Cycling Travel

After six years of laying rubber on racetracks and immersing herself in the high octane, adrenaline pumping sport of motorcycle racing, Tiffani was yearning for something new from her life on two wheels. Fortunately (or unfortunately), losing her comfortable office job was the perfect opportunity to do exactly that.

This is the story of Barbara and Larry Savage's sometimes dangerous, often zany, but ultimately rewarding 23,000-mile global bicycle odyssey, which took them through 25 countries in two years. Miles from Nowhere is an adventure not to be missed! Along the way, these near-neophyte cyclists encountered warmhearted strangers eager to share food and shelter, bicycle-hating drivers who shoved them off the road, various wild animals, rock-throwing Egyptians, overprotective Thai policeman, motherly New Zealanders, meteorological disasters, bodily indignities, and great personal joys.

A ten-day challenge—just 240 hours allotted for riding their motorcycles through each of the 48 contiguous U.S. states: Through fascinating stories from a lifetime on the road, through a descriptive narrative that bridges across three generations of father and son riders, Wes Stephenson instills a sense of “being there”, crossing the continent in the saddle of a motorcycle or sitting around a campfire swapping tall tales with larger-than-life characters that add to the richness of life.

Join the adventure as 33-year-old Rene Cormier politely removes himself from the working world that surrounds him and cashes in what few possessions he has to finance a three-year-long motorcycle journey around the world. Never one to let excessive planning get in the way of a good ride, Rene runs out of money half way through the tour and ultimately takes five years to cover the 41-country, 154,000 kilometer (95,000 mile) route.

It's not good to live in the past; even worse to die in it Paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas awakens from a vivid dream in his French Quarter apartment. He finds an antique double-moonstone pendant placed in his hand by the ghost of a voodoo mambo. One of the two moonstones is missing, and both gemstones are needed to make the pendant magical. The rightful owner of the pendant is a supernatural fairy named Maurelle. Someone chopped off Maurelle’s wings and buried her alive in the ruins of a French Quarter Creole townhouse. A mystical beast still haunts the grounds of the estate. Now, ...

After taking the year off to save up money and establish a more portable career, Tiffani Burkett was finally ready to get back on the road and finish her "Round The World" ride that she had started on her 2015 Yamaha FZ-07. Little did she know that getting rid of everything in January of 2020 would be one of the biggest mistakes of her life. Or perhaps one of the biggest opportunities.

With the quick wit and dry humour of a true Irishman, David "Irish" Anderson documents his epic eighteen-month motorcycle adventure from Ireland to South Africa in this captivating memoir. What begins as a lofty idea in a pub becomes a reality after six years of planning when Irish and his wife purposefully set out with their two heavily loaded motorcycles. Somewhere along the way, Irish loses his wife, but amidst the heartbreak, turmoil, and challenges on the long and often bumpy road, he gains a whole new perspective on life.

The complete cross-country “Cycling Reflections” set (Pilgrim Wheels AND Pilgrim Spokes.) Both books were award winning stories when they were published individually, and are available in this complete set. A cross-country bicycle adventure is the canvas for this tale of discovery along the winding backroads of America’s heartland. More than just a journal of a bike ride across the country, Hanson’s delightful and beautifully written story takes the reader on an engaging pilgrimage of observation and reflection. Often hilarious, sometimes poignant, and always inspiring, it’s a ...

"...truly inspiring...totally recommend this..." "...you'll find yourself on a journey you never knew you'd signed up to..." "...the bike trip felt real, like I was along for the ride. Really enjoyed it..." "...Ben is cultured and writes very well, with a great sense of humour..." "...so many funny anecdotes, thoughtful reflections, and beautiful descriptions of Canada. Ben writes so engagingly..." "...inspired me to do something similar, though not told the wife yet..." Ben Buckton climbs aboard his bicycle, ukulele safely stowed, and sets off on an epic journey across the country to ...

Fresh off of a nine-month journey, camping off her 2015 Yamaha FZ-07 sport bike through 49 US states and three provinces of Canada, Tiffani Burkett wasn’t ready to return to a nine-to-five. She had picked up a freelance gig as a motorcycle journalist, she had met someone, and she still had a little bit of her dwindling life savings left in the bank.

The Wrong Way Round is the true story of 4,000 miles of hilarious and sometimes terrifying adventure, as the odds become increasingly stacked against them making it to their destination with themselves, their motorcycle, or their relationship in one piece.

This is the story of a 2,000 kilometre cycle ride across Mongolia. The use of fatbikes allowed Tom and Phil to ride across extreme terrain to incredibly remote areas of the country. On their adventure, they met nomads, rode through deserts, crossed mountain ranges, swam in glistening blue lakes and passed through the endless grasslands of the Mongolian Steppe. This adventure of a lifetime took them through one of the greatest wildernesses on Planet Earth. They wild-camped in some of the most beautiful places imaginable and discovered world-class mountain biking trails. Mongolia provided ...

As her heart and relationship held onto their last fraying threads, she made a rash decision to save them both. She quit her job, shoved her things into a backpack, and booked two one-way tickets to Thailand. She was going to become a scuba diver. She was going to try to salvage her relationship. And like a true mermaid, she was going to swim her way out of the blue hole she had drowned herself in while taking a journey through a sensational world within our vast oceans.

Two Wheels in the Sun: Adventures and Reflections of a Mexican Motorcycle Odyssey Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Mexico with "Two Wheels in the Sun." This captivating memoir chronicles the adventures, challenges, and cultural discoveries experienced by a passionate motorcyclist navigating the diverse landscapes of Mexico. From the sun-soaked beaches to the rugged mountains, and from bustling cities to tranquil villages, every page is a testament to the thrill of exploration and the joy of the open road. Join the author as they delve into Mexico's rich history, ...

--The acclaimed Binary Cycle series, all in one volume-- The colonists escaped a ruined Earth, forsaking the remnants of a dying world. Now, two hundred years after arriving on the beautiful and bizarre planet of Taran, they are thriving once again. Until now... When famous scientist Cassidy Walker uncovers evidence that Taran is teetering on the brink of disaster--a catastrophe that mankind will not walk away from--the countdown to the next great challenge in human history begins. And they might not survive this time. Binary Cycle is a 110,000 word novel. It was originally published in ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER By the YouTube sensation with three million followers, the inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride—and along the way found a new sense of purpose. Noraly Schoenmaker was a...

The plan is simple. Ride a motorcycle to the very edge of India — to Arunachal Pradesh, where the country runs out of road and bumps into China and Myanmar… where the sun clocks in before the rest of us… and where the Himalayas collapse into rainforest with absolutely no regard for comfort. The plan is fire. The saddlebags get so excited that they actually catch fire. Because Arunachal Pradesh is not just another region. It is India in italics. The place where India meets Asia. A land so wild and remote that the British didn’t even bother naming it — they simply called it “the ...

Ever since I cycled down the west coast of Canada and the United States as a means of saving the bus fare on a round-the-world trip, I dreamed of cycling the whole length of that landmass, from the southern tip of South America all the way up to the Arctic Ocean. Returning home to a job I didn’t enjoy, that dream burned at my mind until, as a mature student in 1999, I was given the opportunity to take a year out and decided now was my time.

There are times when sitting on the couch in front of the TV seems infinitely preferable to rolling the motorbike out of the garage for a ride or putting the boots on to go for a hike, yet it’s rare that one regrets the effort. In this collection of motorcycling road trips, garage misadventures, bike reviews, and reminiscences, I try to convey my joy of riding, even when things don’t always work out perfectly. Life is short. The time is now. Do it while you still can.

★★★★★ "If you like the books by Alastair Humphreys or Anna Mcnuff you are going to love this." ★★★★★ "I seriously recommend this to anyone who enjoys cycling or nature in general. Brilliant book." ★★★★★ "Shows that's possible to have an adventure on a shoestring budget and with little experience." ★★★★★ " It's brutally honest, funny, sad and a great advocate for anyone wishing to embark on their own adventure." Humourus, heartwarming and always honest, you'll join Tim on his exploration through Europe, Central Asia, China, South-East Asia, Australia, ...