A Biker's Tale

Hellemans, John

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Language: English

Published by Upstart Press, 2021

1990003125 / 9781990003127

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A Biker's Tale By John Hellemans. Publisher: Upstart Press, 2021. Softback, minor shelf/edge-wear otherwise near new with no inscriptions. An hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. To be able to appreciate the story, the reader needs to be young at heart, have a vivid imagination and a love for adventure. If that sounds like you, join the writer on his journey, and experience his daily ups and downs with him. The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike 'brevet' (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. It starts at the most northern point of the North Island, Cape Reinga, and finishes at Stirling Point, just south of Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. The Tour is held biennially and requires participants to follow a set route covering 3,000 km which consists of existing mountain bike trails scattered throughout the country and connected by back country roads. The Tour is unsupported, so participants carry their own gear. To be awarded the brevet, the riders need to cover the full distance within 30 days. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour. His experience was different from what he expected. He encountered all types of challenges, from getting lost to physical ailments, serious weather events and loneliness. In between he had plenty of time to contemplate and let his thoughts and imagination run free. It helped him pass the time. He was seen late at night, furiously hammering away on his laptop, regardless of how tired he was, reliving the events and contemplations of the day. It helped him make sense of his journey and how it fitted into the complex world we live in. He called it his 'administration'. 151 pages, illustrated.

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Title
A Biker's Tale
Author
Hellemans, John
Publisher
Upstart Press
Publication year
2021
Condition
Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1990003125
ISBN 13
9781990003127
Item weight
1,050 grams
Dimensions
15.24 centimeters width by 23.5 centimeters height by 1.27 centimeters depth

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