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This is the second entry in the Memoirs of a Despatch Rider series in which S. P. Muir entertains us with anecdotes from his years as a London motorcycle messenger.
In this sequel to ‘You’re Where Now?’ Muir once again transports us back to the 1980s when London was awash with hundreds - if not thousands - of motorcycle messengers. A breed apart and loathed by many, these unsung heroes were the lifeblood of London's economy. In an age before the advent of emails, the internet, or mobile phones, whether high finance, graphic design or the newspaper industry, without these hardy - and some would say suicidal - knights of the road, all would have soon ground to a halt.
S. P. Muir gives another intriguing and humorous insight into what it was like to work within this brotherhood of economically essential outlaws.
A must for bikers everywhere, this is entertaining and eye-opening reading for anyone else as well.
In this sequel to ‘You’re Where Now?’ Muir once again transports us back to the 1980s when London was awash with hundreds - if not thousands - of motorcycle messengers. A breed apart and loathed by many, these unsung heroes were the lifeblood of London's economy. In an age before the advent of emails, the internet, or mobile phones, whether high finance, graphic design or the newspaper industry, without these hardy - and some would say suicidal - knights of the road, all would have soon ground to a halt.
S. P. Muir gives another intriguing and humorous insight into what it was like to work within this brotherhood of economically essential outlaws.
A must for bikers everywhere, this is entertaining and eye-opening reading for anyone else as well.
- GenresMotorcycle
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2020
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About the author
S.P. Muir
10 books11 followers S. P. Muir sounds a bit pretentious, doesn't it? Well let me lighten it up for you with a bit more information.
My name is Stephen Peter Muir, I live at the edge of England's beautiful Lake District National Park with my beautiful wife, Rosemary. I won't say quite how old I am, but Noah says to tell you all, 'hi.'
"So what about your writing, Stephen?" I hear you ask. It's funny, but it seems I began writing as soon as I could hold a pen. Poetry and short stories mainly. I wrote my first novel while I was still at school; a thriller called 'The spoilers'. It was so bad that I duly filed it in the nearest dustbin! Fantasy soon became my main love, though.
My first novel to be published, The Talisman of Wrath, is the first book in a fantasy series. It had it's beginnings way back... hey, why not check out the blog on my website for that particular anecdote? You'll find the whole tale about the genesis of that book there. There's a little bit more info about me as well.
Here's the link:
https://spmuir.com/my-blog/f/i-was-re...
And why not also click the link to my amazon page? You'll find more details about all my books there as well. It's:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/S.-P.-Muir/e...
Or why not ask me a question?
If you've read any of the 'Saga of the twins of Arl' books, you might want to ask about how they measure time and distance. Even about the religious beliefs of the different races in that world.
I might even let you in on the secret of how old I am. Shhh! don't tell anyone.
Speak to you soon, I hope.
My name is Stephen Peter Muir, I live at the edge of England's beautiful Lake District National Park with my beautiful wife, Rosemary. I won't say quite how old I am, but Noah says to tell you all, 'hi.'
"So what about your writing, Stephen?" I hear you ask. It's funny, but it seems I began writing as soon as I could hold a pen. Poetry and short stories mainly. I wrote my first novel while I was still at school; a thriller called 'The spoilers'. It was so bad that I duly filed it in the nearest dustbin! Fantasy soon became my main love, though.
My first novel to be published, The Talisman of Wrath, is the first book in a fantasy series. It had it's beginnings way back... hey, why not check out the blog on my website for that particular anecdote? You'll find the whole tale about the genesis of that book there. There's a little bit more info about me as well.
Here's the link:
https://spmuir.com/my-blog/f/i-was-re...
And why not also click the link to my amazon page? You'll find more details about all my books there as well. It's:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/S.-P.-Muir/e...
Or why not ask me a question?
If you've read any of the 'Saga of the twins of Arl' books, you might want to ask about how they measure time and distance. Even about the religious beliefs of the different races in that world.
I might even let you in on the secret of how old I am. Shhh! don't tell anyone.
Speak to you soon, I hope.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 24, 2020
Yes! Fantasy author SP Muir takes time out to stump up a second volume of highly enjoyable memoirs from his days as a London despatch rider. It’s a relatively small book, presented in anecdote-sized chapters, but it’s an easy, flowing read and it’s almost impossible to read just one chapter, so it won’t take an age to get through. Even non-bikers will find it engaging and fascinating; dedicated two-wheeler cowboys will find it irresistible I have no doubt. The best chapters for me on the one that describe the painful process of taking a pee, and the one where he’s racing the old guy in the sports car. Just who was that? It’s great, go on, have a read, you’ll love it.
May 19, 2020
Once again S.P. Muir entertains with stories from his despatch rider days. His wit will make you laugh. Some stories will scare you and make you wonder why anyone would do such a job. For someone like me who knows little about motorcycles and would be terrified to do such a job, or have my husband do it, it was quite informative. Hats off to the guys and girls who have what it takes to do such a job.
May 4, 2020
S. P. Muir's humor really shines through in his latest motorcycle book. Ride along with him and laugh with him as he shares his experiences as a dispatch rider in London--especially the chapter about Norwich.
November 30, 2021
Cracking read😁
Great books about the job I would have loved to have done, alas the best days had gone, and I was doing a steady job that took priority over riding bikes for a living.
Hope there's more too come. 👍🏻
Great books about the job I would have loved to have done, alas the best days had gone, and I was doing a steady job that took priority over riding bikes for a living.
Hope there's more too come. 👍🏻
January 6, 2021
It is well written and the stories are OK, but it is a very short book. Luckily got it via the lending library.
May 28, 2021
Enjoyable follow-up
Not a seq/prequel as such, just some more stories from the author's time as a motorcycle courier. Relatively short, easy to finish in a day.
Not a seq/prequel as such, just some more stories from the author's time as a motorcycle courier. Relatively short, easy to finish in a day.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews