5 Quotes by Grant Petersen

I don't encourage blasting through stop signs or riding like an idiot. I want to make that clear. But given the number of riders (and idiots) out there, there are bound to be some who ride that way and, yes, anger drivers. But they also keep drivers on their toes - here comes another cyclist; I wonder if he's as oblivious and suicidal as the last one...

If you happen to be out at night on the bike path without a light, ring your bell constantly. No bell? Then sing "Hotel Yorba" on a continuous loop, loud enough to warn the unseen.

Diets that don’t limit carbs, yet require smaller portions and more exercise, are doomed to fail because they keep you hungry and make you store fat.

As the disclaimer a few pages back highlights, I am not a doctor. But let me ask you this: How helpful has your doctor been?

I believed, as so many people do, that it is possible to exercise more and eat less and keep it up for a lifetime. That’s the conventional wisdom, and it’s the biggest lie in health.