Free Man Around The World On A Bicycle
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Free Man Around The World On A Bicycle
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Author : Danilo Perrotti Machado
language : en
Publisher: Ciao Ciao Editorial
Release Date : 2014-11-11
Free Man Around The World On A Bicycle written by Danilo Perrotti Machado and has been published by Ciao Ciao Editorial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Three years, three months, three days. This was the exact time that Danilo Perrotti Machado took to travel around the planet on a bicycle. Seeking to get to know the world and himself, Danilo left his hometown, Belo Horizonte, and went on a journey through 59 countries, covering 50,000 kilometers across Planet Earth. This exciting adventure is called “Free Man”. His goal was to get to know the peoples and cultures of the world, moved by his own physical effort, discovering at the same time the simple essence of being alive. The trip starts in Brazil followed by Europe, crossing the Middle East and a stretch of North Africa, traversing Asia and its appealing cultural diversity, then he goes to Oceania, descending the Americas and, finally, with a lot of pedaling, he arrives in the Amazon, with a surprising jump in the river that takes him back to Brazil. Free Man talks about what can happen when you realize that it is your own mind that dictates the circumstances you live in, with many accurate remarks about your existence, the way of life of rich and poor countries, the awakening of a man with the sun, moon and stars, most often alone, facing imminent death, danger and difficulty in communicating with foreign languages. A story that makes the reader find the pleasure of traveling very far on a bike, in an adventure that ends and starts after each page, taking him to travel within himself, with an intertwining that only great narratives possesses. It will certainly thrill anyone willing to embark on an immersive journey through Planet Earth and, at the same time, the human soul.
Around The World On A Bicycle
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Author : Fred A. Birchmore
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2020-05-01
Around The World On A Bicycle written by Fred A. Birchmore and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-01 with Travel categories.
This classic, once hard-to-find travelogue recalls one of the very first around-the-world bicycle treks. Filled with rarely matched feats of endurance and determination, Around the World on a Bicycle tells of a young cyclist’s ever-changing and maturing worldview as he ventures through forty countries on the eve of World War II. It is an exuberant, youthful account, harking back to a time when the exploits of Richard Byrd, Amelia Earhart, and other adventurers stirred the popular imagination. In 1935 Fred A. Birchmore left the small American town of Athens, Georgia, to continue his college studies in Europe. In his spare time, Birchmore toured the continent on a one-speed bike he called Bucephalus (after the name of Alexander the Great’s horse). A born wanderer, Birchmore broadened his travels to include the British Isles and even the Mediterranean. After a lengthy, unplanned detour in Egypt, Birchmore put his studies on hold, pointed Bucephalus eastward, and just kept going. From desert valleys to frozen peaks, from palace promenades to muddy jungle trails, Birchmore saw it all on his eighteen-month, twenty-five-thousand-mile odyssey. Some of the people he encountered had never seen a bike—or, for that matter, an Anglo-European. As a good travel experience should, Birchmore’s trip changed his outlook on strangers. Always daring, outgoing, and energetic, he now saw an innate goodness in people. In between bone-breaking spills, wild animal attacks, and privation of all kinds, Birchmore learned that he had little to fear from human encounters. That he traveled through a world on the brink of global war makes this lesson even more remarkable—and timeless.
One Man And His Bike
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Author : Mike Carter
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-06-02
One Man And His Bike written by Mike Carter and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta. He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different type of future. He also found a spirit of unbelievable kindness and generosity that convinced him that Britain is anything but broken. This is the inspiring and very funny tale of the five months Mike spent cycling the byways of the nation.
Around The World On Two Wheels
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Author : Peter Zheutlin
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Release Date : 2008-10-01
Around The World On Two Wheels written by Peter Zheutlin and has been published by Kensington Publishing Corp. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Peter Zheutlin's thoroughly researched account will make you wish you'd been around to catch a glimpse of the extraordinary woman as she went wheeling by. --Bill Littlefield, National Public Radio's Only A Game Until 1894 there were no female sport stars, no product endorsement deals, and no young mothers with the chutzpah to circle the globe on a bicycle. Annie Londonderry changed all of that. When Annie left Boston in June of that year, she was a brash young lady with a 42-pound bicycle, a revolver, a change of underwear, and a dream of freedom. She was also a feisty mother of three who had become the center of what one newspaper called "one of the most novel wagers ever made": a high-stakes bet between two wealthy merchants that a woman could not ride around the world on a bicycle. The epic journey that followed took the connection between athletics and commercialism to dizzying new heights, and turned Annie Londonderry into a symbol of women's equality. A vastly entertaining blend of social history, high adventure, and maverick marketing, Around the World on Two Wheels is an unforgettable portrait of courage, imagination, and tenacity. "Annie was a remarkable woman and well worth getting to know." --Booklist "A wonderful telling of one of the most intriguing, offbeat, and until now, lost chapters in the history of cycling." --David Herlihy, author of Bicycle: The History "A pleasant, affectionate portrait of a free spirit who pedaled her way out of Victorian constraints." --Kirkus Reviews "[A] charming and informative book." --Cape Cod Times "[An] incredible story. . .[a] fascinating book." --NextReads "[A] stirring tale. . .not only a must read, but a must have." --Western Writers of America Roundup Magazine "[A] remarkable saga." --The Winston-Salem (NC) Journal "[R]ead[s]. . .like a novel." --The Columbia (SC) State "[M]eticulously researched. . .illuminat[es] the feeling of a bygone era." --The Portsmouth (NH) Wire Peter Zheutlin has been chasing the story of his great-grandaunt Annie Londonderry for more than four years. He is an avid cyclist and a freelance journalist whose work appears regularly in the Boston Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. He has also written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, AARP Magazine, Bicycling, the New England Quarterly, and other publications. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts.
Old Man On A Bike
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Author : Simon Gandolfi
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2013-12-19
Old Man On A Bike written by Simon Gandolfi and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Travel categories.
A Septuagenarian Odyssey
Around The World On A Bicycle
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Author : Thomas Stevens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-06-01
Around The World On A Bicycle written by Thomas Stevens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-01 with categories.
The first thing I come across is a tunnel burrowing through a hill. This tunnel was originally built the proper size, but, after being walled up, there were indications of a general cave-in; so the company had to go to work and build another thick rock-wall inside the other, which leaves barely room for the trains to pass through without touching the sides. It is anything but an inviting path around the hill; but it is far the safer of the two.
Around The World On A Bicycle
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Author : Fred A. Birchmore
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2020
Around The World On A Bicycle written by Fred A. Birchmore and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Science categories.
This classic, once hard-to-find travelogue recalls one of the very first around-the-world bicycle treks. Filled with rarely matched feats of endurance and determination, Around the World on a Bicycle tells of a young cyclist's ever-changing and maturing worldview as he ventures through forty countries on the eve of World War II. It is an exuberant, youthful account, harking back to a time when the exploits of Richard Byrd, Amelia Earhart, and other adventurers stirred the popular imagination. In 1935 Fred A. Birchmore left the small American town of Athens, Georgia, to continue his college studies in Europe. In his spare time, Birchmore toured the continent on a one-speed bike he called Bucephalus (after the name of Alexander the Great's horse). A born wanderer, Birchmore broadened his travels to include the British Isles and even the Mediterranean. After a lengthy, unplanned detour in Egypt, Birchmore put his studies on hold, pointed Bucephalus eastward, and just kept going. From desert valleys to frozen peaks, from palace promenades to muddy jungle trails, Birchmore saw it all on his eighteen-month, twenty-five-thousand-mile odyssey. Some of the people he encountered had never seen a bike-or, for that matter, an Anglo-European. As a good travel experience should, Birchmore's trip changed his outlook on strangers. Always daring, outgoing, and energetic, he now saw an innate goodness in people. In between bone-breaking spills, wild animal attacks, and privation of all kinds, Birchmore learned that he had little to fear from human encounters. That he traveled through a world on the brink of global war makes this lesson even more remarkable-and timeless.
A Bicycle Built For Two Billion
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Author : Jamie Bianchini
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-04-28
A Bicycle Built For Two Billion written by Jamie Bianchini and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Jamie Bianchini needed a lift. A big one. After a series of spectacular business flops drove him into bankruptcy and the love of his life kissed him goodbye, Jamie knew he needed a world of help. But instead of seeking assistance from a counselor or support group, Jamie sought comfort where he'd always found it...on his bicycle. As his world hit rock bottom, Jamie hatched a crazy plan that just might make everything right. His life lacked purpose, passion, and connection with his fellow man. So Jamie decided to go for a bicycle ride...around the world...on a tandem...solo...inviting everyone he met to join him for a spin. A Bicycle Built for Two Billion is the moving story of an audacious optimist who tried to change the world - while hoping the world would change him - one rider at a time. A heartfelt, hilarious, adrenaline-fueled journey through 81 countries, A Bicycle Built for Two Billion will allow you to see the planet in a way never experienced before. Come join Jamie and his unforgettable cast of co-pedalers - from inspiring villagers to conniving thieves, romantic paramours to unlikely gurus, excited school kids to seniors who have never set foot on a pedal. Come join them all for the ride of your life. Also includes nearly 200 spectacular photos and video links to bring the characters and scenes to life, bringing you on an intimate, exciting adventure around the world!
Around The World On A Bicycle
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Author : Thomas Stevens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
Around The World On A Bicycle written by Thomas Stevens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with TRAVEL categories.
On December 17, 1886, Thomas Stevens became the first man to bicycle around the world. The journey took Stevens years to complete, and he logged over 13,500 miles. On April 22, 1884, Stevens set out from San Francisco on a 50-inch black penny-farthing bicycle.€From there, he proceeded to ride across Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and€the entire continental United States, €eventually reaching Boston on August 4, 1884. Due to poor conditions and lack of rideable roads, Stevens had to walk some parts of the journey. He spent the winter in New York, and began contributing essays to Outing magazine. The editors at Outing decided that Stevens should continue his bicycle journey, and they sent him on the City of London Steamer headed to Liverpool. Once in England, Stevens recommenced his journey. Wearing a white military helmet, he crossed through France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slavonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Afghanistan. He traveled through India and took a steamer from Calcutta to Hong Kong. Finally, a steamer delivered Stevens to Japan, where the bicycling portion of his journey ended in December 1886. In January 1887, Stevens returned to San Francisco by steamer. All along the journey, Stevens recorded his thoughts and observations. These notes were published by magazines and were later reformatted to create the book Around the World on a Bicycle.
The Man Who Cycled The World
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Author : Mark Beaumont
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2011-06-28
The Man Who Cycled The World written by Mark Beaumont and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The remarkable true story of one man's quest to break the record for cycling around the world On the 15th of February 2008, Mark Beaumont had pedaled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris—194 days and 17 hours after setting off in an attempt to circumnavigate the world. His journey had taken him, alone and unsupported, through 18,297 miles, 4 continents, and numerous countries. From broken wheels and unforeseen obstacles in Europe, to stifling Middle Eastern deserts and deadly Australian spiders, to the highways and backroads of America, he’d seen the best and worst that the world had to offer. He had also smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. This is the story of how he did it. Told with honesty, humor, and wisdom, The Man Who Cycled the World is at once an unforgettable adventure, an insightful travel narrative, and an impassioned paean to the joys of the open road.