I've read a few books from cyclists about their travels and really enjoyed them. This book though just didn't draw me in. I only made it to around 10% and have no desire to continue. Hopefully others will connect with this memoir more.

Thanks to NetGalley and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

An interesting book, which had some funny moments in it.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Travels with a Brompton; In the Cevennes & Other Regions By Sue Birley This book began with great promise. I have done long distance biking and the fact that Ms. Birley and her husband were on Bromptons made it clear this was not going to be a book about epic rides with multiple near-death adventures. She also early in the book mentions Edward Enfield, who I have read all his books about cycling in Europe. In his case the camping is a treat for any day he could pull out his credit card. And like Ms. Birley he does enjoy his meals and drink. But I felt this book was much too much repetitive. It does not provide the kind of interesting detail from Mr. Enfield or even the commentators on The Tour de France. I would guess this book may appeal to someone who is actually planning a trip by bike in France and wants to know where to stay and where to eat or not to eat. So it read too much like a guide book and not enough of interesting places to see and why.