I have recently read and can recommend the following two books. They both describe long distance expeditions done on shoestring budgets using old mountain bikes.
These are not romanticised travelogues but show a reality of overcoming fatigue, sickness, broken bikes and lack of funding.
Dividing the Great by John Metcalfe
Cycling Home from Siberia by Rob Lilwall
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- by lebuski
- 20 Aug 2013, 5:51pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Anyone recommend any good books?
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