Scot Gardner Changing gear

Merrick Hilton's done a runner.

His folks think he's studying, but the real world has been calling for years and he can't ignore it any longer.

A postie bike, a bedroll and a big sky - that's all he needs.

But there's no telling how he'll handle the rough stuff, let alone roadkill, stolen oranges and unexpected romance.

And in the real world nothing goes entirely as planned.

Thankfully Victor - the old bloke he meets on the road - knows a thing or two about broken bike chains.

And broken hearts.