Auckland Council Libraries: Around the world on two wheels

Around the world on two wheels

Are you an thrill-seeker who enjoys cycling journeys? Sprint through some of these selected titles to find out how these adventurers fared around the world on two wheels! 

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Around the world in 80 days

Mark Beaumont

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Inspired by Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, Mark begins his journey in Paris and cycles through Europe, crosses Australia, and across North America, all at over 200 miles a day. This is the story of a remarkable adventure, by an amazing man.

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To shake the sleeping self

Jedidiah Jenkins

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Jedidiah Jenkins quit his job aged 30 and spent sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. In this honest memoir, Jed narrates his adventure as well as the internal journey that started it all.

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The cyclist who went out in the cold

Tim Moore

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In this book, Tim Moore tackles the 9,000km route of the old Iron Curtain on a tiny-wheeled, East German shopping bike. After three months, 20 countries, man and bike finally wobble up to a beach in Bulgaria, older and wiser.

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Njinga

Kate Leeming

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The story of Kate Leeming's astonishing 22,000-kilometre trek by bicycle across Africa. It is a fascinating exploration of African history: of sophisticated learned civilizations and intricate spiritual beliefs. Above all, it is a story of hope.

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The long road from a broken heart : Jeremy Scott's 52,000km ride from London...

Jeremy Scott

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Jeremy Scott suffered from a hole in his aorta valve that denied him the life of a normal child. 34 years later, Jeremy took the bold plunge and began a 51,916km bicycle ride that would see him cycle through 29 countries from London to New Zealand.

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This road I ride

Juliana Buhring

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In December 2012, Juliana Buhring became the first woman to circumnavigate the world by bicycle. Empowering, inspiring, often humorous, this book is a testimony to the power of sheer will to overcome any obstacle.

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Kapp to cape

Reza Pakravan

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Deciding to break away from his comfortable lifestyle, Reza and his friend Steven set off from the Arctic Circle to cycle to Cape Town in 100 days. Their journey brings them face to face with some of the world's most stunning and volatile regions.

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Cycling to the Ashes

Oli Broom

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Oli Broom loves cricket. He quits work and sets out from Lords on a hilarious epic adventure. 14 months and 22,000km later he rolls into the Gabba on the eve of the 2010 Ashes. This is the story of his amazing journey.

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One year on a bike

Martijn Doolaard

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Martijn Doolaard traded the ease of a car for a cross-continental cycling journey that would take him from Amsterdam to Singapore. This book chronicles what can happen when the norm is replaced by self-discoveries and beautiful scenery.

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The hungry cyclist

Tom Kevill-Davies

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Tom Kevill-Davies pushed off from New York City on one of the most ambitious gastronomic adventures undertaken. Revealing the diverse cultures of the Americas, Tom's journey gives the real flavour of this truly extraordinary landmass.

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Spain to Norway on a bike called Reggie

Andrew P. Sykes

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Meet Andrew: language teacher, and Reggie, his bike. Exchanging his job as a teacher for an expedition with Reggie, Andrew sets off on a journey from Tarifa to Nordkapp - from Europe's geographical south to its northernmost point.

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Ten lessons from the road

Alastair Humphreys

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Alastair Humphreys spent four years traveling around the world on his bicycle, a journey that covered 46,000 miles and five continents. Collected here are the sources of Alastair's inspiration, insights, and unique photographs.

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