Comments on: Dangerous Cyclo Riding in Saigon!

By: Brook

Brook — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:18:20 +0000

Mike, it isn’t as dangerous. I remember doing a wheelie-gone-wrong where I ended up driving over your leg on a trail 90! Hey, stuff happens.

There are a lot of Honda 90cc motorbikes in Vietnam that look a lot like the trail 90s. If you want some power, you can find a 110cc beast without much problem.

By: Mike Tooley

Mike Tooley — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:28:23 +0000

that doesn’t look as dangerous as you and forrest up in the Uintas with the trail 90′s!Sounds like your having a great time, have fun and take care.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:44:18 +0000

Brook, that looks insane. I cant believe you tried that…I never would have. You have some guts! Also, I loved how there was what looked like a cross-walk in the video. It made me laugh.

By: Brook

Brook — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:29:32 +0000

Thanks! I’m having a great time. Some spending money, nearly unlimited freedom, nearly zero responsibility, and an adventuresome spirit add up to infinite possibilities…Hmm, maybe that should be my new tagline at the top of the page!

By: Brook

Brook — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:03:42 +0000

I’m glad you mentioned that…yeah, surprisingly none of the drivers seem upset about anything. I haven’t looked into road rage, but is it a uniquely American thing? I get extremely frustrated (but not offensive or violent)when driving in any country. Maybe most Americans are too stressed. I’m sure drivers the world over get frustrated to varying degrees, but does any other country have the problems with it that we do?

All the honks you hear are from the other motorcycles and cars, but when they honk it isn’t an angry honk, the way it typically is in the US. Vietnamese traffic honks are friendly honks as if to say “Hey buddy, I’m overtaking you on the left and want to make sure you know I’m here, and maybe you can move over a couple inches to make room, thanks.”

By: Bryce Sweitzer

Bryce Sweitzer — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:47:51 +0000

they must not have road rage over there. I would be throwing something at you.

By: Frasier

Frasier — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:33:16 +0000

You’re a crazy man Brook but it’s better than looking for a new job. Keep safe and enjoy the travels.