Around the World on a Motorcycle
Around the World on a Motorcycle

Author: Zoltan Sulkowsky

Publisher: Whitehorse Press

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 9781884313554

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The year was 1928 when two young Hungarians decided to travel around the world on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with sidecar. Like Robert Fulton, whose circumnavigation of the globe is chronicled in his popular 1937 book One Man Caravan, Sulkowsky thought his was the first around-the-world journey on a motorcycle. This account of his trip with friend Gyula Bartha gives a very clear-eyed view of the world in the 1930s -- a world where the colonizing influence of Europe had affected much of Africa and Asia but not all. The two experienced the riches of sultans, witnessed remote cultures and extreme poverty in far-flung villages, travelled through wilderness with the ever-present danger of wild animals, and traversed roads of all descriptions. They dealt with mud, sand, extreme heat and cold, and rivers where the motorcycle had to be taken apart to cross in a small boat. This intelligent and engaging book, now in a paperback edition, offers a unique world view between the World Wars, flavored by the great diversity of cultures and the wide variety of human life that exists on the planet.

Motorcycle Adventurer
Motorcycle Adventurer

Author: Dr. Gregory W. Frazier

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-04-08

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1450221408

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

“The longest, most difficult, and most perilous motorcycle journey ever attempted.” The Bicycling World and Motorcycle Review “Anyone who desires to diverge from the beaten path and visit points that may be of peculiar interest to him personally, the motorcycle is undoubted the only satisfactory means of travel.” Syracuse Herald “One must die sometime and to die with one’s boots on is very noble.” Carl Stearns Clancy while riding his motorcycle at night in Spain, 1913. This travelogue originally authored by Clancy is for the avid motorcycle adventurist, the travel dreamer thirsting for motorcycle touring. Clancy circled the globe during 1912-1913 on a 1912 motorcycle. There were no GPSs, ATMs, Internet, and often no gas, roads or motorcycle repair shops. It describes the first motorcycle global adventure ride by the man who survived a dream quest with his gun, determination, grit, and guts. Edited by author Dr. Gregory W. Frazier, “America’s #1 extreme motorcycle adventurer,” who has raced, ridden, and repaired motorcycles over 1,000,000 miles and five times around the world. Best-selling author, journalist, film producer and professional photographer, Frazier’s works include 14 books and 10 films. He says of motorcycle adventures, “I hate adventure that involves snakes or sharks.”

One Man Caravan
One Man Caravan

Author: Robert Edison Fulton

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0760353301

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This adventurous work records Robert Edison Fulton's solo round-the-world tour on a two-cylinder Douglas motorcycle between July, 1932 and December, 1933. First published in 1937.

Lone Rider
Lone Rider

Author: Elspeth Beard

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 178243805X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left behind her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her motorbike. This is the story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition

Author: Dale Coyner

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2017-02-16

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 0760357617

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Motorcyclists in record numbers are heading out on ambitious trips across America and around the world. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel offers essential advice to fully prepare them for traveling long distances over extended periods. Whether you are getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, Coyner's book details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience. In three major sections, this book covers trip planning, rider preparation, and outfitting the motorcycle. This newest edition has been completely updated to reflect current information and the newest trends in mobile technology, as it relates to motorcycle touring. Coyner lays out the steps for planning a worry-free, fun trip, one that starts with the rider physically and mentally prepared. On the road, having good riding gear can make a dramatic difference in comfort and safety as the weather changes from dry to wet, and from hot to cold. Coyner describes the important aspects of personal preparation and describes the major kinds of riding gear and how they work to control body temperature and moisture. As motorcycle technology has evolved, so have aftermarket accessories, which are made to address virtually every special need. Coyner shows you step-by-step how electrical modifications can be made, and provides specific sections on high-performance lighting and conspicuity, GPS and other cockpit instruments, entertainment and communication devices, cameras and camcorders, ergonomic enhancements, suspension improvements, luggage and storage additions, and trailers. Over 250 full-color photographs illustrate riding gear, accessories, and modifications that will make any motorcycle adventure the trip of a lifetime.

Journey to the End of the World
Journey to the End of the World

Author: Alfonse Palaima

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937747855

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Travel along with a group of seasoned adventure motorcyclists as they ride an uncharted route across South America on a journey dubbed Expedition 65. Led by long-time tour guide Jim Hyde, the group assembles an A-team of machines and veteran riders to cross explore South America from top to bottom. The journey was chronicled by long-time professional photographer Alfonse Palaima, who recorded amazing moments from the world's most dangerous road to crossing the legendary Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. Join in on the adventure of a lifetime, and learn how the world's best adventure riders prepare to travel across the bottom of the world.

Andiamo Full Circle
Andiamo Full Circle

Author: David Aller

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-10

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 2009, Bob Dolven left his home in Phoenix, Arizona, astride a BMW motorcycle. After ten years and almost 80,000 miles, he wound up in Christchurch, New Zealand. Through North, Central, and South America, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, Bob and his two-wheeled friend, Andiamo, visited sites as far flung as Dracula's Castle in Romania and the ruins of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. Along the way they rode through blistering deserts, struggled through howling winds and torrential rains, and plowed through axle-deep snow. While every day brought new adventures, Bob also faced more than a few dangers. In Mexico, he had a close call when a truck carrying coconuts lost its load directly in his path. During a journey across the Caspian Sea on a cargo ship, his life was threatened by drunken Russian cabinmates who hated Americans. In Bolivia, he was stopped by a cop who told him to "go to jail" because it was the only safe place in the area to spend the night. In North Korea, he risked insulting his guides by refusing to accept their anti-American propaganda. But what Bob will remember most about his trip are the people he met. In Morocco, a man named Unnis invited him to his beautiful traditional Muslim home for mint tea and cakes. While searching for a place to camp in Mongolia, Bob came upon a crude hut where a smiling woman shared her meager meal of yak milk and chicken feet. When faced with mechanical breakdown or fuel shortages, someone always stepped up to help. While the world has its share of problems, Bob's journey convinced him that the human spirit is truly defined by kindness and generosity. Andiamo Full Circle is a trip you'll never forget.

Going The Wrong Way
Going The Wrong Way

Author: Chris Donaldson

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-23

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9781838012762

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A young man escapes 1970s Belfast on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans, and tries to find himself... and the road to Australia... what could possibly go wrong

Why We Ride
Why We Ride

Author: Mark Barnes, PhD

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1620082292

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Why would anyone want to do something as dangerous as motorcycling? For those who love to ride, no explanation is necessary. For everyone else, there’s Why We Ride. Designed as both an explanation for outsiders and an anthem for those within the fold, this new book presents the insights of Mark Barnes, PhD, a motorcycling clinical psychologist. As a popular columnist at Motorcycle Consumer News for more than 20 years, Dr. Barnes articulates the elusive physical, emotional, and interpersonal elements that make the world of the motorcyclist such a rich and exciting place. His wide-ranging text covers both sports psychology and the psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, including the results of Dr. Barnes’ own empirical research. Heartfelt and thought provoking, here is a straightforward account of what makes real motorcyclists tick. Inside Why We Ride: What makes all the hazards and hardships of riding a motorcycle worthwhile to perfectly sane, intelligent, and responsible individuals Insights from clinical psychologist and moto-journalist Dr. Mark Barnes Examination of the complex gratifications, relentlessly compelling passions, and deeply personal experiences that motivate motorcyclists Sports psychology, psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, and reflections on the author’s personal journey as a rider Results of the author’s own empirical research on the motives of motorcyclists Thought-provoking exploration of the human dimension of motorcycling Special section on how riders achieve the quasi-mystical state of “Flow,” a concept currently at the center of modern sports psychology

Beyond the Glory
Beyond the Glory

Author: Angela D. Martin

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2018-05-14

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 154629256X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Beyond the Glory is a compelling sequel to the book To Thine be The Glory. It reveals in more detail social issues previously touched upon in the book and discuses valuable lessons to be learnt. The book frequently references scripture passages in order to illuminate, validate and provide essential tools to aid in life. It discusses hard facts regarding developing a relationship with God, attitudes towards money, divorce and breakdowns within the family units. This book is a must read for married couples, singles, families, Christians and people seeking to know their lifes purpose. You will not be able to put this book down, but constantly be using it as a reference manual.