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Cycling Home From Siberia [Kindle Edition]

Rob Lilwall (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
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I'm not sure Rob Lilwall knows it, but he has penned a two-wheeled classic. I wanted to rise up singing and strap on my bicycle clips.

(The Guardian 2009-09-19)

Lilwall has a wonderful ability to inspire trust in his readers

(The Guardian 2009-09-19)

Lilwall's story is a remarkable one...enhanced by the fact that he has a writer's skill for conveying a sense of place.

(The Sunday Telegraph 2009-09-13)

A rite of passage adventure, full of thrills, excitement and endurance tests

(The Irish Times 2009-09-07)

Rob Lilwall is such a transparently decent, honest and likeable bloke that it is difficult not to become involved in the highs and lows of his journey...Ever since Odysseus, the traveller has returned home to find himself wiser and more fulfilled than when he departed. Rob Lilwall is no exception.

(TES 2010-06-04)

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'I'm not sure Rob Lilwall knows it, but he has penned a two-wheeled classic. I wanted to rise up singing and strap on my bicycle clips.' (The Guardian )

'Lilwall has a wonderful ability to inspire trust in his readers.' (The Guardian )

'Lilwall's story is a remarkable one ... enhanced by the fact that he has a writer's skill for conveying a sense of place.' (The Sunday Telegraph )

'A rite of passage adventure, full of thrills, excitement and endurance tests.' (Irish Times )
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1015 KB
  • Print Length: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder (20 Aug 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0043VD5YA
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #116,759 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cycling home from Siberia 10 Jan 2010
By Mr. David C. Hill
Format:Paperback
OK, I'm also a committed non-Christian but this book is great. The 'faith' aspects do not detract from what was clearly an epic adventure and in no way spoiled it for me. If anything, I knew about these before starting the book and was releived the author had not over-egged this aspect.

You'll have to look very hard indeed to find someone - believer or non-believer - this adventurous who can also write about it in such an engaging way and on that basis alone, it is an absolutely fantastic book. Buy it, i couldn;t put it down.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Will put a big smile on your face 31 Dec 2009
By C. Atkey
Format:Paperback
Rob Lilwall's open and upbeat attitude shines through his writing and makes this an uplifting read. The passage through Siberian winter is truly an heroic feat- cycling through -40c conditions in one of the harshest landscapes on earth is a pretty wonderful thing to have achieved and the reading of it makes the reader aware of possibilities unthought of. Also the section with Rob battling through the jungles and along the beaches of New Guinea is outrageous and certainly his adventure lives up to his own English-explorer standards of 'ridiculousness' and 'epic-ness'. There are many funny moments and I whipped through this book in a couple of days it is such fun. Totally disagree with other comments about religion being annoying- I am not religious and am not at all bothered by Rob's expressions of his faith at various points. Indeed it ties the book together and provides the tale's spiritual core. A book that will make you want to get up and do something huge yourself. Buy it!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational adventure and human journey 19 Sep 2009
By Peter South
Format:Paperback
Cycling Home From Siberia is a genuinely exciting and inspirational tale of Rob Lilwall's adventure cycling home to London from the wilds of Siberia.

Packed with fascinitating insights to the places, cultures and people he met along the way, this is a hugely riveting and personal account of his journey.

Hard to put down, I look forward to his next adventure!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary adventure that comes alive on every page 13 Sep 2009
By David L. Shaw
Format:Paperback
Rob Lilwall's tale of his 35,000 mile adventure on a bike makes compulsive reading. His descriptions of both the extraordinary things that happened to him together with the fascinating and the so generous people that came to his aid come alive on every page.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars so good i bought 3 copies 16 Jan 2010
By Mr. M. Owen
Format:Paperback
this is a great book on many levels - gripping story, inspirational effect it can have on you, love interest intertwined in the text, humorous anecdotes and insights into different culture. suitable for both men and women of all ages and activity levels! Thats why i bought 3 copies after reading it to give as presents to friends and family.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars cycling home from siberia 7 Jan 2010
By Mr. Alastair Burnett
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
absolutely awe-inspiring, phenomenal journey, spiritual main character and he gets the girl... he literally makes you feel that he has the whole world in his hands and freedom to go just about anywhere... I can only recommend this with highest praise. This book could change your life forever if you are still young at heart and brave of spirit
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An honest, powerful account 8 Mar 2012
By Tim Moss
Format:Paperback
This is an honest and powerful account of a great old-fashioned adventure. From the predictably sub-zero temperatures of Siberia to the dangerous wilds of Indonesia, Rob just keeps ploughing onwards with humility, introspection and humour in equal measure.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring epic and humbling 19 Dec 2011
By Barbara
Format:Paperback
As a cyclist of long standing and a great fan of books by Anne Mustoe and Jose Dew; I was keen to read this book.

I found it inspiring and really wanted to be there riding with him. Though would prefer slightly warmer climate the views must have been wonderful.

His reference to Christianity made the book seem more personal and did not detract from his journey in any way. If there is anyone out there who could go through what he has and not think about their God; well, I have yet to meet them.

I am sure this book will be a well thumbed copy. It is so good I am getting one as a Christmas present for my cousin.

His relationship with his friend,his honesty about his abilities, and his discription of events help the reader be in the situation with him. I am looking forward to his next book............. When did you say that was coming out January?

It would be a good idea if your next book can be put in audio as well as kindle. Sometimes I am too tired at the end of a ride to read so just listen to an audio book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
Extremely enjoyable even if you are not into cycling or travel. Very well written, very interesting and thoroughly absorbing. Read more
Published 8 days ago by David Bew
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This is one of the great cycling adventures. It is truly inspiring to see how Mr. Lilwall goes through the hardships on a such great journey. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Toivonen Timo
4.0 out of 5 stars A great alternative travel book - what a journey!
I enjoyed sharing Rob's adventure, a remarkable journey. The sections thorough parts of Asia (I won't say where, don't want to spoil it for you) were heart in the mouth type stuff. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keith
5.0 out of 5 stars Cyclist
The cyclist in the family thought this a good read,has lent it out to countless others to read as it was so good
Published 3 months ago by gillian mary leverton
5.0 out of 5 stars Cycling Home from Siberia
an excellent travel adventure that i always wanted to get back to and read some more about all the different cultures he met.
Published 4 months ago by mrs m e shapland
5.0 out of 5 stars If you need inspiration, here it is - get out on your bike!
I picked this book up following a review in the Times Educational Supplement. At the time I was teaching geography in a secondary school so had an immediate affinity with Rob... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tom
1.0 out of 5 stars Puches below its weight - left most of the book unread
This book is not as gripping or as entertaining as the reviews would have you believe. The book is a cycling blog punctuated by religious content which has no place in my wishes... Read more
Published 6 months ago by V. Levy
4.0 out of 5 stars a good read!
A well written book giving a good insight into experiences in different countries and cultures. Really enjoyed reading it and motivated me to do more cycling!
Published 14 months ago by al
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring adventure
A friend bought me Rob Lilwall's Cycling Home from Siberia for my birthday, and it has been a good read, which should appeal far more widely than simply to those who like bikes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Matthew Hosier
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book with Romans
I really enjoyed this book could not put this book down. well written and a most remarkable achievement top shelf for this one.
Published 14 months ago by sifi
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