ICE Trikes's video: ICE - Meet the maker of the Polar Cycle

Chris Parker from ICE Trikes explains how he designed and built a recumbent trike capable of being cycled across Antarctica to the South Pole. The cycle needed to withstand temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius, and be capable of traversing ice, snow and the steep gradients of the Transantarctic Mountains via the Leverret Glacier. The expedition was self-supported, with the rider carrying necessary equipment and supplies for up to 20 days riding. In December 2013 Maria Leijerstam, from Team White Ice Cycle, used the trike in her world-record attempt to cycle across Antarctica to the South Pole. After 10 days, 14 hours and 56 minutes, Maria reached her destination, becoming the first person to cycle across Antarctica to the South Pole. Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes said "This was an extraordinary polar journey" Visit the ICE Trikes channel for more great videos: http://www.youtube.com/icetrikes Subscribe to receive new videos in your feed: http://.owl.y/qk1Y6