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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
Narrated by: Henry Cole
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About this listen

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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If this message reaches Henry himself then give yourself a huge pat on the back mate. Your story is not only humorous but honest, inspiring and and thought provoking. I now have a shed and in it I now have a bike, a Royal Enfield 350 kick start. I've taken it to bits and restored it and although I'm not allowed to ride it due to a brain op, I'm hoping to get my licence back one day. I'm with you all the way in your troubles and failures but like you said, you don't learn if it doesn't go wrong. If you were my neighbour I'd be in heaven. Keep going Henry, you are a breath of fresh air.
Rick

Absolutely Ace Book

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comes across as a top bloke. can really feel his passion.
will definitely listen to it again

best thing I have listened to for a long time

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Brilliant listen, would love there to be more, maybe a audio book on how to start or where to start in bike restoration

Great listen, gave me some great insight

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I didn’t know much about Henry before listening to this audiobook, but I know a lot more now - he seems very humble and genuine and I was amazed at his early life and the challenges he faced. Great attitude and very authentic. Thanks for sharing.

Seems like a great bloke!

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Henry Cole’s life is different and he tells his story with verve and makes it very engaging. The narration is wonderful and brings you into his life.

His early life describes how one a visit to an uncle he became obsessed with motorbikes. He leads us through drugs, how he got into the TV industry but the main theme is bikes.

Henry makes bikes engaging and centre stage to his life story. My only negative is that it is a whistle top journey some of the chapters are very short but it is well worth a read or a listen

The narration really makes this

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