The article highlights the simplicity of sports, particularly examining Tim Krabbe's novel, The Rider, as a profound exploration of road cycling. It examines how sports are interpreted beyond their competitive nature, emphasizing the perspective of non-participants. Krabbe's work, through its focus on the Tour de Mount Aigoual, delves into the deeper significance of becoming a rider, portraying the balance between mind and body in sports. This complexity enriches the understanding of athletic experiences and the narratives that arise from them, despite the inherent simplicity of the events themselves.
"The games happen on their own terms and are projected outward for us, the non-competing public, to contextualize them as we see fit."
"Krabbe's semi-autobiographical novel achieves transcendence via fidelity, telling the story of the Tour de Mount Aigoual, combining theory, practice, and mysticism in road cycling."
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