- Gebundene Ausgabe: 480 Seiten
- Verlag: Cordee Ltd (14. Januar 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1884313647
- ISBN-13: 978-1884313646
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,1 x 16,1 x 3,6 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 344.241 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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"Mondo Enduro" is amongst the handful of books that was written with no intention that it should ever be published. The typed up diaries have become a cult adjunct to the pre-existing TV programme of the same name. It was only published as fans of the show clamoured for the 'full' story behind this legendary DIY expedition. Mondo is famous for several reasons least of all being that it was the basis for Ewan MacGregor's Long Way Round production. In 2004, when this world famous actor and his entourage drove into Magadan in Russia's remote far eastern Kolimar province there was much celebration but little mention of the fact that they had merely followed a trail blazed by the "Mondo Enduro" team in August 1995. However, the truth will out and over the years the whisperings on the chat rooms and blogs have risen to a noisy chorus. Everybody loves an underdog and the success of the Mondo boys in the face of their stunning incompetence and unpreparedness has become the stuff of adventure travel folklore. Far from being square-jawed explorers the seven man Mondo team is filled with a superbly bland cross section of nobodies who, with no idea what they are doing, set of to establish a new long distance travel record. The phenomenal underground success of the Mondo story is rooted in the fact that they pulled it off with no sponsorship, backing or internet to fall back on. It's the last great analogue adventure. Being the first people to ride their second hand dirt bikes (no, Suzuki wouldn't even answer their calls, yet alone give them a spare spark plug) from London to Magadan put them in the record books. They then rode from Alaska to the bottom of Chile, then from Johnannesburg back to London, non-stop. Why the rush? Because they wanted to see if it could be done. You couldn't make this stuff up...This is the hardback edition of the book - the paperback of the same name (9781904466284) is out of print and this edition has 69 extra maps and photos; a new foreword and afterword; and, a complete 'where are they now' epilogue.
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Even though it is remarkably well written for a travel diary it is not a great work of litterature but that is not the point. It is a fascinating, detailed day by day account of the experiences and problems of the mondo enduro trip. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys listening to a good traveller's tale.
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Fantastic account of the most amazing ride ever
20. Februar 2008
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I can't say enough great things about this book. I've read dozens of motorcycle trip books (nearly every one I can find, including one by the wife of the main protagonist in this book) and I can say that while I enjoy them all, this one stand head and shoulders above the rest.
As a yankee, I had to get used to the English phrases (result!), but that only took a moment, and I was quickly laughing out loud every chapter. My only regret about this book is that I am now extremely green with envy.
As a yankee, I had to get used to the English phrases (result!), but that only took a moment, and I was quickly laughing out loud every chapter. My only regret about this book is that I am now extremely green with envy.
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Brilliant
28. März 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Wow, what a read and what an adventure these guys had. Set in the mid 90's it still translates to today (if you remember there were no cell / satellite phones, GPS Navigation etc available)
With all road trip books I read, it tends to shrink or speed up at the end as if they are rushing to get to the finish, hence only 4 stars. I recommend you read the glossary first, at the back, to get a handle on their "buzz" words, whilst reading the book I started using "blend" in my daily converstation and no-one knew what I was talking about.(no real change there then anyway)
With all road trip books I read, it tends to shrink or speed up at the end as if they are rushing to get to the finish, hence only 4 stars. I recommend you read the glossary first, at the back, to get a handle on their "buzz" words, whilst reading the book I started using "blend" in my daily converstation and no-one knew what I was talking about.(no real change there then anyway)
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10. Januar 2012
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This is a great read. The riders take turns in wrting the various day's entries so the style constantly changes. After a while you begin to recognize each author's style which really adds to the book.
On top of that, they are so unprepared yet their eternal optimism carries them through. They rely on the help of strangers a few times and it just always works out for them.
This is much more of an amateur adventure than "Long Way Round" or "Long Way Down" and is refreshingly candid. The guys are just so likable, you want them to succeed.
On top of that, they are so unprepared yet their eternal optimism carries them through. They rely on the help of strangers a few times and it just always works out for them.
This is much more of an amateur adventure than "Long Way Round" or "Long Way Down" and is refreshingly candid. The guys are just so likable, you want them to succeed.
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