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Tired of I.T! - How I learned to stop worrying and love the bicycle
Spend every waking minute staring at a computer screen. Throw in some self destructive habits. Stir. Repeat. This weekly routine nearly killed him. In a moment of insanity (clarity?), Dave Conroy quit his computer job, sold his belongings and, buying a bicycle, set forth around the world. He hadn't been on a bike in nearly 20 years but you never forget, right? This is the story of someone who, finding himself caught up in the daily struggle for happiness, took the bold move to step outside his comfort zone. Leaving behind family and friends, he took the first step to reprogram the mind and find inner peace. For anyone interested in taking that step away from the daily grind, the hustle and bustle of structure, burned out from Information Technology, wanting to embark on a long term journey by bicycle this should appeal to you.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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Dave Conroy
2 books7 followersIn 2009 Dave Conroy quit his job working with computers, sold everything he owned and bought a bicycle setting forth for a round the world journey. His travels have taken him to various parts of the globe, and he regularly writes and films the experience.
His writing, photos, have appeared in many travel and bicycling related publications, and has appeared in a full length documentary titled Riding North, filmed in Canada in 2010.
His writing, photos, have appeared in many travel and bicycling related publications, and has appeared in a full length documentary titled Riding North, filmed in Canada in 2010.
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April 5, 2014
A great read. Dave Conroy Round the World Cyclist has kindly shared his life and his adventures with the reader.
Firstly why would you do this? Why not! Its free travel (on the bike), free accommodation (in the tent), and you get to go everywhere and see everything. A perfect holiday.
Dave has provided some good technical information about the bike and his equipment which I was very interested in.
There are some terrifying moments ie being shot at, almost being crushed by a truck, running out of water, being hit by a bike falling from a tree!, camping in bear country, and being mauled by a wild dog.
I note the advice about being wary of short cuts.
The touring cyclist has three basic needs being shelter, food, water. Stealth camping is part of the adventure. Obtaining food supplies does not sound too difficult. I liked the advice about using oats in the morning and pasta at night as basics. The search for water is ongoing and definitely another big part of the adventure.
Tired of I.T. is good fun and a really enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.
Firstly why would you do this? Why not! Its free travel (on the bike), free accommodation (in the tent), and you get to go everywhere and see everything. A perfect holiday.
Dave has provided some good technical information about the bike and his equipment which I was very interested in.
There are some terrifying moments ie being shot at, almost being crushed by a truck, running out of water, being hit by a bike falling from a tree!, camping in bear country, and being mauled by a wild dog.
I note the advice about being wary of short cuts.
The touring cyclist has three basic needs being shelter, food, water. Stealth camping is part of the adventure. Obtaining food supplies does not sound too difficult. I liked the advice about using oats in the morning and pasta at night as basics. The search for water is ongoing and definitely another big part of the adventure.
Tired of I.T. is good fun and a really enjoyable read. I highly recommend it.
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