If you like Bill Bryson-type humor, a book I read recently was "French Revolutions" by Tim Moore. The book is his account of riding the same route as that year's tour de france, despite being completely unfit, totally inexperienced and woefully unprepared. It's very funny.
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08-15-2006, 01:17 PM #1
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08-15-2006, 01:28 PM #2
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I also read French Revolutions. Very funny.
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08-15-2006, 02:28 PM #3
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I have French Revolutions, but it's next on the list.
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08-15-2006, 02:47 PM #4
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I'm reading "The Art of Urban Cycling" right now and am enjoying it. A lot of the stuff applies to cycling anywhere, not just in cities.
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08-15-2006, 03:25 PM #5
Did you see THAT??
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I have already posted, but I had to again. I thought of another book or two.
I, too, have read French Revolutions and thought it was funny. I really like Bill Bryson too-he doesn't do cycling, but is a fun read.
Cold Beer and Crocodiles by Roff Martin Smith is an account of riding AROUND Australia. I really liked it too. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0792279522Life is like riding a bicycle. To stay balanced, one must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
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08-16-2006, 08:27 AM #6
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I keep contemplating buying this book. Is it worth it? Okay, I am an avid book lover, just books are not actually in my budget now and so I ned to be careful which I buy. Sadly, my library does not carry this one.
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
Jennifer
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08-16-2006, 01:52 PM #7
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Jennifer, you can get one used from amazon.com for $7.50 plus shipping: Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...e=UTF8&s=booksLisa
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08-16-2006, 01:09 PM #8
I am the cheese. ^_^
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Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
I also picked this one up from my library. ^_^
It's a great read.
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