Green Monster Big Wheels

When most people venture out to see the world, they hop on an airplane or jump in their car and set off. They do this perhaps with the drive to witness pristine nature, or to see sublime sights they would never dream of seeing in their local cities. Ironically, many set out with the desire to get closer to the world they call home, but do so from the purview of a windshield. Even when we try and connect with the natural world, we cling on to the comforts of a protective metal box (be it attached to four wheels or two wings) and settle for an experience that is really anything but natural.

For Felix Starck, this was simply not the way he wanted to experience the world. The 23-year-old native of Herxheim, Germany, set out to see the world in the purest form possible, on the back of a bike. Starck tells OGP he had always dreamed of traveling the world, so when he finally set out to do so, he wanted to travel in the most environmentally-friendly manner possible. As walking was “too slow” for his taste, he turned to his bicycle. Recording the entire journey, Starck has turned his adventure into a documentary, “Pedal the World.”

In true Green Monster form, Starck’s journey proves that you don’t need an airplane, tons of luggage, or a hotel to see the world – all you need is a way to get around and a good tent.

“I’ve always cared about nature. I just don’t understand how some people can ruin our planet like this: waste, consumption… It’s the little things which can be a big impact: cycle to work, separate waste, turn off lights. All these things help saving our planet.”