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What inspired you to write Cycling, Wine, and Men: A Midlife Tour de France?
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Your book starts out with a dramatic time in your life where you were thrown in jail for a bounced check. What was that experience like?
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How did you rebound to create a stable life as a single parent for your daughter?
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You talk about being dumped seven times in seven years. Why do you think none of your relationships were working?
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What advice would you give on post-divorce dating to others going through the experience?
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Your life seemed to transform when you started cycling. Why were you so driven to push yourself so hard?
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Why the fascination to visit France?
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When you first arrive in France, there’s a scene in the book of hauling your suitcases and bikecase through the airport and then to your hotel. Talk about this experience and how it compares with life as a single parent.
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How many miles did you bike and how long did it take? How many miles a day did you average?
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What was it like to travel across the country by bicycle?
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You climbed some of the epic mountains from the Tour de France. Talk about the time you cycled up Mont Ventoux with a hangover.
- How were the French people? Were there any memorable characters you met?
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What were some favorite places you visited in France?
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You camped along the way. How do French campgrounds compare with U.S. campgrounds? What was it like to camp after biking for 60 miles?
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What did you learn from your journey?
