Synopses & Reviews
Richard La Plante begins his Harley career as a "RUB" (Rich Urban Biker) with a single small motorcycle. Before long, he is pursuing the ultimate machine--a Harley customized to his exact specifictions--and lovingly spending hours polishing its gleaming chrome.
From his misadventure-filled trip to Spain to his across-America ride that ends in tragedy in Las Vegas, La Plante shows how a simple hobby can become a life-altering obsession.
Review
"This book is the Bible for first-time Harley rider and anybody else who's ever dreamed of a life in the wind."--K. Randall Ball, editor of
Easy Rider"This book made me want to break out my leathers. I couldn't put it down."--Terence Stamp, actor
"This book...[is] enlightening, funny, and infectious. Read this and you too will itch to be 'in the wind'."--Birmingham Post
About the Author
Richard La Plante's thrillers,
Mantis, Leopard, Steroid Blues, and
Mindkill, are compelling reading for those who love fast-paced films like the "Lethal Weapon" series. La Plante is also the author of two nonfiction books about motorcycles and the love a man can have for a machine,
Hog Fever and
Detours. A native of the Philadelphia area, Richard La Plante lives with his family on Long Island in New York.