The Long Ride ‘Home’ – Buy the book
Friday, January 20, 2012 9:01
Well, it’s taken some doing but I’m finally proud to announce the release of my book; The Long Ride ‘Home’.
The book is a tale of my adventure of my adventure from Sydney to London on a 105cc Honda called Dorothy. Together we covered 35,000 kilometres, passed through eighteen countries and took nine months to get from one side of the world to the other. It was adventure conducted on a whim, with no planning and only two days preparation. It was simply a case of saying, ‘well, I’m going to give it a go and see how far we get. And from there it was one day, month and mile at a time.
My favourite countries were Thailand, East tImor and Pakistan, and if you have a look at the ‘photo tab at the top you’ll be able to see all the images I took from those countries. There are also videos, maps and other things.
As for the book, well, it was originally published by HarperCollins in Australia under the title of ‘Going Postal’ where it’s currently sold around 4000 copies. This however is my own version, more widely available and retitled as I think the new name sums up better what the trip was about. I’ve also added more images, 140 in total, and weaved them throughout the book in order to help set the scene of where I am and what I’m up to at that particular point.
All in all, it’s not really a motorcycle book, or even a travel book, it’s just my story, a personal one, of how I came to be in Austalia and how I subsequently ended up riding ‘home’ again.
It can be purchased direct from the printers here, or, if you would prefer, I can post you a signed copy (postage included) by clicking the link below;
There is also a Kindle version, available here.
I hope you enjoy.
Nathan and Dorothy
Kellie C says:
January 28th, 2012 at 6:10 am
Nathan, loved the honesty of this book and that it wasn’t just about the geography of the trip but your personal musings and admissions of human frailty. Related a lot to that. As a 125cc Scooter owner I’m only just starting to push my boundaries and take Vi out of town. Soon, an overnighter! Oohh (gasp). Thank you for sharing a bit of your life. It made a difference.
Alex says:
February 7th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Nathan, just thought I’d say hi, having been told by Sam Manicom to go meet you at the MCN, and then having the fun of insulting the Ride experts. Anyway, I’ve only dipped into the book so far but, man, is it good. I’m hooked already, and you’re still in NSW. If I have one criticism it’s the cover, it’s far too cluttered.
Good luck on the road, from one fellow small bike rider to another (he said smug at the 15bhp of his Derbi Terra Adventure).
PS. Saw one for sale on ebay for £1500 in Scotland. You know you want it.
Alex
Stephen Stallebrass says:
February 7th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
After hearing your talk at Ripley in 2011 (best talk of the event by far) I was well chuffed to see your book available in the UK on kindle. Just finished reading it this very nightand I loved it as much as hearing your story first hand, well done and thank you. FYI the kindle has no pictures, but nevermind as an ADV inmate myself your ride report was easy to find which contained plenty of pictures (about 1/3 through it) Also your YouTube channel has a plethora of interesting videos. You’re probably asked this all the time but what are you planning next and can we expect the same literary treatment? Your book has temporarily quenched my own thirst for travel. I plan to travel Mongolia and Siberia later in the year, although not on moped but my BMW F800GS. Thanks again Nathan and I look forward to hearing more moto adventures from you soon.
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Joan Richards says:
February 16th, 2012 at 5:56 am
Nathan, Am in my early 70′s. Love travel books. Got your book out of our local Library (Bright, Victoria, Oz) on Tuesday 14th Feb. Have just finished same at 4.30 pm, Thursday 16th. What a great adventure. Couldn’t put your book down. I laughed, I cried, I worried if you would get through. Thank you for a great read and Well Done! I will recommend this book Well done Nathan. Joan