by Lennard Zinn ✦ Review by David Lorimer, August 2011
The expression 'tour de force' takes on a new meaning with this volume devoted to the relationship between cycling and philosophy as both a sport and an experience. The Tour de France provides the context for a discussion of cycling and suffering and also about the nature of success. Then there are more general transport issues, the health benefits of cycling and the pleasures of riding through the countryside. The metaphors of the journey and steering a path are explored, with one writer remarking that most of us have gears we never use. Einstein is quoted as saying that 'life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.' Every sport and pastime has something to teach us about life, and cycling is no exception. Enthusiasts will find all kinds of avenues opening up in this book.
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