Metal Cowboy contains an outstanding collection of short stories written by author and bicycle tourist Joe Kurmaskie. Some are witty and humorous. Some are poignant and thought-provoking. All of the stories in this delightful collection are captivating.

I strongly recommend this book , not to just bicycling fanatics, but to anyone who enjoys reading an excellent non-fiction publication that tickles your funny bone while also touching your heart. Below are eight of my favorite golden snippets from this great book. Cheers!

“For better or worse, life often boils down to this. If you can’t run with the big geese, stay on the porch.”

“I reminded myself that the worst day of cycling is always better than punching a clock somewhere.” Definitely true!

“It’s always a good day to ride.”

“Nature, on that scale, takes no prisoners and humbles all completely.”

“Buffets and smorgasbords in small towns never knew what hit them as I’d pedal out of the parking lots.”

“You can never go wrong ordering pie from a small-town diner. It’s in the Constitution somewhere.” Love this one!

“If you meet one dear friend a decade, you’re way ahead of the game.”

“Bicycle touring? Done well, I like to think of it as…performance art.”