On Your Bike, Son!

Geoff Haw’s engaging stories published in this high quality paperback book skilfully reveal how four generations explore new territories farther and farther from the comforts of home. He gives new life to events from one hundred years ago and the pre-World War II days, moving through the seventies and into the 21st century.

This book is a celebration of people who value friendship, decency of character, appreciation of history, risk-taking, family life and the enduring nature of the spirit that makes Australians so special. These pages provide a charming insight to life in a past era, and show a huge contrast with today’s rushed and affluent lifestyle.

In particular, a major focus is on the daily life of families in the pre-war days, and tells the story of what life was like in those days. If you’re approaching Senior Citizen status, you’ll find lots of memories!

KEITH DUNSTAN, noted journalist, author, cyclist and traveller, says in the Foreword, This book … is a social history. … The bicycle is the catalyst, which pulls together the story of four generations … it is fascinating to read … the story should go into every good library.

And remember: the stories are true, and are told whimsically about ordinary people.

This is a marvellous Christmas or birthday present and gift for any special occasion! It’s not so much a book about bikes as a social history of how we’ve changed over a century.

RRP: $30.00 (incl. packaging/post)
ON-LINE SPECIAL: $ 18.95 incl. P/P witin Australia. (Limited time!)
Great holiday reading!

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Price: $18.95
Product Number: B01

What Readers are Saying:

It is all too rare that such a book comes along, especially one that recounts probably one of the first bicycle tours of Tasmania. “On Your Bike, Son!” is a good read … having a homespun feel about it brought enjoyment of the stories. Bicycles Tasmania

The book is easy to read, informative and very descriptive, using the bike as a link to literally move between generations. Weekly Times Book Review

Geoff, there’s no doubt that your book reminds us that we should all take the time to write down stories about our lives before they are eroded by time, and the passing of those who retain these memories. Lou Holloway.

I must congratulate you on your book which I have just completed reading. I don’t think any reader could have enjoyed the book more than me. I can’t tell you how much it has entertained me. As we get older, we love to hear of the past… Doris Albert.

Geoff Haw’s amazing tale takes place over four generations, exploring the great unknown using the most rudimentary yet sometimes most practical of vehicles – the bicycle. … The contrast between generations is illuminating. … While easy to read, the book really got me thinking about how different the world in 2003 is in comparison with 1900, and while our lives have become more complicated and diverse, the bicycle remains a fixture. Bendigo Advertiser Book Review