Cycling Central Asia: Peter Root and Mary Thompson tribute // Tragedy in RTW bicycle expeditions

 Bicycle Touring roads of challenge, risk, serendipity and fulfillment. 

Round the world: The couple died earlier this week when they were run over by the driver of a pick-up truck while riding their bicycles on a road 70 miles east of Bangkok in Phanom Sarakham, Chachoengsao

They were in their 23rd country when tragedy struck. Mr Root's devastated father Jerry today said he heard of the tragedy on Wednesday and described the pair as a ‘golden couple’ who ‘loved life’.

Thailand is well known for its perilous roads, with more than 13,000 killed and almost 1 million injured each year in accidents. 

They had cycled through Europe and a number of danger areas including Iran and Afghanistan. Next to his successful career as a talented artist, Mr Root was also a lecturer in art and media.

Visit their journey: Twoonfourwheels.com