Playing in Traffic: America from the River Niagara to the Rio Grande, by Bicycle

by Stan Purdum

Playing in Traffic is an adventure-travelogue of Stan Purdum’s journey by bicycle on the full length of U.S. Route 62, from Niagara Falls, New York, to El Paso, Texas. Mingled in the narrative of the journey itself is the story of the U.S. highway system and accounts of several of the old historical roads that Route 62 intersects along the way. The book is filled with the author’s humorous experiences, fascinating encounters and wry observations, all on this road that slices diagonally across America’s heartland.

241 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Stan Purdum is a writer, editor, and pastor who has written for both general and religious journals. A long-distance cyclist, Stan is the author of Roll Around Heaven All Day, an account of his cross-nation ride, and Playing in Traffic, which recounts his bicycle journey from Niagara Falls, New York, to El Paso, Texas, on US62. He has also written a book of short stories, New Mercies I See, and a study of the ministry of Jesus, He Walked in Galilee. He lives in North Canton, Ohio.

Reviews

[Carol Rode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful travel book.

I really enjoyed this book. Something I won't ever do not cause I don't want to but medical problems make it impossible. Meeting the many people who were all friendly. Stories and history of the Highway 62. Great reading.

[Larry B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even though I'm a very avid cyclist I found this book a little boring. The 1st book he wrote was excellent.