The Real Way Round: 1 year, 1 motorcycle, 1 man, 6 continents, 35 countries, 42,000 miles, 9 oil changes, 3 sets of tyres, and loads more

Features

• A practical guide to motorcycling round the world

• Nearly seven hundred stunning photographs 

• Planning section so riders can prepare for a similar trip

• Simple cost-effective bike modifications

• Pictorial diary of the trip featuring all countries visited

• Details of the ups & downs and dangers encountered

• One man’s real experience – no back up teams, no spare bikes, no film crews

• One month riding through China (few have done this)

• Practical guidance on freighting the bike• Details of cultural challenges experienced

Description

This is a pictorial diary of a once-in-a-lifetime motorbike trip across 35 countries on a Yamaha Ténéré XT660, and a practical guide to motorcycling round the world – what to do first, what to plan for, and how to cope with the unexpected. Features stunning photography, details of bike modifications, route maps, points of interest, and practical guidance on freighting your bike.

Synopsis

This book captures one man’s real experience motorcycling around the globe – no back up teams, no spare bikes, no film crews. 42,000 miles through 35 countries, seeing amazing things, meeting fascinating people, experiencing different cultures and coping with extremely challenging conditions. This book is not only proof anyone can do it, but also a guide as to how to do it. It is not a technical guide, but rather a broad-brush approach covering some of the key tasks needed to plan and complete a similar trip yourself. With almost seven hundred inspirational photos of stunning scenery and intense experiences, plus an informal, straightforward commentary, this is an eye-opening and practical account of biking around the world.