They had come out with me to Germany to film the start, in the hope that I’d make it far enough self-shooting for them to make a documentary. It's not surprising that the story of "one woman's record-breaking pedal around the planet" reveals as much about the woman as it does about the ride. She has also developed an addiction to touring, with destinations including Iceland, Georgia and Albania, to mention just a few.

As the book comes full circle and you gaze upon the pictures of the journey and read the humbling epilogue, you have to take a breath and marvel at what she was able to accomplish. Day by day she brings you along and is not afraid to share her fears of snakes, bears and kangaroos. She gives in to her impulse to connect with people, making friends with strangers across the globe and embracing new cultures. Even though the Guinness Book of World Records does not distinguish the difference, she is attempting this feat in an unsupported fashion. Cycling UK is a trading name of Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC) a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 25185.

cc every product is thoroughly tested for as long as it takes to get a proper insight into how well it works. If the reader wants to get a first hand account of a fantastic accomplishment by one woman with determination, then this is the book for them. Submitting to extreme efforts for 124 days 10 hours and 50 minutes, she preferred riding into the wee hours past midnight throughout her trip. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Biking books never stimulated sweaty palms until I read Jenny Graham's Coffee First, Then the World . By the time Jenny crosses the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate she is a changed person, thanks to one humble bike, and the entire world. How can you read the title of this book and not want to learn more about the inspiring attempt at a world record by Jenny, an endurance cyclist and kind-hearted mum? Cycling across Russia and then on to the Great Wall China, before crossing Australia, onto New Zealand, Alaska, Canada and back to Europe and the Brandenburg Gate.Ridden fat bikes down Asia’s largest sand dune system The 'Khongoryn Els' and lost herself in Iceland one Friday night on the side of Fagradalsfjall volcano as molten lava poured from the creator rolling right by her feet.