Mi Moto Fidel : Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba

by Christopher P. Baker

Hardcover (February 2001)

Book Description

"Christopher P. Baker's 1000cc BMW Paris-Dakar was as much a state of mind as a form of transportation. Gaudy and gargantuan, the lipstick-red motorcycle attracted attention, sparked conversation, and made new friends for Baker throughout his freewheeling, 7,000-mile peregrination of modern Cuba.

After three months astride his powerful moto, Baker brings back a vivid report that is a savory and surprising blend of romantic adventures, keen observation, and clear-eyed commentary. Introducing a remarkable cross section of Cubans from farmers and fishermen cosmopolitan habaneros chafing under Castro's faltering rule, Baker captures the vivacious national spirit that has beguiled visitors for centuries.

Packed with insight, humor, and some surprisingly candid encounters, Mi Moto Fidel will take you on a trip you won't soon forget. It's an exuberant, often unexpected, always fascinating look at our nearby unknown neighbor and the irrepressibly friendly and resourceful people who call it home."

Mondo Enduro,

"Round the world by 350cc motorbike, through Siberia, North and South America and Africa. This is the expedition that has inspired hundreds of others. Ewan McGregor certainly learnt from watching the Mondo Enduro DVD. He avoided the Zilov Gap - the 392 mile section of Siberian tundra and swamp where Mondo Enduro ended up man-hauling their bikes..."

Highly Recommended - Austin is always hilarious, and this is his usual standard - a great read; Grant

Order Mondo Enduro BOOK now for £14.95 + post!
Or Order the DVD!
Note: GBP£26.00 / US$47.00 including shipping and handling.

Don't forget to mention you heard about it from Horizons Unlimited!

For more of Austin and crew, see the follow-up adventure, Terra Circa, (available on DVD only)

Motorcycle Camping Made Easy

by Bob Woofter

Editorial Reviews

Keystone Motorcycle Press

"...if you have any inclination to ride and camp, this book should be your first investment."

Woman Rider

"...filled with every detail imaginable on how to go camping on a motorcycle."

Motorcycle Therapy: A Canadian Adventure in Central America

Book Description

"From the Canadian Rockies to the Panamanian Jungle, Motorcycle Therapy rumbles with comic adventure as two men, fleeing failed relationships, test the limits of their motorcycles and their friendship. Join the horn-honking, signal-flashing, wheelie-popping pair as they endure painful bee stings, painful snakebites and (when they talk to girls) painful humiliation."

The Motorcycle Diaries (DVD)

San Francisco Chronicle:

"A superb film! With humor, exquisite compassion, and visual grace."

Check out the Whitehorse Press website for ordering details.

Motoqueros -
Mit dem Motorrad durch Latein amerika

by Arno Backes, in German only, €14.95 plus shipping and packing

"Motoqueros - Mit dem Motorrad durch Lateinamerika

"Written by Arno, with contributions from Sian and others, this book is in German, and follows our 18 month trip of 55,000kms, from the beaches of California to the most southerly city in the world. As we ride down Central America, past Mayan ruins and steaming volcanoes, read how we then cross into South America, battle through the endless Pampa in Patagonia, along the Altiplano to the heart of the Inca kingdom, ending after 18 months in the city of tango.

At almost 340 pages and with over 150 photos, both colour and black and white, the book really gives you a feeling of participating with this journey, even if you can't read German! Some photos have been used previously in Sian's blogs, but most are brand new."

Order details here.

Motoraid

by Keith Thye

Paperback (1999)

A Reader:

"Thye's trip from Lake Oswego to Chile in 1963 was quite an awesome experience. Although I'll probably never have the nerve to do a similar run, it wouldn't be the same as it was back then anyhow. Anyway, I feel like I've been there having read the book. They tell me Thye is a respected BMW dealer in Washington now. His experience with the machine certainly qualifies him as such. Thanks to the folks at SoundRider.com for tipping me off to this book."

Motorcycle Arizona

by Frank Del Monte, Dennis Scully (Illustrator)

Paperback - 144 pages (December 1994)

Reader review:

"The book has some useful touring information presented with a sense of humor. It could use a little polish and some color pictures would make it more appealing. Overall it will save the reader some time in planning a motorcycle trip to Arizona and is worth reading."

Motorcycling in Australia

by Peter Thoeming

Sftbd.

Product Description - from Whitehorse Press

"Who knows the ins-and-outs of riding a motorcycle in Australia better than Peter "The Bear" Thoeming, founder and editor of Australian Road Rider magazine. This new book is his way of introducing "the greatest motorcycling country in the world" to fellow "mates" so they may get as much fun out of riding there as he has. The stories, anecdotes and asides which accompany his sound, practical travel advice make the book not only useful for planning trips but hugely entertaining just to read. As Grant Roff, a friend and fellow Aussie, says 'If you can't hit the road with your tent strapped to the back of your bike and a map in your tankbag, the next best thing is this book, three hours to kill, an armchair and a bottle of Long flat red.' But, if you are ready to go, this guide has everthing you'll need. It includes not only general information about Australia and how to troubleshoot in an unfamiliar country but also an insider's pick of the best roads to ride state by state. The book will be invaluable, particularly to first time visitors."

Reader review - Andy Deen writes:

"As the name suggests it covers just about everything you may need to know about biking around the 'Great Southern Land'. It also includes a section for overseas travellers visiting Oz. Peter is a widely respected Biker/Journalist here in Oz, and if this book is anywhere near as good as his magazine I think it will be a worthy resource for anyone touring Oz by motorbike."

Ed. Not yet available on Amazon, but you can buy it from Whitehorse Press website.

Motorcycle Diaries : A Journey Around South America

by Ernesto Che Guevara, translated by Ann Wright

Paperback (October 1996)

Midwest Book Review:

"Full of high drama and comedy, The Motorcycle Diaries is the story of a remarkable road journey in the words of a 23-year-old medical student known as "Che". There are fights, parties, and serious drinking. There are also moving examples of Guevara's idealism and solidarity with the oppressed, in this vivid record of what for others would have been the adventure of a lifetime. No biographical study or understanding of Che Guevara is complete without the reading of his diaries recording his thoughts as he journeyed around South America"

see also

Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend

Paperback:

Hardcover:

Motorcycle Guide to Route 66

by Kirk Woodward

Spiral-bound - 148 pages (January 1, 2000)

Synopsis:

"The complete resource for motorcyclists in search of America's most famous highway . . . Route 66, The Mother Road. You'll have everything you need to make a safe, enjoyable trip down Historic Route 66 on two wheels. Three turn-by-turn guides to the old road. See exactly how to do it from Chicago to Los Angeles or from Los Angeles to Chicago. A complete listing of motorcycle dealers along the Route. Laws regarding motorcycles in each of the 8 states the Route passes through. And much, much more."

MUCH More on Route 66:

Route 66: The Mother Road, by Michael Wallis

Route 66 Remembered, by Michael Karl Witzel

The Route 66 Traveler's Guide and Roadside Companion (1995), by Tom Snyder

Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Corsica

by John Hermann

Paperback (2002)

Editorial Reviews:

"Covering more area than any previous edition, author John Hermann, "King of the Alps," outlines 79 trips, including more great roads in southern France right down to the Mediterranean, and more great roads on the southern slopes of the Dolomites."

ldcleve from Milwaukee WI, USA:

"I took John's first edition of this book and a map and rode the Alps and the Dolemites for ten days. We reviewed the routes and stops each morning and evening. This is a great resource if you are traveling in the area. I brought three other books on this topic and left them behind at hotels as the trip progressed, as I realized I did not need any other resources. Use this and an internet translator site (like Babelfish)and you can make your reservations in some of the same hotels that Edelweiss and other formal tour groups use. This new edition expands on the first by adding Corsica and updating the Alps/Dolemite section. It is a great read. John is the recognized authority on this area for those of us that don't speak other languages well, and don't live there. He is also correct in stating that the riding in this region is addictive."

Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians

by Dale Coyner

Paperback (2004)

Editorial Reviews from Motorcycle Consumer News:

"...this book would make a very useful traveling companion "

Hencequently "Ben" from Bend, Oregon, USA:

"For me there are three parts to a good trip - the preparation, the adventure itself, and then the memories. This book has helped me a long way in achieving all these pleasure points. The maps and text are wonderful; the crafty photo's with tasty captions peppered appropriately throughout this guide left my partner (who does not accompany me) recommending more sights than I could handle. A keeper, if not just for that."

For more information, please check out Dale's Homepage.

Motorcycle Journeys Through Baja

by Clement Salvadori

Paperback (October 1997)

Independent Biker, Volume 7, Issue 2, 1998

"Motorcycle Journeys Through Baja is a staggeringly comprehensive, witty and erudite travel guide to Mexico's Baja Peninsula. His treatment of the subject is instilled with a sense of adventure and an obvious affection and enthusiasm for riding a bike in the Baja. The detail he provides is exhaustive, describing mile by mile every road of any consequence in the whole region as well as some inconsequential ones. He covers virtually every roadside attraction, monument, mission, cantina, quinta, gas station, geological anomaly, and fuzzy patch of roadkill on the whole dusty peninsula. Much of this information is presented in journal style insights and impressions that make the book an entertaining read as well as a thorough and accurate travel guide."

Motorcycle Journeys Through California

by Clement Salvadori

Paperback - 320 pages 1st edition (April 1, 2000)

Editorial Reviews - Book Description

" This book is about roads--sweeping roads high along the coast, lonely roads amidst desert splendor, and sporting twisties through grand forests--superb routes that offer some of the best year-round riding in the world according to moto-journalist Clement Salvadori.

Welcome bits of history, commentary, and notes from the author will give you plenty of good excuses to stop, as well as things to ponder as the miles roll by. And should you be in the right place at the right time and wish to really take in the local motorcycle scene, you will learn which famous runs and roadhouses typically bring together like-minded riders to kick tires over coffee."

Readers Comment - Randall Carter from So Cal

"GREAT! In this book the author selects an area (san diego, so cal, central ca, san francisco, no cal, high desert, low desert, etc) then shows about 3 detail SCENIC loops (trips) from 50 miles to 200+ miles with great detail and gives options for side trips not listed. It is up to date, printed in 4-2000. It makes me want to go on the trips listed!!!"

Motorcycle Journeys Through New England: You Don't Have to Get Lost to Find the Good Roads

by Martin C. Berke

Paperback (February 1992)

C.C. Motorcycle Newmagazine, October 1992

"Motorcycle Journeys Through New England by Martin C. Berke is a northeast motorcyclists dream. Even in the information age, it's hard to believe the quality and wealth of info in this narrow booklet. . . . The book combines information of interest to motorcyclists with sights of interest to all...experience a wealth of different culinary delight... include southern parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island, but also trips to Lake George and Lake Placid in northern New York State...strongly recommend this book to anyone with two wheels and a love of salt spray and green mountains."

Amazon.com Reviewer - a reader from USA, September 1, 1999

"Must-read material for New England riding - with basically one day to plan my trip (so I am a bit last-minute these days), this book was an indespensible boost in the good-time department. It is a great book to get you started, and provides all the necessary clues to create your own journeys. After a couple of days, you get to understand the way the maps illustrate the individual roads, and Marty's book helps you identify the best kinds to explore. Sometimes the routes get confusing, but that just adds to the adventure. Makes a great gift, as I told the friend who got it for me.

Motorcycle Journeys Through the Southwest: You Don't Have to Get Lost to Find the Good Roads

by Martin C. Berke

Paperback (February 1992)

Keystone Motorcycle Press, September 1994

"In the 420 page softbound book, Berke has scouted the region's best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants, always with an eye on value. Each chapter, or trip, contains useful listings of restaurants, lodgings, places of interest, and other helpful tips. Over eighty maps accompany the text, making navigation a snap, and over 255 illustrations highlight many of the attractions.

If you have a taste for the offbeat, and want to avoid traditional tourist traps, while experiencing the Southwest's finest motorcycling roads, then Motorcycle Journeys through the Southwest is for you."

Amazon.com Reviewer: a reader from Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, March 4, 1999

"It's like a virtual motorcyle trip. This books gives some pretty cool descriptions on different areas in the Southwest including Southwestern Colorado. My husband and I are familiar with the Colorado chapter and it was as though we were going through it again. Except it was in words and in our minds. My husband is going to take the recommendations and ride from the Chicago Area to the Taos New Mexico area. I will follow 2 days behind him with kids in tow. The author also provides valuable information on watering holes as well as places to eat. In desert areas you want to be prepared as to where the last gas station is. The author also gives explicit details on road conditions which makes the trip a lot easier to palette knowing where the "bad" spots are. Either you choose to ride gingerly through it or go around. I highly recommend this book. It's a good read and it contains lots of valuable information."

Motorcycle Journeys Through Southern Mexico

by Neal Davis, Lisa Dionne (Editor)

Paperback 1st edition (August, 2001)

Editorial Reviews - About the Author

Neal Davis was bitten by a travel bug early in life and has spent his years seeking a cure all over the world. As an accomplished sailor and pilot, Davis was also able to ensure that his wife and two children were infected as well, and together they shared many adventures on land, sea, and air.

Years later, when he had retired from owning a small business, Davis took to the street on an organized motorcycle tour of the Alps--and he quickly saw the appeal of two-wheeled travel. Since then, Davis has ridden in 21 countries in nearly every corner of the globe.

Davis now spends nearly 200 days of every year on the road, living the life we all dream about. Although he has been a long-standing fan of Mexico since the early 70s, he still rode more than 18,000 miles South of the Border in the last year in preparation for this book, most of them on a Kawasaki KLR 650.

Motorcycle Touring and Travel: A Handbook of Travel by Motorcycle, Second Ed.

by Bill Stermer

160 pages, 2nd edition (February 1, 1999), paperback

American Motorcyclist, July 1999

". . . there's a lot to like. First-time tourers may find the push they need to hit the road, and experienced travelers will likely find that this touring manual is worth the $19.95 plus shipping as insurance against pre-trip forgetfulness."

Reviewer: b selby from SF Bay Area United States, July 30, 2001

"Excellent investment - I bought this book before taking a 2,600 mile two week tour of seven western states on my SV650. I have owned 8 motorcycles, the first in 1973, so I thought I knew a lot. It was a very good book with lots of advice that saved me the purchase price many times over. It is a small investment that pays excellent dividends if you are planning a trip, unless you have a great deal of touring experience. I also recommend it if you are considering a bike but don't know what you want."

Reviewer: Brian Hill from Laguna Beach, CA USA, September 6, 2000

"Save your money. This is a book for non bike owners, who want a cursory glance at the topic. The author spends too much of the book on non related areas. Engine types, selecting a bike, maintenence, and not enough real meat about the title topic. There are real issues related to traveling by two wheels in safety and comfort, with all the stuff you really need, over a long distance. These subjects are only superficially explored. And anyone who has ridden some of the machines he suggests would make good touring platforms, would know that they would be extreamly uncomfortable over any prolonged ride. Perhaps the authors idea of a tour is a one day hop to someplace, if so, most of his selctions might be adequate, but that really isn't the context of "touring". Another reviewer put it well when he said this book woulod make a better series of magazine articles which tend to be superficial in nature anyway. There are some good points made in the book. Unfortunately for the money they only comprise 20% of the material."

Motorcycle Vagabonding in Japan

by Guy De La Rupelle,

Paperback (September 1999)

Book Description

"Didn't think of Japan as a motorcycle destination? Think again! Resident author Guy de La Rupelle has found terrific roads to wander on in the "Land of the Rising Sun." Sample all the wonder, beauty, mysticism and culture that Japan has to offer without the hassle of crowds, traffic, stress, and consumerism. For example, try out the tropical island of Kyushu, with trees reminiscent of rain forests and Louisiana bayous. Or how about Hokkaido, dubbed "the rider's paradise" by the bikers who go... "

Motorcycle Yoga: Meditative Rides Through India

by Miles Davis

Paperback

Book Description from www.aerostich.com:

"It's the story of an American who traveled to India in the 1970s to study its culture, religion and philosophy. After 12 years of criss-crossing the country on buses and trains as a monk, he gave up his monastic life and married an Indian doctor who later gave him a 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet as a birthday present. This is the story of his journey through India, revisited by motorcycle over dozens of rides. A thoughtful read, giving insight to a continent which is both misunderstood and magnificent."

This book is available from www.aerostich.com.

Motorcycling Around: Skills, Advice, Safety, Laws

by Peter Henshaw

Paperback (February 2006)

Synopsis

"This is a practical guide for motorcyclists taking their own bike abroad, tourists wanting to hire a bike or scooter while away, and people joining one of the growing number of all-in overseas riding tours. It covers everything from bike preparation and route planning to road safety, law, local regulations, extreme conditions, and emergencies. There is regional information about Europe, Scandinavia, America, Australasia, the Far East, and Africa."

Reviewer: BD "bigdave2020", UK, May 7, 2004

"If you are travelling in europe this book is a reasonable source of information with a acceptable amount of detail regarding road laws and legal requirements, including the new EU members. However for the the rest of the world (the riding further afield section) this book is very very disappointing and big let down."

Motorcycling Stories

by Piet Boonstra

Paperback

Reviewer: sseale from New York, United States, May 7, 2004

"This book is basically a diary of Boonstra's long adventure tours. Some of the conditions he rides in are extremely harsh, and made me think that he was crazy for continuing. I read this book cover to cover, but you don't need to. Each of his trips is a separate chapter. I would definitely recommend reading the first two Alaska trips; it is during these trips that he is learning about adventure touring and he has the most interesting experiences (from a riding standpoint). On his second trip, he gets cought in a blizzard and also does quite a bit of riding in the snow! It was worth the read and really opened my eyes to what you can do on a motorcycle."

Recommended by Yoni on the HUBB.

The Mouse And The Motorcycle

by Beverly Cleary

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback Reissue edition (August 1990)

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com:

"Ralph the mouse revs up a dream come true--his very own motorcycle. Living in a knothole in a hotel room, young Ralph has seen plenty of families come and go, some more generous with their crumbs than others. But when young Keith and his parents check in to the hotel, Ralph gets his first chance to check out. He has always fantasized about venturing beyond the second floor, maybe even outside. Curiosity overcomes caution, and Ralph must have a go at Keith's toy motorcycle. Soon, the headstrong mouse finds himself in a pickle, when all he wanted was to ride a motorcycle. Lucky for him, the boy understands how it is. When he discovers Ralph in his thwarted attempt to abscond with the toy bike, Keith generously encourages the rodent to ride. "

A Guide for Using The Mouse and the Motorcycle in the Classroom

by Deborah Hayes

Teacher Created Materials Inc Paperback - 1 January, 1996

Editorial Reviews
Book Description:

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Great Escapes: A Guide To Motorcycle Touring in New Zealand

by Peter Mitchell

164 pages, maps, photo's and diagrams. A5 size. (1/2 letter) Ring bound and durable - perfect for life on the Road.

Price: $NZ 34.95

From the Website:

"New Zealand is a paradise for motorcycle touring. The appeal of the open road is heightened by the magnificent scenery and the variety of dramatic landscapes. Here it is possible to travel on 'made-for-motorcycling'roads from the beach, to rivers, to lakes and to mountains all in one day... This excellent guide identifies over 40 of New Zealand's most popular 'Great Escapes.' Each run is accompanied by a map, and a route description giving times and distances. The author includes tips on improving riding skills, what to pack, as well as information about weather patterns and crossing between islands. He also lists motorcycle friendly accommodation, the best places to eat (from the best fish & chips, to the freshest smoked salmon) and much more. Contact details for Visitor Information Centres are given complete with phone, email and web-site numbers."

Grant:

I've had a read-through myself, and was very impressed with the depth, and ease-of-use of the book. Peter's done a great job on a big subject - a job I wouldn't have minded having myself - riding one of the great motorcycle countries of the world. Brings back good memories of our all-too-short - at three months - time there. Recommended. Available from the author and Amazon.

From Nordkapp to Cape York on a Motorcycle

by Werner Bausenhart

Paperback
6 x 9 in. 182 pp b/w illus.

"...he decided to start his trip in London, England, to ride up to Nordkapp, Norway, and from there to continue overland to Australia, and to return to Canada via Los Angeles.

The book describes the matters specific to motorcycle adventure travel: the documents required, the maintenance of the bike, road and riding conditions as they affect the motorcyclist, border crossings, transporting the bike by airfreight, breakdowns and repairs, accommodation and security for bike and rider. An appendix lists the choice of motorcycle, its (sic) accessories, modifications, and trouble spots, and the itinerary, with exact distances and the names of secure hotels... The writer demonstrates that anyone with a strong desire to do so can indulge in motorcycle adventure travel. All that is required is a reliable motorcycle, a bit of money, and a lot of time."

From Whitehorse Press or Buy direct from the Author and get US$5.00 off! Only on Horizons Unlimited!

Obsessions Die Hard: Motorcycling the Pan American Highway's Jungle Gap

by Ed Culberson

Paperback (1996)

Editorial Reviews:

"Obsessions Die Hard chronicles Culberson's determination to fulfill his dream. A retired U.S. Army officer, Culberson wanted to ride his motorcycle along the Pan American Highway's entire route between Alaska and Argentina, but in eastern Panama and western Colombia's Darien region the road is broken by an 80-mile gap filled with jungles, rain forests, rivers, and swamps, forcing travelers to detour around it by boat or plane. The area is so inhospitable and unexplored that a myth about its impenetrability has evolved over the centuries, and a curse aimed at Darien trespassers shrouds the region. But the Darien Gap, known as "el tapon del Darien"--the Stopper, didn't stop Culberson's dream. It turned it into an obsession. Culberson set his sights on riding Amigo, his BMW R80 G/S, the entire length of the Pan American Highway--including the Darien Gap, a feat never before accomplished by a motorcyclist. He suffers failure before meeting success, encountering killer bees, arrest by a corrupt law officer, cycling injuries and back-breaking labor to get himself and his motorcycle through the torturous jungles and swamps. A story of one man's struggle with his own obsession, Obsessions Die Hard is an amazing tale of human endurance and perseverance in the face of staggering obstacles."

Customer comments, November, 1997

A reader from California, USA- "For the die-hard motorcycling adventurer - This book definitely is not for the average reader, or traveler. It is an account of one man's life-long obsession to ride a motorcycle through the most impenetrable land mass on the face of the planet. If you have no interest in what endurance motorcycle riders call "adventure touring," skip Mr. Culberson's book. But if you ride, and sometimes ride hard and long, or off-road, and have wondered what it might be like to ride where no man has gone before, you will find this both a riveting adventure story and a practical guide to this exotic and dangerous sport. "

100,000 Miles of Solitude

by Maarten Munnik

Paperback

Book Description:

"For more than three years Maarten Munnik travelled on his motorbike around the world. From Europe through Asia to Australia, and from South America to Alaska. 100,000 miles of culture, adventure and most of all butt-pain. Every single day would be worthy of a chapter in this book, but there is just no printing-press large enough to print a book like that. Therefore you will have to settle with this collection of 'tales from the road'. Well aware of his own 'unsophisticated' view on the world, Maarten tells his tales the way he experienced them himself. He is no hero, not even a real adventurer. As he says himself: He is just stupid and naive and that combination leads him into, through and out of many unusual situations. Sometimes dramatic, sometimes hilarious, but always different."

The book is available at Lulu.com, click to purchase.

One Man Caravan

by Robert E. Fulton Jr.

Paperback Reprint edition (January 1995)

A terrific book, right at the top of the list. Recommended. (Grant)

Rider, February 1998

"My own favorite kind of read is a good story about someone taking a bike somewhere where the road is difficult, and the county strange. A granddaddy of this genre is One Man Caravan, by Robert Edison Fulton, the superbly told tale of a young Connecticut Yankee circling the globe on a Douglas flat twin back in the early 1930s. That's when having an adventure was having an adventure, and there was no phone system to allow you to contact the nearest U.S. Consulate, let alone call home."

The video of his trip is "Twice upon a Caravan" and available from Whitehorse Press here.

"Recently compiled from his original footage filmed on the 1932 trip, this one hour documentary is hosted by Fulton himself, now in his 90s. To see the world as he saw it almost seventy years ago and to hear this thoughtful man reflect on it now is an amazing, not-to-be-missed experience. Twice Upon A Caravan has been given a rave review by Larry Woods on CNN’s Across America. '…an hour long portrait,...really first-class stuff. It looks like a National Geo presentation of 1932.'"

This is a great video - not to be missed! Grant

One Year on the Road, Cinq Continents en Moto,

by Manou Emringer and Ellen Spencer, in English and French.

hardcover, 173 pages, 8 1/2" x 11 3/4"

"This travelogue, illustrated with over 400 photos, follows their journey through North and South America, West Africa, Europe and Asia."

Available through Manou and Ellen directly, 38 Euros plus shipping, or in North America from us here at HU. Don't forget to tell them where you heard about it.

It's a very nice book, well done - I have one! Recommended. Grant

On The Trail of Unusual Animals In Danger of Extinction

by Lagrot & Proteau

Sftbd., 8-3/4 x 12 in., 121 pp., color illus.

Synopsis:

Jean-Francois and Isabelle Prouteau are young veterinarians who went crazy for motorcycles when they realized how uniquely well suited two wheels are to penetrating and exploring the more remote corners of the globe. Their passion is looking for animals that have become so rare that everyone believes they no longer exist. Criss-crossing the world on their Yamaha dual-sports, a camera always at the ready, we join them on the trail of the Java rhinoceros, the red ibis, the babirussa, the okapi, the Tasmanian devil, the tree kangaroo and other engaging species who share an equally uncertain future. Through sheer patience and dedication, these incredible motorcycle adventurers are able to photograph these exotic animals and tell us their stories. The book is a remarkable gallery of dazzling four color animal portraits coupled with a fascinating around-the-world two-wheel tale that rivals those of Danny Liska and Helge Pedersen. Here is a unique holiday gift for the entire family to enjoy.

Publisher in French

English publisher / supplier currently unknown

The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles

by Melissa Holbrook Pierson

Paperback - 346 pages (November 1997)

A Horizons Unlimited reader wrote in to recommend this book:

"QUOTE from book 'The hard-core lover of motorcycles, the one whose head turns at every growing sound that promises a bike will soon flash into view, can't help it.....'

When I read this sentence I was hooked on this enigmatic book which never reaches a conclusion but travels several roads, some real, some virtual, some with endpoints, most are circular. The author connects with most things 'bike', but aims at a mainly female readership.There is a history of bikes and those who ride or have ridden them; there is technical talk; there is practical advice; there are touches of humour from a womans' perspective, 'Did you ride that motorcycle here all by yourself? No, I carried it in my head.' The best parts of the book are devoted to the journeys. Those days and nights spent on a bike, following the road and all its highs and lows. She finds love and fear, politics, feminism and above all the reality of what it all means to women who appropriate what is still a 'man's thing'. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend anyone to read this book, woman or Guzzi rider. It has passages of lyrical and spiritual writing with a return, every so often to a realism. Rather like riding, don't you think? - by Biddy Fisher - note: a version of this review appeared in WIMA (GB) News, June 1999"

Pilgrimage on a Steel Ride: AMemoir About Men and Motorcycles

by Gary Paulsen

Hardcover - 179 pages (November 1997)

Editorial Reviews from Amazon.com:

"At 57, with heart disease and a bad case of wanderlust, Gary Paulsen decided to get himself the motorcycle of his dreams and take it to Alaska from his home in New Mexico. "The bike held me like a hand, caught me and took me with it so that the engine seemed to be my engine, the wheels my wheels," he writes. "It was singular, visceral, unlike any other motorcycle I had ever ridden. In some way it brought me out of myself, out ahead of myself, into myself, into the core of what I was, what I needed to live. And I knew, my core knew that I would never be the same again, could never be the same."

Paulsen writes in a blaze of macho invective, about men who like drinkin' and butcherin' and guns and "poker with no-limits stakes, or stakes high enough to make you intensely focus on everything there is--and there is everything--in the game." But when he's writing about the spicy characters he's encountered in his wide-ranging travels around America, this short memoir, for all its exaggerated manliness, turns out to be quite funny."

Recommended by Yoni on the HUBB.

Purple Mountains : America from a Motorcycle

by Notch Miyake

Paperback - 256 pages (September 2001)

From Whitehorse Press site:

"A man who has seen much in his life sets out to see a country which still leaves much to be seen. No question, he should travel by motorcycle.

Spinning out the steady rhythm of the yellow line in his wake, author Notch Miyake takes advantage of a change in his circumstances to experience the United States from the seat of his BMW GS. In intimate contact with his environment, Miyake relates his experience of contemporary America in lyrical prose, narration, and in dialogue with the people he meets. His perceptions become sharpened by lonely miles, a naturally keen eye for detail, and the splendor of the land he uncovers. Those of us who ride beyond our comfortable, safe, and familiar surroundings will nod in recognition at Miyake's narration of the many scenes familiar to solo motorcycle travel.

An incredible journey of a soul questioning what to do with his new-found freedom from the everyday race, Miyake's ride becomes an exploration of America and its people that is adventurous in its sc