The Dom and Ernie Project

Imagine biking down the Americas from the North of Alaska to the tip of Argentina? That's what Dominic Gill did and word is his backside has never forgiven him. This man must have energy to burn, for has set off on another incredible journey.

DOM & ERNIE

Dominic planned to cycle across the USA on a two-seater bike with Ernie Greenwald, a 74-year-old American gent who wanted to go on the 4,500 mile coast to coast trip to see the country he's lived in all his life but "never really seen." Sadly, Ernie's cancer has stopped him from pedalling the whole trip. Dom is therefore looking for other people to join him for stages on the journey. He wants to give a chance to those people who, for reasons of illness or infirmity, would struggle to make such a trip on their own.

FOLLOWING THE ROUTE

Armchair travellers will be able to follow Dom's progress by clicking on the wilderness.com logo on this page. This feature is not yet live. You can also follow the pair on Twitter or join them on Facebook. Dom will be raising money for Lance Armstrong's cancer charity Live Strong.

2 June 2010