Rice said the gusty winds were continuous from the time they crossed the state line until they left.

Cannizzaro said the wind was equivalent to riding uphill.

He said the route itself was full of stories that he and his wife will always remember.

"If you go on the highway, you stop in towns," he said. "Every little town has its claim for fame."

Rice agreed.

"It was interesting to see small town America and meet the people," she said.

Cannizzaro said they were greeted with smiles and friendly faces anytime they needed directions or water.

"I don't think we could have ever done that (the trip) without them," he said. "Maps are not as detailed as people."

Rice said before the trip to Eagle River, Oklahoma City was the farthest destination she had ever traveled riding a bike.

"I was very apprehensive towards the experience," she said. "If you get to your destination, it's rewarding."

Rice said their reason for not owning a vehicle, was their choice. After their vehicle broke down last year, instead of spending money for repairs, the husband and wife decided to set an example and become "car free."

"The reason we don't have a car is because we have chosen not to own a vehicle," Rice said. "We feel, especially in Norman, it's not a necessity. There's great transportation. We just don't want to support the oil companies."

Cannizzaro said it's easy to get around town and run errands using feet, not wheels.

"It's one, simple act we can do," Rice said.

The couple met when both were living in New Orleans, La. In 2005, they relocated to Norman when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city.