{"product_id":"wild-ride-by-daniel-oakman-9781925556841","title":"Wild Ride","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'To cross Australia on a bicycle, piercing the very heart of the continent, facing dangers, some known and more unknown - it was the very thing.' Jerome Murif, Australian cyclist, 1897\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of the cyclists who were overcome by the need to venture forth on two wheels; the courageous men and women who undertook some of the most epic bicycle journeys of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild Ride\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us of a thrilling period of exploration all but forgotten in the age of the motorcar. Daniel Oakman takes us on a rich ride through the 130 years of Australian cycling; from the overlanding heroes of Arthur Richardson and Francis Birtles, to the lesser known but no less amazing feats of Jerome Murif, Ted Ryko and Joe Pearson, through to modern-day bikepacking trailblazers such as Kate Leeming, Tegan Streeter and Tom Richards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrity riders are here too; from the historic icons of Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Wendy Duncan and Shirley Law, to the more recent triumphs of actor Sam Johnson and his audacious quest to ride a unicycle 15,000 kilometres around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be astounded by their journeys, retold here with sparkling clarity. Be inspired for your next pedal powered adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083086119148,"sku":"9781925556841","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15893743482873.jpg?v=1765280971","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/wild-ride-by-daniel-oakman-9781925556841","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}