“A bike race is like a chess game, a boxing match, and a stampede disguised as a sport, encompassed by a lifestyle, and surrounded by a community on a never-ending road trip to the brink of bankruptcy.

OK, Letting me review books is probably not a smart move, but I’m in the middle of a book that I just have to tell you about. Especially if you’ve got a wife, husband, family members or friends who just don’t understand why you ride your bike. ROADIE by Jamie Smith is an introduction to racing a bike but it’s much more, even if you never intent to race.

The author really understands the sacrifices, the commitment, the pain and the obsessive drive that it takes for a cyclist to achieve their goals in this sport. He hold no punches but tells it like it is with a sense of humor. It’s a good read for someone in your life to understand why you spend so many hours on your bike.

I found my copy at Barnes & Nobles, but it’s available just about everywhere.

Danny