Patrick Brady is the author of The No-Drop Zone: Everything You Need to Know About the Peloton, Your Gear and Riding Strong; think of it as the ultimate clearinghouse of roadie knowledge. He is the publisher of Red Kite Prayer, a cycling blog that covers everything from why cycling is central in our lives to racing analysis and gear reviews. His freelance work is in high demand, which is why he is a contributing editor to peloton magazine, Paved and Road Bike Action. His guidebook to Southern California cycling—Bicycling Los Angeles County—is the first and only guidebook to include popular group rides in its descriptions.