Rickshaws. They'll do 4 mph, break down every three seconds, have no comfort whatsoever, and is available in a rainbow of shit colours. Perfect for a 2000 mile rally, then. Are you man enough?
Four gears forward, half a gear backward, the wheels will probably fall off, it's got only one cylinder, and they claim it's got more than one horsepower, but I've seen horses pull rickshaws at higher speed than a rickshaw on its own power. They are a glorified bench with wheels, and a rubber band would have a been a more reliable engine.
... So why in the world would you put yourself through the horror that is 2000 miles on one of those? Well, you've got to have a sense of adventure about it, I guess, and more than a bit of a death wish. But if you decide to participate, you will definitely have a story to tell at the Christmas party the year after. Hell, write a book about it. Or something.
The Rickshaw Run is invented by the same guys who run the Mongol rally, and it's just as nutty: Teams pay just £97 to enter and then raise a minimum of £600 for the official charity. The organisers sort you out with a Rickshaw, and they'll feed you some tea at the starting line. After that, you're on your own.
If only I hadn't made plans for newyear's eve yet this sounds like the ultimate way to start a new year. Move aside Jackass, this is plain-up madness. And we love it.
Sound interesting? Check out the Rickshaw Run website for more information.