In Bicycle Sentences, it is not the length of the sentences nor the artistry of the prose that the book is relying on.

It's supposed to be daunting. New York City makes racing beautiful training for the upcoming season. Dress well, race fast, have fun.

All shorts seem the same.  Until you tug on something different.  So, it is with Ostroy’s woven-spandex bibs.  A common cheat on figuring out the quality of a pair of bottoms is panels;  more is supposed to be better.  These shorts go the other way; fewer panels.  There seem to be three here—one around the left leg, one around the right, and one for the glutes.

Cyclocross is best enjoyed as a fall and early winter sport. It's for cool weather and short days. It should start now.