The Beacon Bike
Around England and Wales in 327 Lighthouses
Published on 25. April 2024
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-83773-168-8 (ISBN)
Description
The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn't mean giving up on a lifelong dream.
The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one man's quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world.
This journey is a testament to the joy of life's simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a child's imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.
The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one man's quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world.
This journey is a testament to the joy of life's simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a child's imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.
Reviews / Votes
*Picked as a Country Living Refreshing Read* * Country Living * The author takes us on an inspirational 3,500-mile journey to fulfil a promise he made to himself as a small child * Britain Magazine * Ed Peppitt has done something special with The Beacon Bike. He has taken two familiar icons, the bike and the lighthouse, a woven them into a single, delightful narrative. The resulting journey is balm for the soul. * Ned Boulting * Just the right balance of lighthouse information and humour for the uninitiated * Country Life *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Duxford
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83773-168-8 (9781837731688)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Ed Peppitt is a fundraising ambassador for Shift MS, a charity aimed at keeping MS suffers as active as possible. He is also the Association of Lighthouse Keeper's representative for south-east England. Ed produces a podcast for the Booksellers Association and has worked with organisations including Channel 4 and Bournemouth University. He lives by the coast with his wife and three children.