![]() ![]() ![]() Long-distance motorcycling is not a pastime but an obsession. ![]() Rupert Degas, "the most versatile of narrators" (The Times), captures all the thrills and spills of Simon's experience and the timeless charm” The extraordinary trip became a journey into his own soul, and for many others - including the bikers Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor - it is a pure inspiration. He was treated as a spy, a god, a welcome stranger, and a curiosity. Breakdowns, revolutions, war, a spell in prison, and a Californian commune were all part of his experience, which was colored variously by utter despair and unimaginable joy. Over four years he rode 64,000 miles round the world. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London. “On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. If you choose not to listen to anything else on this list, I highly encourage you to take the time to listen to this book on your commute. Arguably one of the most iconic adventure motorcycling novels that has inspired thousands of people to follow in his shoes to travel the world by motorcycle. ![]()
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