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The Ride: How to Ride Your Bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles Without Even Dying
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By Russell Mendivil
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 (6 Reviews)
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Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
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May 30, 2006 |
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Paperback
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280
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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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How to Have a Long-Distance Cycling Adventure--Witty, Practical, Inspiring Read!, May 15, 2007
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From the first glimmer of the idea--"Why not ride the entire coast of California on my bike?--!" to the practice rides and training, mishaps,the sign-up for--in this case--the AIDS LIfeCycle Ride, the fundraising, the day by day on the route, the apparel (what-- me worry about how I look in spandex?), the gear, the people--everything you need to know about taking on a long-distance cycling challenge in this practical, accurate, observant and witty memoir. Talented author Russell Mendivil's book is a how to--but so much more. Funny and fast-paced I couldn't put it down--except when I got out there on my bike! For anyone thinking about taking on a big physical challege (eg., the big birthday denial adventure) or anyone who knows someone who is doing the AIDS ride or anything similar--this book is a must read. Loved it! (Full disclosure: I'm not his wife; I don't even know him.).
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I laughed, I cried..., May 1, 2007
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I just finished the book and thought it was fantastic! In five weeks, I will be riding in AIDS/Lifecycle6 to L.A. This book was recommended by a ride leader, and it was worth every minute spent reading and every penny buying it. Russ is a great rider and he captures perfectly the emotional and physical process getting ready for the ride can be. I laughed so hard reading parts that I woke my husband. I also cried at the touching perspectives on why we are riding - to end AIDS! After the 80 mile 'Day on the Ride' (practice day for the real thing) last weekend, I met Russ and he is as genuine as they come.
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...absolutely inspirational, February 17, 2007
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I just finished reading Russ's book. Wow! I could not put this book down. He truly captures an experience of a lifetime -- riding your bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles for seven days to support people living with HIV/AIDS. He vividly describes the full range of people, places and happenings with wit and compassion. In the process he brings the reader into every phase of the AIDS Lifecycle event -- from the motivation to sign-up, the nervous jitters of the first training ride, the ups and downs of training, the thrill of the ride itself and the comaraderie of a community of fellow cyclists and roadies along the way.
As I read, I was moved to tears one moment, then a few pages later, I was laughing out loud. If you are looking for a book that shows you what human beings are capable of when they work together and support each other through tremendous challenges, then this book is for you. It is absolutely inspirational! A must read!
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This book will inspire you., October 25, 2006
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Russ captures the difficulty of accomplishing something extraordianary with wit and wisdom. He shows us how something that seems impossibly difficult can be achieved with will and training. If you are in need of inspiration this is a must read.
Bert W. Shaw, ALC cylcist.
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Inspirational to a new ALC cyclist, June 15, 2006
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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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