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(More customer reviews)I read Russ's book which I bought on Memorial Day this year. I read it in about two days since I was going on this year's AIDS/Lifecycle5 Ride June 4th and wanted an up close and personal look at what I was going to experience as a first time rider. Not only was it great in capturing the experience but it was inspirational to me to feel like I could actually do the ride. I also identified with the author in the circumstances of being middle-aged, recently trimmed-down, and a recovered heart patient. The subtitle, "How to Ride Your Bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles Without Even Dying," was exactly the guidance I wanted!
His descriptions of cycling the 2005 training rides in the Bay Area were extremely true to my experiences cycling the same 2006 training rides. And now that I have completed every one of the 585 miles in the 2006 AIDS/Lifecycle 5 Ride, I will attest to the fact that the chapters about the Ride itself are also right on target, including descriptions of camp, interaction with the riders, and crazy things that happen along the way.
More than just a documentation of what happened, the book stands on its own as an entertaining and absorbing piece. Russ's humor comes through big time. His style is funny and down to earth. I thoroughly enjoyed the fluid pace and breezy delivery.
Whether or not you are a long distance cyclist, are planning on experiencing the ALC ride, or are just someone who enjoys upbeat experiences vicariously, this book is a great read.
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Are you just an ordinary person who has always dreamed of doing something extraordinary?Then this is the book for you.Russell Mendivil is a middle-aged dad, gardener and couch potato with a history of heart attacks who, after a medical scare with his oldest daughter, decides to ride his bike 585 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise awareness and money for AIDS services.Despite the many physical and emotional struggles Russ faces in preparation for the ride, he remains inspired by the amazing people he meets along the way.This very witty yet touching story serves to prove that if he can do it, so can you.
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