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One Man and His Bike
- Narrated by: Mike Carter
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Dominic Cahalin
- 05-08-23
Great book. Well worth a listen
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.
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- Debbie
- 02-11-23
I enjoyed the trip!
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
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-02-24
Inspiring
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
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- Stu H 100
- 15-03-24
This book will make you daydream about cycling.
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.
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- Carole Stone
- 02-08-23
An inspirational listen
This book was a joy from start to finish I definitely recommend it if you enjoy a well read and thought provoking listen with some laugh out loud moments
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- Chris Morgan
- 24-03-24
Nothing beats travelling by bike
Will definitely listen to it again. A great story, both funny and moving at same time. Keep pedaling!
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- Mrs Jane Robinson
- 01-04-24
A great listen
I absolutely loved this audiobook. I am not a cyclist, but Mike’s energy and enthusiasm make it an addictive listen. Beautifully told and wonderfully descriptive.
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- twinks
- 08-01-24
brilliant got me through a few hard shifts
enjoyed listening to this at work from start to finish , was absolutely gutted when I reached the last chapter
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- Elisabeth W.
- 11-01-24
Inspiring listen
As a single mother, I can only listen and wish I could have this sort of adventure myself. Makes you think differently about life and long for more.
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- JJ
- 01-10-22
Outstanding
Captivating account of a trip around Britain on a bike. I loved it very much.
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