Two Shillings a Day graphic novel: the world’s first cycle-touring trip

After only nine years or so, it’s in PRINT! Order here if you’d like one

What’s this all about? In July 1897, Thomas Hiram Holding, a 52-year-old camping and cycling enthusiast, designs a tiny tent weighing 2.5 lbs to be carried on a bicycle. He and three companions attempt a cycle camping trip during their sailing holiday in Ireland the following month. Holding and friends set off with single-geared bikes on a three-day trip from [read more…]‍ ‍

The final printed book!

Here’s me talking about the process of making this graphic novel, at an LDC event in London way back in January 2020