Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge: A cartoon self-help manual on riding technique and general mountain bike craziness . . .

by William Nealy

The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge is the first compendium of mountain bike 'insider' knowledge ever published. Between the covers of this incredible book you will discover the secrets of wheelie turns, log jumps, bar hops and dog evasion techniques - to name a few. And you will laugh while you're learning. William Nealy has been falling off mountain bikes for over a decade. He shares his hard-earned wisdom with beginner and expert alike in his unique cartoon style. Whether you're just thinking about buying your fist mountain bike or you're a full-blown mountain bike racer-head, you're sure to enjoy The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge.

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1990

About the author

A world-famous cartoonist, William Nealy is best-known for his groundbreaking book Kayak, which combined expert paddling instruction as well as artful caricatures and parodies of the whitewater enthusiasts themselves. The quality of his work transcends its subject; this book, and the others which followed, spawned a host of imitators, and made William a cult figure in the world of outdoor sports. Born on February 4th, 1953, Nealy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. Never comfortable in a highly structured environment, he left high school before graduating, and then attended St. Johns College, eventually graduating from Birmingham-Southern. He brought a thorough and rigorous intelligence to his interests and avocations, all of which, in his hands, became arts.

Reviews

[Max's Comic Reviews and Lists · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hilarious meta humour cartoon manual. Read this since I was a kid. (Which was only 6 years ago)

[David James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was written over twenty years ago, and the technology of mountain bikes has advanced considerably in this time. So parts of this book are dated. However, the technology of gravity has remained static over the same period, so most of the book is as relevant today as the day it was written.

The most important reminder is that whenever anyone crashes, the first order of business is to determine the condition of the bike. Only after this has been ascertained can attention be directed toward the rider. Anyone who does not understand the inherent logic of this will never make it as a mountain biker.