A Bicycle Built for Two Billion 20th..., Jamie Bianchini
A Bicycle Built for Two Billion 20th..., Jamie Bianchini
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A Bicycle Built for Two Billion: 20th Anniversary Edition

Author: Jamie Bianchini

Narrator: Jamie Bianchini

Unabridged: 12 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/20/2021

Synopsis

Jamie Bianchini needed a lift. A big one. After a series of spectacular business flops drove him into bankruptcy and the love of his life kissed him goodbye, Jamie knew he needed a world of help. But instead of seeking assistance from a counselor or support group, Jamie sought comfort where he'd always found it?on his bicycle.As his world hit rock bottom, Jamie hatched a crazy plan that just might make everything right. His life lacked purpose, passion, and connection with his fellow man. So Jamie decided to go for a bicycle ride, around the world, on a tandem, solo, inviting everyone he met to join him for a spin.A Bicycle Built for Two Billion is the moving story of an audacious optimist who tried to change the world - while hoping the world would change him - one rider at a time. A heartfelt, hilarious, adrenaline-fueled journey through 81 countries, A Bicycle Built for Two Billion will allow you to see the planet in a way never experienced before.Come join Jamie and his unforgettable cast of co-pedalers - from inspiring villagers to conniving thieves, romantic paramours to unlikely gurus, excited school kids to seniors who have never set foot on a pedal. Come join them all for the ride of your life. Includes nearly 200 spectacular photos and videos captured around the world, bringing this rich story to life.The 20th Anniversary Edition features new stories, characters, and the long-awaited bonus chapter Re-Entry: Living a Real Life after an Unreal 8-Year Odyssey.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Whispering on March 08, 2017

I would happily recommend this book to any one with an interest in travel and bikes. As a closet hippy the concept of peddling round the world on a tandem giving strangers a lift, spreading love, peace and tolerance changing the world one ride at a time is just my thing. But, it turns out that Jamie......more

Goodreads review by David on November 07, 2015

I bought this as a gift for someone, and got an extra copy as I was intrigued about the Connection aspect mentioned on the cover. It delivers on that promise. As far as the Search for Love, the author seems to look...drop the person...keep looking for most of the book and gets really depressed every......more

Goodreads review by Jackie on December 19, 2023

While this book could certainly use an editor, I enjoyed the content. Worth reading, simply because Jaime Bianchini took eight years to circumnavigate the globe by tandem bike. As a cyclist I thought the tandem sounded like a ridiculous idea, but it seemed to fulfill the author's goal of meeting peo......more

Goodreads review by Thor on April 04, 2020

I started this book ages ago after having met the author on a book tour at our local bike shop. He was a friendly fellow, and his presentation was good. However, the book drew him in a different light. I could not keep going. However, the current pandemic gave me the opportunity to sit down and fini......more

Goodreads review by Kate on June 04, 2020

It was a great book and so fun to take this journey with Jamie. I gave it a three star rating because it was a struggle to get through the book, I would refer to it as the opposite of a page turner - the book was very easy to put down. Don’t get me wrong, each chapter in itself was great and I loved......more

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