Local cycling author publishes new book

By Times Correspondent Jessica Mundie

Antique bicycle collector and cycling author Chip Haynes of Clearwater is in the news again.

Haynes, who created the familiar green, spiral-bound Pinellas Trail Guide, is having his work published by Jim Joyce of Pittsburgh, Pa. The title of the book is "The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings."

The book is a collection of writings by cycling experts and editors including Lance Armstrong's coach Chris Carmichael; Richard Fries, a USF graduate and founder of Boston's "The Ride" magazine; Ted Katauskas, editor of the "Portland Monthly" magazine and Gianna Bellofatto, who created the "Life Is A Bike" series.

Joyce plans to donate 15 percent of book royalties in equal shares to SoldierRide, the League Of American Bicyclists and the United States Association Of Blind Athletes tandem cycling program.

To find out more, head to www.satyahouse.com or call Satya House Publications at (413) 477-8743.

Times correspondent Jessica Mundie can be reached at sptimescycling@yahoo.com.