The World's Great Adventure Motorcycle Routes
The essential guide to the greatest motorcycle rides in the world
Published on 11. January 2012
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-84425-945-8 (ISBN)
Description
This exciting book is an essential guide to more than 30 of the world's best journeys for the adventure motorcyclist. The coverage for each route includes a first-hand account from someone who has made the trip together with comprehensive information on what to expect in terms of riding conditions, the best time to travel, choice of motorcycle, the history of the route, sights along the way, climate information and all kinds of other practical advice, all accompanied by top-class photography and detailed maps. This latest book in Haynes' adventure motorcycling series will both inspire and inform.
Reviews / Votes
'packed with useful maps and inspirational pictures' Ride'recommended.' Classic Motorcycle Mechanics
'breath-taking photography...A great read and well worth the GBP25.00 cover price for the images alone.' inter-bike
'breathtaking photos, detailed maps and advice from leading adventure riders.' National Geographic Traveller (UK)
'Well worth the read' Evening Standard
'This exciting book is an essential guide...will both inspire and inform.' Trial Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1099 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84425-945-8 (9781844259458)
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Person
Robert Wicks has written three books for Haynes: Adventure Motorcycling, Adventure Riding Techniques (co-authored with Greg Baker) and Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle. He works as the Chief Operating Officer for the Powerboat P1 World Championship. He lives in Berkshire.
Content
Features a foreword by seasoned adventure motorcyclists Kevin and Julia Sanders. Epic continental and local routes in Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand - as well as Europe. Those who have 'been there and done it' provide contributions - names include Walter Colebatch, Joe Pichler, Sam Manicom and Andreas Hulsmann. Route-planning, visas and carnets. In series with Adventure Motorcycling, Adventure Riding Techniques and Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle. Superbly illustrated and designed, featuring outstanding photography and detailed maps.