My agent vanished, so I’m publishing this book myself. I’m trying to get as many people to read it as possible.  I printed a few to sell.

But I know it’s hard times for lots of people, so I’m giving away a few more copies than I’d planned. Key workers, bike shop staff, anyone who is skint basically.

Please note although the book is free, that I paid (union rates) to a designer, editor, and printer. Paper is from sustainable sources.

It’s as cheap as I could make it on Kindle, too, and it's free there if you have a Kindle Unlimited account.

If you like the Bicycle Clip Diaries, it really would be excellent if you tell your friends, or review it on Amazon, Goodreads, the New York Times, wherever you can. Some reviews to date, live here.

And if you got filthy rich stockpiling hand sanitiser, you can buy me a virtual coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickraistrick.

Also, I am available for hire. I'm a freelance writer and train people in media skills.

When I found an envelope addressed to me from long-dead Granddad, containing a 1937 guide to Japan and a pair of bicycle clips, I took it as a sign. It became a quest.

The Bicycle Clip Diaries became a travel memoir, kickstarted by the discovery, in which I rode sensible bicycles in various locations from the Rift Valley to the Peak District.

There is a lot of meandering, historical reference, reflection, low key adventure, as well as mild technical references.

It's not backed by a traditional publisher, which means that it won't get reviewed in the books section of newspapers.... so honest reviews are the only way people will get to hear about the book and very welcome. Can be done on Amazon, Goodreads and and anywhere you like, basically.