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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I enjoyed the ride!
27 May 2011
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Although I do not maintain a "bucket list", whenever the question arises my instantaneous response is "Ride the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route!" For those who do not know, the route is a 2,745 mile cycling ride (yes bicycle, not motorcycle) that follows the Continental Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, NM where there is a border crossing into Mexico. Vertical climb over the route approaches 200,000 feet which is equivalent to scaling Mt. Everest, from sea level to summit, seven times.
Just to ride the route is truly dream of mine. Others, such as author Paul Howard participate in the annual self-supported race known as the Tour Divide. The book is a daily diary of his four weeks in the saddle and includes vivid depictions of scenery, terrain, sparseness, weather, towns, restaurants, lodging...or lack thereof..., and physical and mental challenges.
Written in his pure Englishman style, terms used may not be common to many readers yet they add character to the story. It's not often I find myself reading non-business books, but this was an exception I just had to make in order to ride this trail vicariously through the author. Thanks for allowing me to ride along on your journey Paul. Well done! "
Just to ride the route is truly dream of mine. Others, such as author Paul Howard participate in the annual self-supported race known as the Tour Divide. The book is a daily diary of his four weeks in the saddle and includes vivid depictions of scenery, terrain, sparseness, weather, towns, restaurants, lodging...or lack thereof..., and physical and mental challenges.
Written in his pure Englishman style, terms used may not be common to many readers yet they add character to the story. It's not often I find myself reading non-business books, but this was an exception I just had to make in order to ride this trail vicariously through the author. Thanks for allowing me to ride along on your journey Paul. Well done! "
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great book
15 April 2011
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Very well written and with a good British sense of humor. Paul Howard is very good in introducing the reader to the subculture of ultra-endurance mountain biking and the grueling, superhuman Tour Divide Race
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Captures the Spirt of the Tour Divide
16 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback
As someone who has 'toured' the Tour Divide, and also tried racing it (bailed in 2011 due to an asthma attack) I found this to be a great read. Paul captures the spirit of the TD, and most importantly, doesn't take himself or the race too seriously. Highly recommended both to the arm chair racer, and those who are crazy enough to try the race.
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