Join the author on a bicycle ride that you wont easily forget. As he leaves behind all the ties of metropolitan Southern California, he rediscovers the simple joys of life, childhood and human nature. He takes you along on his solo tour across the United States, traveling the northern route from Seattle to New York City. The author relates, first-hand, his impressions of urban and rural America. His tape-recorded thoughts and descriptions take you to the very place and time, from the early selection of equipment and routes, to the final entry into metropolitan New York. You will find and appealing sense of humor, a recollection of childhood years in Wisconsin, and the insights of a man with age and wisdom on his side. He tells of the joys of a tailwind, the hardship of a headwind, and the deep appreciation of Mother Nature in all her forms. Your are given an intimate look at this man and his love of his country.
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Raised on a farm in Wisconsin, Harold Wagoner relocated to Southern California in his early 30s. It was during his work in the aerospace industry that his bicycle riding began in earnest. His love of outdoor recreation is shown through kayaking, hiking, fishing and camping.
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A striking book.,
By Karlene Johnson (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 28 Days Behind Bars (Paperback)
I found this an easy to read book about something I wish I had the guts to undertake. I like Wagoner's technique of narrating the mile by mile and his impressions of the local people. I admire him for making the tour and also for writing the book.
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Down home humor,
By Howard Worthen (Bakersfield, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 28 Days Behind Bars (Paperback)
Harold's descriptive writing made me feel I was riding with him every day. His "down home" humor reminded me of my childhood.
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Awesome Book!,
By Sharon Haynes (Bend, Oregon U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 28 Days Behind Bars (Paperback)
A friend bought me this book because I am interested in bicycle touring. Reading it was a real experience-and I mean real, not created. Wagoner's mile by mile narration makes the ride (and the book) as realistic as if I was doing it myself.
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mph tailwind, peanut butter malt, mph crosswind, blacktop shoulder, mph headwind, middle chain ring, big chain ring, mph pace, front panniers, average miles, handlebar bag, girlfriend tonight, riding today, wind jacket, few more beers, miles today Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Dakota, New York City, Post Office, Los Angeles, Dairy Queen, New Town, Niagara Falls, Fourth of July, Days Inn, Glacier National Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wolf Point, Coulee City, Mississippi River, North America, Rocky Mountains, Stevens Pass, Tasty Freeze, Union Station, West Glacier, American Youth Hostel, Jesus Christ, John Deere, Lake Michigan New!
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mph tailwind, peanut butter malt, mph crosswind, blacktop shoulder, mph headwind, middle chain ring, big chain ring, mph pace, front panniers, average miles, handlebar bag, girlfriend tonight, riding today, wind jacket, few more beers, miles today Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Dakota, New York City, Post Office, Los Angeles, Dairy Queen, New Town, Niagara Falls, Fourth of July, Days Inn, Glacier National Park, Wisconsin Rapids, Wolf Point, Coulee City, Mississippi River, North America, Rocky Mountains, Stevens Pass, Tasty Freeze, Union Station, West Glacier, American Youth Hostel, Jesus Christ, John Deere, Lake Michigan New!
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- Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain on page 166
- Mount Rainier: The Story Behind the Scenery by Ray S. Snow on page 13
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Bantam Classic) by Mark Twain on page 166
- Huckleberry Finn (Macmillan Readers) by Twain on page 166
- David Copperfield (Modern Library Classics) by Charles Dickens on page 174
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