Charley Boorman Books in Order

Boorman attempts the Dakar rally with experienced riders Simon Pavey and Matt Hall. Following the route from Portugal through North and West Africa, he recounts the preparation, hazards, and endurance demanded by a race he has long dreamed of entering.

Boorman sets out for Australia using whatever transport he can find, from trains and motorcycles to boats and more unusual options. The journey takes him through varied landscapes and cultures, testing his adaptability as each stage demands another way forward.

Traveling from Sydney toward Tokyo, Boorman relies on a shifting collection of vehicles, including canoes, hovercraft, quad bikes, and motorcycles. His account follows encounters along the route and the physical demands of pursuing an adventure through unconventional transport.

Boorman crosses Canada seeking its landscapes, communities, and physical challenges. Dirt biking, kayaking, diving among shipwrecks, and exploring caves combine with meetings with lobster catchers, Mounties, and dinosaur hunters in an account of an adventurous journey across the country.

A severe motorcycle accident leaves Boorman facing operations, months unable to walk, and uncertainty about riding again. His account of recovery looks back at childhood, friendships, and the beginnings of his passion for motorcycles as he works toward returning to them.

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman ride motorcycles from northern Scotland to the southern tip of Africa. Their account follows a demanding journey through extreme conditions, describing the practical dangers, companionship, and encounters that shape their return to long-distance travel.

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman recount their motorcycle journey around the world. Their account combines the practical difficulties of travel with encounters along the route and the strains and rewards of pursuing an ambitious adventure together as friends.