Need for the Bike

Name: Need for the Bike
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788162692
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By Paul Fournel

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Summary

Need for the Bike explores the profound and paradoxical relationship cyclists have with their bikes. From the joyous childhood experience of learning to ride, to the physical challenges of climbing hills and the anxiety of crashes, Paul Fournel captures the universal moments and emotions of riding. Through evocative descriptions, he conveys the sensory world of cycling—the sounds, smells and sensations—that connect riders deeply to the landscape and themselves.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for cycling enthusiasts who appreciate a reflective, literary take on their sport. It offers both inspiration and relatable experiences for riders of all abilities, from beginners to seasoned cyclists seeking a deeper connection to their love of the bike.

A cycling classic: witty and insightful truths of bikes and riding.

A cycling classic: witty and insightful truths of bikes and riding

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'I ride to rest and to tire myself out; I ride to do myself good and to do myself harm.' ... one of the many cycling paradoxes explored in this unique and delightful book.

'I've never got over this miracle.'

Starting with the childhood joy of learning to ride a bike, Need for the Bike goes on to relate the agony of climbing, the angst of crashing, and all the other universal moments and feelings which all cyclists will recognise.

'To get on a bike is to take possession of the landscape.'

The sounds, smells, pains and joys of riding with friends or alone, finding things on the road; getting lost, 're-reading' familiar routes; Paul Fournel's classic comes as close as any book has to an encapsulation of why we all need the bike...

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Praised as a literary avant-garde work by French author Paul Fournel, Need for the Bike is lauded for its poetic precision and heartfelt passion for cycling. Reviewers call it a beautiful, lucid prose poem that captures both the agony and joy of the sport with wit and elegance. It is regarded as essential reading for cyclists of all levels, offering a transformative and emotional insight into why cycling captivates so many.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788162692

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pursuit

Edition: Main

Contributors:

Translated by Alan Stoekl
Translated by Claire Read

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

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Cycling Non-Fiction Paul Fournel Sports

About the Author

Paul Fournel is a French writer, poet, publisher, and cultural ambassador. He was awarded the Prix Goncourt for short fiction for Les Athletes dans leur tete. His Anquetil, Alone was published in English by Pursuit (Profile).