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MTB Reviews > Media > Books > Downhill: Life Cycle of a Gravity Goddess
In 1994, Marla Streb left her promising career as a biomedical researcher to climb onto a bicycle and hurtle herself down the side of a mountain at speeds topping fifty miles an hour. And at the age of 36, she continues to compete and win against women ten years younger at the highest levels of her sport-downhill mountain biking. />
Astonishingly enough, this is not the most intriguing aspect of Marla Streb. Downhill chronicles her life before racing-her training as a classical pianist, bicycling throughout Europe with her companion turned boyfriend Marc, crisscrossing the country in a battered polka-dotted VW bus, and, perhaps the defining moment of her life, the loss of her brother. As she recounts her experiences with humor and grit, Marla Streb reinforces for all readers the need to abandon everything to pursue what you love and to live passionately.
Downhill: Life Cycle of a Gravity Goddess Reviews
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In 1994, Marla Streb left her promising career as a biomedical researcher to climb onto a bicycle and hurtle herself down the side of a mountain at speeds topping fifty miles an hour. And at the age of 36, she continues to compete and win against women ten years younger at the highest levels of her sport-downhill mountain biking.
Astonishingly enough, this is not the most intriguing aspect of Marla Streb. Downhill chronicles her life before racing-her training as a classical pianist, bicycling throughout Europe with her companion turned boyfriend Marc, crisscrossing the country in a battered polka-dotted VW bus, and, perhaps the defining moment of her life, the loss of her brother. As she recounts her experiences with humor and grit, Marla Streb reinforces for all readers the need to abandon everything to pursue what you love and to live passionately.
Reviews
Pros
Just got this book in a week ago and it rocks! Total determination from her. Five plus thumbs up for this gal.
Cons
None
Review
For all to read.
on June 25, 2005
Review
Marla rules. Even on race day. Acouple of times wife and I were watching Pros. And she came over and just started talking about rideing. No attitude just a rider. Great Book
on February 12, 2005
Review
Marla's story is truly inspiring... her life adventures give new meaning to following your passion. If you love mountain biking, you should read this book!
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