
Why We Ride
A Psychologist Explains the Motorcyclist's Mind and the Relationship Between Rider, Bike, and Road
By: Mark Barnes
Paperback | 1 August 2018
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As a popular columnist at Motorcycle Consumer News for more than 20 years, Dr. Barnes articulates the elusive physical, emotional, and interpersonal elements that make the world of the motorcyclist such a rich and exciting place. His wide-ranging text covers both sports psychology and the psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, including the results of Dr. Barnes' own empirical research. Heartfelt and thought provoking, here is a straightforward account of what makes real motorcyclists tick.
Inside Why We Ride:
- What makes all the hazards and hardships of riding a motorcycle worthwhile to perfectly sane, intelligent, and responsible individuals.
- Insights from clinical psychologist and moto-journalist Dr. Mark Barnes.
- Examination of the complex gratifications, relentlessly compelling passions, and deeply personal experiences that motivate motorcyclists.
- Sports psychology, psychoanalysis of common riding experiences, and reflections on the author’s personal journey as a rider.
- Results of the author’s own empirical research on the motives of motorcyclists.
- Thought-provoking exploration of the human dimension of motorcycling.
- Special section on how riders achieve the quasi-mystical state of “Flow,” a concept currently at the center of modern sports psychology.
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ISBN: 9781620082287
ISBN-10: 1620082284
Published: 1st August 2018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Fox Chapel and IMM Lifestyle
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23 x 18 x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.61
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