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Old 13 Jul 2017
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Elspeth Beard book

Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World by Elspeth Beard.
Just out, it should be good.
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If you are in the UK Elspeth is having a book launch at Vines BMW in Guildford next week, but be quick as tickets are selling out.

http://www.vinesguildfordmotorrad.co...d-book-launch/
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Oh no

'A' book describing her courage and spirit of adventure. Brilliant I'll buy it. I love reading women's achievements in this field as it usually comes without all the macho rubbish.
I hope it sells a million without triggering a bout of Manicom-fever....
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Agree with all above, saw her at BMW Central Dalkeith book presentation.
Wonder Woman.
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I just read it and quite enjoyed it. In succession I read She'll be Right and Lois on the Loose as well. Interesting different perspectives of each person's adventures.
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I am about half way though the book so far, and really enjoying it. I should have it finished in the next few days
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I'm reading it now.

First Motorcycle travel book I've read in a few years.

I'm enjoying it. It's honest and personal.
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Excellent book. Could not put it down. An honest account of her feelings/experiences.
Highly Recommend
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I have just read Lone Rider - a really good read. I can thoroughly recommend this book.
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Her presentation at HUBB UK was very interesting too.
I recently finished the book and enjoyed it thoroughly. It seemed to convey the real hardships endured on the journey in a way that I don't recall from many other travel books. Very frank account and some charming photos.
Then the epilogue .. oh that was so poignant, just heart-rending.
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Quite hard to put down once u pick it up, this one.
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