Emu Racing and Record Chasing: A Teenager's Ride Around the World

by Tom Davies

In 2015, 19-year-old Londoner, Tom Davies rode 18,000 miles to become the youngest person ever to cycle around the world. Emu Racing and Record Chasing recounts his journey, covering 100 miles a day and visiting 21 different countries to complete a very big circle from London to London. Emu Racing and Record Chasing takes an unapologetic look at the world from a bicycle saddle. The narrative goes beyond the hardships Tom faced, focusing on the brutally honest thoughts of a teenager pushing himself to the limit. Covering everything from coping with new cultures and dealing with extreme boredom to living with ridiculous tan lines, the light-hearted nature and humour of the book makes this an easy read which will appeal to a wide audience. Laying bare his emotions and youthful naivety with the aim of inspiring others to push for their own personal goals, Tom provides an insight into why he took on this challenge. Whether it makes readers laugh, cry or start riding a bike into the sunset, this book is sure to resonate, motivate and amaze.

272 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2019

Reviews

[Craig Kirkwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book depicting Tom’s round the world cycle. I enjoy reading these types of books and this one was no different.

It doesn’t flow in the more classic chronological order of day to day but rather he’s structure it by covering key points which actually makes for quite interesting reading. A small selection of photos helped to bring his experiences to life.

Definitely a recommended read for anyone interested in expeditions and round the world style adventures.

[Léo de Riedmatten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life made Tom and I’s path cross two years ago, and he’s been an inspiring person to follow since. He sent me a copy of his book that I finally got around to reading, and what a treat it was! I really enjoyed the structure of the book, going back and forth between the expected forward narrative and also chapters on specific topics. An incredible adventure in itself, but made even more impressive by how young he was when he went about it! Bravo Tom!