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Downhill All the Way: Cycling Through France from La Manche to the Mediterranean (Paperback)

by Edward Enfield (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers (5 Mar 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1840245603
ISBN-13: 978-1840245608
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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"'witty and often well-observed' The Sunday Telegraph 'wry and dry and hugely enjoyable' London Evening Standard 'Enfield not only impresses - he informs and delights' Wanderlust"

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have for all travel writing enthusiasts, 24 Jul 2003

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Having enjoyed Greece on my Wheels I decided to purchase Mr Enfield senior's earlier book. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The writing is excellent and the author makes you want to dust down your old bike and get pedalling right away. The author brings the French countryside to your home with his excellent writing and really makes you feel you are going on the journey with him.
If you buy only one travel book this year make it this one....and if you buy two make sure you also buy Greece on My Wheels!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great memory jogger, 24 Sep 2007

By	V. Levy "Vernon Levy" (Leeds UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book to read in Greece during the week before I embarked upon a Channel to the Med ride. I got distracted by temperatures of 116F and other reading materials and resolved to read it on the coach ferrying me to Calais from Leeds. Having then been distracted by good conversation on the coach I carried the book unread the length of France as I had full days and was too drunk at then end of the day to read....
I finally read it on my return to the UK and was so glad I 'saved' it until after the event. Reading the book beforehand would have solved some of the mysteries of the experiences that I had in France but more often than not, it rekindled memories of events that seemed trivial at the time of riding. A substantial part of my route coincided with the writer's and I shared many experiences with the author. The gentle humour of the book is wonderful and I only wish that I had managed to experience the plate shuffling ritual witnessed by the author.
Anyone wanting to experience a Channel to Med ride without having to do anything more vigorous then the effort to turn pages are well served by reading this book. Anyone wanting inspiration to 'Getting out there and doing it' will also benefit by buying the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great little read for francophiles or cyclists!, 4 Jun 2007

By	Uncle Barbar (Essex, England) - See all my reviews

I've enjoyed a couple of Edward's books now. He is obviously a nice English gentleman and it shows through in his writing.

It is a gentle roll through France describing the places he visited along the way. I look forward to "Greece on my Wheels" next!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and informative
Edward Enfield describes how he was initially motivated to venture into France on a post retirement solo adventure. Read more

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1.0 out of 5 stars Windbag on wheels
This book is utter rubbish. Written by an old tory just brimming with prejudice.
There is nothing here for cyclists and precious little for anyone interested in travelling... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any cyclist
I have owned this book since 1994 and re-read it at least once a year.
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Published on 11 May 2007 by Mr. Kim Hurse

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