10 Books for Motorcycle Lovers

On April 23rd, coinciding with the anniversary of the deaths of William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Garcilaso de la Vega, International Book Day is celebrated. In addition, it is Sant Jordi, a date celebrated in Barcelona by giving a book and a rose. These celebrations encourage reading through all kinds of actions, fairs, and events. They remind us how exciting it can be to experience a journey through the pages of a work, regardless of the genre. So that you can also experience it as a lover of two wheels, at NG BRAKES we have prepared a selection of 10 biker books that absolutely must be on your shelf.

‘Ángel Nieto: Vida y éxitos de nuestro mejor piloto’, by Juan Pedro de la Torre

This biography reviews, as its title indicates, all the achievements reached by Ángel Nieto during his sporting career and beyond. But it also delves into the person behind the figure, behind the myth. An essential read for racing enthusiasts, loaded with nostalgia for those who were able to enjoy his feats during his lifetime. It also helps those who couldn't to understand the importance and impact of the man from Zamora on motorcycling at both a national and global level.

‘Road Racer: It’s in My Blood’, by Michael Dunlop

The Dunlop family is one of the most legendary (and tragic) in the world of two wheels. Joey Dunlop, who passed away in 2000, remains to this day the rider with the most victories at the historic Isle of Man TT. Close behind him, in third place in this particular ranking, is Michael Dunlop, his nephew, whom many consider the best road racer in history—not just for the numbers, but also for his character and style. In this autobiography, he recounts his life and his passion for bikes and road racing, from the cradle to the book's publication in 2017. An exciting, funny, and authentic story that captures the essence of the rider, his family, and a tradition that is gradually being lost.

‘Cinta americana’, by Dennis Noyes

With one of the most recognizable accents (and shouts) on Spanish television, Dennis Noyes has spent his entire life in the paddock. A life that has allowed him to tell many stories and experience many changes from the inside. All of this is collected in a book that every biker should read at least once. ‘Cinta americana’ (Duct Tape), as he himself states, is not just a book about bikes. It is a historical review, a vital diary, and a journey through a shared passion.

‘La última frontera’, by Juan Pedro de la Torre

Marc Márquez, Joan Mir, and Jorge Lorenzo have been the last three Spanish riders to conquer the MotoGP title. An achievement that would not have been possible without the work and effort of all those pioneers who opened doors for motorcycling in our country. Their struggle and successes are the stars of this book by Juan Pedro de la Torre, which reviews the foundations supporting all the successful generations of Spanish riders who have been winning and shining for several decades.

‘Historias del paddock’, by Juan Pedro de la Torre

As you can see, Juan Pedro de la Torre is a reference for racing lovers. For them, this is also a fundamental title. In ‘Historias del paddock’, the journalist reviews eleven episodes from the history of motorcycling, some well-known and others previously unpublished. It is an approach to a world surrounded by a certain mystique, of which we often do not know the full reality.

‘On the Move: A Life’, by Oliver Sacks

This is a slightly different book. Oliver Sacks, besides being a neurologist and writer, was a motorcycle lover. He demonstrates this in this autobiography, which has much of a road trip about it and collects the most complex episodes of his life. It’s an opportunity to get close to a figure who might seem distant to us and to dive into the love for two wheels from a different perspective.

‘360 grados: Una mujer, una moto y el mundo’, by Alicia Sornosa

If we talk about motorcycle touring, broken barriers, and passion, one of the first names that comes to mind is Alicia Sornosa. The Madrid native knows what it's like to move through a traditionally male world and come out victorious. She also knows what it’s like to face high-difficulty challenges. In this book, the author transforms into Sofía, her alter ego, a woman who decides to travel the five continents by motorcycle. An adventure where obstacles, fears, and doubts appear, but also unforgettable moments, lessons, and relationships that mark a lifetime. The passion and experience of the journalist, through a fascinating story.

‘El mundo en moto con Charly Sinewan’, by Carlos García Portal

If we talk about traveling by motorcycle, we cannot forget Charly Sinewan, a benchmark in the field. This book could be defined as the basic and essential manual that everyone who wants to travel by motorcycle must have. In it, the author pours all his experience and the knowledge acquired over more than 25 years of traveling. Thus, readers can find all kinds of tips, recommendations, anecdotes, and even places of interest worth visiting.

‘Long Way Round’, by Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor

This is a standard travel book with not-so-standard protagonists. Actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman recount their journey through Europe, part of Asia, and North America on the back of two BMWs. An adventure in which they lived all kinds of experiences, narrated in detail in ‘Long Way Round’, from the most hilarious and crazy to the hardest. A story that could be that of any two-wheel lover.

‘Quien tiene la voluntad, tiene la fuerza’, by Laia Sanz and Eloi Vila

Laia Sanz is one of the most successful women in the motorcycle world. With 14 Trial World titles and 6 Enduro titles, the Catalan rider is a primary role model for hundreds of young people and girls who dream of seeing themselves on the podium. Years ago, that girl was her—a girl who has worked tirelessly and broken all kinds of barriers to reach the place she occupies today. In ‘Quien tiene la voluntad, tiene la fuerza’ (Who has the will, has the strength), she recounts this entire journey, which has not lacked obstacles, intertwining it with her experience in the 2015 Dakar Rally.