Bonneville "Go or Bust" ...: December 2014

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Radio & Press Interviews with prestigious 'Adventure Rider Radio' and cool cutting edge 'Asphalt & Dirt'

Only this month, since my return from the US, I've been honoured to be invited for a number of trans-Atlantic interviews by influential and cutting edge media channels - enjoy

This 40 minute interview for the show on Adventure Rider Radio talks about how I made it all happen and why the book ...
Adventure Biker Radio Interview

This interview is with the hip and amazing West Coast site Asphalt and Dirt that epitomizes 'the way of life' with our bikes, travel and good food - just up my street !
Asphalt and Dirt Interview

Hopefully both these pieces will help inspire anyone wanting to plan something special however big or small.

This time last year 'Bonneville Go or Bust' wasn't even published. Who would have thought that just this year I'd be invited in the summer to sign books with Triumph at Triumph Live UK for its world launch, then go on to be an extra for a Vogue photo shoot with café racers, sign books at a London 'pop up' event, conceptualize & help organize a charity event 'Rhythm and Blues on The Hill', be a judge at the Ace Café's 21st Anniversary Party Weekend, then go over to the USA covering +2 000 miles through Florida, Alabama and Georgia on a T100 (kindly provided by Triumph) for book signings with Triumph and Moto Girl Café at the famous Barber Vintage Show, then onto Aimexpo and the Daytona OctoberFest! Phew and thank you all.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Successful New Year, and again, thank you all for your support during this fantastic year.
Dreams can come true !

And just some of the highlights this year -

Interview with Jamie Whitham at Triumph Live

Florida coast biking up to Alabama

Barber Vintage Book Signing with Triumph

With the Road Dog Bike

At Barber Ace Corner with Robin from Moto Girl Café, Breeann & friends

Corvette at Ace Café Orlando

With Mike Fitterling, Road Dog Publications

Books available through Amazon and all major bookstores - click below

Bonneville Go or Bust book order through Amazon

'Mountains, Coast & Jungle' 2016 - 3 Week Luxury Motorbike Road Trip

News - The Adventure of a Lifetime 'on the roads less travelled'

Exclusive Tour of Peru with South America's Number 1 Bike Company led by expert tour guides with 4x4 back up.

September 2016 - due to exclusivity limited numbers 6-7

Bikes - choice of Suzuki 650's & Honda Tornado 250's

Come and ride one of the greatest roads in The Americas, ride the High Andes & Northern Sierra, Pacific Coast & Cloud Forest in the Amazonas Region.

Come join the adventure with Zoe and stay at hidden gems of accommodation (no camping) with plenty of opportunities to visit incredible historic and natural sites.

Email - bijoulatina@hotmail.co.uk for full itinerary and costs.

Official Reviews ...

The "Bonneville Go or Bust" Paperback book, Kindle & Nook versions by Road Dog Publications USA (+450 pages and photos) are now available, through http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ Further information or questions on distribution channels or press coverage, contact - bijoulatina@hotmail.co.uk

*****"A thrill ride on two wheels. Educational and inspirational as Ms. Cano takes the reader on an up-close-and-personal tour of Americana" - Bob Tremblay, MetroWest Daily News Boston

*****"Simply Amazing! The writer does such a good job of relaying her experience about her travels alone throught the US. It really makes me want to do it too. I recommend the book to all! Trip too..." Bigga, Memphis, TN

***** "Motorcycle Adventure + Travelogue + Personal Discovery = Winning Combination

Anyone who has ever swung a leg over a motorcycle - or even just imagined doing so - has, somewhere in the back of their mind, dreamed about firing up that bike and roaring off into the sunset for parts unknown. Zoë Cano was one of those dreamers, but unlike the rest of us, she really did it. And not only did she do it, she had the good sense to write about it, so the rest of us dreamers could experience it all with her. Luckily, she is as skilled at describing her trip as she was at completing it ... Reading her book has inspired me, ... not because it describes an always idyllic experience, but rather because it doesn't. Some of "Bonneville Go or Bust" shares Zoë's fears & failures ... and her honesty is both refreshing & compelling. That Zoë faced these kinds of challenges & overcame them is far more inspiring to me than the typical macho tale of canyon carving or triple-digit speed runs. It is perhaps most focused, though, on what she learned about America & about herself, & she shares her discoveries in a way I found entertaining & extremely readable" Bob DiLeonardi, Chicago

*****"Superb read from cover to cover. Very hard to put down. This is a book which will appeal to biker and non-biker" Paul Slatter, UK

*****“This book is a gem of adventure! I’m loving this book, I feel like I’m on the ride and can relate to it all… A must read, I cannot put the book down and will read it multiple times" missrider.com

*****"Loved the book. Going to suggest that daughter 2 reads on the plane on her mini adventure, to show her you can make it happen if you want it enough & are prepared to put in the graft. And you don't need to have tons of cash & tons of freebies.

You can do it!

Your book was light & fresh, easy to pick up but very difficult to put down. You had to find out what was round the next corner or on the next page; an inspiration to world weary old duffers & bright young things to get out and see the world"

*****"The writer captures the essence of what America has to offer while riding a motorcycle on roads less travelled. She also provides excellent descriptions of the towns she visits with the beautiful people she meets along the way. The best part is that the motorcycle riding experience is shared with deep insights into how it really is on the road, riding alone with no support and only her best friend, her motorcycle.” @mvelazquez57

*****"I have a plan I hope will come true in 2 years to buy a Catamaran Lagoon 45footer and sail round the seas. My first stop will be in London - Inspired by you - I intend to write a book about this trip' Bob, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

*****"loving your book. Great read. Just started it but like the fact we all have the same concerns & worries when travelling ... bought the book just for the title!" @slatt62

*****"let me be the first to congratulate you" Ronni, WI USA

*****"A great read looking at some of the USA's less taken routes with great tips and a fresh new persepctive for independent travellers to read. Full of excitement & inspiration. Loved it." Julia, Wimbledon, UK
*****"I am doing my own travelling adventure across America soon & this is a great read, as well as very inspirational" Eliza, London, UK

Recent Interview about how the story came to life with US journalist Brent Miller -
http://dbrentmiller.com/2013/05/a-conversation-with-zoe-cano-london/

Book video launch ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eje7RQd4dxE