{"id":1044,"date":"2015-01-23T02:46:22","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T02:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/?page_id=1044"},"modified":"2026-06-21T07:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:45:21","slug":"order-the-book","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/?page_id=1044","title":{"rendered":"Order the Book!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0;float:none;height:30px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/?page_id=1044\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/book.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1045 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/book-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"book\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/book-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/book.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>No Room For Watermelons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>a man, his 1910 motorcycle and an epic journey across the world<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>by Ron &amp; Lynne Fellowes<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">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 \u2014 to the Belgian factory where the bike originated \u2014 had all the hallmarks of an epic adventure: one that was never going to be easy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">For eight months Ron rode 14,600 kilometres through 15 countries under grueling conditions, into some of the world\u2019s most hostile territory. He faced desert sandstorms, mountains too steep for the motorcycle\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The motorcycle\u2019s limited capacity \u2014 no gears, inadequate brakes and pedal assisted \u2014 made it a daily struggle. Breakdowns were common, and only Ron\u2019s ingenuity and single-mindedness, Lynne\u2019s logistical support, and the generosity of others kept him going.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">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\u2019s stoic determination to fulfill his dream. You will be carried along for the ride, and inspired to achieve your own dreams \u2026 no matter how impossible they seem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/?page_id=1117\">Read an Excerpt<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/?page_id=13\">Write or Read Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/lynneron.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/lynneron-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"lynne&amp;ron\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/lynneron-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oldblokeonabike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/lynneron.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">ISBN: 9780646931418 (paperback)<br \/>\nPaperback, C format, 240 pp<br \/>\nIllustrated<br \/>\nPrice: AU$29.95 (plus shipping)<i><br \/>\n<\/i>Publication date: 1 March 2015<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>No Room for Watermelons\u00a0<\/i>is a co-publication of\u00a0High Horse Books\u00a0&amp; <i>oldblokeonabike.com<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It is available on Amazon, Booktopia and other online book stores. Click on the links below or visit your local online book store.<\/p>\n<p>Australia Sellers with direct URL<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/No-Room-Watermelons-Ron-Fellowes\/dp\/0646931415\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P6OOVA77RH2V&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P9sCuFiOFy6PxqiK9ajFEa3ULg6YYaddfWe90YcgCt9nON8DHoYhD8PDQh3H_XAxcZ3C-TzPO4Mw0ziNrBdwRV3KjwGDpBg3ypX8nIgW_4z9u6H-6hY-syd7QW5ohaQTi5Yam7p_CMPZhOnpYC3k4niYnvsluKFh-MENjQTInKzpDuMwwgRfr3zopXhRepCTxmmhGFjBGn82zfndhKzikSNtYrkI2D_FXoZyBw6JsDAav-8FLZaZD4ib5EDrI65664tT2nqcNXRutSfyrrzvhLRERVjQ0-C73h4mfPdjkl0.mJPsx0MvE-rln1yoir9Imi71hlO56QUHmzGrWW8ykuk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=no+room+for+watermelons&amp;qid=1782027197&amp;sprefix=no+room+for+watermelons%2Caps%2C268&amp;sr=8-1\">Amazon Australia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/no-room-for-watermelons-ron-fellowes\/book\/9780646931418.html\">Booktopia Australia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenile.com.au\/books\/ron-fellowes\/no-room-for-watermelons\/9780646931418?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=au_pmax_books_r600_800&amp;utm_content=au_pmax_books_r600_800_books_on_screen_4_10_26&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=18141173729&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17335838322&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADhOHwj1HF1yh9GTrnquUOdZtWC-3&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwl97RBhBWEiwAa9rbXXjng88Wph8aBHSp7tFFSmxumKZKDbw900n5oGVZUxNsJDcDQvHUrRoCwJ4QAvD_BwE\">The Nile Australia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishpond.com.au\/Books\/No-Room-for-Watermelons-Ron-Fellowes-Lynne-Fellowes-With\/9780646931418?utm_source=googleps&amp;utm_medium=ps&amp;utm_campaign=AU&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17181844747&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lo6Ha-YEzZfDE1RaLui4XaJWbB&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwl97RBhBWEiwAa9rbXVcvg9Un6M-gE6iNAq_lHkRWwN24KGVsVPYa7pSy1-gD4BbZYz1HpBoC3fMQAvD_BwE\">Fishpond.com.au<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan.com\/au\/buy\/the-nile-no-room-for-watermelons-9780646931418\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=product_listing_ads&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21762912372&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADv51P02lVesvkXn1GmqHhvbT-qrJ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwl97RBhBWEiwAa9rbXWfAjeOua6x0B9dh-Uny-4_HJFfuNNxSEYPZOONfgtuJYKb2BcVI7RoCGVIQAvD_BwE\">Kogan Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>American Sellers with direct URL<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/No-Room-Watermelons-motorcycle-journey-ebook\/dp\/B07N2D4M6S\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T6QKYRQDVAHO&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8joUmo1EuKdtDk9gFbF5SwticlxENUa3pGDZz7HUc9x_mwQPHPbqc36IQbP9BmA_CAG4sgojaoUclPZq6EoUUB9vSfojIfFJWdjs0pASs2MgXmLIqaDyfSofwYATQ0O12NY2FW0aNVLxUHuUs6A2uOdRDT5t7WnRh1EcsNlNbnP66p4h_59PEhew0nSoZvPJ.22p_sf9oDZakqS-v8qortWnxi7FdJj82amXcXnqMAIc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=no+room+for+watermelons&amp;qid=1782027280&amp;sprefix=no+room+for+watermelon%2Caps%2C348&amp;sr=8-1\">Amazon America<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"order\"><\/a><br \/>\nAll enquiries can be directed to lynnefellowes@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No Room For Watermelons a man, his 1910 motorcycle and an epic journey across the world by Ron &amp; Lynne Fellowes In 2012, while others his age were enjoying quiet retirement, Ron Fellowes set off on the challenge of a lifetime. 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