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A Biker's Life

Misadventures on (and off) Two Wheels

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A Biker's Life

By: Henry Cole
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I can't think of anywhere I'd less like to be than in a car. When you're driving a car, you're not taking part, you're a spectator. You're in a can; if it's cold you turn up the heating, if you're hungry you have a wine gum. You might be looking at what's going on, but you're definitely not a part of it.

A Biker's Life is the dramatic, humorous and candid memoir of one of the most recognisable names in motorcycling.

Henry Cole's passion for motorbikes began when, at the age of eight, he was first introduced to a 'man cave'. His great-uncle Redbeard's corrugated iron shed was 'stuffed to the gills with old motorbikes' which Henry helped rebuild and ride. Since then, Henry's life can be charted through the bikes and journeys he has been on - from a stifling public-school education, via many years battling addiction, to the big-sky iconic routes Henry has ridden for over 20 series as presenter of numerous TV shows.

This audiobook reminds millions of motorcyclists why their bike gives them the freedom to be exactly who they want to be: to say 'I'm doing my thing'. When you ride a motorbike you become part of a worldwide community of kindred spirits - those of us who will not be pacified by driving a car but instead live for adventure, escape and the sheer thrill of the throttle.

©2019 Henry Cole (P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited
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I've never met Henry Cole but after this book I know I'm a poorer man for that. A true gritty warts and all tale that has you laughing out loud as well as reflecting on some serious issues.

Inspirational

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I only knew Mr Cole from watching the Motorbike show on itv4, this book was an amazingly honest, brutal biog, that feels really personal. Henry's honesty when discussing his addition is inspiring, and just goes to show what is possible with talent, ability and bloody hard work.

A must read for all Motorbike enthusiasts

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This book and its Audible story by Henry is just excellent.
A real warts and all view of his life so far and future, whatever that might be, some of which I can sympathise with! Well quite a lot actually.
Further, thanks Henry, you managed to change my life with WGM rides etc.
I got a bike and got out there with a vengeance after spending a lot of wasted time-life driving a bloody car!
New Zealand next.

Tremendous, just tremendous.

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what a life you have led Mr Cole. A brilliant book and I will be coming back to it again.

just out of this world. Brilliant!

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Very good book and as a biker loved it. Many chapters in the book I could relate to.

Great read

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