Comments on: A One Paragraph Review of 5 Cycling Books http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books Sun, 19 May 2013 20:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: RIDE - bike fiction http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-10050 RIDE - bike fiction Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:19:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-10050 Hey–I just dropped by again and saw that my previous comment didn’t post. (I’ve been having problems with Safari and blogs.)

Sorry about that! Just wanted to say thanks for the review, and see you at bikeschool!

(Oh, and I second that vote for The Rider. A flat-out terrific book.)

]]> By: RIDE - bike fiction http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-10051 RIDE - bike fiction Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:19:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-10051 Hey–I just dropped by again and saw that my previous comment didn’t post. (I’ve been having problems with Safari and blogs.)

Sorry about that! Just wanted to say thanks for the review, and see you at bikeschool!

(Oh, and I second that vote for The Rider. A flat-out terrific book.)

]]> By: Darryl is Loving the Bike http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-10019 Darryl is Loving the Bike Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:50:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-10019 Congratulations, Brian.  You’re the winner of the Yehuda Moon giveaway.  Please send your mailing details to darryl@lovingthebike.com and we’ll get that out to you.

]]> By: Rustypants http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-10017 Rustypants Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:57:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-10017 Sadly, I don’t have a favorite cycling book. in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever read a cycling book. But the Yehuda Moon strips are great reading and on-point. I’d love to read them after a bad day at school or maybe when I need someone to identify with me about something that happened on the commute. :-)

]]> By: Paul Ashworth http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9995 Paul Ashworth Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:28:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9995 My favorite cycling book to date is The Rider, by Tim Krabbe. This book, published in 1978, remains a classic today…and for good reason. It explores the notion that despite advances in equipment such as carbon fiber, frame geometry, Dura-Ace componentry, and the like, the most important part of cycling remains the rider himself. Through one rider’s painstakingly detailed account of racing, we experience first-hand what the rider experiences in terms of personal challenges. The concept of personal determination and fortitude to push through all adversities in search of glory. The understanding that with great pain and suffering, comes the best rewards. And the realization that true ‘class’ in cycling comes only with maximal effort and commitment in the face of all odds against oneself. Personally, I cycle for pleasure and enjoyment most of the time. But I also train for fitness. And when I train, this book reminds me of what I know deep down, but rarely admit…that most of the time I’m probably not trying hard enough. To train to the point of suffering, keeps one grounded in the history of the sport. And puts one that much closer in spirit to the true greats of our sport. What better motivation than that?

I had the pleasure to “discover” Yehuda Moon last year when I started my twitter account. I’ve enjoyed their twitter humor very much and have replied on a number of occasions to their posts. I also became a subscriber to their website last year as well and have recommended their site to many others. I have read their online comic strips weekly since then with great amusement. It would be great to have the early volumes as they would allow me to see how the comic strip developed from the beginning…the evolving plot lines, as well as the introduction and development of the supporting characters.  I’m sure this would all be a hoot. I agree that one of the appealing parts of Yehuda Moon is that it’s a true cyclist’s comic. I’m reminded of a recent strip where at the end of a long day, Yehuda puts his prized bike to rest for the night on pillows and covers it with his beloved rain cape as a blanket. Non-cyclists just wouldn’t understand how close to the truth that really is! But Yehuda ‘gets it’ because he’s a REAL CYCLIST!!

]]> By: Paul Ashworth http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9996 Paul Ashworth Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:28:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9996 My favorite cycling book to date is The Rider, by Tim Krabbe. This book, published in 1978, remains a classic today…and for good reason. It explores the notion that despite advances in equipment such as carbon fiber, frame geometry, Dura-Ace componentry, and the like, the most important part of cycling remains the rider himself. Through one rider’s painstakingly detailed account of racing, we experience first-hand what the rider experiences in terms of personal challenges. The concept of personal determination and fortitude to push through all adversities in search of glory. The understanding that with great pain and suffering, comes the best rewards. And the realization that true ‘class’ in cycling comes only with maximal effort and commitment in the face of all odds against oneself. Personally, I cycle for pleasure and enjoyment most of the time. But I also train for fitness. And when I train, this book reminds me of what I know deep down, but rarely admit…that most of the time I’m probably not trying hard enough. To train to the point of suffering, keeps one grounded in the history of the sport. And puts one that much closer in spirit to the true greats of our sport. What better motivation than that?

I had the pleasure to “discover” Yehuda Moon last year when I started my twitter account. I’ve enjoyed their twitter humor very much and have replied on a number of occasions to their posts. I also became a subscriber to their website last year as well and have recommended their site to many others. I have read their online comic strips weekly since then with great amusement. It would be great to have the early volumes as they would allow me to see how the comic strip developed from the beginning…the evolving plot lines, as well as the introduction and development of the supporting characters.  I’m sure this would all be a hoot. I agree that one of the appealing parts of Yehuda Moon is that it’s a true cyclist’s comic. I’m reminded of a recent strip where at the end of a long day, Yehuda puts his prized bike to rest for the night on pillows and covers it with his beloved rain cape as a blanket. Non-cyclists just wouldn’t understand how close to the truth that really is! But Yehuda ‘gets it’ because he’s a REAL CYCLIST!!

]]> By: Paul Ashworth http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9997 Paul Ashworth Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:28:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9997 My favorite cycling book to date is The Rider, by Tim Krabbe. This book, published in 1978, remains a classic today…and for good reason. It explores the notion that despite advances in equipment such as carbon fiber, frame geometry, Dura-Ace componentry, and the like, the most important part of cycling remains the rider himself. Through one rider’s painstakingly detailed account of racing, we experience first-hand what the rider experiences in terms of personal challenges. The concept of personal determination and fortitude to push through all adversities in search of glory. The understanding that with great pain and suffering, comes the best rewards. And the realization that true ‘class’ in cycling comes only with maximal effort and commitment in the face of all odds against oneself. Personally, I cycle for pleasure and enjoyment most of the time. But I also train for fitness. And when I train, this book reminds me of what I know deep down, but rarely admit…that most of the time I’m probably not trying hard enough. To train to the point of suffering, keeps one grounded in the history of the sport. And puts one that much closer in spirit to the true greats of our sport. What better motivation than that?

I had the pleasure to “discover” Yehuda Moon last year when I started my twitter account. I’ve enjoyed their twitter humor very much and have replied on a number of occasions to their posts. I also became a subscriber to their website last year as well and have recommended their site to many others. I have read their online comic strips weekly since then with great amusement. It would be great to have the early volumes as they would allow me to see how the comic strip developed from the beginning…the evolving plot lines, as well as the introduction and development of the supporting characters.  I’m sure this would all be a hoot. I agree that one of the appealing parts of Yehuda Moon is that it’s a true cyclist’s comic. I’m reminded of a recent strip where at the end of a long day, Yehuda puts his prized bike to rest for the night on pillows and covers it with his beloved rain cape as a blanket. Non-cyclists just wouldn’t understand how close to the truth that really is! But Yehuda ‘gets it’ because he’s a REAL CYCLIST!!

]]> By: AmandaGaleKotyk http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9994 AmandaGaleKotyk Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:58:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9994 Im going to check at the library tomorrow, and if I can’t find it there, I’ll just order it off Amazon!  

Thanks for the suggestion! :)  

]]> By: Mark Beaconsfield http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9991 Mark Beaconsfield Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:45:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9991 You MUST read it. Not only does it teach counting skills, It features bears on unicycles, tamdems, tricycles, doing stunts and a group ride racing down the road. And of course, a spectacular finish!

]]> By: Mark Beaconsfield http://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/a-one-paragraph-review-of-5-cycling-books/comment-page-1#comment-9992 Mark Beaconsfield Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:45:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=8359#comment-9992 You MUST read it. Not only does it teach counting skills, It features bears on unicycles, tamdems, tricycles, doing stunts and a group ride racing down the road. And of course, a spectacular finish!

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