The Un-Road Trip
Taking a cross-country road trip without a car – that’s the goal of quirky eco-adventurer, Boaz Frankel. Join him on his 12,000 mile journey by camel, couch bike, canoe, motorized cooler and 100 other modes of transportation as he meets inventors, entrepreneurs and government leaders on his quest for alternative, sustainable transportation. It’s the most unique and unusually challenging road trip you’ll ever see. It’s “The Un-Road Trip,” a new Halogen original series.
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1. Onward from Oregon –
Boaz kicks off his car-free cross country journey on a motorized cooler, zooms through Lodi on an agricultural helicopter and sails out of Santa Barbara on a catamaran. Plus, Paul contemplates the fusion of an alpaca and rollerskates!
2. From Cali to Camels –
Boaz sweats through car-centric Los Angeles, hops on the Kangoo Jump craze and catches a ride on a camel in Albuquerque. Plus, Caroline recreates the sound of love-struck squirrels!
3. Cruisin’ to the Capitol –
In Chicago Boaz discovers the walking rickshaw and a sober ride on the wine bike, then in Washington D.C., a ride on the secret subway. The gang finds out that even U.S. senators like bite-size candy bars!
4. Caloosahatchee or Bust! –
In Florida Boaz dodges alligators on Lake Okeechobee, hops atop a saddle for a lakeside ride and kayaks the Caloosahatchee River. Plus, Boaz leaves the gang on the edge of their seats after he’s stranded at sea!
5. Escape from Punta Gorda -
Boaz makes a daring escape on a Harley, takes a spin on a shopping cart in South Carolina, and takes a leg of the trip on unicycle…for four seconds. Plus, Paul reunites the gang after a heated dispute.
6. Bike the Big Apple –
Boaz cruises through New York City on a Cargo Bike, finds futuristic vehicles at MIT and takes to the air in a 1920s barnstormer. Plus, the gang predicts the future with fortune cookies.
7. Boaz’s Bike Bonanza –
In New England Boaz glides 30 miles on a Segway PT, takes a hallucinogenic bike ride through the New Hampshire hills and gets airborne on a paraglider. Plus, Paul gets riled up by a sea monster!
8. Canada on Couch Bike –
Boaz takes Canada by storm – covering lots of kilometers on Couch Bike. Back in the States, Boaz rides a rollercoaster through the Mall of America. Plus, the gang brushes up on its French.
9. Westward Bound –
As Boaz heads back west, he powers through Minneapolis on a Pedal Pub, flies through Idaho on a seaplane and hitches a ride on Paul in Seattle. Plus, Peter mocks Boaz’s skateboarding skills.
10. The End of The Un-Road Trip? –
Boaz heads home with a wipeout in Seattle, a jug band jam on a seven-man bike, and wraps up his amazing journey back in Portland on a Velomobile. Finally, the gang wonders, “What’s next?”
Boaz Frankel curates a kazoo museum in South Carolina, has surveyed wombat burrows in the Australian bush, and he’s a Guinness World Record Holder for high-fiving. He’s has also been making documentaries and TV shows since 2001. Boaz has never owned a car though he’s recently been thinking about buying a bright yellow electric-assist recumbent tricycle Follow Boaz: @boazf Boaz’s Website
Paul Gude is a performance artist, cartoonist, and author who lives in Seattle, Washington with his wonderful family. His friendship with Boaz Frankel began as a vicious Pass the Pigs rivalry, but now they’d take a bullet for one another. Right, Boaz? Right? Follow Paul: @sgnp
Caroline Avery Granger was most recently seen in the Lifetime television series, “Drop Dead Diva”, and played “Anna,” in Queen Latifah’s hit t.v. series, “Single Ladies.” Caroline resides in Atlanta, GA and spends her free time jogging to the pulse of her Ipod in the heart of the city. She is currently enjoying coaching aspiring actors for the International Modeling and Talent Association NYC this summer. Although she still uses a car sometimes, she does enjoy watching Boaz go car-free as he gets into awkward situations across America.
Peter McKay is a world traveler at heart, which might explain why he can’t seem to stay in one place for longer than a year or two. After adventures on 5 continents, Peter has recently made Portland, Oregon his home again after a 12-year absence, and is encouraging others to venture “out west” as an Admissions Counselor at Lewis & Clark College. Peter’s preferred mode of transportation is his scooter- on which Boaz has ridden with him many times.
Photographing Boaz
I first met Boaz Frankel back in 2009 while photographing the start of a wild adventure for him. He was about to embark on an amazing journey, crossing the United States using any means of transportation. Anything but a gas powered car. He was going to do what no man has done before…an Un-Road Trip…. [...]
Boaz’s 101 Modes of Transportation
Here are the 101 ways Boaz got around on his Un-Road Trip: 1. A 13 MPH Motorized Cooler 2. Walking 3. Tandem Bike (with Mayor Sam Adams) 4. Amtrak Train 5. BART Commuter Rail 6. Ferry 7. Motorized Yacht 8. Inflatable Motor Boat 9. Electric Golf Cart 10. Agricultural Helicopter 11. Horse Drawn Wagonette 12. [...]
Occasionally Asked Questions about The Un-Road Trip
In the spring and summer of 2009 I traveled across North America on an Un-Road Trip. I criss-crossed the United States and Canada using every mode of transportation except the gas-powered car.
Back in Unincorporated South Carolina…
I spent most of this week at Halogen Headquarters. After writing all the scripts for the Un-Road Trip series over the last few months it was time stop editing and record the final versions of my narration…{Read More}
Day 1 Done – 69 to Go
Day one and four modes of transportation down. It truly felt like a whirlwind, but the timing worked out surprisingly well. And the weather was amazing- a pleasant breeze and right around seventy degrees…{Read More}
State by State by State
Planning an Un-Road Trip is a daunting task. It’s easy to find cool modes of transportation- there are tons of them! The problem is linking them up… {Read More}
The Un-Road Trip: It Begins
A few years ago, my friend Peter and I came up with a plan to walk across the country. We both really wanted to do it, but after doing some calculations we realized it would take a really long time and both of us had jobs/school to get back to… {Read More} The Un-Road Trip: [...]
Photographing Boaz
I first met Boaz Frankel back in 2009 while photographing the start of a wild adventure for him. He was about to embark on an amazing journey, crossing the United States using any means of transportation. Anything but a gas powered car. He was going to do what no man has done before…an Un-Road Trip…. [...]
Create Your Own Un-Road Trip
Episode 1: Onward from Oregon – April 22 at 8pm ET. Bay Area Rapid Transit – www.bart.gov The Vallejo Baylink Ferry – www.baylinkferry.com Pi Mobility Bikes – www.pimobility.com Santa Barbara Car Free – www.santabarbaracarfree.org Episode 2: From Cali to Camels – April 29 at 8pm ET. Helen’s Cycles – www.helenscycles.com Vurtego Pogo Sticks – www.vurtego.com [...]
