How to Cry on your Bicycle: and other practical lessons
A book of short humor essays on bikes, life, and very unpractical lessons.
From Casa Urraca Press:
“In her thirty-some years, Jennaye Derge has seen many of life’s highs and lows from the back of a bicycle. An avid outdoorsperson, Derge chronicles the crashes and burns, the flat tires and broken chains of life in her new humorous essay collection, How to Cry on Your Bicycle and Other Life Lessons (Casa Urraca Press).
…Derge, a serious cyclist with a history of exclusively bike commuting (and arriving late in sweaty clothing with messed up hair), takes on the establishment at the same time she expresses her joie de bicycle.
… Her voice gives female recreants, especially, the hope and encouragement to face the most intimidating blacks and blues and to crest the scariest trail you’ll ever face.
Mostly How to Cry on Your Bicycle will have you laughing till you cry and heading for the closest place to run out your feelings.”
“Bike commuters will really get her stories: the convenience of parking anywhere, the satisfaction of never having to buy gas, the fresh air, the sun, and fun. All readers will enjoy Derge’s candid, witty banter and hot takes on life in the wild—and on the trail.”
The book is available from your favorite online or brick-and-mortar book retailer or from Casa Urraca Press. For more information, visit casaurracapress.com.
In Print
Freehub Magazine. // The Wild Southwest
Cycling Weekly // For the sport of cycling, the road to equity may just be on gravel
Bikepacking.com // Alexandera Houchin’s Record 2022 Colorado Trail Race Finish. Writing and photos
Mountain Town Magazine // Stillhouse Junkies
More writing
Gossip of the Cyclers
ongoing newspaper column
Substack
various writing, printed and nonprinted (work in progress)
A new spin - The Durango Telegraph
What comes around - The Durango Telegraph
Brain Training - The Durango Telegraph
Meet the neighbors - The Durango Telegraph
On board to have fun - The Durango Telegraph
Getting Creative - Essential Magazine
Fish Stories - SW Fishing and Hunting Guide
Reconnecting - Four Corners Healthy Living
Advice from anglers - SW Hunting & Fishing Guide
Building the bounty - Four Corners Nonprofit and Volunteer Guide
Corporate Contributions - Four Corners Nonprofit and Volunteer Guide
Cycling Weekly
Cycling Weekly: Gear Review
A lot of bikes, some non-bikes, and a lot of serious wit, and thought-provoking humor.
