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Fantastic insight into cycling and cyclists Mar 09, 2008
By Dr K
Jerry's travel anecdotes are more than travelogue and cycling memories. While his journeys take the reader to a variety of stunning locations, he reveals a compelling cast of cycling characters. These stories are not just one man's cycling experience. They are one man's view of social cycling. We meet Jerry's cycling buddies and see how the different backgrounds, motivations, and experiences have turned a solitary exercise into a fun pastime. If you are thinking of taking up cycling, or taking your cycling in a new direction, this book is a must-read.
Everyday Joe, You can do it too Nov 20, 2010
By CS
I just finished a good cycling, touring, journey, adventuring autobiography book if anyone wants to borrow it. It's not a conventional read, but more like a diary of days or a blog read. I found it very entertaining, plus I would be lying if it wasn't part of the reason I rode from Austin to Houston over the holidays.
Here is the blurb I said about it before starting it -
"The book is Bicycle Journeys with Jerry; it's about a local guy from Round Rock, TX who is your everyday Joe that in his retirement decided to make cycling his main hobby. He accounts his cycling journeys from riding across the US to following the Tour de France. The thing that really pulled me in was reading the prologue and first chapter and thinking wow this guy sounds a lot like me and he has completed goals that I want to do (cycle across the US). So I am really looking forward to getting into it; his webpage."
And here is who the author describes as his target audience -
"My real target is the recreational cyclist who might ride the neighborhood during the week and take a long ride on the week-end, or who participates in charity rides fairly close to home. That was me. I had fun doing that. The cycling vacation is just the next step or two up. The rewards are many."
Great book Aug 28, 2008
By Lisa D. Smith
"Lily Sparkletoon"
People should do more. This is good exercise. The book was entertaining. I enjoy everything about the book. I hope everyone enjoys the book as much as I did
A deftly composed encouragement to anyone hoping to do more with their bicycle May 07, 2008
By Midwest Book Review
Bicycling is a fun exciting hobby that can do wonders to get people in shape and save on gas money with rising fuel costs - among other benefits. "Bicycle Journeys with Jerry: Recreational Cyclist Recounts Experiences from Vermont to the Pyrenees" follows author and serious cyclist Jerry Dusterhoff as he speaks on one of those other benefits - adventure, as he recounts his tales of cycling across the country, including once covering the entire nation in less than two months of bicycling. "Bicycle Journeys with Jerry: Recreational Cyclist Recounts Experiences from Vermont to the Pyrenees" is a deftly composed encouragement to anyone hoping to do more with their bicycle and is highly recommended to community library collections focusing on sports and bicycling.
CHALLENGING MILES WITH LOTS OF SMILES Mar 13, 2008
By Donna Coomer
"Between the Lines Reviews"
It is always enjoyable to read a book written by someone who has found a way to happily and healthily lead their life. Jerry Dusterhoff discovered a love of cycling which initially consisted of commuting to work but eventually took him to touring by bike, making new friends and expanding his personal goals.
After many years as a commuter cyclist Jerry decided that a vacation should include a visit to Vermont and some of the best cycling roads in the US. With his wife Marilane handling some of the logistics, touring Vermont by bike turned out to be so enjoyable that Jerry began to look into some of the trips offered throughout the country by Adventure Cycling. This proved to be a super opportunity to meet fellow riders and as sometimes happens along the way, friendships are made that will change the future for all. Before he knew it rides with the gang became an annual event , his goal to cycle across the US a reality and a wonderful trip along some of the Tour De France routes a lifetime highlight.
BICYCLE JOURNEYS WITH JERRY is perfect for families, couples or anyone looking to venture into cycling tours. Although most cycling books of this type give the usual stats and places to stay, Jerry includes other tidbits that one might not be able to learn from cycling brochures or off the Internet. My personal favorite was learning the best spots for ice cream, a must after a long ride! Of course, you'll also learn that you initially may make mistakes in apparel or equipment, but probably not more then once. Your tour itinerary may exclude the occasional killer hill, but then you get the chance to see just how fast you can go down the other side. Most of all, if you have a good map and good friends you will never, ever, get lost, only temporarily misplaced.
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