{"product_id":"wild-ride-daniel-oakman-9781925556841","title":"Wild Ride","description":"\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\u003eWild Ride 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. Celebrity 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","brand":"Daniel Oakman","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43177007612147,"sku":"9781925556841","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/products\/9781925556841.jpg?v=1662091854","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/wild-ride-daniel-oakman-9781925556841","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}