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A Fast Bike to North Cape
The year—1989. The destination—Nordkapp, the northernmost part of Scandinavia, deep inside the Arctic Circle. Andy has swapped his battered old Suzuki for a spanking new Kawasaki.GPZ1000RX. Jump on back and let us ride together as we cross fjords, frozen tundra and high mountain passes to reach distant North Cape. Witty, poignant and accidentally informative, the story tells of travel in an era long gone, a time before smartphones and Google, when we read paper maps like pirates on the high seas, and friends were made and lost along the road less traveled.
Can Andy prevail and survive rough seas, violent storms, scary reindeers and a ridiculous amount of Belgian beer to reach his destination. ★★★Buy a copy today to find out★★★
Can Andy prevail and survive rough seas, violent storms, scary reindeers and a ridiculous amount of Belgian beer to reach his destination. ★★★Buy a copy today to find out★★★
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2023
About the author
Andy C Wareing
57 books34 followersAlong with many like-minded souls, 2020 was the year I finally broke free of the constraints of life in corporate America. Fueled by a renewed passion and creativity I decided to pursue my new life as a full-time author.
Originally from Southport in England my wife, Paula, and I, lived and worked in the USA for 15 wonderful years, and then moved to Spain to enjoy a quiet life in the endless sunshine of the Mediterranean. Instead, we ended up embroiled in the tribulations of the pandemic. I wrote and self-published my first book “Mistakes Were Made” after that (mis) adventure.
At heart always British, we loved living in the U.S.A but will never vocalize the American pronunciations of basil, banana, or tomato. We now live with our two dogs in leafy Somerset, land of apples, cider, and weather so perpetually wet, ‘wellies’ are considered formal wear.
Please keep me away from the benefits office by leaving a review on Goodreads or your local Amazon store, and follow my blog here:
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Originally from Southport in England my wife, Paula, and I, lived and worked in the USA for 15 wonderful years, and then moved to Spain to enjoy a quiet life in the endless sunshine of the Mediterranean. Instead, we ended up embroiled in the tribulations of the pandemic. I wrote and self-published my first book “Mistakes Were Made” after that (mis) adventure.
At heart always British, we loved living in the U.S.A but will never vocalize the American pronunciations of basil, banana, or tomato. We now live with our two dogs in leafy Somerset, land of apples, cider, and weather so perpetually wet, ‘wellies’ are considered formal wear.
Please keep me away from the benefits office by leaving a review on Goodreads or your local Amazon store, and follow my blog here:
https://andycwareing.com/blog/
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February 26, 2023
Biking across the Arctic Circle
I don't know about you, but when I'm deciding where I want to spend my summer vacation, somehow crossing the Arctic Circle and becoming the most northerly tourist in Europe isn't my first choice. But luckily I don't have to do it, because Andy did, and has written a fabulous adventure memoir about it. I enjoyed traveling to Byzantium in Andy's previous book, but this is a totally different ride. New upscale bike makes riding a lot easier, but he's unprepared for the prices in Norway, and has a very restricted diet. And the weather: oh the weather! I loved Andy's descriptions of how wet it's possible to get riding a motorcycle, and was terrified by his journey through a horrendous storm, north of the Arctic Circle, and with no place to shelter. And he meets some interesting travel companions. But I think what impressed me most about this book was Andy's descriptive prose. I've read three of his books now, and his writing style just gets better and better. A most enjoyable read. I'm hoping for more from this talented author.
I don't know about you, but when I'm deciding where I want to spend my summer vacation, somehow crossing the Arctic Circle and becoming the most northerly tourist in Europe isn't my first choice. But luckily I don't have to do it, because Andy did, and has written a fabulous adventure memoir about it. I enjoyed traveling to Byzantium in Andy's previous book, but this is a totally different ride. New upscale bike makes riding a lot easier, but he's unprepared for the prices in Norway, and has a very restricted diet. And the weather: oh the weather! I loved Andy's descriptions of how wet it's possible to get riding a motorcycle, and was terrified by his journey through a horrendous storm, north of the Arctic Circle, and with no place to shelter. And he meets some interesting travel companions. But I think what impressed me most about this book was Andy's descriptive prose. I've read three of his books now, and his writing style just gets better and better. A most enjoyable read. I'm hoping for more from this talented author.
February 7, 2024
Enjoyable and humorous tale
An fitting encore to his first book, Andy again does a great job of weaving together the story of his trek north of the Arctic Circle in Europe. Along the way he makes new friends and makes the reader wish he had been along for the ride.
An fitting encore to his first book, Andy again does a great job of weaving together the story of his trek north of the Arctic Circle in Europe. Along the way he makes new friends and makes the reader wish he had been along for the ride.
November 15, 2023
I found the book after looking for Nord Kapp information.
The book is excellent as unlike many travel books it tells the story warps and all.
Well worth a read, I'm looking to get another fast bike to tome soon.
The book is excellent as unlike many travel books it tells the story warps and all.
Well worth a read, I'm looking to get another fast bike to tome soon.
January 14, 2024
warts and all story of a great bike ride.
Too many motorcycle travel books gloss over the challenging parts of a trip, but here we told of the mental challenges as well as the fun parts with refreshing honesty. Highly recommended.
Too many motorcycle travel books gloss over the challenging parts of a trip, but here we told of the mental challenges as well as the fun parts with refreshing honesty. Highly recommended.
December 21, 2023
Entertaining read
Good, well written book. Found it captivating throughout and has given me inspiration to venture further afield to more remote locations, but perhaps not such cold ones.
Good, well written book. Found it captivating throughout and has given me inspiration to venture further afield to more remote locations, but perhaps not such cold ones.
June 10, 2023
A CRAZY RIDE
A compulsive quick read which I couldn’t put down. Andy tells an amazing story so much so, that I felt I was sat, sodden and scared out of my wits, on the back of his bike, whilst mesmerised by the incredible scenery. I was also surprised by Andy’s music taste, I expected something different from a 80’s hardened biker.
I highly recommend this travel story.
A compulsive quick read which I couldn’t put down. Andy tells an amazing story so much so, that I felt I was sat, sodden and scared out of my wits, on the back of his bike, whilst mesmerised by the incredible scenery. I was also surprised by Andy’s music taste, I expected something different from a 80’s hardened biker.
I highly recommend this travel story.
October 13, 2023
Highs and Lows of a trip from a time, seemingly not long ago, but so different
A great reflection on travel pre-internet, pre tunnels, road bridges, pre waterproof and pre-affordable goretex bike gear.
The loss of contact with old acquaintances is a poignant reminder to do your best to keep in touch with folk who impacted your life!
A great reflection on travel pre-internet, pre tunnels, road bridges, pre waterproof and pre-affordable goretex bike gear.
The loss of contact with old acquaintances is a poignant reminder to do your best to keep in touch with folk who impacted your life!
March 12, 2023
As a biker chick in an earlier life, I thought I was adventurous; I thought I was daring. But I had nothing whatsoever on Andy Wareing. This guy is crackers.
Andy loves to ride, but has difficulty keeping his pillion passengers. It doesn’t take long to figure out why. Off to some of the most desolate land on earth that still has a road to it, Andy heads for Finland and beyond the arctic circle.
This book is incredibly fast-paced, just like Andy’s bike. Disasters and near-death experiences come thick and fast. I was only disappointed it was not longer – though I’m pretty sure even Andy was happy when this trip was over.
Andy loves to ride, but has difficulty keeping his pillion passengers. It doesn’t take long to figure out why. Off to some of the most desolate land on earth that still has a road to it, Andy heads for Finland and beyond the arctic circle.
This book is incredibly fast-paced, just like Andy’s bike. Disasters and near-death experiences come thick and fast. I was only disappointed it was not longer – though I’m pretty sure even Andy was happy when this trip was over.
May 12, 2026
Reading about Andy C. Wareing’s adventures as he rode his new Kawasaki north into fierce weather, on a shoestring budget, was incredibly engaging, with the raw power of the elements testing him. He met such distinctive individuals on his travels, and I was charmed by how effortlessly he befriended them. The treacherous mountain passes had me gripping the book, my heart pounding with each turn of the page, as I anxiously awaited his survival on his journey to the northernmost reaches of Europe. If you’re a lover of adventure stories, this book is truly magnificent.
September 8, 2024
A great follow up to his first book on his trip to Turkey. Great humour when describing taking his bike to the North Cape in Norway and realising his bike, his riding kit and especially waterproofs are not really the best for the job. Keeps making me laugh with his descriptions and especially where misfortunes befall him.
February 7, 2026
Couldn’t put the book down
The second of Andy’s books that I’ve read. They were both very descriptive and made you feel that you were actually there. As per the headline I couldn’t put the book down. Even my copy of motorcycle news ended up being read a week later, which I never do!
The second of Andy’s books that I’ve read. They were both very descriptive and made you feel that you were actually there. As per the headline I couldn’t put the book down. Even my copy of motorcycle news ended up being read a week later, which I never do!
July 4, 2025
Great story
I'm enjoying reading these stories. This is my second and bought Badlands. I intend to do a few big tours on my Harley when I retire, so I'm finding them inspiring my imagination.
I'm enjoying reading these stories. This is my second and bought Badlands. I intend to do a few big tours on my Harley when I retire, so I'm finding them inspiring my imagination.
March 19, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable reading from a fair weather Motorcyclist. Second in the series and I will certainly read a few more of Andy's adventures. If you enjoy Bike or ride yourself this is a must read.
June 7, 2023
Relaxing, easy read
Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this book~the writing, the man behind the journey, and the thrilling adventure. As a passionate motorbike enthusiast, it captures for me, the essence of the open road and the exhilaration of the ride with vivid detail and authenticity.
Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this book~the writing, the man behind the journey, and the thrilling adventure. As a passionate motorbike enthusiast, it captures for me, the essence of the open road and the exhilaration of the ride with vivid detail and authenticity.
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