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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 Outdoor 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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Fantastic, witty and a great read. A real page turner. Not only that but it makes you think…..

Absolutely brilliant

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This audiobook vastly exceeded by expectations. The amusing anecdotes kept me gripped and eager to continue. Mike's narration is superb; understated dry wit permeates his reading.
Highly recommended to anyone that likes adventure and/or has a sense of humour.

Fascinating adventure, written by a true wordsmith

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it's not often that I write a review. But I cannot recommend this more, if like me you are in your 40's and have the urge to explore.
Consider me inspired!

Such a great tale.

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Entertaining and educational. Also inspirational and humorous. Glad I decided to listen to this audiobook.

After being unsure at the start I then really enjoyed the book

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I normally hate travelogues and I only chose this me because of the enthusiastic reviews. I’m so glad I did and I’m sad to get to the end.

It made me laugh out loud, touched my heart, took me to wild and interesting places meeting, fascinating people all with such a wonderful choice of words that brought it so alive. Yet more than that it managed to say such profound things about the state of Britain, and even humanity and I feel deeply enriched having listen to it.

Choose it, even if you are usually dislike travelogues you will not regret it . It will do us all good to remember that “Britain isn’t broken’ and, despite the endless misery in the media , most people are generally kind and bighearted.

i’m off to google Mike and see if he has written about any other adventures. Hope so.

just perfect

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