{"product_id":"9781925556841","title":"Wild Ride","description":"Author: Oakman, Daniel\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781925556841\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Black Inc\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jun 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'To cross Australia on a bicycle, piercing the very heart of the continent, facing dangers, some known and more unknown - it was the very thing.' Jerome Murif, Australian cyclist, 1897\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells the story of the cyclists who were overcome by the need to venture forth on two wheels; the courageous men and women who undertook some of the most epic bicycle journeys of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Ride reminds us of a thrilling period of exploration all but forgotten in the age of the motorcar. Daniel Oakman takes us on a rich ride through the 130 years of Australian cycling; from the overlanding heroes of Arthur Richardson and Francis Birtles, to the lesser known but no less amazing feats of Jerome Murif, Ted Ryko and Joe Pearson, through to modern-day bikepacking trailblazers such as Kate Leeming, Tegan Streeter and Tom Richards. Celebrity riders are here too; from the historic icons of Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Wendy Duncan and Shirley Law, to the more recent triumphs of actor Sam Johnson and his audacious quest to ride a unicycle 15,000 kilometres around the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will be astounded by their journeys, retold here with sparkling clarity. Be inspired for your next pedal powered adventure.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48185225576606,"sku":"UBD-9781925556841","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781925556841.jpg?v=1787486387","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781925556841","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}