Product Description

Remember when you were a kid and you got your first bicycle? After a few weeks of mastering the dynamics of balancing, steering, and pedaling, all at the same time hopefully, your father released his protective, steadying grip on the seat and you went wobbling off on your own. It was probably your very first taste of independence and freedom and you knew you liked that feeling very much. Few things in life have ever compared to that first solo ride.

Almost 40 years after my first solo bike ride, I was able to recapture the excitement and passion of that momentous occasion when I pedaled out of Anchorage, Alaska bound for Tierra del Fuego—the very tip of South America. No matter that it was 17,500 miles distant and would take 3 ? years to get there; I vowed I would achieve that goal if it took the rest of my life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #374387 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

About the Author
Between globe trotting bicycle adventures George lives not so quietly in Santa Cruz, California, a beach community, where he is desperately learning to surf on a 9'6" O'Neill surfboard. When not flailing away in the Pacific Ocean, Hawkins can be seen, occasionally, riding his Miyata road bike through the nearby redwood forested mountains or under his classic 1974 Plymouth Duster changing the oil or greasing the lubrication fittings. More often than not when the sun is rising or setting, George will be perched on a scenic ocean cliff or hiking a beach with his Nikon camera capturing images of crashing waves or unforgettable sunsets.In addition to bicycle touring, surfing, and photography, Hawkins is locally famous for his handcrafted beers, particularly the incomparable MadHawk Ale.

Customer Reviews

A Courageous Adventure, Inspiring!
Being a true account, this book is an "I can't put it down" exciting adventure! A bicycle tour from Anchorage, Alaska to the tip of South America. The people Mr. Hawkins meets, has dinner with, stays with, all portray the human experience in each country. Greatly varyied are the geography and weather. Mr. Hawkins includes photos and descriptions of the personal challenges of surviving through mountains, rain, freezing cold, theft, and more. His writing made it easy to picture and feel the struggles and the joys. A great read!

Bicycle Journey to the Bottom of the Americas
This book is delightful. I looked forward to getting in bed each night to read it. I almost felt like I went along with him on his amazing adventure, and what a time he had! I laughed out loud a number of times. Other times it provoked deep thinking. The chronicle of this odyssey is fun and inspirational as well. Very satisfying.

Adventure at it's best!
Adventure at its best-on the seat of a bicycle! I loved reading this book! I especially enjoyed reading the day to day challenges George was faced with on his trip.- The diary form in which the book is written made me feel like I was there experienceing everything- which made it difficult to put the book down. So, if you are looking to experience adventure but don't have the time right now to actually leave your house, read George Hawkin's book.