Motorcycle Travel Journeys

A Listmania! list by Doug Glodek (Alberta, Canada)
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Storm: A Motorcycle Adventure of Risk, Exposure, and Revelation Around the Baltic Sea
1.  Storm: A Motorcycle Adventure of Risk, Exposure, and Revelation Around the Baltic Sea by Allen Noren
The list author says:
  "A shorter trip, but challenging nonetheless.  Enjoyable read."
Used & New from: CDN$ 3.64
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10 Years on 2 Wheels: 77 Countries, 250,000 Miles
2.  10 Years on 2 Wheels: 77 Countries, 250,000 Miles by Helge Pedersen
The list author says:
  "An epic trip accompanied by some awesome photography."
Used & New from: CDN$ 54.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Jupiters Travels
3.  Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon
The list author says:
  "The original long distance motorcycle journal. Made even better by completing the same trip 25 years later.  Awaiting that book to be released soon."
Used & New from: CDN$ 7.21
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road
4.  Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road by Neil Peart
The list author says:
  "A moving story that I will read again."
CDN$ 16.57   Used & New from: CDN$ 13.32
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba
5.  Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba by Christopher Baker
The list author says:
  "A much lighter romp through Fidel's Cuba.  Some great insights into Cuban life and culture."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.67
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Long Way Round
6.  Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor
The list author says:
  "Around the world in style.  Not to belittle the journey, but this was a fully supported trip with all the bells and whistles."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
7.  Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values by Robert Pirsig
The list author says:
  "The list would not be complete without this classic, but I will need to read again to fully absorb this one."
CDN$ 10.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.86

Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers
8.  Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers by Jim Rogers
The list author says:
  "Not sure about the mix of biking and investing, but a different angle on the experience in any case."
CDN$ 14.40   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend
9.  Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend by Patrick Symmes
The list author says:
  "A modern day trip over the trail of Che's ride.  Interesting perspectives on Che's story."
CDN$ 13.86   Used & New from: CDN$ 2.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey
10.  The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey by Ernesto Che Guevara
The list author says:
  "Must be the first and likely the most influential trip in terms of the direction it set for Che."
CDN$ 13.14   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Riding High
11.  Riding High by Simon Ted
The list author says:
  "A follow up to Jupiters travels.  More interesting stories of an awesome trip."
CDN$ 12.24   Used & New from: CDN$ 10.93
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Riding with Rilke: Journeys Through Silence
12.  Riding with Rilke: Journeys Through Silence by Ted Bishop
The list author says:
  "An excellent ride.  All the more enjoyable with some segments on rides I have already taken with ideas for more."
CDN$ 15.88   Used & New from: CDN$ 2.04
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Motorcycle Therapy: A Canadian Adventure in Central America
13.  Motorcycle Therapy: A Canadian Adventure in Central America by Jeremy Kroeker
The list author says:
  "An enjoyable read similar the tone of Mi Moto Fidel.  Does not cover the distance of many of the other books, but does have some fun along the way."
CDN$ 13.10   Used & New from: CDN$ 11.88
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Two Wheels Through Terror: Diary of a South American Motorcycle Odyssey
14.  Two Wheels Through Terror: Diary of a South American Motorcycle Odyssey by Glen Heggstad
The list author says:
  "Definitely the darkest of all the books on the list.  Despite a harrowing perod in captivity the ride must go on and the author still ends with a positive outlook on the people along the way."
CDN$ 17.24   Used & New from: CDN$ 15.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

One Man Caravan
15.  One Man Caravan by Robert Edison Fulton Jr.
The list author says:
  "I was wrong.  Here is the true original.  Hard to imagine making this trip in the 1930's when motorcycles were in their infancy.  Great story with some accompanying photos."
CDN$ 17.24   Used & New from: CDN$ 15.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Mondo Enduro: The Ultimate Adventure on Two Wheels - 44,000 Miles in 400 Days
16.  Mondo Enduro: The Ultimate Adventure on Two Wheels - 44,000 Miles in 400 Days by Austin E. Vince
The list author says:
  "Another great tale. A tribute to some great freindships in an around the world group ride.  Most friendships would be frayed in the first week.  The first Suzuki riders on this list."
Used & New from: CDN$ 17.99

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Breaking the Limit: One Woman's Motorcycle Journey Across North America
17.  Breaking the Limit: One Woman's Motorcycle Journey Across North America 
The list author says:
  "A somewhat shorter solitary trip through North America on a budget.  Well written with some enjoyable tales and human insights."
Used & New from: CDN$ 11.66

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Zen and Now: On the trail of Robert Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
18.  Zen and Now: On the trail of Robert Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Mark Richardson
The list author says:
  "Offers some great insignts to Pirsigs classic and some interesting experiences of its own."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.91
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Untamed Spirit: Around the World on a Motorcycle
19.  Untamed Spirit: Around the World on a Motorcycle by Doris Maron
The list author says:
  "An interesting and inspiring story of a grandmother who decides to do a round the world tirp by motorcycle."
Used & New from: CDN$ 14.95

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Way to Go: Two of the World's Great Motorcycle Journeys
20.  Way to Go: Two of the World's Great Motorcycle Journeys by Geoff Hill
The list author says:
  "Two very different rides are chronicled in this book in a very enjoyable style.  A ride from India to the UK on a new Enfield and a trip down Route 66."
CDN$ 20.72   Used & New from: CDN$ 8.85

Around the World on a Motorcycle: 1928 to 1936
21.  Around the World on a Motorcycle: 1928 to 1936 by Zoltan Sulkowsky
The list author says:
  "OK, enough of what might be the original motorcycle trip.  This trip was started in 1928 by two very adventurous Hungarians whose insights provide accurate predictions of what was to come in world."
CDN$ 23.25   Used & New from: CDN$ 23.18

Untamed Spirit II: Living a Dream
22.  Untamed Spirit II: Living a Dream by Doris Maron
The list author says:
  "The second book in the Untamed Sprit series. More adventure as Doris finishes her trip around the world."
CDN$ 20.87   Used & New from: CDN$ 18.54

Odyssey to Ushuaia: A Motorcycling Adventure from New York to Tierra del Fuego
23.  Odyssey to Ushuaia: A Motorcycling Adventure from New York to Tierra del Fuego by Andres Carlstein
The list author says:
  "New York to Ushuaia."
CDN$ 23.16   Used & New from: CDN$ 9.06
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

SPARRING WITH CHARLIE
24.  SPARRING WITH CHARLIE by Christopher Hunt
The list author says:
  "An enjoyable trip through Vietnam on the Ho Chin Minh trail riding a Russian Minsk."
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Uneasy Rider: One man, 27 countries and 20,000 miles in search of some answers
25.  Uneasy Rider: One man, 27 countries and 20,000 miles in search of some answers by Mike Carter
The list author says:
  "Another bike trip to deal with a mid life crisis. 20.000 miles and 27 countries should just about do it. :)."
CDN$ 14.40   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.40
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 31/01/11
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