One Man and His Bike: A Life-changing Journey All the Way Around the Coast of Britain

When office life became too small, Mike Carter kept pedalling—straight past his commute and into a 5,000‑mile cycling journey around the entire coast of Britain.In this uplifting and sharply funny travel memoir, Carter follows the Thames to the sea and continues clockwise around the UK, discovering a side of Britain rarely seen from behind a desk.

Along the way he meets an unforgettable cast of characters—drunken priests, drag queens, gnome enthusiasts, dreamers, builders of alternative futures—and encounters a level of kindness that challenges the idea of a “broken” Britain.
His five‑month ride becomes a search for connection, adventure and a happiness he feared he’d lost.

Perfect for fans of long‑distance cycling stories, British travel writing and inspirational memoirs, this book celebrates the joy of slowing down, looking around and rediscovering the country one pedal stroke at a time.