Recommended by: Stephan J. Macaluso, Librarian
Culley came to Chicago with thoughts of a career in art and theatre, and after rekindling his love of bicycles, he took a “day job” as a bike messenger. His newfound career consumed him. This lyrical memoir introduces us to the perilous life of a courier and urban cyclist: bike messengers have their own culture, honor code and language; the good ones, like Culley, live for speed and their passion for bikes runs deep. Culley vividly describes life at the intersection of art, physical labor, noise pollution, and [poor] urban planning. His descriptions of Critical Mass rides and urban racing are inspiring. His reflections on rage, fatigue, police altercations and the Chicago landscape are unforgettable. You need not be a cyclist nor a gearhead to approach this book, but if you aren’t one, it will surely entice you to ride!
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