The eco soldier
John MacTaggart, an adventure enthusiast set off for an eco ride from San Diego, California, encouraging people to switch over to alternative energy to save the environment. Travelling in his street legal Pterosail, a recumbent trike equipped with a patented sailing system, this eco-hero cycled nearly 3000 miles to finally reach his destination. His sailing and cycling adventure across country is sure to turn a few carbon emitting roadster owners to look towards green means of transport.
The arena
This battle of promoting green transportation started in San Diego, California on June 28th 2010 and was completed in St. Augustine, Florida on August 12th. This eco warrior completed his 46-day trip by cycling nearly 3000 miles.
The eco effort
John MacTaggart set out on an eco-trip across country promoting green transport. Using the Pterosail, a fifty-state street-legal recumbent trike combines wind power, cycling, solar and regenerative technologies. The green journey began in San Diego, California on 28June 2010 and took 46 days to complete. Enjoying the wind, thrill and excitement, John reached his final destination St. Augustine, Florida on 12 August. His eco-journey not only shows the world the power of renewable energy, but also encourages people to take up green practices.
The impact
This green trip was completed on a trike, which means not a single carbon emission was produces. It shows how wind and solar power can be useful. John MacTaggart completed the journey without harming the environment and keeping himself in shape. Since the eco-journey was completed on a trike that would encourage people to look for green travel options.
Thanks for the tip, John MacTaggart