Andrew P. Sykes crafts humorous travelogues that meander comically from one minor adventure to the next. His writing captures the spirit of long-distance cycling journeys, transforming personal odysseys across diverse European landscapes into engaging narratives. Through his work, Sykes invites readers to experience the joy of discovery and the unexpected turns that define a true adventure. He continues to blend his passion for teaching with his distinctive storytelling, always dreaming of the next expedition.
A journey on Reggie the bike from Tarifa in Spain to Norkapp in Norway. Join the duo as they journey across more than 8000 km of Europe, proving that no matter where youre headed, life on two wheels is full of surprises.
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The academic year must have been a difficult one as when the summer holidays arrived, secondary school teacher Andrew Sykes was happy to do as little as possible. But while sitting on his sofa watching the exploits of the cyclists at the Great Wall of China at the Beijing Olympics, he realised the error of his ways and resolved to put a bit more adventure into his life. Two years later, accompanied by his faithful companion Reggie (his bike) but only a rudimentary plan, Andrew set off for a trans-continental cycling adventure that would take him along the route of the Via Francigena and the Eurovelo 5 all the way from his home in southern England to Brindisi in the south of Italy. There were highs and lows, rain and shine, joy and despair and they are all recounted here in a light-hearted, brisk style.