--- product_id: 61742773 title: "What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story" price: "KD 0.94" currency: KWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/61742773-what-goes-around-a-london-cycle-couriers-story store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story **Price:** KD 0.94 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story - **How much does it cost?** KD 0.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/61742773-what-goes-around-a-london-cycle-couriers-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story Main by Chappell, Emily (ISBN: 9781783350537) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Intelligent, enlightening classic - A superb book that clearly and intelligently gives us an insight into many of the joys and trials of life as a cycle courier. Emily's writing is so creative and fresh and she pours so much of herself into her words that you feel you come to know her personally through the narrative. This is not a rant about the tribulations of dealing with selfish motorists or a bigoted public but a beautiful picture of her life as a cycle messenger, an intermingling of her clear love for cycling and the city (there's a title for a future tv series !) with the the realities of some of the day-to-day difficulties of life and work on the road. We hear of Emily's admiration for other couriers and her respect for the history of this way of life, we read of her encounters with difficult people and the graciousness with which she treats them, we learn of her personal life, her vulnerabilities and her resilience and the whole story just leaves us wanting more - wanting to read more, wanting to know her as a friend, hoping that she will continue to write and record her travels. If you love cycling in any shape, form or discipline, if you love stories about life in the hustle and bustle of London, if you love genuine human stories about life, love, hopes, dreams, uncertainties and realities, then read this book - lend it out, encourage others to read it, but always get it back because it's destined to become a real classic. Review: Thoroughly enjoyable glimpse into the world of the cycle courier entwined in the mystery of London - A great example of 'Don't judge a book by its cover'. Bicycle messengers are far from what they seem, Emily in particular. Lovely mix of the vibrancy of the job, the web of life and history that is London and the intricacies of relationships. Makes cycling around London that but more thoughtful but need to make sure I don't start being a fakenger (see the glossary) . Looking forward to reading more from Emily and her adventures. Good for novices and seasoned cyclists alike. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 733,243 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 84 in Cycling History & Biography 123 in Road Bikes (Books) 3,466 in General Sports, Hobbies & Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 421 Reviews | ## Images ![What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LYRyCDN1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intelligent, enlightening classic *by P***S on 22 January 2016* A superb book that clearly and intelligently gives us an insight into many of the joys and trials of life as a cycle courier. Emily's writing is so creative and fresh and she pours so much of herself into her words that you feel you come to know her personally through the narrative. This is not a rant about the tribulations of dealing with selfish motorists or a bigoted public but a beautiful picture of her life as a cycle messenger, an intermingling of her clear love for cycling and the city (there's a title for a future tv series !) with the the realities of some of the day-to-day difficulties of life and work on the road. We hear of Emily's admiration for other couriers and her respect for the history of this way of life, we read of her encounters with difficult people and the graciousness with which she treats them, we learn of her personal life, her vulnerabilities and her resilience and the whole story just leaves us wanting more - wanting to read more, wanting to know her as a friend, hoping that she will continue to write and record her travels. If you love cycling in any shape, form or discipline, if you love stories about life in the hustle and bustle of London, if you love genuine human stories about life, love, hopes, dreams, uncertainties and realities, then read this book - lend it out, encourage others to read it, but always get it back because it's destined to become a real classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoroughly enjoyable glimpse into the world of the cycle courier entwined in the mystery of London *by D***S on 2 May 2017* A great example of 'Don't judge a book by its cover'. Bicycle messengers are far from what they seem, Emily in particular. Lovely mix of the vibrancy of the job, the web of life and history that is London and the intricacies of relationships. Makes cycling around London that but more thoughtful but need to make sure I don't start being a fakenger (see the glossary) . Looking forward to reading more from Emily and her adventures. Good for novices and seasoned cyclists alike. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read it *by C***N on 24 January 2016* I love this book partly because it is so well produced, properly proof-read and pays attention to all of the other things that are so important and increasingly neglected in these times of instant publication. In true academic style, there is a glossary of terms for the general reader, a Prologue and thoughtful Acknowledgements. Emily Chappell writes with the eye of a good fiction story-teller; but I would wager that there is little fiction in this very genuine story of daily hardship and exhilaration. The story appeals to the general reader and is an education for all of us, of how a small, shifting crowd of poorly paid workers carry out their tasks with expertise, little remuneration, little thanks and little comprehension by the motorists and others with whom they have daily brushes. Chappell describes this dangerous job with little sentimentality, exploring carefully her own physical and emotional exhaustion which goes with the territory. She gives us genuine insights into London life. This book is well worth reading, whatever your attitude to the invention of the bicycle. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/61742773-what-goes-around-a-london-cycle-couriers-story](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/61742773-what-goes-around-a-london-cycle-couriers-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*