In 1934 Bernard Newman set off on a journey into the heart of Poland. Riding a bicycle named George, carrying less than £20 in cash, and with only a potato knife for protection, he travelled over three thousand kilometres, writing on and photographing the nation and its people. Propelled by his trademark charm and gregariousness, Newman found himself in the company of workers, aristocrats, rampaging bison and travelling trapeze artists as he complied this enthralling account of his experiences in pre-WW2 Poland. Pedalling Poland is a charming and incisive look at the culture and politics of a great nation at a critical moment in its history. From Gdynia to Krakow, Newman collected innumerable anecdotes, reflections, images and interviews, all of which are reported here with wit and eloquence. A series of snapshots from another time, this is a treat for world travellers, cyclists and history buffs alike.