Free Country

[rugby bloke]

Just finished reading "Free Country" by George Mahood. Its the true story of two lads who start off at Lands End wearing just their boxer shorts with a plan to cycle to John O'Groats without spending any money. Their plan is to throw themselves on the generosity of the general public for everything they need - clothes, bikes, food, accommodation etc.

An amusing story in its self and also an interesting take on the LEJOG tour. I was particularly amused when they list the essential equipment listed in a guide book (blagged from a library) against the kit they were actually carrying.

 

[nickyboy]

I read it last year. It's nicely written and helps to reaffirm one's hope that there is good and generosity in most people.

 

[biggs682]

Will have to keep an eye out for that when the car boot sales start

 

[Dayvo]

Yeah, I'd like to read that, too.

This is an excellent book, along similar lines:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2439940.Broke_Through_Britan

 

[ColinJ]

It is free to read if you have a kindleunlimited subscription, or £1.99 on Kindle if you don't - LINK.

 

[Stephenite]

It is free to read if you have a kindleunlimited subscription, or £1.99 on Kindle if you don't - LINK.

Or $3.99 if you live outside the UK.

Non-UK residents cannot use amazon UK website when purchasing ebooks - i have found out to my disappointment. Amazon do not advertise this and i don't mind doing it for them.

Looks like a good read, though, and is on my list.

 

[Stephenite]

The ebook is now priced at 99 american cents on Amazon dot com. Offer available for the next six hours or so. Edit: six days or so