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A Harley freak's rides in England, Europe, and the U.S. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Review
"This book is the Bible for first-time Harley rider and anybody else who's ever dreamed of a life in the wind."--K. Randall Ball, editor of Easy Rider

"This book made me want to break out my leathers. I couldn't put it down."--Terence Stamp, actor

"This book...[is] enlightening, funny, and infectious. Read this and you too will itch to be 'in the wind'."--Birmingham Post



About the Author
Richard La Plante's thrillers, Mantis, Leopard, Steroid Blues, and Mindkill, are compelling reading for those who love fast-paced films like the "Lethal Weapon" series. La Plante is also the author of two nonfiction books about motorcycles and the love a man can have for a machine, Hog Fever and Detours. A native of the Philadelphia area, Richard La Plante lives with his family on Long Island in New York.

ANNOTATION

Writer Richard La Plante rides his custom Harley Davidson across two continents in the company of everyone from the Hell's Angels to the Forbes 500 sharing his experiences of the road. Photos.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Richard La Plante begins his Harley career as a "RUB" (Rich Urban Biker) with a single small motorcycle. Before long, he is pursuing the ultimate machine--a Harley customized to his exact specifictions--and lovingly spending hours polishing its gleaming chrome.

From his misadventure-filled trip to Spain to his across-America ride that ends in tragedy in Las Vegas, La Plante shows how a simple hobby can become a life-altering obsession.

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