‘Ureka’ by Graham Field
The inimitable diary style that endeared so many readers to Graham’s first book, ‘Greener Grass’, is much in evidence with this, his second. This three-month…
‘Bearback. The world overland’ by Dr Pat Garrod
2 doctors, 1 motorcycle and a remarkable 4 year journey around the world.
‘A short ride in the jungle’ by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent
Good travel writing aims to engage, inform and ultimately entertain the reader, but it’s rare that all three truly combine. In recounting her ride through…
Stanfords host ‘A Short Ride in the Jungle’ launch
This new book, published by Summersdale, recounts a journey down the Ho Chi Minh Trail on a slightly knackered C90 Cub
Georgia – Graham Field (issue 7)
There are tall stone towers all around, the road is still dirt, some decaying Russian trucks are parked up, but it’s hard to tell if they are abandoned or resting
‘Ashes to Boonville’ by Geoff G Thomas
…ultimately the story of a family reunion, delivered in a very special package.
Tibet – Paddy Tyson (Issue 6)
On the descent from Lalung La (5,050m) I could barely hold the throttle open. My arms and legs were wracked with pins and needles, becoming…
Ride the Silk Road in 8 weeks
Next year GlobeBusters will offer adventurous riders a chance to travel the length of the epic Silk Road in just eight weeks, crossing Central Asia…
‘Through Dust and Darkness’ by Jeremy Kroeker
An excellent take on the Middle East. This is writing that sucks you in.
ARMR-moto kevlar jeans
My black denim Red Route Kevlar jeans have now been withdrawn from service
Globebusters make it to Beijing
Despite terrible floods and broken bones, the silk road expedition makes it
Ride the world with Globebusters
If you want to ‘go global’ but can’t face it on your own…
‘Wollongong to Woolwich’ by Will Wilkins
Will and Kate plan to move back to the UK after living for some time near Sydney, Australia : a friend flippantly suggests they ride their bikes back…
Book of the year!: ‘The Long Ride Home’ by Nathan Millward
‘The Long Ride Home’ is probably the best adventure travel book you’ll read this year. Funny, perceptive, honest and entertaining, you won’t be disappointed.
Pakistan – Will Wilkins (issue 5)
… As we left Gilgit the next morning it began to rain. We’d read that on this section of road we’d get to see Mount…
Illuminating Iran
Iran has been an Islamic Republic since the revolution in 1979 and the observance of the Muslim religion is strongly encouraged (some might say enforced)…