Solo ride to Iran - Rebecca Lowe

[wheresthetorch]

I was going to post this link in the Touring section, but thought not enough people might see it and it is a good read:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39351162

 

[PMarkey]

Thanks , I enjoyed that

Paul

 

[wheresthetorch]

Thanks , I enjoyed that

Paul

I was hoping to find details of a forthcoming book at the end.

 

[Spiderweb]

Thanks @wheresthetorch, brave lady and a good read.

 

[alicat]

Good on her!

 

[Welsh wheels]

Certainly an inspiring read, she's obviously quite a remarkable lady. Not to criticise her, but she is lucky to have made it back in one piece. Apart from the obvious danger of many of the countries she passed through, if she had been seriously affected the heat she talks about, medical help would be a long way away. I wouldn't have the guts to do it.

 

[fullcycle]

Really good read, enjoyed it alot!

"I'd chosen a bicycle for its simplicity and slowness of pace, and its immersive, worm's-eye view. On a bike you don't just observe the world but are absorbed within it. You are seen as unthreatening and endearingly unhinged, and are welcomed into people's lives."

This was my favourite quote I know for one I feel the same when I'm out on mine

 

[Archeress]

I was hoping to find details of a forthcoming book at the end.

Me too, I'd love to read a book about her journey. I love the books by Levison Wood.

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Archeress x