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One Man and His Bike
- Author
- Mike Carter
- Narrator
- Mike Carter
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 22 September 2022
- Run Time
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
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.
© Mike Carter 2011 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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[Carter is] a likeable and self-deprecating guide, the gentle comedy of his endeavours conceal[s] a vivid portrait of a Britain rarely seen by many city dwellers
Financial Times
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A breath of fresh air
Nicholas Crane
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A lively road trip round the periphery of Britain that goes to its heart. Wonderful
William Fotheringham
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed the book and narration style. I do love a book exploring the UK and this one didn't disappoint. If you like Bill Bryson you'll like this as the author is as good a guide as Bryson, albeit different styles.
Jon 2025-07-21
Details
- Author
- Mike Carter
- Narrator
- Mike Carter
- Duration
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529902471
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Cycling: general and touring, Cycle racing, Travel writing
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
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.© Mike Carter 2011 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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