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The Big Jump

The The Big Jump/ The Tao of Travis Pastrana written by Travis Pastrana with Alyssa Roenigk.

The Big Jump is a full throttle ride into the heart and mind of Travis Pastrana and offers a glimpse into all the hard work, dedication, brilliance, and talent that make up the myth. More than just a biography, The Big Jump chronicles not only Travis’ career on dirt bikes, motorcycles and rally cars, but adds anecdotes and fun family stories, which tries to convey what makes Travis tick.

I’ve always been a TP fan, not only for his abilities and never-say-die attitude, but because he’s a genuine nice guy—a little nutty perhaps, but a good clean-cut All-American kid. The Big Jump chronicles his infamous San Francisco Bay jump, and his incredible double backflip, and it’s also filled with Travis’ personal philosophy and individual tao. Sprinkled throughout the book are inspirational tidbits such as:

--"Damn the consequences—you may only get one chance to have the greatest ride of your life."
--"Everything is impossible until someone does it."
--"Sometimes the biggest risk is not taking one."

Amen, Travis!! Great read written by a great rider.