I learned about this book many years ago, soon after it was published in 2020. Though I was fascinated by the story, I didn't ever get round to reading it. And how I wish I had read it sooner. It's an extraordinary account of a man diagnosed with dementia at just 50, who has found that cycling is his way of retaining his sense of himself, as the illness increasingly takes a hold.

When Peter and his wife first received the diagnosis of early-onset dementia, there was a huge amount to take in. Not only were they distressed at how it would change their lives in all that Peter could understand and enjoy, but it also meant problems in getting help and support, and friends dropping away as they failed to deal with his situation.

Determined to confront his dementia, though, Peter adopts various coping techniques in the home, and then finds that his hobby of cycling helps him to remain the person he once was - though he does need people with him to make sure he finds his way home again.

Peter gains a new friend in Deb Bunt who has recently moved to the area with her husband and she not only takes on cycling challenges with Peter, raising money for dementia, but also helps him write this book.

And it's a brilliant book. It's so easy and entertaining to read, but also incredibly moving and informative. Peter is amazing in the turn of phrase he uses to explain how he feels in living with what he has called his 'dementia monster'. He finds peace in enjoying each day, living in the moment.

'I have taken so much from dementia,' he says. 'When you constantly look for the next part of your life, you miss the present moments.'

And though his memory is increasingly failing, he says: 'It's like unwrapping the same present every time, without realising that it's a gift you've already received.'

There are dark times, of course, but the overwhelming sense from this book is his resilience and humour, his wisdom and insight.

'Dementia is like riding a penny farthing,' he says. 'Hard to master at first but very possible to do with perseverence.'

It's an amazingly inspiring, encouraging and uplifting story and a second book is on its way. Called 'Patching the Puncture: Living Well With Dementia', it is released later this month. Do read them both.