Yes, But Can He Swim And Run?

On the one hand, you really have to respect this guy . . . if not for his perserverence in cycling over 330,000 miles, then for his ability to control for all that time the innate desire for new gear that burns within all cyclists.  No surprise at all that he's a German.  But on the other hand, you have to wonder about a person who apparently simply dropped everything to ride a bike around the world for 44 years.  Personally I either (1) think he's certifiable, or (2) really envy him -- can't decide.