The Quotable Cyclist: Great Moments of Bicycling Wisdom, Inspiration and Humor [Paperback]

Bill Strickland (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

"A delightful Bartlett’s of the bicycle."—Outside

Many things have been said about cycling, from the ridiculous to the sublime. The sport is full of outspoken characters, and they have provided us a treasure trove of quips, quotes, curses, profundity, and humor.

The Quotable Cyclist gathers the best of these into one indispensable volume. This book will provide any cyclist with unending pleasure, and inspiration to get out on the bike. It features quotes from such superstars as Lance Armstrong and Greg Lemond, and from civilians like John F. Kennedy, Mark Twain, and Albert Einstein. With chapters on road biking, mountain biking, winning, losing, descending, crashing, love and hate, The Quotable Cyclist will delight anyone who ever rode a bike.

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About the Author

Bill Strickland is Executive Editor of Bicycling Magazine, and the editor of The Quotable Cyclist (Breakaway Books).

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Breakaway Books (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189136927X
• ISBN-13: 978-1891369278
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Someone who gets it, December 31, 1999

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M. J. Mccaffrey "Matt OneLANE" (Conn., United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quotable Cyclist: Great Moments of Bicycling Wisdom, Inspiration and Humor (Breakaway Books Series) (Hardcover)

I've spent two years promoting our annual 500-mile lap around New England, and I get two kinds of comments: "How could you possibly do that?" or "Sign me up NOW!" This book is for people who make the latter comment. Strickland gets why people go beyond LOVING cycling to BECOMING cyclists. The mountain biking section hooked me. I'm a long-distance tourist, and the mountain bikers who have toured with me have tended to be hot-dog-oriented teenagers. I'm not attracted to mud and racing and rocks (and I like my limbs and ribs, thank you!). But I saw a different, contemplative, spiritual side of mountain biking that helped me grow in appreciation for those who pursue it. There's something for every cyclist here -- in fact, there's multiple "somethings" -- and those of you who have ever used your wheels will appreciate instantly that there are many others who speak our hearts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pedaling the Wisdom, Inspiration, Joy and Humor of Cycling, December 8, 2007

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This review is from: The Quotable Cyclist: Great Moments of Bicycling Wisdom, Inspiration and Humor (Paperback)

In this book the author expresses in so many ways all the different feelings about cycling that we cyclists come to grips with through our enjoyment of the sport. Well organized and vastly entertaining.

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the essence and emotion of cycling perfectly, June 7, 2004

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M. Jason Moore (Dallas TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quotable Cyclist: Great Moments of Bicycling Wisdom, Inspiration and Humor (Paperback)

With this book, Strickland is able to convey the essence and visceral emotion that cycling evokes in everyone who rides. The quotes are well organized into chapters like Fitness, Climbing, Speed, etc. Reading this book, my emotions ran the gamut from laughing out loud, to gut level understanding, to reverence. If you are looking for a book that can help with the technical aspects of cycling, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a book that can make your cycling soul smile, this is the one.