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

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Product Description

First time in paper for this extremely popular title. The Quotable Cyclist is full of quips and quotes and nuggets of wisdom on the sport of cycling. Includes the immortal words of such cycling legends as Lance Armstrong, Eddy Merckx, and John Howard -- as well as quotes from civilian bike-lovers such as William Saroyan, John F. Kennedy, Mark Twain, H.G. Wells, and P.J. O'Rourke (token bike-hater). Includes over 50 new quotes to bring it up to date.

About the Author

Bill Strickland is the editor-in-chief of Bicycling magazine. He lives in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Breakaway Books (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189136927X
• ISBN-13: 978-1891369278
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 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.com Sales Rank: #247,407 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. J. Mccaffrey "Matt OneLANE" (Conn., United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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

By	Kiril G. Kundurazieff "Opinions issued from T... (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

By	M. Jason Moore (Dallas TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.