Book Recommendations

**baskingshark** · 08-15-2006, 01:17 PM

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.

**Veronica** · 08-15-2006, 01:28 PM

I also read French Revolutions. Very funny.

V.

**Nanci** · 08-15-2006, 02:28 PM

I have French Revolutions, but it's next on the list.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 08-15-2006, 02:47 PM

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.

**Lifesgreat** · 08-15-2006, 03:25 PM

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/0792279522

**Nanci** · 08-15-2006, 03:25 PM

Ooh, I forgot one!! Downhill: the Life Story of a Gravity Goddess by Marla Strebb. I bet I've read that three or four times. Love it.

**Trekhawk** · 08-15-2006, 04:26 PM

WOW - thanks ladies. I nip out for a few hours (off to school so my youngest can meet his new teacher for Kindergarten) and get back to a million recommendations. OK maybe not a million but a good twenty or so.

A few books on this list I have seen and been tempted to get - French Revolutions and Gravity Goddess. Now I know they are good I will definitely read them.

Limewave - I have read The Memory of Running and loved it.

Quillred - I have The Complete Book of Long Distance Cycling and I agree its a good one.

Thanks again ladies. Im going to print out this thread so I can use it next time I visit the book shop.

**Nanci** · 08-16-2006, 08:20 AM

Trekhawk-

You can gets lots of books cheap if you find them at Amazon, then look under used books. There are almost always super good deals there on any book I'm looking for...

Nanci

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-16-2006, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

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.

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.

**roshelleuop** · 08-16-2006, 08:33 AM

Triathlons for Women by Sally Edwards

She does a really good job with helping to create a program, getting you through the program, and also providing motivation. My favorite parts are when she provided detailed descriptions and diagrams of biking, swimming, and running for those people (like myself) that can't afford a personal trainer.

Thanks ladies!!!!
Roshelle from Milwaukee

**Hetty** · 08-16-2006, 12:11 PM

I like Josie Dew's books - if you like British sense of humour and the added bonus of a woman's perspective. She definitely doesn't take herself too seriously!

http://www.josiedew.co.uk/

**Trekhawk** · 08-16-2006, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nanci

Trekhawk-

You can gets lots of books cheap if you find them at Amazon, then look under used books. There are almost always super good deals there on any book I'm looking for...

Nanci

Thanks for the tip Nanci - I will check it out.

**light_sabe_r** · 08-16-2006, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

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.

I also picked this one up from my library. ^_^

It's a great read.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 08-16-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3

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.

Jennifer, you can get one used from amazon.com for $7.50 plus shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...e=UTF8&s=books

**SnappyPix** · 08-16-2006, 04:21 PM

Another recommendation here for "Chasing the Chimney Sweep" - have just finished reading it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's meanders back and forth between a journey through France, retracing the steps of the very first Tour - and factual/historical stuff about the 1903 Tour itself. I was absolutely gobsmacked when I read the conditions those first Tour riders had to endure. It's a brilliant read.

Hetty - thanks for the nudge about Josie Dew - I'm a massive fan of her books, so witty and fun to read - and I've just been on her site and see she has a new one out! Yay! And it covers New Zealand. Yay!

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