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FS: Ted Simon Jupiter books 'Long Way Round'
balidey - 8/2/10 at 10:02 AM

I have for sale a couple of books that may interest the Locostbuilders.

First is Ted Simon, Jupiters Travels. The book that inspired Charley Borman and Ewan Mcgregor (and hundreds of others) to go round the world on a bike. What made Ted's journey so inspirational is that he did it in the 70's on an old Triumph with no support crew or backup. He was in his 40's on this journey and it took him about 4 years and he was held prisoner for a short while. An amazing book, well worth a read. My copy is soft back, I think its either a 1st or 2nd edition, but good overall condition, looks like its only been read a handful of times.

The second is Dreaming of Jupiter, again by Ted Simon. If you had been round the world what better way to write a follow up book than to do it all again? This time at the age of 72 on a BMW GS, but still with no back up crew. Ted tries to follow roughly the same route, meeting some of the same people. This time the trip takes just over 2 years. If you have seen Long Way Round then you would have seen the guys meeting Ted on his journey.
This book is Hard back and is in very good condition.

I would like £12 for both including postage (sent recorded)


balidey - 8/2/10 at 10:08 AM

I also have a hard back copy of Lewis Hamilton, My Story. Read once, perfect condition. Will add to above bundle for an extra £3


iscmatt - 8/2/10 at 10:52 AM

u2u sent


balidey - 8/2/10 at 12:01 PM

Thanks. u2u replied too.
All 3 sold to iscmat.


iscmatt - 8/2/10 at 01:38 PM

payment sent


balidey - 8/2/10 at 02:48 PM

Thanks,
Will be posted in the morning.

EDIT to add.... Oooh, interesting link in your signature. I may have to treat the wife soon.

[Edited on 8/2/10 by balidey]