{"product_id":"9780670077946","title":"Riding With Giants","description":"Author: Court, Peter Holmes a\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780670077946\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 21 Jan 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story about the nature of work, the science of bicycles and the wisdom of children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational businessman Peter Holmes   Court left the executive world and found himself living deep in rural France with only his seven-year-old twin girls for company.\u003cbr\u003e Peter was struggling as a single father in a foreign country - unsettled by the sudden move away from a traditional job, and completely baffled by the society around him. His only plan: to ride \u003ci\u003eL'Etape du Tour\u003c\/i\u003e, the challenging amateur leg of the \u003ci\u003eTour de France\u003c\/i\u003e. In an effort to find some new friends in the community - and a bike for the race - he discovered the region's small bicycle factory.\u003cbr\u003e He was soon spending his days there: photographing his custom bike being built, meeting the locals, and learning about the rich traditions of artisan craftsmanship. Trying to enjoy the simple things and become a better father, Peter slowed down, and started to reflect seriously on history, industry and the structure of our modern economy. He and his daughters finally began to put down roots and understand the beauty and calm of a small-scale existence - and a very different approach to excellence and the well-lived life.\u003cbr\u003e This is one man's compelling, informative and funny story about the wisdom of children, the nature of work today, and the science of bicycles.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445880848542,"sku":"UBD-9780670077946","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780670077946.jpg?v=1790749371","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780670077946","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}