Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World

This is the story Ive been waiting thirty years to read- after my own adventures at about that age. That sense of becoming someone outside the frame of reference of most people?: her words about that resonated so strongly with me. Amazing to have that expressed so clearly. And so well written- the pacing was perfect; the details just enough but not overwhelming; the mixture of personal development (including the trials of love and life) and adventure diary exactly right. And so, so, SO refreshing to hear the journey from the perspective of a woman and not from the privileged perspective of a man... I can't say enough good things about this story. I will be reading it again! And I'd love to hear what came/comes next in Elspeth's life!

A terrific story by an incredible woman. This is not some sugar coated tale. Elspeth tells it all. A brutal and wondrous story all in one.

This book was interesting. Found it easy reading and hard to put down. What made it most interesting is I have visited some of the places.

This is an absolutely riveting account of the author's trip around the world on her trusty BMW motorcycle at a time when women didn't ride motorcycles. If you ride, you won't be able to resist this tale. Even if you don't, there's plenty here, Among the themes: rugged adventure, culture clashes, encounters with sexism, ingenuity of all kinds, physical resilience, romantic entanglement and human connection of all kinds. The author is a triple threat as a hjighly skilled motorcyclist, an award-wining architect and a highly engaging writer. As a devotee of travel on two wheels, I can't believe I was unaware of Elspeth Beard, a true pioneer in the world of motorcycling, until I came upon "Lone Rider." As always with good books, I was sad when this one came to an end. My sadness was made more acute in this instance because it felt like I lived this book as I listened to it in my car over two weeks. It took me about the amount time until the beginning of riding season to shake that feeling.

I have known of Elspeths journey, and this book for a while, but only now got around to reading it. Though it is now almost 40 years since her epic journey, the book reads as though it could have been written yesterday. Surely testament to Elspeths skill as a writer, but also to her character. This book is a refreshing change of perspective in a genre dominated by men, and lacks the phony bravado or machismo often found in the male versions of similar adventures. Her writing is honest, and direct, as well as empathetic and relatable. She is formidable and vulnerable, and incredibly likable! . Elspeth weaves her personal internal journey together with the 35000 mile external journey brilliantly. The narrative is captivating, and a proper page turner. One of those perfect books where you cannot wait to get to the end, but at the same time dread the thought of the book and the adventure being over.

What a fantastic read! Anyone that is looking to start an adventure or relive their old days of glory will find this book to be just what you're looking for!

I love this book and highly recommend it. What a terrific adventure she had riding her motorcycle around the world. This is not something I would ever do, and especially after reading this. I loved the last chapter when you found out what she did with her life. I don’t want to spoil it for you. She probably should have lived the rest of her life with some of the recklessness she did by taking this trip. Go with your heart.

I really enjoyed this book. Elspeth reminds me of Katniss Everdeen in her stern approach to love and relationships, however I found myself crying uncontrollably by its tender, but bittersweet end. This book is a diary of adventures across the world in the 1980s on a motorbike. It has experiences first hand that only a woman rider would know or understand. I felt this is in my bones despite being born a few years after she arrived home in London in 84. This one started as fun book about the road and traveling; but ended on a much more serious note. The novel is ultimately a reminder of life's unforgiving nature. Life is to be grasped and lived, and there will always be decisions to be made. Excellent read.

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An iconic book by a pioneer of overland travel on a classic motorcycle, this is a must-read for anyone dreaming of setting off on a similar adventure. Highly recommended, it’s an entirely relatable story for those who have traveled to distant places.

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この本は出版されて間もないので、日本語訳バージョンはまだ出ていません。英語版の感想となります。 時代は英国人の女性としてオートバイで世界一周旅行の前例がなかった頃の1980年代前半であり、この本は作者の旅行体験記である。作者がまだ20代前半のこの当時、建築を学んでいた頃にバイクで世界一周旅行を決意。アメリカ大陸はまずニューヨークへ渡り、北米大陸を横断、ロサンゼルスからオーストラリアのシドニーへオートバイを海上輸送中にニュージーランドを旅行し、その後、オーストラリアの建築事務所で今で言うインターンのワーキングホリディを行いながら残りの旅費を稼ぎ、オーストラリアをバイクで旅に出た後にマレーシア、タイ、インド、パキスタン、イラン、トルコ、ギリシャ、当時のユーゴスラビア、オーストリア、ドイツ、オランダそしてイギリスへ戻る壮絶な２年間の旅物語。 内容は細かくご紹介しません。彼女の旅先では様々な人間と出会い、そこにはトラブルもあれば旅人同士の助け合いもある。バイクでの事故も何度かあるし、長旅で負担を掛けてしまったために度重なるオートバイの修理と部品調達の困難。発展途上国の影響による体調不良とその克服や国境を越える度の苦労。今まで見たことのない景色や現地の人びとの生活、環境や食べ物。この本の一番のテーマかも知れないが、恋愛感や自分の将来についてなど、若い女性がオートバイの世界一周旅を通して、普通にイギリスで生活していれば（我々日本にいても同様ですが）体験できない事を、この旅を行ったからこそ得た人生観をギュっと１冊の本に纏め上げた内容となっている。 本の文章も景色や異なる国々の環境を長々とディープに説明しているわけではなく、坦々と物語は進んで行き、とても読みやすい。ざっくり言うと冒険＋恋愛の内容でもあるが、当時のタイ、インドやパキスタン、イラン・イラク戦争時にオートバイで旅行し、肌で感じた体験記は色々ありもののそれぞれ経験が違うので、作者のバージョンとして読み進めるのもいいと思います。10代、20代の若い人も、自分と同年代の50代から60代以上の年齢でも楽しめる内容だと思います。ただ、それぞれの年齢層によっては読み終えてから感想は違うかも知れません。 特にバイク好きな方には日本語版が出たら、オススメの本です。 また、編集後記を読むと映画になる可能性もあるとのことで、映画版も期待。

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