Hell On Two Wheels
An Astonishing Story of Suffering, Triumph, and the Most Extreme Endurance Race in the World
Amy Snyder

Triumph Books
June 1, 2011/ ISBN 978-1-60078-525-2
Non-Fiction/Biking / Extreme sports
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Reviewed by Justin Feller

What an awesome and inspiring read for the summer months! Amy Snyder shadows some of the most elite ultra-cyclists as they take on RAAM (Race Across America). This race is just what the title implies, a coast to coast race starting in Oceanside, California and ending in Annapolis, Maryland on a bicycle. Without a doubt this is one of the most grueling and demanding endurance events on earth and chances are you’ve never even heard of it. Since its creation in 1982 less than 200 people have even completed this 10 day race that covers over 3,000 miles. Amy Snyder gives a firsthand account of these racers and their crews that makes you feel as though you are riding right beside them as they battle with everything from the elements and terrain to maintaining their sanity. The struggles these athletes face can be as uncomfortably personal as they are shocking. RAAM is a true test and testament to what the human body is capable of when pushed to its extreme limits. A truly inspirational book that has created a lifetime fan and follower of these racers and future RAAM’s.