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Mud, Sweat and Gears: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (Via the Pub)

Mud, Sweat and Gears: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (Via the Pub)


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As Ellie's fiftieth birthday approaches and her ambitions of a steady income, a successful career and an ascent of Everest seem as far away as ever, she begins to doubt she's capable of achieving anything at all. So when her best friend Mick suggests a gruelling cycle ride from Land's End to John o'Groats, she takes up the challenge. They opt for the scenic route which takes them along cycle paths, towpaths and the back roads and byways of Britain, unable to resist sampling local beers in the pubs they pass along the way. But as the pints start to stack up faster than the miles they're putting under their tyres, Ellie wonders if they'll ever make it to the finishing line… SELLING POINTS: • The first humorous travelogue of the iconic 'End-to-End' bicycle route, attempted by thousands every year • Includes little known and quirky facts and stories about the places along the way for all types of staycationers, and a pub and beer index EXTRACT: 'One more wouldn't hurt,' said Mick I look at him doubtfully. 'I'm not sure. It's gone three o'clock already. What time does it get dark in Cornwall at this time of year?' I was having serious doubts about our ability to cycle a thousand miles if we had managed to get waylaid so easily after sixteen.

About the Author :
Ellie Bennett is a writer and a cyclist.

Review :
'great fun and surprisingly informative.' Mark Beaumont, author of The Man Who Cycled the World 'Ellie Bennett takes on the End-to-End with plentiful supplies of humour and beer.' Josie Dew 'Ellie Bennett is funny, she can talk the rear wheel off a Dawes three-speed and she loves a decent pint. I'd tag along with her any day' -- Oz Clarke 'Likeable account of a journey by bike from Land's End to John-o'-Groat's via plenty of pubs.' The Bookseller 'What a great laugh out loud read this book is!! It will cheer up even the dullest of days... A terrific read for any cycle fan!!' -- Julie Knowles Waterstones' Bookseller 'Well worth a read for travel and bike enthusiasts' Scotcampus 'This enjoyable account of their End-to-End route, split by days, and a 'stats' list stating miles cycled and pints of beer consumed - one wonders how they'll make it to their destination at all. Definitely a fun read for anyone who believes cycling is a very nice way to complete a sightseeing (and eating) adventure rather than a race against the clock' London Cyclist Magazine


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781849532204
  • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
  • Height: 197 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 220 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1849532206
  • Publisher Date: 05 Mar 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (Via the Pub)
  • Width: 129 mm


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