The University of Gravel Roads
Global Lessons from a Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure
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Rene Cormier
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Rene Cormier
About this listen
At the end of a great day of riding and exploring, have you ever wanted nothing more than to fall asleep, exhausted from new experiences, only to wake up the next day and do it all again? And again?
Join the adventure as 33-year-old Rene Cormier politely removes himself from the working world that surrounds him and cashes in what few possessions he has to finance a three-year-long motorcycle journey around the world. Never one to let excessive planning get in the way of a good ride, Rene runs out of money half way through the tour and ultimately takes five years to cover the 41-country, 154,000 kilometer (95,000 mile) route. Written with equal measure of cultural insight and travel logistics, this light travelogue brings you alongside Rene as he pulls off the ride of a lifetime, doing it the old-fashioned way; no sponsors, no support vehicles, and no idea about what he is going to learn along the way.
Winner of the Bronze Medal in the category of Travel Essay at the Independent Publisher Book Awards, New York City, 2010.
Winner of the DaVinci Eye Award, 2011
Finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award for Short Prose and Independent Books
©2010, 2011, 2017 Rene Cormier (P)2021 Rene CormierWhat listeners say about The University of Gravel Roads
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- Peter Mac
- 19-06-2022
Epic multi-year journey around the world on bike
Brilliantly told stories and the personal evolution of someone brave enough to put bland existence on hold as they embark on a multi-year adventure. Excellently read by the author himself. Focus on people, culture and experience, with a bit of the logistics thrown in. Also shows you that what can go wrong probably will and it's how you deal with it physically and mentally is what defines you. This was an awesome listen and I'm definitely getting the paperback version now. I'm so glad I came across this read.
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- Simon Tubey
- 06-10-2024
An expertise you can't get the long way round
You have to love this book for its honesty. It throws you into the saddle with Rene and you quickly develop a respect for him, his bike and the adventure.
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