self-professed “fat guy” from Indiana started in Falmouth, MA on a $300 Mongoose Blackcomb mountain bike in June, and his goal is to make it all the way to California under his own power.
Found out about it from here: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-training/biking-for-weight-loss-560lb-man-sets-off-on-ride-across-america/
Inspirational effort.