Customer Reviews
Not just a list of places passed through... - By: Jaysview, 30 Jun 2008 
Enjoyed the first book. Good that this follows on (although it stands alone as a book - you don't have to have read the first volume). It is easy to care for the writer, so its nice to find out what happened to him next.
Once again there is expression of emotion, confidence, doubt etc which is so much better than the boring travelogs of some, who mistakenly think just listing places visited is a story. I hope to read more from this author in the future.
Adventure, thriller, crime, romance ... and excellent bike touring insights - By: Stephen Lord, 23 Jun 2008 Alastair's first book was great: ordinary Yorkshire lad toughens up in the crucible of Africa & triumphs. In his second & much better book, Alastair pushes himself even harder & becomes a Nietzschean superman, riding the Road of Bones in Siberia in winter in temperatures of minus 40 degrees. It's quite incredible how tough a man can become & still remain human, literate & sensitive, as Alastair does.
This book has it alll, it's a great travel read, a look into the human soul & how most people, given enough determination, could attempt something like this & grow massively in the process. For bikers, it's something special, as he has some great insights & tips for world bike touring & camping. Of alll the world cycling books, this one is most relevant & useful for anyone thinking of or planning an adventure like this.
Awe inspiring book - By: Dr. Michael E. Newton, 10 Jun 2008 I bought Alastair's first book & thought it was very good but this book is even better. I read it once then my Japanese partner took it back to Japan so I bought a second copy for myself & am reading it again. It is by far the best book about a cycling trip that has been written in my view & I've read & enjoyed most of Josie Dew's books & Anne Mustoe's books.
My two sons are about Alastair's age so I have bought them each a copy for their birthdays - I believe they will be inspired by it.
That's 4 copies!!! Well worth buying. I'm looking forward to Alastair's talk next week.
Mike Newton
