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Simply Loving the Ups and Downs

Simply Loving the Ups and Downs


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Hatched in a cold Edinburgh apartment, the desire to shake up life evolves into an inspiring adventure of ups and downs, highs and lows and experiences beyond comprehension. A cycle from the Mediterranean climes of Malta to Norway's rugged and unforgiving North Cape being the goal. The journey partaken by two is detailed through the eyes of Adrian, a nine to five worker with no more than a couple of cycling kilometres a week under his belt. The constant ups and downs of life on the bike are clear as the pair progress through countries of incomparable contrast with limited supplies, always keeping focus on maintaining the basics; food, water and a safe spot to rest their heads. Meeting these needs is relaxing and yet exhaustive. With one change of clothes, a tent, a sleeping bag and some utensils for a simple meal, the desire to eat, move and sleep propels them up steep mountain climbs and through endless Scandinavian forest in wind, rain and snow. From the start, naivety seeps through in terms of fitness, language, basic bike maintenance and just the ability to expect the unexpected. The loss of familiarity and routine is draining but as the pair progress, so does their confidence. No routine becomes the routine, a lesson quickly learnt. Inspired by the good nature of humanity, the pair meet each challenge with an open positive approach producing stories which beggar belief. Hair-raising run-ins with Sicilian guard dogs test the boldest traveller. Exhaustive climbs over Sardinian national parks, passionate encounters with Italy's scrumptious local delicacies, transcendence through the dramatic panoramas of the Alps, extraordinary sleeps in Germany and battles with forest carnivores in Sweden signify just a slice of their adventures. At times of severe fatigue, the pair draw on initiative and reserve to make decisions often resulting in the most unusual, exciting and unexpected stories as they trade their lives for one of nomadic proportions in a marathon adventure.
About the Author: Adrian Chamberlain (1976) was born in Northampton, England. With a passion to spread his wings, Adrian moved to Edinburgh, Scotland before undertaking various cycle tours including Malta to Norway, Portugal to Poland, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Adrian lived in New Zealand for eight years with his wife Jenny and has endeavored to continue cycling following the birth of their son Fraser. The three of them recently the completing the Canal des deux mers in France. Adrian is currently located in Stirlingshire. http: //www.adrianchamberlain.co.uk


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781519771353
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 294
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: Cycling the length of Europe
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1519771355
  • Publisher Date: 30 Nov 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • Weight: 344 gr


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