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Feet and Wheels to Chimborazo: A unique climbing and cycling adventure to the summit of Ecuador
Written by Mark Horrell
Narrated by Philip Battley
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His cheeks are as tender as raw meat on a butcher’s block. And those are just the cheeks of his face. As he slumps in the saddle, watching the road disappear into the distance, he aches in parts of his body that he’s only just discovering he has…
When Mark travels to Ecuador to go hiking and climbing, he discovers a land of dramatic volcanoes rising through the clouds and wide-open horizons rich in history.
But when his partner Edita suggests a return visit, she has a very different adventure in mind: to cycle across the Andes and complete a unique sea-to-summit challenge by climbing the highest mountain starting from sea level.
It will be an intrepid world first (or so they think). But there’s just one problem – Mark can barely cycle over a road bridge without getting off to push.
With a month to train, they rent some bikes and head to Scotland to cycle the North Coast 500. Will this be enough to prepare them for an epic adventure to climb a mountain that in one respect is the highest in the world?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherMountain Footsteps Press
Release dateJul 14, 2020
ISBN9781912748075
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Readers find this title beautifully written, funny, engaging, and easy to relate to. The author's style is down to earth and honest, with vivid descriptions that evoke laughter. A must-read for those who enjoy mountain climbing and adventure.
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Lovely down to earth style of writing that all can relate to. Very easy listening. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
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Beautifully written and very funny the way it was described - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 3, 2024
This is my 5th mark Horrell book. He’s an ordinary bloke with a very engaging style and metaphors that make me bust out laughing. I love his honesty and descriptions of riding abba mountain climbing.