The Rider by Tim Krabbe
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Book Reviews of The Rider
Book Review: Best book about bike racing - ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
In today's dark days of bike racing doping scandals, this book will make you remember why this beautiful sport once captivated Europe. A blast to read. If you've never ridden a bike it will make you feel the magic. If you've ridden it will make you want to race. If you've raced, it will make you smile from ear to ear.Book Review: Fantastic novella
Summary: 5 Stars
A highly enjoyable book that really gets to the heart of bike racing - the sacrifice, the pain, the frustration. Well-written and intriguing, and short enough to be a nice fast read.
The only problem is that Krabbe goes off the rails every now and then; the lack of focus in a book this short is baffling.
Book Review: A Small Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to look twice to make sure The Rider wasn't written by Albert Camus. It has the same spare, elegant prose, the same sense of alienation and introspection as The Stranger. If you've ever been a solo athlete of any kind, such as a cyclist or triathlete, or know someone who has been, this is a must read.Book Review: Read "The Rider"
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love cycling you will enjoy "The Rider" very much.This gritty realistic story of a one day stage race made me feel a part of the peloton.Cycling is a demanding and dangerous sport.When I daydreamed of becoming a professional cyclist this book reminded me of why that probably wasn't a good idea.Book Review: Krabbe gets it right
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an incredible work, considering that Krabbe is a non-cyclist. Every time I read "The Rider" I am impressed by his ability to capture the experiences of bicycle racing.
If you are a competitive cyclist, or just a cycling enthusiast, Krabbe's work is a must-read.