Angel on my Handlebars - Softcover

Patricia Starr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979544483 ISBN 13: 9780979544484

Publisher: Summerland Publishing, 2010

Angel on My Handlebars chronicles the unbelievable journey of a 67-year-old untrained bicyclist as she pedals 3,622 miles across America in her short shorts and Hanes Pantyhose on a bicycle with a fuzzy seat cover. Despite wind, rain, heat, hail and a crash, she inspires all to never give up. The love story behind Patricia, a Swedish cornhusker from Nebraska, and Gabriel, her 20-year-younger handsome, charismatic, Hispanic husband is compelling as he initially refuses to support her on this crazy adventure, but then becomes totally entwined to become her personal angel. As the challenges across this expansive country develop, so does an alcohol problem. Angel is full of hope and heartbreak from the exhilaration of pedaling over the Rockies at almost 10,000 feet, to having their beloved van, The Love Machine, stolen in Canada. They were anticipating the next stop at romantic Niagara Falls. Patricia was eagerly awaiting this personal highlight with Gabriel, whom she lovingly refers to as her stud muffin.

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From the Back Cover:

Patricia Starr, a woman of seemingly indefatigable energy and enthusiasm for life, wanted to give something back to her community and pursue a dream to bicycle across America. In 2004, at age 67, she accomplished both by pedaling to raise $22,000 to establish a perpetual $1,000 yearly music scholarship at Santa Barbara City College.The story of her arduous 50 day, 3,622 mile odyssey across America is told in a compelling way that is an inspiration to all. She proves that chronologic age can be overcome by enthusiasm, determination and perspiration. She describes the interesting people she met along the way and the trials and tribulations she endured while crossing four major mountain ranges and the long, lonely, barren stretches of highway in America's vast Midwest. Dusty detours, sharing the interstate with 18-wheelers and a bear scare enhance the daily excitement of this unforgettable journey by an incredible senior citizen. Whatever your age, enjoy the adventures! And lastly, it's a love story about a husband willing to do anything to help his wife succeed and endure the rigors of the road, and Patricia's stamina to carry it out! They both knew something else was watching over her so she wasn't out there alone.

About the Author:

Patricia Starr received a 1st Place Excellence Award for a Memoir at the Santa Barbara Writer s Conference in June of 2006. She is a student of Cork Millner. A six-page chapter using Patricia s ride as teaching material is included in an English as a Second Language textbook published by Thomson-Heinle and available worldwide and on CNN. Patricia is a performer/musician and the 2006-07 Ms. Sr. California.

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