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  • Cycling in West Africa
  • Written by: Neil Peart
  • Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (34 ratings)

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The Masked Rider

Written by: Neil Peart
Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
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Publisher's Summary

Dysentery, drunken soldiers, and corrupt officials provide the background for Neil Peart's physical and spiritual cycling journey through West Africa. 

The prolific drummer for the rock band Rush travels through African villages, both large and small, and relates his story through journal entries and tales of adventure, while simultaneously addressing issues such as differences in culture, psychology, and labels. Literary and artistic sidekicks such as Aristotle, Dante, and Van Gogh join Peart and his cycling companions, reminding the listener that this is not just another travel book - it is a story of both external and introspective discovery and adventure.

©1996, 2004 Neil Peart (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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Really kept me engaged

I enjoyed this book a lot, it wasn't a struggle to read. I gained a really good visual for what going on a bike trip across Africa would look like. I felt like I was there on the trip.

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Great story

This book gives us insight into Africa - Neil’s writing skills are exhibited at their finest in this book. Colourful descriptions and philosophical insights kept me engaged. The narrator was ok - not the best I’ve heard in audible but I’ve heard worse.
We miss you Neil!

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This one is funny

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