Putting Metal to the Pedal: Cycling Route 66 with Love Hope and Strength is a book about Lydia Franklin’s intrepid 28 day cycle tour in the USA. Covering 100 miles a day she completed the trip with a rock gig with Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighter’s fame. Lydia says “I never had any problems with people… in fact because I was solo and female they were more willing to chat/help/support the ride”