Hell on Two Wheels - brief review
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Shashi
Jul 16, 2011, 9:39:03 AM7/16/11
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Just finished reading my first Kindle eBook - Hell on Two Wheels. This
book by Amy Snyder follows the RAAM 2009 journey of few male and
female solo riders. After hearing Samim's experiences at RAAM 2011, I
felt a need to understand what a person has to go through to ride 3000
miles in extreme climates and little sleep. The book follows Jure
Robic, Dani Wyss, Gerhard Gulewicz, Marko Baloh, Christopher Gottwald,
Kevin Kaiser, Jim Rees, Ben Popp, Tony O'Keefe, Christoph Strasser,
Daniela Genovesi, Janet Christiansen and Michele Santilhano. The
author has provided some pre ride history of the riders, followed
their 2009 race and then followed up with the riders few months post
the race completion. She touches upon the medical conditions which the
riders face - physical as well as psychological. It is amazing to see
how large a role the crew plays in the success or failure of the
rider. In 2009 Robic DNF'd due to one hour of penalties and subsequent
protest against RAAM officials. Of the one hour of penalties, 45
minutes was due to crew error.
In summary, Hell on Two Wheels is a great read with some lessons for
the budding long distance cyclists among us. Recommend the book to
all. Enjoy!
book by Amy Snyder follows the RAAM 2009 journey of few male and
female solo riders. After hearing Samim's experiences at RAAM 2011, I
felt a need to understand what a person has to go through to ride 3000
miles in extreme climates and little sleep. The book follows Jure
Robic, Dani Wyss, Gerhard Gulewicz, Marko Baloh, Christopher Gottwald,
Kevin Kaiser, Jim Rees, Ben Popp, Tony O'Keefe, Christoph Strasser,
Daniela Genovesi, Janet Christiansen and Michele Santilhano. The
author has provided some pre ride history of the riders, followed
their 2009 race and then followed up with the riders few months post
the race completion. She touches upon the medical conditions which the
riders face - physical as well as psychological. It is amazing to see
how large a role the crew plays in the success or failure of the
rider. In 2009 Robic DNF'd due to one hour of penalties and subsequent
protest against RAAM officials. Of the one hour of penalties, 45
minutes was due to crew error.
In summary, Hell on Two Wheels is a great read with some lessons for
the budding long distance cyclists among us. Recommend the book to
all. Enjoy!
anilk...@gmail.com
Jul 16, 2011, 9:49:42 AM7/16/11
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Nice to read....wish I could get a chance to read it....TFS....!!!
Anil s kadsur
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biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
Visit www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com for more details
cr...@indigeo.com
Jul 16, 2011, 12:03:02 PM7/16/11
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... Available in the BOTS library.
Cheers
Craig
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Cheers
Craig
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anilk...@gmail.com
Jul 16, 2011, 12:07:14 PM7/16/11
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Wonderful.....thank u for the info...!!!
Rohan Kini
Jul 20, 2011, 12:48:28 AM7/20/11
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Yup - Craig donated this book to the BOTS library.
Sudhir donated "Boy Racer"
Both are out now, inspiring some biker.
Folks are welcome to swing by and borrow the book for a couple of days and bring it back in good condition.
You are also welcome to dontate other cycling books if you are in a Sharing/Caring mode.
~ROhan
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