So like it says on the mission page, our two heroes Yobo and Goda were fated for a life of mayhem when they first butted heads back in 4th grade, almost 25 yrs ago. Goda moved out to Harvey's Lake, PA and attended Lake Lehman where Yobo was already living the sweet life. Through the years, they've done just about everything together, video game marathons, mountain biking, Navy Seals workouts, computer building, mountaineering, jumping, kicking, punch-dancing, and self-induced injury destructication. Yobo summarized it pretty well on their recent Mt. Baldy adventure..."We're about as similar as you can be while still being different."
They went their separate ways in college and then reunited back in Philly, eventually living within just a mile of each other. And then in 2005, Yobo did the unthinkable...he took a dope and awsum job opportunity in LA...the west coast...the left coast...the best coast??? Whatever you call it, it was definitely 3000 miles away. So now there were two base camps for operations across the country. The move to LA definitely opened the doors to the outdoors. Yobo got the climbing bug with his sister Niki and her boyfriend Jason, and Goda soon followed by heading out whenever he had the opportunity.
So now they unite for their greatest adventure yet as they plan to conquer what separates them...The Continental Divide. Divided they ride.
Yobo
Name: Mike Yoblonski
Age: 33
Current Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Bio: Yobo spent most of his young life training to be in the special forces. He likes to push it mentally and physically and willingly does so with little training. He stays in touch with his militant roots through competition shooting and fight training with a healthy dose of outdoor activities. California introduced mountaineering, rock climbing, cycling, scuba diving, motorcycling, and marathoning to the mix.
He believes pursuing one's limits will redefine one's potential. He is an avid minimalist and practices a spartan existence.
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Climbing on Mt. LeConte, April 2007
Goda
Name: Chris Pagoda
Age: 33
Current Hometown: Conshohocken, PA
Bio: Goda grew up riding just about anything with pedals and wheels. With Aconcagua under his belt and his first big moto adventure ahead of him...interests may be shifting. He will wait and see how R2R directs his future adventures, but his ultimate goal is to visit the Karakoram. Traveling has opened his eyes to experiences that can change you on the inside...in a good way...and he's hooked. Goda also enjoys a good costume when the opportunity presents itself.
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