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A Biker's Life

Misadventures on (and off) Two Wheels

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A Biker's Life

By: Henry Cole
Narrated by: Henry Cole
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I can't think of anywhere I'd less like to be than in a car. When you're driving a car, you're not taking part, you're a spectator. You're in a can; if it's cold you turn up the heating, if you're hungry you have a wine gum. You might be looking at what's going on, but you're definitely not a part of it.

A Biker's Life is the dramatic, humorous and candid memoir of one of the most recognisable names in motorcycling.

Henry Cole's passion for motorbikes began when, at the age of eight, he was first introduced to a 'man cave'. His great-uncle Redbeard's corrugated iron shed was 'stuffed to the gills with old motorbikes' which Henry helped rebuild and ride. Since then, Henry's life can be charted through the bikes and journeys he has been on - from a stifling public-school education, via many years battling addiction, to the big-sky iconic routes Henry has ridden for over 20 series as presenter of numerous TV shows.

This audiobook reminds millions of motorcyclists why their bike gives them the freedom to be exactly who they want to be: to say 'I'm doing my thing'. When you ride a motorbike you become part of a worldwide community of kindred spirits - those of us who will not be pacified by driving a car but instead live for adventure, escape and the sheer thrill of the throttle.

©2019 Henry Cole (P)2019 Quercus Editions Limited
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Loved Henry on shed and buried and now I’ve heard his full story I got nothing but respect and admiration for him.
Very honest frank tales of his life
Not dissimilar to my own.
Please make more shed and burieds!!........

Henry Cole is a top dude.

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This book and its Audible story by Henry is just excellent.
A real warts and all view of his life so far and future, whatever that might be, some of which I can sympathise with! Well quite a lot actually.
Further, thanks Henry, you managed to change my life with WGM rides etc.
I got a bike and got out there with a vengeance after spending a lot of wasted time-life driving a bloody car!
New Zealand next.

Tremendous, just tremendous.

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Couldn't stop listening to this book, found Henry's narration fun and easy to listen to. So glad he narrated it himself. It's a true, open and honest account of one man's journey to find himself, becoming a unique and interesting individual through may ups and downs. And of course, full of cool biking stuff!

Entertaining, sincere and biker brilliant!

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I have only ever read one book in my life and that was tarka the otter!!!! I was crap at reading 🤪I have just discovered audio book and as I’m a biker and I have always liked Henry,his rawness and honesty is infectious. I’m having my first holiday in the sun(turkey) and its to fecking hot to do any exploring so got a bit of time on my hands wile the wife bakes in the sun 🤷‍♂️ I’ve listened to Henry waffing along talking SHIT and I can only say bloody fantastic.
Henry if you ever in West Dorset and fancy a coffee and a ride out just give me a call 07854122543.
After the beer sun and shagging the wife more times in one week than I normally get in a fucking year !!!!!!
You’ve made my holiday 👌😂 hope some decent lad or lass forwards this to you ! Oh and the book is shit hot 👌 one last thing Henry do the bloody film 🎥

Just bloody perfect 👌

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as a lifelong lover of bikes this book spoke to my soul, highly recommend

Great book

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I have never owned or ridden a motorbike, but I found this fascinating. I have learned a lot from his very candid account of his life and insights into the world of heroin addiction. It was excellent - thank you Henry.

Excellent!

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I like Henry's attitude and love of iconic British machinery. His humility and drive are contagious.

profound and alive

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If this message reaches Henry himself then give yourself a huge pat on the back mate. Your story is not only humorous but honest, inspiring and and thought provoking. I now have a shed and in it I now have a bike, a Royal Enfield 350 kick start. I've taken it to bits and restored it and although I'm not allowed to ride it due to a brain op, I'm hoping to get my licence back one day. I'm with you all the way in your troubles and failures but like you said, you don't learn if it doesn't go wrong. If you were my neighbour I'd be in heaven. Keep going Henry, you are a breath of fresh air.
Rick

Absolutely Ace Book

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I only knew Mr Cole from watching the Motorbike show on itv4, this book was an amazingly honest, brutal biog, that feels really personal. Henry's honesty when discussing his addition is inspiring, and just goes to show what is possible with talent, ability and bloody hard work.

A must read for all Motorbike enthusiasts

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I have immensely enjoyed the television shows that Henry producers and presents.
His book is a wonderful autobiography of a fantastic Producer, Director, Writer, and most of all Biker
Thanks for sharing man see you on the road again soon x.

A Truly amazing read I was hung on every word.

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