Leanings 2: Great Stories by America's Favorite Motorcycle Writer

Even the most die hard of motorcyclists can't ride—or work on—their bikes all the time. So in those moments away from that precious Triumph, Suzuki, or Harley, Cycle World columnist and writer Peter Egan comes to the rescue—taking all kinds of riders along with him on his journeys.

Part self-effecing humour, part philosophy, part nostalgia, Egan's pieces remind us not only of all that matters in the motorcycle world, but in the world at large. In Leanings 2, more of his writing (four features and 95 columns) is collected into one volume, giving readers another taste of his best work.

From a trip down the Mississippi to find blues artist Robert Johnson's grave to rearranging his garage for optimal motorcycle ikebana, Peter Egan's stories hit home with all of us who define our good times with motorcycles. To get his view on how much your motorcycle habit really costs, which rock 'n' roll artists exemplify which bikes, the fine art of carrying motorcycle gear, and much more, crack open this book. It is for everyobe who rides a motorcycle—and who has a soul.

About the Author

While Peter Egan often rides alone (sometimes he does take his wife Barbara along for company), becuase of his keen observations and adroit writing, many motorcyclists have shared in his journeys.

With an eclectic background and a fascination with all types of bikes, he connects with everyone from sport bike riders to tired and dusty off-roaders and adventure tourers, His writing first appeared in Cycle World magazine in 1977, and ever since he has been a regular fixture. He also writes features and a regular column, Side Glances, for Road & Track magazine. Peter lives near Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife Barb, a houseful of dogs and cats, and a garage filled with motorcycles, cars, and the sound set for his garage blues band.