A bit skewed towards events in the US, but it sounds like this might be a 'different' cyclist's holiday read:
"Cycling’s Greatest Misadventures" is a collection of true cycling-related stories which range from terrifying to comical with some bizarre events thrown in. The stories are told by bicycle aficionados, journalists, magazine editors, professional racers and everyday cyclists.
A selection of the odd but true stories in the book:
- a former pro cyclist's unusual dating tactics by spreading tacks on women’s race course in an attempt to get a date;
- a stationary bike crash during a spin class;
- bicycle escape from a prison yard (after accidentally (??) cycling in there in the first place);
- the first group Trans-American crossing on iron bikes with wooden rims;
- rat attack after the animal jumps on a woman's bike;
- animal one-upmanship, where a man is knocked from his bike by a flying dead dog.
Not sure whether the tales will make you cringe, laugh or just cause a stunned disbelief.
If you think you have experienced worse freak accidents, animal attacks, sabotage, idiotic decisions, or eerie events, why not submit your own story on the publisher's website for Volume 2!
The book is written by Erich Schweikher and is available online (Barnes&Noble, Amazon) and may be available off-line in bike shops and book shops.
Posted by Caroline
