Life Is a Wheel

Life Is a Wheel
Author: Bruce Weber
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1451695020

"Based on his popular series in the New York Times chronicling his cross-country bicycle trip, bestselling author Bruce Weber shares his adventures from his solo ride across the USA. Riding a bicycle across the US is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few achieve. Bestselling author and New York Times reporter Bruce Weber made the trip, solo, over the summer and fall of 2011--at the age of fifty-seven. Expanding upon his popular series published in The New York Times, Life Is a Wheel is the witty and inspiring account of his journey, where he extols the pleasures of cycling and reflects on what happened on his adventure, in the world, in the country, and in his life. The story begins on the Oregon coast with a middle-aged man wondering what he's gotten himself into and ends in triumph on the George Washington Bridge, wondering how soon he might try it again. Part travelogue, part memoir, part paean to the bicycle as a simple and elegant mode of both mobility and self-expression--and part wry and panicky account of a fifty-seven-year-old man's attempt to stave off mortality--Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and entertaining escape for any armchair traveler"--

A Bike Ride Through My Life

A Bike Ride Through My Life
Author: Frank Clements
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2011-06-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1426963181

A Bike Ride through My Life chronicles the life of author Frank Clements with bicyclesfollowing the twists and turns that his life has taken in pursuit of his passion for riding. Clements is the younger brother of Ernie Clements, winner of several British Cycling Championships and a Silver Medal in the 1948 Olympic Games Bicycle Race. Despite his love of cycling, he first chose to join National Service in the RAF to establish a unique place for himselfand spent virtually all of his final twelve months of service riding a bike. After his tour of duty ended, he began training to become the best cyclist in the world, his lifes ambition since his success as a potential world class cyclist as a teen. Clements has had many ups and downs in his cycling life. At a young age, he came in second in the British under-eighteen championships and just missed being a member of the British Olympic Cycling team for the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He also designed, built, and loaned five special Cross country bikes to Roger Hammond and he won the Worlds Cyclo Cross Championship with them. This memoir follows Clements from youth to retirement, offering a fascinating trip through an amazing life.

It's All About the Bike

It's All About the Bike
Author: Robert Penn
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2011-04-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1608195767

Robert Penn has saddled up nearly every day of his adult life. In his late twenties, he pedaled 25,000 miles around the world. Today he rides to get to work, sometimes for work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to travel, to go shopping, to stay sane, and to skip bath time with his kids. He's no Sunday pedal pusher. So when the time came for a new bike, he decided to pull out all the stops. He would build his dream bike, the bike he would ride for the rest of his life; a customized machine that reflects the joy of cycling. It's All About the Bike follows Penn's journey, but this book is more than the story of his hunt for two-wheel perfection. En route, Penn brilliantly explores the culture, science, and history of the bicycle. From artisanal frame shops in the United Kingdom to California, where he finds the perfect wheels, via Portland, Milan, and points in between, his trek follows the serpentine path of our love affair with cycling. It explains why we ride. It's All About the Bike is, like Penn's dream bike, a tale greater than the sum of its parts. An enthusiastic and charming tour guide, Penn uses each component of the bike as a starting point for illuminating excursions into the rich history of cycling. Just like a long ride on a lovely day, It's All About the Bike is pure joy- enriching, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

One Year on a Bike

One Year on a Bike
Author: Martijn Doolaard
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Bicycle touring
ISBN: 9783899559064

"Martijn Doolaard traded in the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through travelling. Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible." -- Provided by publisher.

Discovering My Life's Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph!

Discovering My Life's Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph!
Author: Bridgid Ruden ARNP
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2016-10-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 168197200X

"Bridgid's presentation as a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor is profound, miraculous and engaging. Her voice of expression paints the terrain of every emotion that one goes through when life presents a major shift in who you are, what you do and how you navigate through life...one breath at a time. Bridgid threads the lively and interactive presentation with truth, tears, laughter...authenticity. One walks away from her presentation marveling with awe at how strong and amazing she is to have survived such an intense journey of healing. Perhaps we all are touched by an angel when you hear her story."-Dr. Jane F. Bourgeois "Bridgid, you are a miracle." I remember as your physician telling you these words in our clinic as I reviewed your brain CT scan from your initial head injury. Although you are not alone in suffering a significant traumatic head injury, I believe that you are unique in your positive approach to your recovery, your dedication to sharing your experience, and your commitment to helping and motivating others to overcome their own life obstacles and adversity. As a physician I deeply and sincerely admire your efforts and your positive attitude in dealing with a truly difficult and challenging personal experience. I am always pleased to hear of the many positive life changes that have occurred for you as you continue on your journey towards recovery. I also always get a kick out of your ability to share your experiences with the medical system and in our clinic when you speak publically. I wish you good luck and great success on your book, Discovering a Life's Purpose and I hope that your message of hope, recovery, and optimism reaches as many people as possible so that they can benefit from your experience, wisdom, and wit. Although we sometimes are witness to events that are miraculous, sometimes the real miracles are people like you."-Dr. Andrew Lee

Does Heaven Have a Post Office? Letters To My Dearly Departed Mother

Does Heaven Have a Post Office? Letters To My Dearly Departed Mother
Author: Deneene A. Collins
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1105309908

Does Heaven Have A Post Office? Letters To My Dearly Departed Mother is a book that has been scripted to help people deal with the loss of a loved one. It contains wisdom, spiritual insight, beautiful poetry, and methods for dealing with death and healing from such a loss. Anyone who has lost someone near and dear to them can gain comfort and wisdom by reading this book. This piece is full of supernatural testimonies of the hereafter and heart-felt letters to the dearly departed. If you've ever wondered if heaven has a post office or if you've just wanted to tell something to someone you've lost and heal from the pain of losing them, this is the book for you. $1.00 from every copy sold of this book will go to The Griffith Family Foundation to help FUND a CURE for pancreatic cancer. www.griffithfamilyfoundation.org

Reg Harris

Reg Harris
Author: Robert Dineen
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2012-07-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1448148154

Reg Harris, whose statue overlooks the Manchester Velodrome, is the legend who all track cyclists want to emulate. He was a poor, working-class boy born in the Depression who escaped the Lancashire mills to utterly dominate his sport. He triumphed as world champion an incredible five times between 1947 and 1954 and performed medal-winning heroics at the London Olympics. At his peak he was the most adored sportsman in the country attracting huge crowds, sponsorship, and the company of the rich and famous. But, fiercely driven and ruthlessly single-minded, Harris had a dark side. His was a sensational life fuelled by an insatiable need for money, celebrity, fast cars and beautiful women that constantly threatened to destroy him. Following an exhaustive investigation, Robert Dineen has uncovered an epic sporting rise and fall – a story more astounding than anyone had known.

Bullied Nearly to Death; Loving My Life

Bullied Nearly to Death; Loving My Life
Author: S. Hunter Smith
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019-03-22
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1644243105

Steve struggles with the nasty effects of being bullied in school and at home. He desperately searches for help but only finds more ridicule and shame showered down upon him. The severe mental pain pushes him to the razor's edge of ending his life too soon. His journey, however, also includes opportunities to meet interesting people who teach him valuable life lessons. Steve eventually applies those lessons and discovers a new hope for a happier life. It's a roller-coaster story of misery, happiness, disparity, joy, love lost, and love fulfilled. Prepare to cry, to laugh, and to learn what bullying does to the human heart and mind.

Best Bike Rides Washington, DC

Best Bike Rides Washington, DC
Author: Martin Fernandez
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493002112

Best Bike Rides Washington D.C. describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Washington D.C. area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.