I liked it as well. I ride recreationally and watch the tours and such on
television and I learned a few things reading it.

JP

On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 8:02 PM, cyclekruz <cyclekruz@...> wrote:

>
>
> "A bike race is like a chess game, a boxing match, and a stampede disguised
> as a sport, encompassed by a lifestyle, and surrounded by a community on a
> never-ending road trip to the brink of bankruptcy.
>
> OK, Letting me review books is probably not a smart move, but I'm in the
> middle of a book that I just have to tell you about. Especially if you've
> got a wife, husband, family members or friends who just don't understand why
> you ride your bike. ROADIE by Jamie Smith is an introduction to racing a
> bike but it's much more, even if you never intent to race.
>
> The author really understands the sacrifices, the commitment, the pain and
> the obsessive drive that it takes for a cyclist to achieve their goals in
> this sport. He hold no punches but tells it like it is with a sense of
> humor. It's a good read for someone in your life to understand why you spend
> so many hours on your bike.
>
> I found my copy at Barnes & Nobles, but it's available just about
> everywhere.
>
> Danny
>
>
>



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