One Down Four Up

If you understand the meaning of the phrase 'One Down, Four Up', this book has been written with you in mind. If you don't understand the title, this book offers the reader a great learning opportunity to understand the people who ride or just enjoy motorcycles. Nigel's love of motorcycles has been with him since he was able to keep a couple of rotating wheels between his legs and grab some handlebars. His early pushbike experience naturally progressed to mopeds and then onto larger and different types of motorcycles. Nigel explains his choice of bikes, some of the technical and historical details of the models and brands, and the adventures he has had by riding motorcycles on the three continents he has lived. The true-life stories include his numerous hospital sleepovers from his motorcycling mishaps and his reflective thoughts on the impact motorcycling has had on both his physical and mental wellbeing. Even if you don't like motorcycles, this book is a joy to read. It is a light-hearted view on life that uses motorcycles either as a lead into a life story or just as a backdrop to a funny tale.