This was a wild ride,both literally and figuratively. The author who loves adventure and has a passion for raising money for schools in Madagascar, decided he wanted to try biking from the northernmost part of Norway, Nordkapp, to Cape Town in South Africa, slightly over 11,000 miles. He met a person who actually worked with him, who wanted to do the challenge as well, so Reza and Steve start their ride in Norway through, Finland, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and into South Africa. They are hoping to do it in 100 days and become a record holder on Guinness world records. Reza had already accomplished one record, crossing the Sahara Desert on a bicycle.
Reza, the author who had been working in London, tired of the rat race and anxious to be on an adventure again, did not realize how hard this journey would really be, not just the riding but civil unrest in a few of the countries, encountering illnesses, poor riding conditions and dehydration, were some of their challenges. Despite some disagreements and setbacks, Reza and Steve, had a journey that they will never forget and a friendship that will be everlasting.
This really was a fun adventure to follow.
I want to thank NetGalley and Summersdale Publishers Ltd for the Advanced readers copy.