Overview
An honest memoir that deconstructs an evolving fatherāson relationship, uncovers the struggles in becoming one of Canadaās most respected adventure cyclists and the dramatic impact of a recent cancer diagnosis.
In the summer of 1996, a father and his 13-year-old son embarked on a 3400 km bicycle tour across Canada. Affectionately known as āManhood Training,ā this unique bonding experience became the inspiration for Ryan Correy to break away from convention and turn a passion for cycling into his purpose in life.
The worldās most extreme cycling challenges serve as an evolving proving ground for the young rider ā including self-doubt on a solo tour to Arizona after high school, falling asleep and crashing into a cemetery gate on the gruelling Race Across America (āThe toughest sporting event in the worldā), murder and robbery along the Pan American Highway (āThe longest road in the worldā), a near mountaintop helicopter rescue while traversing the infamous Tour Divide (āThe longest mountain bike race in the worldā), cashing in after being hit by a car in California, hallucinations and foot-crippling pain on a six-day, 20-hour stationary-cycling world record attempt, and plenty more.
With a new afterword by the author detailing his move to Western Canada, eventual marriage and more recent colon cancer diagnosis, A Purpose Ridden is a riveting and emotional memoir that will appeal to cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
This book title, A Purpose Ridden, ISBN: 9781771602648, by Ryan Correy, published by Heritage Group Distribution (June 21, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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