Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at
age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition
of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell
into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a
pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a
century of cycling etiquette. Now, in his book "Pro Cycling on $10
a Day," Phil brings the full powers of his wit to tell his
story.
Presented here as a guide and a warning to aspiring racers who
dream of joining the professional racing circus, Phil s adventures
in road rash serve as a hilarious and cautionary tale of
frustrating team directors and broken promises. Phil s education in
the ways of the peloton, his discouraging negotiations for a better
contract, his endless miles crisscrossing America in pursuit of
race wins, and his conviction that somewhere just around the corner
lies the ticket to the big time fuel this tale of hope and ambition
from one of cycling s best story-tellers.
"Pro Cycling on $10 a Day" chronicles the racer s daily lot of
blood-soaked bandages, sleazy motels, cheap food, and overflowing
toilets. But it also celebrates the true beauty of the sport and
the worth of the journey, proving in the end that even among the
narrow ranks of world-class professional cycling, there will always
be room for a hard-working outsider. "
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