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Marcus Engel, Marc Engel

Electric Ride

70,000 km, 29 Countries, No Fuel. The Motorcycle Journey of a Lifetime

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 06/05/2027

ISBN: 9781789299496

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Autobiography & Memoir

Binding: Hardback

Size: 234 x 153 mm

Extent: 224 pages

Illustration: 8 page plate section

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

For fans of Free Ride and The Long Way Round, this is one man’s account of how losing the map can help you find your own direction.

What happens when you stop planning and start riding?

When Marc Engel set off on his motorbike with no fixed route, no sponsorship and no idea where he would end up, the result was a journey that was anything but ordinary. From crumbling border crossings in Eastern Europe to quiet mountain roads in Southeast Asia, Electric Ride is a love letter to the art of getting lost – and to the people and places found along the way.

Blending vivid storytelling with hard-earned lessons, Marc shares what months on the road taught him about freedom, failure and the unexpected beauty of imperfection. Each chapter is both a story and a takeaway: how to navigate breakdowns, bad weather and questionable decisions – and why those moments often become the best parts of the ride.

Honest and reflective, this is not a handbook for perfect travel. It’s a guide to the real thing: unpredictable, humbling and utterly alive.

Sales points:

  • Marc has a proven and engaged audience: over 326k YouTube subscribers and 192k Instagram followers, bringing a ready-made readership of travel, adventure and motorcycle enthusiasts.

  • A fresh twist on the travel memoir: blending vivid, cinematic narrative with ‘anti-guidebook’ lessons, Marc shares the beauty of mistakes, of going off the beaten track and of unexpected encounters, offering both insight and escapism.

  • Includes photos from Marc’s adventures: features an 8-page full-colour plate section with some of the best images from the trip.

About the Author:

Marc Engel

Marc Engel (@MarcTravels) is a German filmmaker, adventurer and lifelong musician whose journey began when the world came to a standstill. In 2020, after more than fifteen years as a touring musician, Marc found himself grounded by lockdowns – and decided to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Swapping stages for the open road, he set off on his motorcycle with a camera, a YouTube channel and a mission to document the beauty of unscripted travel. What began as a spontaneous escape quickly grew into a new life and career. Today, Marc has built a passionate global audience for his honest, cinematic travel films and has collaborated with leading adventure brands including GoPro, Garmin and REV’IT!. He is currently partnered with Royal Enfield and National Geographic to film The Great Himalayan Exploration – an ambitious motorcycle expedition through one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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