Tales from the Bike Shop

by Maynard Hershon, Marilee Attley (Editor), Jef Mallett (Illustrator)

These 52 humorous and thought-provoking tales capture the essence of bicycling in fact and fiction, parody and parable.

Genres: Cycling

184 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of articles that were printed in Velonews. Riders training training and learning from each other centered around a mythical shop that fixes there bikes, lets them hang around in smelly bike shorts, and even sponsors their rides. My favorite is Otis who refuses to use his brakes. In many places that would not matter but on a tandem in the coastal mountains it is every stokers nightmare. Makes me remember The Magic Spoke where all the guys would hang out with Sally while she build up their wheels.

[Marlene Merritt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up racing in the 80's and this all rang amazingly true for me. I laughed my ass off. Unfortunately, it also pointed out how things are NOT like this anymore... which explains why I don't enjoy riding in quite the same way as then...

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the nightmare that is 2020 this was a refreshing read. The stories transported me to what seemed like a simpler time while still seeming relevant. A reminder of why bikes are fun. I'm ISO of part #2.

[JAMES · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.