Sunglasses and Reindeer: A Cycle Journey to the Edge of Europe

By Bram Reusen

In the spring of 2013, Bram Reusen jumped on a bicycle and set off on what would become a three-month, 6,200-mile journey from his home in Belgium to the North Cape, Norway, and back, taking in nine countries on the way. This book is an account of a bicycle trip that started in the fields of Flanders, ran along the Dutch coastline, went across Germany and Denmark, and continued through the vast forests of Sweden and the barren landscapes of the Arctic. After reaching the North Cape, the northern edge of Europe, the road led south again, past the epic Norwegian fjords and across rural England. How do you describe a journey like that? Do you start by explaining what it was like to spend day after day in the saddle? Or do you say something about the Arctic? Or talk about crossing the North Sea on a cargo ship? Or maybe about the fabulous natural scenery in Scandinavia? In 'Sunglasses and Reindeer', Bram covers all those questions and many more. This engaging true story includes his experiences on the road, preparations, cycling tips, thoughts and philosophies, hardships, moments of sheer joy, local history, and lively descriptions of towns and landscapes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508926441
• ISBN13: 9781508926443
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"