Terning: Around the world by bike

Author: Gambier, Sam

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 286

Release Date: 22-01-2018

Details: “Brutally honest and beautifully written”☆☆☆☆☆

“This book catapults you, gasping for breath, around the world.”☆☆☆☆☆

“An incredible journey beautifully told, engagingly honest and filled with the philosophical insights of a person pushed to the edge of their endurance.”☆☆☆☆☆

“One of the best accounts of RTW cycling.”☆☆☆☆☆

Book Description

Aged 23, Sam left his home in Cornwall to cycle around the world. Solo, with little more than a tent, a small budget and a bike, the journey would last almost three years and take Sam across five continents. Within six months, he had been arrested in China, horsewhipped in Mongolia and given much-needed water by nomads in the Gobi Desert, yet the toughest and most memorable times lay ahead. ‘Terning’ is a story of the challenges Sam faced during his epic journey, but it is also a story of the kindness and generosity of the people he met along the way.

A Varied Selection of Reviews

“It is a heart searching, emotional account of the people and places that he encountered, written with a maturity and gift of language that makes each chapter compulsive reading.” NC ☆☆☆☆☆

“A warts and all account of cycle touring, talks frankly about the highs and lows of solo and companion travelling. This as with many cycle touring books restores your faith in human kindness and generosity making the wider world just a little bit less intimidating.” KS ☆☆☆☆☆

“He writes in a compelling, honest way (a little too honest sometimes) that kept me gripped!” FS☆☆☆☆

“I love this book. It's an incredible journey beautifully told, engagingly honest and filled with the philosophical insights of a person pushed to the edge of endurance. It's inspiring and makes you question yourself. It's a book about the world and people, it's for everyone, whether you're a traveller or a dreamer.” ☆☆☆☆☆

“a very realistic picture of bike touring and different parts of the world. I felt like I was right along with him on his adventure” ☆☆☆☆☆

“Sam is often under the influence of drink or drugs during his tour. The style of writing is such that I wonder if it was written while under the infuence of one or the other.” ☆

“This is a great book! It's a really well written, honest, witty and sensitive. It's as much a story of an emotional journey as a physical one. Well worth a read for anyone - not just cyclists!” ☆☆☆☆☆

EAN: 9781976896033

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 1.0 inches

Languages: English