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One Man and His Bike Mike Carter

One Man and His Bike By Mike Carter

One Man and His Bike by Mike Carter


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Summary

What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? 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 is the inspiring and very funny tale of the five months Mike spent cycling the byways of the nation.

One Man and His Bike Summary

One Man and His Bike by Mike Carter

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 of the five months Mike spent cycling the byways of the nation.

One Man and His Bike Reviews

"[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

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.

Additional information

GOR006469921
9780091940560
0091940567
One Man and His Bike by Mike Carter
Used - Like New
Paperback
Ebury Publishing
2012-06-07
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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