I'd like to see a movie about this guy

[FastDoc]

http://rideapart.com/2014/01/motorcycle-history-erwin-cannon-ball-baker/

I picture Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role.

It would make a good home video double feature with The World's Fastest Indian.

[Weldangrind]

Hence the term "cannon ball." I like it! Great read, Doc.

[FastDoc]

It was interesting, huh?

Must have been a great time to be a motorcyclist.

Imagine having a KLR650 in his day!

[SpudRider]

Quote:

"In 1914, Baker took part in a cross-country race across the U.S. from west to east coast on an Indian. Back then, roads and the U.S transport infrastructure were, at best, primitive. Only four of the 3,379 miles Baker covered were on paved roads, 68 miles were actually on a railroad track."

That must have been fun. :tup: