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The 10,000k Challenge: ...faffing across Europe on a bike!
Tom Anderson, Chair of the Welsh Academy, the National Society of Writers in Wales and best-selling author of 'Chasing Dean and The Actaeon Tide':
'John Chick's 10,000k Challenge has all the elements needed for a belter of a travel book. There's a real sense of dropping into the unknown, a noble mission and a feat of human energy needed to bring the journey off. John's narrative style is full of humour as well as warm and pertinent observations about the people and landscapes he encounters. It's a trip across the personal and physical spaces in which the travellers challenge invariably plays out, atmospheric, alive and unpredictable. A great read!'
'John Chick's 10,000k Challenge has all the elements needed for a belter of a travel book. There's a real sense of dropping into the unknown, a noble mission and a feat of human energy needed to bring the journey off. John's narrative style is full of humour as well as warm and pertinent observations about the people and landscapes he encounters. It's a trip across the personal and physical spaces in which the travellers challenge invariably plays out, atmospheric, alive and unpredictable. A great read!'
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2015
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May 18, 2018
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Yes, an interesting and motivating journey across some awesome parts of Europe. John has a realistic and practical insight into summing up places of historic and natural beauty. His resolve and shear determination to cycle great distances virtually each day were not over described but cast in modest, simple words. The journey overall made me want to get on my bike and go somewhere.
The difficulties of fundraising and sponsorship would have left me cold though. I would have been selfish and just taken off. Then you would be funding the ride on your own which for most is not possible.
Well done John and his wife and friends for raising a significant amount for the charities concerned.
Yes, an interesting and motivating journey across some awesome parts of Europe. John has a realistic and practical insight into summing up places of historic and natural beauty. His resolve and shear determination to cycle great distances virtually each day were not over described but cast in modest, simple words. The journey overall made me want to get on my bike and go somewhere.
The difficulties of fundraising and sponsorship would have left me cold though. I would have been selfish and just taken off. Then you would be funding the ride on your own which for most is not possible.
Well done John and his wife and friends for raising a significant amount for the charities concerned.
September 18, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyable read and the wit was right up my street.
Well done John on getting your first book out there and so well written - you've got a great sense of humour. Thanks gives us all hope that we can tackle anything should we put our minds to it.
Well done John on getting your first book out there and so well written - you've got a great sense of humour. Thanks gives us all hope that we can tackle anything should we put our minds to it.
December 6, 2016
Great Read
Very well written positive and inspiring! It made laugh so many times.It was also an example of seeing the best of any situation or actions by people. It makes you realise how kind nearly everyone is and to take on projects without fear
Very well written positive and inspiring! It made laugh so many times.It was also an example of seeing the best of any situation or actions by people. It makes you realise how kind nearly everyone is and to take on projects without fear
June 10, 2017
An amazing accomplishment
Hats off to this guy, what an achievement! A staggering amount of cycling and a staggering amount raised for charity. His writing skills, however are somewhat lacking.
Don't get me wrong it's a good read and it comes across as a very honest account, but I just reckon this story had the potential to be a great read.
Hats off to this guy, what an achievement! A staggering amount of cycling and a staggering amount raised for charity. His writing skills, however are somewhat lacking.
Don't get me wrong it's a good read and it comes across as a very honest account, but I just reckon this story had the potential to be a great read.
October 7, 2019
A great read from start to finish. A well-written, hilarious account of an ambitious challenge - inspiring and heart-warming. £1.99 well spent!
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