The fact that they traveled so far in open-cockpit aircraft is an achievement by itself. That they had to travel more than 546 miles at a stretch over the icy waters of the North Atlantic was likewise incredible. But most of all, that they managed to remain good friends during this fantastic and difficult voyage is remarkable!

More than the beautiful scenery, clever video angles, and technical excellence, I was left with a warm and fuzzy feeling about the spirits of Mike and Olivier. Though I have not had the pleasure to meet these gentlemen in person, their warmth, humor, and zest for life came through in a very powerful way while watching this video. Whether it be their candid narration or their funny antics during layovers, these are guys with whom anyone would want to share an adventure. On a personal note, I was extremely jealous of the fact that Mike's wife gave the green-light to this eight month odyssey!

The video begins with the unpacking of the trikes in Argentina . Olivier sets the tone of the trip by climbing on top of a huge map of the world and drawing out the course. Some of the anticipatory energy and nerves are also felt as systems are checked and double-checked. From there, the motivational music kicks in and the adventure begins.

The soundtrack to this video was worth the price of admission alone. The Frames and Glen Hansard, Hanny the Cuban, and Nathanael Mounir can all be heard during the flying sequences. Mike and Olivier made some very appropriate choices here, as the music really had my feet tapping and my hands “reaching for the bar” during some of the sunset, desert, and beach scenes. Bravo!

I was actually nervous for the guys when they had landed during a rainstorm on the beach in Columbia and thought that some local enforcers might be coming down the hill. I was nostalgic for the carefree and happy days in New York City circa 1999…before the world and our own government changed (possibly) forever a pilot's freedom to fly a trike up the Hudson River and then circle around the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island , and past the World Trade Towers . I felt the relief of the boys when they made the final jump from Iceland to Great Britain . And I became a bit choked-up when Olivier and Mike were greeted by their friends, families and support crew in Cape Town at the conclusion of their adventure.

In sum, I heartily recommend this video to any pilot, adventurer, or dreamer. The production quality, camera-work, and editing are first rate. This is a 53 minute thrill ride that will inspire and motivate anyone with a thirst for adventure to go out and make their dreams come true!

The DVD may be purchased directly from Mike and Olivier's website at http://trike-expeditions.com