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

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…]

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A quick look through the pages. I’ve had one copy printed so I can spot errors, bits that need changing, etc. Overall, very happy with it!

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