The view from the sometimes uncomfortable seat of a bicycle is unique.
In the summer of 1978, John Frederick set out from his insulated Life in Central Penns.
This story is not just about the rides but also the transformation of a shy, non-athletic kid.
All are seen at the deliberate speed that can be experienced only on a bicycle.
It offers intimate insight into the colorful people cyclists encounter, the geography surrounding us, the roads we travel on, and the mechanism on which we move.
The view from the sometimes uncomfortable seat of a bicycle is unique