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One Man and His Bike

By: Mike Carter
Narrated by: Mike Carter
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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.

©2011 Mike Carter (P)2022 Penguin Audio Cycling Europe Travel Writing & Commentary Western Europe Funny Inspiring Witty Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Cycling Adventure

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Captivating account of a trip around Britain on a bike. I loved it very much.

Outstanding

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Great to hear good things about Britain for a change! Very interesting,
well done Mike!

Brilliant!

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Great story - lovely level of detail meant you felt like you were right there with him on his trip! ‘Assume good intention’ great message!!

Really enjoyed this!

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Hooked from the off, what an inspiring story told by a man on a true journey in more senses than one !

Phenomenal

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I loved this book. Mike Carter writes well, is funny and honest. I found myself pausing as he was getting close to London because I didn't want it to end. Thanks Mike

Great adventure, well written and performed

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Really well written, insightful and bravely honest. The narration is top notch too. Thanks to Mike for doing the trip and sharing it with me.

Great book. Well worth a listen

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As an older disabled cyclist (I’ve been riding trikes for over 30 years) I’ve really enjoyed Mike’s vivid descriptions of people and places along the route a lot of which wouldn’t be accessible to me so it’s almost as if I’ve been there. But also picking out stretches I can do and some I already have . So thanks you for new ideas. Ps Mike remember some people are on mobility scooters for good reason.( but I know what you mean) Paul N

I enjoyed the trip!

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Amazing journey feels like you were along for the ride with him. Ending may have been a little flat, I wanted a bit more reflection mentally of the journey and what he achieved and what next- and maybe some more facts on his journey

Inspiring

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Such a fantastic listen, It really sums up the feeling of travelling by bicycle, meeting character after character. I loved it and can highly recommend it, I'm off to plan a trip.

This book will make you daydream about cycling.

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Really enjoyed the journey and the voice which is so important for an audio book!

Great trip

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