Salvadori loves to travel by motorcycle and loves to write. Combining the two has given him a thoroughly satisfactory life. His contentment and joy of living shine through this collection of columns from the past two decades.

Don't expect a detailed travel guide to places near and far, but rather a guide to the enjoyment of traveling, especially by motorcycle. These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveler who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country. Meet some of the characters he has encountered, laugh with him at some of his blunders, and join him for bread, cheese, wine, and a stupendous vista somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of humanity.

Though he does admit to being destination-oriented at times, many of his columns focus on the little things that make the journey itself the most memorable - the rhythm of the road, the music of the bike, the beauty of the ride, and the exhilaration of being at one with the bike and the road.

For those Rider fans who always turn to his column first, he is considered one of their personal friends. He has inspired many a rider to take a more leisurely pace and to be more aware and appreciative of the surrounding countryside.

Salvadori's informal style and clear-eyed view make reading these 101 Road Tales like listening to the stories of a well-traveled and entertaining dinner guest.

Clement Salvadori bought his first motorcycle as a teenager and has been riding ever since - in more than 70 countries on six continents. Since October, 1988, he has written the "Road Tales" monthly column in Rider magazine. He lives in southern California, with his wife and several cats. Occasionally he will commute to his writing table at home by hopping on his bike and riding a short twisty loop on the back roads near his house.

Product Detail
Hardcover: 384 pages
Format: 6 by 9 inches, 101 black and white illustrations