There are three books in this series of humorous cycling travelogues, with reviews such as:
"Warm, well observed, unpretentious and very funny" from Adventure Travel magazine and "Witty. A light touch" from Cycle Magazine
You can read more on the whole Bike Ride Books story here, or click on the books below for more on each book. All are available on Amazon.
The Full English
Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu
An ‘articulate and witty account of one fortysomething man’s quest to ride from one end of England to the other…‘ London Cyclist magazine
‘Mike’s relaxed and chatty style is never less than entertaining, making The Full English the sort of book that can put a smile on your face even when it is cold, grey Winter outside.‘ Dorset Life
‘This thoroughly enjoyable chronicle of one man’s ‘mid-life crisis’ is England’s answer to Round Ireland with a Fridge, by Tony Hawks – but without the fridge.‘ Ludlow Advertiser
‘Warm, well observed, unpretentious and very funny, this is the kind of cycle tour we can all imagine ourselves taking, though hopefully without the Man-flu.‘ Adventure Travel Magazine
A Bit Scott-ish
Pedalling through Scotland in Search of Adventure, Nature and Lemon Drizzle Cake
'Loaded with yet more laughs, yes, but also pathos and a certain infectious wonderment at the sheer diversity of humankind.'
‘With almost unquenchable good humour, the author takes on everything that Scotland can throw at him.‘ Velo Vision cycling magazine
‘A nice line in self-deprecating humour.‘ Stirling Observer
‘Witty. A light touch.‘ Cycle Magazine
A Lake District Grand Tour
Pedalling through Lakeland:
The Challenge, The History, The Wildlife, The Scones
‘A sense of humour in abundance.‘
‘Relaxed and chatty with a ready wit.’ Cumbria Life magazine
‘For the armchair adventurer, cycling the Lakes with Mike is an enlightening experience‘ The North West Evening Mail
‘Mike Carden’s easy style of writing, with its built-in gentle humour and his eye for detail that many of us would easily miss, belies the fact that he (and his 20-year-old son) have undertaken a serious tour.‘ Arrivee magazine
‘This is one hell of way to see the Lake District National Park! A great description of the grandest of Lake District tours. Get pedalling!’ Richard Leafe, Chief Executive, Lake District National Park Authority