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Missed Shifts: True stories, tall tales, and outright lies from a 30-year career in motojournalism Paperback – 17 July 2018

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Motojournalism isn't like most jobs. On any given day you might show up for work and...Log a thousand miles in 24 hours on a Harley Softail just to see if you can, and learn how some riders do that for 11 days in a row--and call it fun.Cling to the bars of an FZR1000 streaking down the Mistral Straight at the Paul Ricard Circuit in the south of France, watching the speedo needle creep past the 160 mark.Gaze in awe at the breathtaking emptiness of Alaska from the saddle of a high-mile dual-sport, or get hopelessly lost in the sun-parched landscape of eastern Washington state on a Gold Wing as black as sin.Ride one of Kenny Roberts' TZ750 roadracers, then sit on the dusty floor of an empty racetrack building and talk to the King about it for a couple of hours.Trail sparks from your footpegs on the notorious Sunday Morning Ride, or cross several state lines in a day to eat a monster chiliburger with a dozen of your best and craziest friends.Missed Shifts is a collection of these and other stories told in the unique voice of veteran motojournalist Jerry Smith, who served on the staff of Rider, Cycle Guide, and Motorcyclist before setting out on a freelance career that's 30 years old and counting. In this book he has gathered some of his favorite pieces, crafted in his witty style, and presented from his slightly off-center point of view.No matter what you ride--or whether you ride it solo or with friends--put up your sidestand, hit the starter, and come along for the ride.

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform (17 July 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 206 pages
ISBN-10 : 1719235317
ISBN-13 : 978-1719235310
Dimensions : 15.24 x 1.19 x 22.86 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 690,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 1,256 in Motor Sports (Books)

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Jerry Smith has been a professional freelance writer for the last 30 years. You'd think he'd have found a real job in that much time, but no. Instead, he's written primarily for motorcycle magazines and websites, and for his own amusement, about motorcycles, riding motorcycles, writing about motorcycles, and sometimes about travel, dogs, and the reality of writing for a living.

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ianb

A great read (especially in winter)

Reviewed in Canada on 24 November 2018

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Well written articles, some bring back memories to me: smells, before the rain, farm country (good and bad), routes ridden..... the sense of joy of a rider returning to riding after many years away.
This book not only put a smile on my face, I had to explain to my wife what was so funny about "....are you together?...."
You'll have to read the book to find out.
It's well worth it.

B. Man.

Pretty good read.

Reviewed in Canada on 9 May 2019

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Pretty good book. Some good stories for sure, however I enjoyed Peter Egan's 'Leanings' much more. Worth buying though if your a motorcycle nut like myself.

Trillium

A rich collection that also reaches beyond motorcycles - engaging and entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on 28 August 2018

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Jerry Smith is a real storyteller, and my enjoyment of Missed Shifts went far beyond motorcycling. I found the book engaging and entertaining.

Not only does he write evocatively about his racing days, his descriptions of road trips made me want to grab my car keys and take off. He captures the warm camaraderie of strangers thrown together and the easy humor of long-time colleagues. The sweetness of the cord that runs from father to son and back, which brought a tear to my eye. Memories of dogs gone by. Then throws in a couple of pieces of researched reporting. This collection is rich in many ways.

Missed Shifts is a peek inside the life of someone who has apparently, as Joseph Campbell urged us to do, followed his bliss. Actually, it seems like he has followed two blisses – motorcycles and writing – and has combined them here for a truly satisfying read.

Andrew C. Kirby

A great read from start to finish.

Reviewed in the United States on 27 August 2018

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I've always enjoyed Jerry Smith's writing but his somewhat nomadic career has not always made him easy to track down. This collection of his writings, covering everything from his racing career, long distance rides, testing new bikes and the trials and tribulations of old old and cheap bikes was just what I needed. A terrific read from start to finish and now Mrs Andy seems to be enjoying it as much as I did.

LarryLarry75

Great read start to finish!

Reviewed in the United States on 22 October 2018

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My take on Missed Shifts is anyone who loves to ride or just read about riding will enjoy this collection of tales. Jerry's writing style is second to none, do yourself a favor and don't miss out on this great book.

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