I'm not sure Rob Lilwall knows it, but he has penned a two-wheeled classic. I wanted to rise up singing and strap on my bicycle clips. -- The Guardian - Kevin Rushby Lilwall has a wonderful ability to inspire trust in his readers. -- The Guardian Lilwall's story is a remarkable one ... enhanced by the fact that he has a writer's skill for conveying a sense of place. -- The Sunday Telegraph A rite of passage adventure, full of thrills, excitement and endurance tests. -- Irish Times Not only describes different countries and their peoples, but also delves into the human heart. -- Woman Alive - Amy Boucher Pye A real adventure story -- The Baptist Times Rob Lilwall is such a transparently decent, honest and likeable bloke that it is difficult not to become involved in the highs and lows of his journey. 7/10 -- Times Educational Supplement - Martin Spice 20100613