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A Bicycle Journey to the Bottom of the Americas: Being a True Account of a Bike Adventure from Alaska Remember when you were a kid and you got your first bicycle? After a few weeks of mastering the dynamics of balancing, steering, and pedaling, all at the same time hopefully, your father released his protective, steadying grip on the seat and you went wobbling off on your own. It was probably your very first taste of independence and freedom and you knew you liked that feeling very much. Few things in life have ever compared to that first solo ride.

Almost 40 years after my first solo bike ride, I was able to recapture the excitement and passion of that momentous occasion when I pedaled out of Anchorage, Alaska bound for Tierra del Fuego—the very tip of South America. No matter that it was 17,500 miles distant and would take 3 ? years to get there; I vowed I would achieve that goal if it took the rest of my life.

Customer Review: Loved It!
I loved this book and would recommend it to both seasoned adventurers and “armchair travelers” alike! George captured my attention from beginning to end. I “showed up for life” with him page by page. His journey is a great example of what can happen if you are open, travel alone and do not have a firm plan. It may have been a low budget tour but meeting so many unique characters such as the alluring Josephine and the blind whistling Senor Guzman it seemed more like George traveled as a VIP! I felt sad when I reached the end of the book. At the same time I was filled with inspiration and motivation “hit the road”.
Customer Review: I love this book!
How many people on this planet -in their middle age, no less- can ride a bike from Alaska to the tip of Tierra del Fuego, and then have enough energy left over to tell dozens of amazing stories gathered all along the way? This book was utterly delightful, and is told in a narrative fashion that makes you feel as though the writer is in the room with you sharing a cup of good coffee (or a cold glass of ale!) Mr. Hawkins is quite engaging, to say the least. Every single anecdote in this book is full of humor and keen observations. The reviewer who made some derogatory comments about spelling and grammar is just jealous. I found this book to be a breath of fresh air, and will appeal to both non-bicyclists and long distance bikers alike. Buy it, read it, and enjoy!

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