Brock Yates

Had I been more responsible I might have made something of myself as a junk bond trader, long-haul trucker or perhaps a plumbing contractor.

The automobile, both a cause and an effect of this decentralization, is ideally suited for our vast landscape and our generally confused and contrary commuting patterns.

The bicycle is a former child's toy that has now been elevated to icon status because, presumably, it can move the human form from pillar to post without damage to the environment.

The bicycle is a former childs toy that has now been elevated to icon status because presumably it can move the human form from pillar to post without damage to the environment.

Regardless, I did rise to the editorship before embarking on a freelance career in the late '60's.

I have four grown children and two tiny grandchildren.

I admit to wasting my life messing around with fast cars and motorcycles.

More books, more racing and more foolishness with cars and motorcycles are in the works.

Some guy once told me that skydiving is like cutting your throat and seeing if you can get to the doctor before you bleed to death.

More books more racing and more foolishness with cars and motorcycles are in the works.

Don't get me wrong, I think bikes are terrific. I own several of my own, including a trendy mountain style, and ride them for pleasure and light exercise.