Four Cheeks to the Wind: The Story of a Two Year Transcontinental Bicycle Ride
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (957 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848761295 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 536 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"not one of my favorites" according to Ray Wishart. I spend much of my time, when not on my bike going somewhere, reading about other folks' adventures on their own bikes. To be honest this was not one of my favorites.The journey was interesting enough but the book was just way too long to keep my interest. The couple seem to skip around a lot so it's hard to really follow where they are or where they are going. It was more of a di. "Beautiful trip of a lifetime." according to Tammy S Carson. British travelog of a two year adventure on bicycles. Traveling through Europe, the middle east, Australia, and more.They had a chance to go places we cannot travel safely now.Interesting historical lovations. Beginning of civilization, ancient ruins, and beautiful beaches.. Bill Kinman said Disappointed. I selected this book because I enjoy reading about cycling. This book however was more of a travel log about tree destinations than about cycling. So if you want to read about cycle touring don't select this book. I was disappointed from the start but struggled to get through it.
. Mary's recent diagnosis of an acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumour, has put further foreign cycling temporarily on hold. After their cycling trip, Mary and her partner Warren eloped to Gretna Green, where they were married. She worked locally, but had a life-long ambition to travel the world. About the Author Mary Bryant was born in Reading and was educated at the local grammar school
Mary Bryant was born in Reading and was educated at the local grammar school. After their cycling trip, Mary and her partner Warren eloped to Gretna Green, where they were married. . She worked locally, but had a life-long ambition to travel the world. Mary's recent diagnosis of an acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumour, has put further foreign cycling temporarily on hold
This is the story of a couple who embark on a two year cycle ride through 15 countries, without backup or support, through areas not usually visited by tourists. The author, approaching retirement age, shows that anyone with a dream, ambition or life-long goal can make it a reality.