Cycling Tour: a personalized comic book gift
Their bike parts cost more than their furniture, and every hill gets described by its gradient. In this personalized comic book your cyclist rides a grand mountain tour, face visible under the helmet on every page, legs shaved, ego intact. Picture breakaways, a flat tire at the worst possible moment, a cafe stop that turns into a subplot, and a summit finish worth every energy gel. Ideal for the Sunday club rider whose spandex has its own laundry day.
Create this comicWho it is for
Pedal it over to a riding buddy, a cycling-obsessed husband or a colleague who commutes in full gear; a strong pick for birthdays or after a big ride.
What can happen in the story
- 1
Your hero joins the big tour after their commuter bike is mistaken for a pro racing machine.
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On the mountain stage they get a flat, patch it with a croissant, and catch the leading pack.
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Your hero attacks on the final climb, legs burning, as a roadside crowd in costumes chases them uphill.
How it is made
- 1. Add your hero.A clear photo, a first name and a few fun answers: their job, their catchphrase, a funny habit, an inside joke or two.
- 2. Pick a story idea.We write three Cycling Tour story ideas from your answers. Pick one and see the cover and the first page for free.
- 3. Read it, then print it.The eBook is $7.99 and ready in about 15 minutes. Print the hardcover if you love it.
Questions about this comic
Can I include their actual bike?
Yes. Mention the bike in your answers or the 'anything special' field, give it a name, a personality and that squeaky brake, and it can play a part in the story. Some riders would argue the bike deserves top billing anyway.
Can the book follow a real ride they did?
You can describe the ride, the climbs and what happened along the way in the 'anything special' field, and the story is written around those details. It is still a comic adventure, so expect the real day to be retold with more drama and a few extra mountains.