Moods of Future Joys : around the world by bike part 1

by Alastair Humphreys

250 pages, Paperback

Reviews

[Trisha Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes Alastair Humphreys on a journey around part of the world. (Don't worry, he made it the rest of the way and wrote about it in a second book!) This is a true book that, I'd argue, would fall into the memoir and travel/adventure literature categories. Humphreys, a recent graduate student, seeks adventure in the form of pedal biking around the globe. He plans to leave his home in the United Kingdom and head east through Europe and Asia, but, the 9/11 attacks alter his plans in this book. Frustrated but not willing to give up, he redirects and heads south from Syria. This book records his musings, moments of triumph, and times of trial until he reaches the Cape of Good Hope at the southernmost tip of Africa.

Readers who are considering their own "wild" adventure would do well to read about the experiences Humphreys has and consider his example. Others who wonder what traveling alone through many different countries and many months might feel like will also gain insight. Another bonus: the book has short chapters, so it's easy to pick up and read a little at a time as you track the author's journey.

[Scott Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible four year long trip by bike around the world. It's amazing that he survived.