Overlander [electronic resource] : Bikepacking coast to coast across the heart of the Highlands
Alan Brown2019
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"Sensitive, personal and culturally informed." Andy Wightman MSP
Seeking a temporary escape from city life and a world gone mad, Alan Brown plots
out a personal challenge: an epic coast-to-coast trip through the wild and
lonely interior of the Highlands. He traverses paths historic and new, eschewing
creature comforts and high-tech cycle gear, trusting his (mostly) serviceable
bike. Armed with the essentials and a sense of adventure and curiosity, he
discovers more about nature, history, people, his country, the concept of risk,
and himself, than he ever thought possible. Alan traces a route from
Argyllshire's Loch Etive across remote Rannoch moors, dramatic Grampian terrain
and the beautiful glens of Strathspey to reach the Moray Firth at Findhorn.
Ready for all weathers and obstacles, he succumbs to the hypnotic daily routine
of ride, eat, sleep, repeat. He's savouring the landscapes, the wildlife and the
solitude, and relishing the self-reliance. He is also picking up ...
Main title:
Author:
Alan Brown, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Saraband, 2019
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781912235421
Language:
English
BRN:
435675
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |