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 enlarge | Author: Glen Heggstad
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 102653
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 276
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 1884313493
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781884313493
ASIN: 1884313493
Publication Date: July 26, 2004
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 One of the Best Adventure Books Ever Written January 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I began collecting and reading every motorcycle-related book I could find on Amazon.com. When I came across this read, I could'nt put it down. Now made into a National Geographic special, this is one of my top three adventure stories of all time - of all genres.
The narrative is so amazing, so captivating, that I got on my own motorcycle and rode to Mazatlan in part to find Glen, to hear his story first hand. In talking to him over the course of two days in Mexico, I found that Glen's insights into the nature of people all over the world in turn changed my own world view. Governments may not get along all of the time, but people around the world certainly do.
I took Glen's advice. I "put my foot through the TV screen", got on my motorcycle, and got gone. I've been south of the border five times in the past fourteen months alone. To say that my horizons have been broadened would be an understatement of great proportion. You may not do something like this after reading his book, but you will feel like you are there riding with him at every border he crosses.
Mr. Heggstad is a crossroads of many unique qualities, any one of which would alone make an interesting individual. At 6' 4" and seemingly made of steel, he casts a potentially intimidating shadow. However, he is probably one of the most compassionate, and passionate, individuals who ever believed in what they think. I found his answer to the question on whether he had any regrets intriguing - he replied "I wish I could have spent one more day everywhere I went".
If anyone else had been released from captivity from insurgents, most would have made bee-line to the U.S. border and home. Not Glen. He went the OTHER direction and continued his journey, in part to prove that the guerillas may have captured his body, but not his soul, or spirit.
Any fan of adventure tales and/or motorcycle adventure travel will consider this a must-read and a valuable collectable for their library.
Five Stars! Thanks Glen!
Two Wheels Through Terror January 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
His story will keep you on the edge. Using a daily journal style, he describes the land and people along the way in so much detail that you will feel that you are on the adventure with him. Hey Glen, if you are looking for a riding companion for your RTW motorcyle adventure, let me know.
A rider's book for riders September 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Glen captures a common feeling for riders - that life is good while you're moving on a motorcycle.
This urge pulls him to the road often, even when he would like to spend more time 'smelling the roses'. Many riders feel the same way. If you're one of those riders, this book will speak to you about pushing your limits and those of your motorcycle to reach adventure and feel experience the world through ones' senses.
While the capture is an important part of the book, border crossings, the observations of different cultures and how they relate to riding alone on a motorcycle are the most meaningful elements of Two Wheels Through Terror.
 Okay, not Garcia-Marquez, but a fun book to read July 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I accidently logged onto the "STRIKINGVIKING" website one day and followed his ride. One day when he reached Colombia, it just stopped. Years later, I found the book and what happened to him. The book is rather simplistic but a real page turner, and I re-lived the times I have been in the same places he visited.
The chapter where he was kidnapped was riveting. I am not a judo expert; I can barely flip an egg, but have wondered how I would cope with a kidnapping down there.
He made me hate those SOB rebels even more.
I think he just finished a ride around Asia. Is there another book coming?
Good insights and interesting content May 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Enjoyed this book. Well organised, easily read and always interesting. Common sense commentaries from a balanced writer. Practical and honest with a good mix of riding, geography, personal thoughts and socio-political views. I finished it in 2 sessions. One of the better motorcycle touring books I've read. I recommend it.
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