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A truly inspirational read. --Amazon.co.uk review
I thought this book was brilliant, it almost made me wish I had learnt to ride. --Amazon.co.uk review
If this book doesn't inspire the reader to jump on their bike and go....nothing will. --Amazon.co.uk review
The author writes with warmth and wit, and does an excellent job of capturing every emotion, every landscape. --Amazon.co.uk review
"Good Vibrations" does exactly what it says on the tin. That's exactly what I felt when I read it. --Amazon.co.uk review
I thought this book was brilliant, it almost made me wish I had learnt to ride. --Amazon.co.uk review
If this book doesn't inspire the reader to jump on their bike and go....nothing will. --Amazon.co.uk review
The author writes with warmth and wit, and does an excellent job of capturing every emotion, every landscape. --Amazon.co.uk review
"Good Vibrations" does exactly what it says on the tin. That's exactly what I felt when I read it. --Amazon.co.uk review
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The academic year must have been a difficult one as when the summer holidays arrived, secondary school teacher Andrew Sykes was happy to do as little as possible. But while sitting on his sofa watching the exploits of the cyclists at the Great Wall of China at the Beijing Olympics, he realised the error of his ways and resolved to put a bit more adventure into his life. Two years later, accompanied by his faithful companion Reggie (his bike) but only a rudimentary plan, Andrew set off for a trans-continental cycling adventure that would take him along the route of the Via Francigena and the Eurovelo 5 all the way from his home in southern England to Brindisi in the south of Italy. There were highs and lows, rain and shine, joy and despair and they are all recounted here in a light-hearted, brisk style.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
The EuroVelo network covers just about anywhere you would wish to cycle in Europe. Out of the 13 routes, number 5 is the only one that gives a starting and finishing point but only a general direction in the middle. Providing you stick to the EV rules (see EV wiki) cyclists can pretty much do their own thing. That is the joy of this route and what clearly gave Andrew Sykes such a buzz. One can positively taste, smell, hear and touch his journey in his book 'Good Vibrations' (The title refers to the many cobble stones the bike and rider had to endure as well as the good vibes the trip brought about) Well done Andrew. If this book doesn't inspire the reader to jump on their bike and go....nothing will. It did me and although I was overweight, less fit and much older than Andrew, only one of those things applies now !
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Just finished reading the book, at 4;00am this morning. I found the whole context of the book to be in the real world from the planning, or lack of, the meeting people and the comments on the places he visited and people he met. As someone who is too old to start,too overweight and hasn't been on a bike since last summer i am inspired. The bike lights are on charge as we speak and planning my first ever sponsored ride, in a word THANKS
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is an entertaining read not just for serious cyclists or occasional cyclists (I am in the latter category) but also those who travel - using the word in its old-fashioned sense - and will recognise many of the difficulties but also joys that the author came across on his epic journey.
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well written travelogue
very enjoyable e book. struggled a little towards the end which is why i have given four stars. recommended for any casual traveller as well as more dedicated cycling fans
Published 8 days ago by Shelley2802
Good Vibrations
If you like European travel and riding a bike then this book is a superb read. Extremely well written and with some great observations on people and their cultures. Read more
Published 14 days ago by GC
On yer Bike......
Looking for something different I stumbled upon 'Crossing Europe on a Bike called Reggie' and found it surprising and inspiring. The book works on a number of different levels. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Andy T
Struggling to get into this book!
After reading the free trial of this book I had high hopes, unfortunately after continuing with the paid version I am not really making progress. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Ollie
Reggie comes smiling through...
Let's clear the air and cut to the bunch sprint - I really enjoyed reading about Reggie's European adventure. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Milemuncher
Wonderful Adventure
Just finished the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It brought lots of memories of my experience of cycling touring even though mine was no where near as ambitious as Andrews... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pete Abbott
The vibes are good
Andrew Sykes's enthusiasm, determination and wry humour come through in this entertaining and easy read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dweasle
love it
This guy deserves a pat on the back, well written and thought about and kept me on the edge of my seat on what was going to happen next. I do recommend this book you won't regret.
Published 1 month ago by sifi
What a read
So good felt like I was on the journey with you. Made me want to go out there and just explore on a bicycle awesome stuff thanks
Published 1 month ago by Hoops
Good Vibrations....
I'm sure I heard Andrew on The Bike Show Podcast giving a rough outline on his trip. It was such a good Podcast I noted the title down & bought the book on the strength of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ma69rk0
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