Category Archives: book

The Epiplectic Bicycle. 30 days of biking, #1

Posted on April 1, 2022 by 16incheswestofpeoria

I’m too busy reading. Sometimes I find myself reading shorter books so I can read more books. Continue reading →

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The examined life from Oregon to Patagonia. Mostly by bicycle

Posted on September 6, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

The road worked for Dad. Maybe it’ll work for you. What’s your life-changing adventure?

Welcome to Jedidiah Jenkins’ 16-month bicycle ride from Oregon to Patagonia. Continue reading →

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A book worth cheering: Jean Bobet’s Tomorrow, we ride…

Posted on April 15, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Tomorrow, we ride… By Jean Bobet Translated from the French by Adam Berry English edition reprinted 2010 by Mousehold Press and Sport and Publicity What makes people different from animals and robots? Perhaps our endless hunt for superlatives. The fastest, … Continue reading →

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Survived the Cull: Eleven Bicycle Books

Posted on February 5, 2018 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Last week I got rid of some books. Easy enough, you think—most of them were old, some of them were simplistic, all of them had to do with bicycle racing. Well, surprise, surprise: I didn’t get rid of all my … Continue reading →

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Lanterne Rouge: Eleven Bicycle Books

Posted on January 29, 2018 by 16incheswestofpeoria

When one looks at one’s possessions and admits to oneself that it’s All Too Much to Bear, it’s time to clean house. Some things are easier to pitch than others, but let’s not discuss electronics, computers or broken bird feeders. … Continue reading →

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