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Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer | 
 enlarge | Author: Jamie Smith
Creator: Jef Mallett
Publisher: VeloPress
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 9847
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1934030171
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.62
EAN: 9781934030172
ASIN: 1934030171
Publication Date: March 28, 2008
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Product Description
In the world of cycling, there are enthusiasts and then there are "roadies" — the cyclist whose passion for bike racing cannot be tamed. A confirmed roadie will go to any length to better his record — from shaving his legs to dropping a fortune on a bike — and the reactions to a roadie's determination can vary from disbelief to outright scorn. Jamie Smith is a confirmed roadie, and in this unique book, he sets out to explain the often-misunderstood world of roadies, delving into the groups many neuroses and lightheartedly illuminating just what it is that keeps these extreme cyclists coming back for more. Accompanied by amusing illustrations from a nationally syndicated cartoonist, this look into a bike racing subculture is sure to convert even the most hardened skeptics.
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 Great book for education and entertainment October 31, 2008
As a veteran biker (road and mountain) & triathlete I both identified and enjoyed this book immensely. The book is funny throughout, and I learned things about road racing I had never experienced before. The authors did a great job of keeping equipment and other biking "holy wars" separate from the material, which is very refreshing. (for instance, Powertap is better than SRM, you must have this specific coach to ever be good, etc)
I can't tell you how many times I handed the book to my wife and said "see! it's not just me!" ......
Overall, if you are a biker, bike fan, casual bike acquaintance, or know/related to someone who is, read the book, you will learn something and laugh at the same time.
Great Introduction To Road Racing October 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a "cyclist" who aspires to be a "road racer" (roadie), I found this book both fun and very informative. It even helped me see correct my cyclist's bad manners of joining a training peloton and/or pace line without requesting permission. Now I ask before a join. By the way as an old marathoner going for ride is not only great cross-training but, as much as I hate to say it, a lot more fun.
 Fun ride cover to cover September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sure, it's no literary masterpiece, but that's not what it's about. It's a good light hearted read for anyone who knows someone who rides a bike and wants to understand why bike riding consumes them.
An invaluable document for anyone who doesn't ride thinking of dating someone who does. It will either convince you to take up the sport or it will convince you to run a mile.
A great light-hearted read, full of insight and great humour.
Not what I was expecting... September 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been an avid cycling enthusiast for some time. Most of the people I know don't understand why I like it so much or why I spend so much money on cycling. I was hoping this book would focus mostly on that; in the beginning, it did explain the rationale (or lack of) behind a cyclist's behavior, but then it became too technical and focused too much on racing for my tastes. I feel that most of the cyclists I know are recreational riders instead of racers; I didn't realize that there were that many racers around. All of that being said, I still enjoyed the book, but I think it was because I was able to understand it. Even if your cyclist is not a racer, this book will help you understand his/her love of cycling.
Great book! August 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was a very funny read. I am a racer myself and loved the book. This book is even better for friends and family who do not fully understand what is means to be a racer. Very light read, easy to get through, funny, all around awesome book!
Now go buy it!
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