Two Wheel Blogs

As some of you talk about racing season and cycling quotes, in case you have not heard of it, I thought I'd mention my absolutely favorite cycling book.

"The Rider" by Tim Krabbe

It's the first-person account of a rider in a European amateur road race. The entire book is what goes through his mind during the race.

The rider struggles, exalts, fantasizes about riding with ex-legends and examines each of his competitors strengths and weaknesses, all as the race progresses through different stages. It's just a great read.

On page one is perhaps my favorite quote of all time:

"Tourists and locals are watching from sidewalk cafés.

Non-Racers.
The emptiness of those lives shocks me"

It's available at Amazon.com