ROUND THE NORTH SEA  AWHEEL

At the beginning of July 2008 Ian set off on another of his bike rides, this time undertaing the challenge of the North Sea Cycle Route, a route of some 3,000 miles through seven countries that border the North Sea. Through Holland, West Germany, and Denmark, beore encountering somewhat stiffer terrain in Sweden, Norway and Scotland, before gradually returning to the Noel Coward flatness of East Anglia. In all the trip took just over seven weeks.

During his time away he kept a diary and sent a number of emails to a group of friends. He has now combined his 'scribblings' into a small booklet entitled Round The North Sea Awheel. As well as the  text there are many photographs of places he passed through and people whom he met on the way. His comments revel both the joys and frustrations of life on the wheel. Quirky  encounters and hair-raising moments add to the texture. For anyone considering such a trip this might well prove an invaluable first read.

The book runs to 96 pages including 32 photographs (8 in colour), details of daily distances and two basic maps. A spreadshefet of Ian's route is available on request with a book order.