![]() ![]() She rode on the top of mountains, with valleys, negotiated hairpin bends, pedaling on the endless roads with unplanned stays in the remote areas. On her way, she battled rough weather, and extreme temperatures such as snowfalls, lashing rains, winds and blazing sun. ![]() Before leaving Ireland, she posted ahead four tyres to various British Embassies and consulates to use them enroute. Her preparation for the journey was simple one with a saddle bag, bell, lamp, a pump, and pannier bags. In those days in the absence of technology, she used paper maps to plan her route and calculate the distance from Dunkirk to Delhi. The author took the challenging expedition in January 1963 with her 2-year old bicycle named Rozinate. ![]() Full Tilt is a classic travelogue that describes the journey of Dervla Murphy from Ireland to India. ![]()
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