Cyclist Rides Telluride to Moab - with One Leg
The Times Independent—June 17, 2008,— Brett Weitzel has developed his own technique for maintaining his endurance on long hill climbs on his mountain bike. Read the full story...

It's All About His Will to Ride
Albuquerque Journal—June 07, 2008,—For 13 years Brett Weitzel tangled with cancer. Surgeons cut him 11 times. Doctors zapped him with radiation 25 times. They sent chemicals through his veins 75 times. Over and over Weitzel dropped weight and dropped out of school. Last fall he dropped his right leg. Soon after, at age 30, Weitzel dropped this bomb: I'm gonna pedal up and down two steep mountain ranges—and do it on one leg. Read the full story...

Cancer Survivor Pedals with One Leg to Moab
Telluride Daily Planet—June 05, 2008,—It sometimes takes every shred of will and ounce of effort to pedal circles up steep singletrack on technical terrain. When you hear about Brett Weitzel, you may want to reconsider your definition of difficult. Read the full story...

One Man Defies All the Odds and Embarks on an Incredible Journey
KOAT Channel 7—May 30, 2008—Watch the video interview of Brett and his incredible journey. Watch the Video...

The Journey to Telluride
alibi.com—May 22, 2008—Brett Weitzel is uncomfortable with the idea that his physical abilities are in any way amazing. "It's not like I'm working out like crazy. It's just I'm going out and doing the stuff I used to do that I'm excited to be able to do again," he says. Weitzel, who skis, bikes and kayaks, lost his right leg to a third bout of cancer about eight months ago. "Anything's really possible if you're willing to figure it out," says Weitzel. Almost as an afterthought, he adds, "or if you're willing to do it at a slower pace than someone who has two legs." Read the full story...

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