Touring Books

[carper84]

Hi. Can anyone recomend me some good motorcycle adventure books to read?
Iv read Ted Simons and the long way round and down, But im having trouble getting some reviews of any more?


Cheers
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[carper84]

Nice one thanks.
Im gonna jump on there now. But i do like a decent book to read so i can read on the tube to work and such so if any one knows of any books id be a happy chappy
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[Charlie]

I really enjoyed Mondo Enduro, I'd recommend it
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[Maruchino]

Adventure Motorcycle Handbook by Chris Scott. Half useful info, half short stories with some funny anecdotes.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

One Man Caravan by Robert Fulton Jr. 22 countries in 18 months on a 6hp bike in 1932.

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[Tonka]

[Charlie]

Think my parents went to that and they loved it too

I haven't read Terra Circa (is there a book? can't see it on their website) but I have watched the DVD (along with the Mondo Enduro) I'd recommend them both, although I am not sure I'd pay £19 each for them, thankfully my Dad did!
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[Name_goes_here]

'Lois on the loose' and 'red tape and white knuckles' by Lois Pryce who is the wife of Austin from Mondo Enduro and Terra Circa
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[carper84]

Thanks alot guys, Iv got some books to get me teeth into now. Cheers
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[motoman]

have you read all Ted Simons books ?

https://www.jupitalia.com/

Nick Sanders ?

https://www.nicksanders.com/

[carper84]

[quote="motoman"]have you read all Ted Simons books ?

https://www.jupitalia.com/

Nick Sanders ?

https://www.nicksanders.com/[/quote]


Iv read Ted Simons Jupiter travels and Riding Home (is riding home the same book as riding high?)
And iv just purchased Dreaming of jupiter

Iv not heard of Nick Sanders though
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[Clanger]

Currently reading Lois on the Loose, very good read, informative and from the perspective of a novice when it comes to bike maintenance.

By Any Means was a damn good read...certainly makes you feel the need for a new adventure. I have also read the Long Way Round, which I feel was more descriptive and interesting and real than the dvd.
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[G]

Because it seems so fake and staged - I've become even more cynical since being involved in such a (though lower scale/budget) endeavour.

[Tonka]

[Peirre oBollox]

If you really want some inspiration check out Horizons Unlimited (The HUBB) series of DVD`s about how to prepare and ride the world. These DVD`s are made by those who have actually done it.

Another adventure Book I can recomend ............. Mike Carters "uneasy rider" ........... it deffinately explains a lot about the average blokes mid-life crisis lol
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[Grazoid]

Ian Mutch current President of MAG ... elected on the basis he is the only original member not yet using a Zimmer frame... has several books out.

Have a look at his site... https://www.bikerlifestylepics.co.uk/page48.html

[Grazoid]

Reading this guys book at the moment Paddy Tyson - The Hunt For Puerto Del Faglioli https://www.paddytyson.com/

Only part the way through , but it's a hoot. Having met the guy I can confirm his humour is as dry as he writes it.

[ToGGoT]

+1 for Mondo Enduro!

Reading at it the moment after a recommendation from a friend. IMHO it takes a while to get into the editors style of writing, but i've just "got to" Magadan, and i cant put it down!

Don't expect an easy read, or loads of pictures, but its worth it form the mental pictures you build up!

ToGGoT
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[Itchy]

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[Grubby]

Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig, The motorcycle diaries by Che Guevara, Jupiter's travels by Ted Simon. these are some classics.......Oh & don't forget Geoff Hill's books, funny as fuck!
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[BanditJeff]

Read most of whats been recommended so far. So thought i'd throw these in that haven't been mentioned...

Good Vibrations - Tom Cunliffe
Chasing Che - Patrick Symmes
The Perfect Vehicle - Melissa Holbrook Pierson

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[carper84]

Cant you just consider using a printer?[/quote]


Fair point
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