The number of riders who have made the attempt is quite small, but they're self-selected for delusional tendencies, willingness to suffer, and/or high states of preparedness--or all three. I'd wager that if an average thousand of us more rational, comfort-oriented and time-limited bikers tried, we'd all fail miserably. I know I would.
Refugees fleeing famine, war, political persecution or economic deprivation are highly motivated. I've spoken to some who made their way overland to the US from South America, and they're not like you or I. We "adventure motorcyclists" are not so rugged, and we're not so motivated. That's not a bad thing--it's just a simple fact.
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