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One Man and His Bike
Mike Carter
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Description for One Man and His Bike
Paperback. What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta. This title describes his journeys. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 244.
What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling?
Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta.
He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different type of future. He also found a spirit of unbelievable kindness and generosity that convinced him that Britain is anything but broken. This is the inspiring and very funny tale ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091940560
SKU
V9780091940560
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-9
About Mike Carter
Mike Carter grew up in Birmingham and now lives in south-west London, from where he commutes to his freelance shifts at the Guardian and Observer on a bicycle. Although still married to his motorbike, the capital's traffic jams, speed cameras and bendy buses have somewhat cooled the relationship.
Reviews for One Man and His Bike
[Carter is] a likeable and self-deprecating guide, the gentle comedy of his endeavours conceal[s] a vivid portrait of a Britain rarely seen by many city dwellers
Financial Times
A breath of fresh air
Nicholas Crane
A lively road trip round the periphery of Britain that goes to its heart. Wonderful
William Fotheringham
Financial Times
A breath of fresh air
Nicholas Crane
A lively road trip round the periphery of Britain that goes to its heart. Wonderful
William Fotheringham