Bicycle Beauty Queen bikes across America to raise money for music education

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67 year old queen bicycles across America to raise money for music scholarships

She may seem “old” by young people’s standards and even considered “mature” by others, but she isn’t over the hill by any means. And now turning 72, she’s a remarkable model of what a person can aim at and achieve for all of us.

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Bicycle Beauty Queen bikes across America to raise money for music education

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Patricia Starr, a music teacher, concert pianist and a former beauty queen, amazed everyone when at the age of 67 she decided to do the unthinkable and bicycle across New York and America to raise money for a music scholarship. This past year, at age 71, she pedaled 1,400 miles to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to represent the State of Nebraska in the Ms. Senior America pageant.

This beautiful remarkable woman shares her story and experiences in her new book, Angel on My Handlebars.

In 50 days this untrained woman in short shorts and nylon pantyhose rode a bicycle with a fuzzy seat cover 3,622 miles. All odds were certainly against her, and some seasoned cyclists scoffed at what they thought was a frivolous attempt to com­plete this noteworthy journey.

Many of the days during the ride stretched between 100-120 miles. The excitement swung from angel experiences to heartbreak to excruciating pain.

Patricia had to overcome many obstacles along the way – ominous electrical storms, rain, heat, wind, fatigue, hunger, a broken toe, screaming muscles, a nasty crash, panic at be­ing lost and alone, sharing the interstate with 18-wheelers, a bear scare and her follow-up van being stolen.

Angel on My Handlebars is an adventure story about the survival of the human spirit. Through this book, Patricia and her husband want to inspire others to never give up. Whatever your dream happens to be, go for it!

She never gave up. Her strong desire, along with a husband willing to do anything to help his wife succeed and endure the rigors of the road, allowed her to accomplish this feat to raise funds for a music scholarship at Santa Barbara City College.

Angel on My Handlebars
By Patricia Starr

US $19.95
ISBN: 978-0-9795444-8-4

Published December 2009
Published by Summerland Publishing

Available in bookstores nationwide and online.

For more information visit www.angelonmyhandlebars.com

Topics that Patricia can discuss

!--Bicycling America--the agony and the ecstasy
2--Loneliness and isolation for a woman on the road
3--Angel experiences--there was something out there helping her survive
4--Controlling her hypoglycemia on the road
5--Pedaling for music scholarships
6--Being married to a 20-year-younger man
7--Living with and loving an alcoholic

8--Sharing nutritional advice


What People Are Saying

An incredible journey by a multi-talented musician and a fascinating person. Patricia is leaving a legacy for young, aspiring musicians.

- Nir Kabaretti, Music and artistic Director, Santa Barbara Symphony

Angel on My Handlebars is truly an inspiration for people of all ages. Pa­tricia shows us you can accomplish your dreams, while simultaneously contributing to a great cause.

- Jolinda Pizzirani, Author of “Soul Survivor, “Angel Words,” and “Inspi­rations”

A true inspiration to all, Patricia shows us how to reach deep and bring out the best in each of us. Combining talent, a profound spirit, and the gift of sharing as she rides across our beautiful country, wings spread, enveloping the world with love.

- Raul R. Rodriguez, Conceptual De­signer, Tournament of Roses Parade

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