Never heard of Tim Krabbé (English bio) before, but was very happy to stumble across The Rider earlier this summer in an airport bookstore. While Krabbé is better known for his chess and his screenplays, he pedaled seriously on a bicycle earlier his his life. The Rider recounts a one-day race, as an amateur, from start to finish. Written in Dutch in 1978, the thin volume (148 pages) appeared in an English edition in 2002. I’ve only competed in one road race, but the mix of introspective dialogue and competitive evaluation feels spot on. Glad it was translated.
Book: The Rider
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments
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