{"product_id":"a-purpose-ridden-paperback","title":"A Purpose Ridden - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRyan Correy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn honest memoir that deconstructs an evolving father-son relationship, uncovers the struggles in becoming one of Canada's most respected adventure cyclists and the dramatic impact of a recent cancer diagnosis.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1996, a father and his 13-year-old son embarked on a 3400 km bicycle tour across Canada. Affectionately known as \"Manhood Training,\" this unique bonding experience became the inspiration for Ryan Correy to break away from convention and turn a passion for cycling into his purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world's most extreme cycling challenges serve as an evolving proving ground for the young rider - including self-doubt on a solo tour to Arizona after high school, falling asleep and crashing into a cemetery gate on the gruelling Race Across America (\"The toughest sporting event in the world\"), murder and robbery along the Pan American Highway (\"The longest road in the world\"), a near mountaintop helicopter rescue while traversing the infamous Tour Divide (\"The longest mountain bike race in the world\"), cashing in after being hit by a car in California, hallucinations and foot-crippling pain on a six-day, 20-hour stationary-cycling world record attempt, and plenty more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a new afterword by the author detailing his move to Western Canada, eventual marriage and more recent colon cancer diagnosis, \u003ci\u003eA Purpose Ridden\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting and emotional memoir that will appeal to cyclists and non-cyclists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165920792711,"sku":"9781771602648","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3d0b61978099d0880ddcd8d0ee1d2b63.webp?v=1733317240","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-purpose-ridden-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}