Phil Keoghan to Ride Across America, hang out in my living room

I'm a big fan of "The Amazing Race" (My friend Todd and I would totally win as long as he could do every challenge and I could manage the directions and strategy), so it's pretty cool that host Phil Keoghan is going to bike across the United States to encourage people to pursue a healthy life.

He also intends to spotlight the battle against multiple sclerosis, a cause he's supported for several years.

Keoghan will set off from Los Angeles on March 28 and end in New York on May 9 _ the day before the "Amazing Race" season finale airs on CBS, the network said Wednesday.

That's a tight schedule, 100 miles a day. Suck on it Probst.

he hopes people will join in as he passes through their area. "I feel like where we're at in the economy, the bicycle is a pretty good solution to helping people's waistlines, wallets and the environment," Keoghan said by phone from Auckland during a visit to his native New Zealand.

Damn skippy it is! Oh yeah, DC is one of the 30 cities he'll be riding through. So get ready to tell him "I love you on Survivor."

I seem to remember he walked across Scotland hitting a single golf ball the whole way (I wonder if he went the narrow way or the long way?).

Comments

[Jenn]

When exactly will he be in DC?

[washcycle]

I don't know. It looks like late April, early May. When I know more I'll let everyone know.

[Mark Brewster]

Phil's journey got some play on The Fredcast podcast; in it, he mentioned several cities along the route Phil would pass through. I live in Ft. Wayne, which is on the list -- when the itinerary is set, I'd really like to know it, and maybe get to see or even pedal a mile or two alongside Phil.

[Olivia]

Are you a Phil Keoghan fan? Do you live in or near White Marsh, MD?

If you have answered yes to either or both of these questions, please meet us on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. in the White Marsh Mall in Baltimore, MD where the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be holding the 2009 Bike Across America with Phil Keoghen Rally.

Please come out to help motivate Phil and the other riders. You will also be able to find out information of the upcoming 2009 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Bike to be held in Chestertown, MD!

Hope to see you on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the White Marsh Mall!