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The Cyclist's Friend: A Miscellany of Wit and Wisdom
The Cyclist's Friend A Miscellany of Wit and Wisdom Author:Chris Naylor From witty one-liners to important bike gurus to choosing the right seat?all things bike "It's by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best." ?Ernest Hemingway "Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart." ?Iris Murdoch "Think of a new idea in bicycle design and someone wil... more »l have already invented it, probably in the nineteenth century." ?John Pinkerton, English cycling historian Roadies, mountain bikers, and casual cyclists will savor this insightful collection of quotations and prose from bike lovers past and present, interspersed with practical tips on everything from pre-ride snacks to customizing a bicycle. Whether charging down a woodland trail or coasting along a country lane, nothing compares to the simple pleasures of two wheels.« less