No Room For Watermelons

In 2012, while others his age were enjoying quiet retirement, Ron Fellowes set off on the challenge of a lifetime. His dream to ride a 102 year-old FN motorcycle across the world – to the Belgian factory where the bike originated – had all the hallmarks of an epic adventure: one that was never going to be easy.<br />For eight months Ron rode 14,600 kilometres through 15 countries under grueling conditions, into some of the world&apos;s most hostile territory. He faced desert sandstorms, mountains too steep for the motorcycle&apos;s capability, the threat of rockslides and bombings when he took a detour, and pressure from armed police through conflict zones. He was robbed, and when held at gunpoint, Ron came face-to-face with his own mortality.<br />The motorcycle&apos;s limited capacity – no gears, inadequate brakes and pedal assisted – made it a daily struggle. Breakdowns were common, and only Ron&apos;s ingenuity and single-mindedness, Lynne&apos;s logistical support, and the generosity of others kept him going.<br />Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, <i>No Room for Watermelons </i>is co-written by Ron and Lynne. It is an engaging, and entertaining account of one man&apos;s stoic determination to fulfill his dream. You will be carried along for the ride, and inspired to achieve your own dreams… no matter how impossible they seem.