So good I listened twice

I love the humour, the honesty, and the breadth of this book, and in Ned's own self-deprecating voice.

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A great book looking at the quirks of cycling

What made the experience of listening to On the Road Bike the most enjoyable?

Really well narrated and a good balance of funny chapters combined with real insight into the world of cycling and the very human world of the individual cyclist.

What was one of the most memorable moments of On the Road Bike?

Description of meet the Rapha boys and David Millars Mother

Any additional comments?

Overall a great book-

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Excellent

A great read and well narrated. Ned searches for a nation's cycling soul and certainly finds it.

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It's ok

Listening to Ned Boulting is always interesting and it's great that he read his own book here - which is important. But the book lacked a bit of flow. Each chapter seemed pretty much unconnected to the one before and appeared to consist of just a series of interviews, told in the narrative style. While interesting in themselves didn't really fit together well enough to make a coherent book.

Ned's writing was a bit too flowery at time too, not that there's anything wrong with that it just seemed to come out of nowhere and disappear just as quickly.

It was rather strange listening to this book on the drive home then Ned commentating on the Tour de France highlights that night - a job to which he's well suited!

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Very enjoyable.

A very interesting, funny and touching book about cycling. Ned Boulting (author and narrator) gives an insight into the world of bike riding. Whether that be ex riders, recreational riders and various other personalities. A must read for anyone with a passing interest in cycling.

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Ned's odyssey exploring a nation of bike nuts

Would you consider the audio edition of On the Road Bike to be better than the print version?

Ned Boulting's voice and performance lends this book a sense of innocence and wonder that is wholly captivating.

What did you like best about this story?

Ned's seemingly endless contacts book drew him to meet people involved in cycling in all levels, and all ways.

Have you listened to any of Ned Boulting’s other performances? How does this one compare?

This is right up there with the peak of Real Peloton. So probably on a par with the third episode (of 47).

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I preferred taking my time through the book and enjoying it over a couple of weeks on my morning and evening commutes.t

Any additional comments?

I'm disappointed there's no audiobook for any of Ned's other books as this is an exceptional performance, especially for Ned.

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Excellent, light hearted yet informative

Where does On the Road Bike rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of best but only if you are a cyclist

Who was your favorite character and why?

plenty to choose from

What does Ned Boulting bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His curiosity and appreciation of what went before the recent boom in all things cycling

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

n/a

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very good

great read and great listen definatley worth the price. Ned weaves a great tale and blends in self deprocating humour to a tee

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absorbing

This is a wonderful book, full of interesting stories and varied contributions, all summarised and framed in Ned's amusing, disarming and self-depricating style. Amusing, but at times poignant and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoyed this canter through the history of British cycling and found myself endeared to the author and his pursuit of British cycling's soul. I was slightly worried that the age of the book would dilute its relevance given the developments in British cycling since it was published, but the look back at history was not diminished by this at all. I would certainly recommend.

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ned retorts his tales with an great literary grasp

Sometimes I not so sure wherher I'm listening to poetry as neds poetic licence to embellish the tales he casts so well is endless!. Its clear his English teacher taught him well. Nevertheless it's charming and most valued for the learned tales of those so forgotten of our beloved sport. Thankyou Ned

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