I haven't read the book yet. I've ridden bikes for more years than I admit, most of that was 'club' type riding with friends. The focus was on fitness and speed. As I aged that became less fulfilling and I rode less and started avoiding the climbs. Discovering Rivendell six or so years ago was the renaissance of bicycling for me. These days I ride mostly for fun but try to maintain 'century' fitness. I have an ideal commute and seldom drive to and from work. I ride more than I ever did in my club/sport days and enjoy it more.
>From my perspective, Grant is on a worthy mission with 'Just Ride'. -JimD On May 19, 2012, at 9:56 PM, lungimsam wrote: > I have really enjoyed this book and learned alooooooot! > I like the way Grant gives good ole' bike knowledge in simple, plain > old English. > Makes learning about, setting up, maintaining, and riding a bike fun > again. > > I have been caught up in a whirlwind of modern race bike confusion for > the last three years and just decided this 4th year of riding that I > would ride for fun miles, and not care what my average speed is. I > just ride for fun and commuting and enjoyment and to see the beauty of > God's creation. I also escort my wife to work as she likes to commute, > so there is even more time on the bike for fun. I love it! Bike riding > is fun again! > > Later, I found the Rivbike site and read their velosophy on bike > design and riding for fun, I was like "Yes, now this is what I'm > talking about!". > > So when I saw the book was coming out, I was glad to buy one. I am > almost done the book now, wish it could go on. I have been > highlighting it all over and look forward to rereading it. Has so much > great info in there. Thanks Grant for the fun and informative read! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
