Got a recommendation to read The Rider, by Tim Krabbe and wow - am I glad I did! I’ve read a few books about bike racing, but this was the rawest, most exciting and genuine account of a bike race I’ve ever read. Here’s the first paragraph.
Meyrueis, Lozere, June 26, 1977. Hot and overcast. I take my gear out of the car and put my bike together. Tourists and locals are watching from sidewalk cafes. Non-racers. The emptiness of those lives shocks me.
Go to Amazon (or whereever) and get it now. Or ask me and I’ll loan you my copy. Seriously, this is the real deal.
will | 06-Jul-08 at 7:01 am | Permalink
Ooops i read the posts in the wrong order.
the above is my favorite cycling quote of all time!!