Across America by Bicycle: Alice and Bobbi's Summer on Wheels
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (921 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0299248844 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is a comfortable book: pleasantly written, similar in theme and structure to other cross-country cycling books, a story about two friends who had an adventure, saw some cool things, and met some interesting people. Carrying everything they need strapped to their bikes, sleeping in motels and campgrounds, occasionally hitching a ride with some friendly vehicular travelers, they make their way from one side of the country to the other. When you finish the book, you might think: well, that was a lot of fun; maybe I ought to do something
"Inspiring Book" according to Robert Ide. Both Alice and Bobbie do a great job writing about their adventure across the country. Both of them are down to earth individuals and their writing skills are excellent. Just a great book and to appreciate their ambiance on their travels. An inspiring read!! This is the inspiring account of two newly-retired women who, after much forethought and planning, leave their very supportive spouses and children to ride across the USA by bicycle. The tour was planned to take 90 days and to go from Portland, Oregon to Bar Harbor, Maine. Up and down mountains, through heat, rainstorms, highway construction, and family crises they persevered and finished their journey on time!Alice and Bobbi are also "people persons" and they take time along the way to t. "A very enjoyable read" according to Eunique. If you are looking for a nice read to curl up with, this is the book for you. There is no sex or violence, just a well written story about 2 woman pursuing their dream. Even if you are not a cyclist, it is quite captivating to join Bobbi and Alice as they ride mile by mile across the country.
Alice Honeywell and Bobbi Montgomery invite readers to follow their ride by bicycle across the United States, as they face scorching sun, driving rain, buffeting winds, equipment failures, killer hills, wild fires, and even a plague of grasshoppers. As Alice and Bobbi pedal along their 3,600-mile journey, they test and deepen their friendship, defy their aches and pains, experience the vast and varied beauties of their country, and discover the challenges and satisfaction of a scaled-down lifestyle. Biking from Oregon to Maine is no small feat, especially for two newly retired women who carry everything they need for three months, powered only by the strength of their legs and a desire