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The Rider
by Tim Krabbé
"Road racing imitates life, the way it would be without the corruptive influence of civilization."
This pretty much sums up this fantastic book by Tim Krabbé. At once an interesting inside look at cycling and an excellent commentary on competition and human nature. Filled with both lofty, lyrical prose and blunt statements that practically bash you about the head. It's time this classic finds a new, young audience. Read it!