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New PDF release: No Room for Watermelons: A man, his 1910 motorcycle and an

By Ron Fellowes,Lynne Fellowes

ISBN-10: 0646931415

ISBN-13: 9780646931418

In 2012, whereas others his age have been having fun with quiet retirement, Ron Fellowes trigger at the problem of an entire life. His dream to journey a 102 year-old FN motorbike internationally - to the Belgian manufacturing facility the place the motorcycle originated - had the entire hallmarks of an epic experience: person who used to be by no means going to be effortless. For 8 months Ron rode 14,600 kilometres via 15 international locations lower than grueling stipulations, into a few of the world's such a lot antagonistic territory. He confronted barren region sandstorms, mountains too steep for the motorcycle's power, the specter of rockslides and bombings whilst he took a detour, and strain from armed police via clash zones. He used to be robbed, and whilst held at gunpoint, Ron got here face-to-face along with his personal mortality. The motorcycle's constrained means - no gears, insufficient brakes and pedal assisted - made it a regular fight. Breakdowns have been universal, and merely Ron's ingenuity and single-mindedness, Lynne's logistical aid, and the generosity of others saved him going.

Beautifully illustrated in complete color all through, No Room for Watermelons is co-written through Ron and Lynne. it's an enticing, and wonderful account of 1 man's stoic decision to meet his dream. you may be carried alongside for the journey, and encouraged to accomplish your personal desires ...no subject how most unlikely they seem.

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