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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading > Cycling
SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE
YEAR On 1 April 2011, rower and adventurer Sarah Outen set off in
her kayak from Tower Bridge for France. Her aim was simple: to
circle the globe entirely under her own steam - cycling, kayaking
and rowing across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, North America, the
Atlantic and eventually home. A year later, Sarah was plucked from
the Pacific ocean amid tropical storm Mawar, her boat broken, her
spirit even more so. But that wasn't the end. Despite ill health
and depression, giving up was not an option. So Sarah set off once
more to finish what she had started, becoming the first woman to
row solo from Japan to Alaska, as well as the first woman to row
the mid-Pacific from West to East. She kayaked the treacherous
Aleutian chain and cycled North America, before setting out on the
Atlantic, despite the risk of another row-ending storm... Dare to
Do is more than an adventure story. It is a story of the kindness
of strangers and the spirit of travel; a story of the raw power of
nature, of finding love in unexpected places, and of discovering
your inner strength. It is about trying and failing, and trying
again, and about how, even when all seems lost, you can find
yourself.
With some of Ireland's most beautiful and untamed scenery, 400km of
rugged coastline and enticingly peaceful roads, what better way to
explore County Kerry than by bike? These scenic cycles will guide
you along popular routes and bring you to hidden gems. In a county
famous for its climbs, some of the country's most spectacular
ascents, summit views and descents feature, including the Conor
Pass and Ballaghbeama. Each route description is illustrated with
colour maps, photos, a gradient graph and key facts and statistics.
Information is provided on the natural landmarks and historical
sites you'll see along the way. With over 2,500km of road covered,
the graded routes suit all abilities, from casual to experienced
cyclists. So take a trip through majestic mountains and along wild
seashores: a cycle in Kerry will take your breath away in every
sense. Also available: 'Cycle Munster - Great Road Routes'
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