Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance Armstrong Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc.

Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrainCycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in afun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, andexistential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled byhuman energy.* Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notablepast-professional cyclists and insiders such as LennardZinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance Armstrong* Features contributions from the areas of cultural studieskinesiology, literature, and political science as well as fromphilosophers* Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cyclingexperience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women andcycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformativepotential of cycling for personal growth* Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfecttandem* Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of ZinnCycles Inc.

Foreword xLennard ZinnAcknowledgments xiiJesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Michael W. AustinGetting in Gear: An Introduction to Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone 1Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Michael W. AustinStage 1 the Varieties of Cycling Experience 111 Warm Up: A Surreal Ride 13Patrick Vala-Haynes2 Learning to Ride a Bike 16Peter M. Hopsicker3 Becoming a Cyclist: Phenomenological Reflections on Cycling 27Steen Nepper Larsen4 Unleash the Beast: Technology and the Time Trial 39Bryce T. J. DyerStage 2 Velo Virtues 515 Warm Up: A Test of One's Mettle 53Patrick Vala-Haynes6 Lance Armstrong and True Success 56Gregory Bassham and Chris Krall7 LeMond, Armstrong, and the Never-Ending Wheel of Fortune 68Scott Tinley8 Riding Like a Girl 81Catherine A. Womack and Pata Suyemoto9 Bicycling and the Simple Life 94Russell Arben FoxStage 3 Re-cycling 10710 Warm Up: When Two Wheels Meet Four 109Patrick Vala-Haynes11 Philosophical Lessons from Cycling in Town and Country 112Robert H. Haraldsson12 The Commutist Manifesto 123John Richard Harris13 Critical Mass Rides Against Car Culture 134Zack FurnessStage 4 Spinning Wisdom 14714 Warm Up: Are You Real? Tony Meets Bishop Berkeley 149Patrick Vala-Haynes15 My Life as a Two-Wheeled Philosopher 151Heather L. Reid16 Cycling and Philosophical Lessons Learned the Hard Way 162Steven D. Hales17 From Shoes to Saddle 173Michael W. AustinStage 5 Fair Play on Two Wheels 18318 Warm Up: Pushing the Envelope 185Patrick Vala-Haynes19 What To Do Once They're Caught 188John Gleaves20 Out of Control: The Pirate and Performance-Enhancing Drugs 200Raymond Angelo Belliotti21 Is the Cannibal a Good Sport? 214Andreas de Block and Yannick JoyeStage 6 Pedaling Circles 22722 Warm Up: Riding into Awe 229Patrick Vala-Haynes23 Taking the Gita for an Awesome Spin 231Seth Tichenor24 Stretched Elastics, the Tour de France, and a Meaningful Life 241Tim Elcombe and Jill Tracey25 Life Cycles and the Stages of a Cycling Life 253Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Mike McNameeNotes on Contributors: The Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone Peloton 266