Brock Yates

Had I been more responsible I might have made something of myself as a junk bond trader, long-haul trucker or perhaps a plumbing contractor. ”

I admit to wasting my life messing around with fast cars and motorcycles. ”

Don't get me wrong, I think bikes are terrific. I own several of my own, including a trendy mountain style, and ride them for pleasure and light exercise. ”

Regardless, I did rise to the editorship before embarking on a freelance career in the late '60's. ”

I have four grown children and two tiny grandchildren. ”

The bicycle is a former child's toy that has now been elevated to icon status because, presumably, it can move the human form from pillar to post without damage to the environment. ”

More books, more racing and more foolishness with cars and motorcycles are in the works. ”