The Art Of Cycling
Publisher, Quercus Publishing
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Format, Paperback
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No. of Pages, 320
Shelf: Non-Fiction Books / Crafts & Hobbies / Cycling
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A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, revealing how cycling can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose.Interweaving cycling, philosophy, and personal narrative, THE ART OF CYCLING provides readers with a deep understanding into the highs and lows of being an elite athlete, the limits of approaching any sporting pursuit from a strictly rational perspective, and how the philosophical and often counterintuitive lessons derived from sport can be applied to other areas of life. Accessible to everyone from the hardened racer to the casual fan, this updated American edition of The Art of Cycling engages the history of thought through the lens of cycling to undermine much of what is typically thought of as "intellectual," breathing new vitality into life, and countering society's obsession with progress and drive towards the abstract, detached, and virtual.
About the Author
A former professional cyclist, James Hamilton Hibbard studied philosophy at The University of California, Santa Cruz and DePaul University. He has received grants and been selected for workshops by PEN America and Tin House.
Also a screenwriter, James' first feature film is currently being developed.
He lives with his wife and son in Northern California.
- Dimensions : 5.28 x 0.94 x 7.87 inches
