Rick started his work experience delivering newspapers and pizzas. He moved on to preparing chemicals in a pediatric endocrinology lab, cataloging a library for a parapsychology lab, moving furniture for a Japanese moving company, and providing hospital support services before embracing a career in information technology. 

Cycling only on vacation wasn’t enough. Rick next quit his job, loaded up his bicycle, and left for an epic journey across Europe (and yes, there’s a boat in there somewhere).