Slow Is Fast: On the Road at Home Paperback – April 8, 2014

Just received and read my copy (thank you Patagonia Books ) Being a native of Northern Coastal California for the last 65 years I can say this book paints a beautiful and accurate portrait of the diversity and health of rural northern California.

While I am a fan of the Malloy brothers in general--they have made some epic surf films and 180 South is one of my favorite documentaries-- this was a big disappointment. I realize that not all of the brothers were involved, but I bought it based on the strength of the Malloy "brand." The film seems very unfinished and kind of cobbled together, as if the team ran out of money or interest, and slammed together whatever was left. Particularly disappointing was no real treatment or appreciation for the day to day bike touring (the substitution of the comicaly intendended, but cheesy, studio simulations drove my family from the room). Some of the sequences and stories are very good and well filmed, but as a whole, it is weak. Sorry to sound harsh, but for the price, I expected a lot more.

Growing up in California with a brother and boyfriend who were surfers, this book jogged a lot of memories. I loved that the authors connected with so many people on the coast who were living in a sustainable way and happy about it. The DVD was fun. I felt like I was on the beach and next to the surf without many people about. Just like it used to feel going up the CA coast and exploring the cool, foggy, salty-smelling, damp sand beaches. What a treat! I am a big fan of Kanoa Zimmermann's photography. Well done.

I had paged through this at a bookstore, the writing and style was a bit sophomoric, but I loved the concept. Based on the reviews, I decided to give it a try, was hopeful the dvd would be worthwhile. It's not. I like off the wall, low key films to some say a fault, this dvd was beyond anything I would even subject myself to. Please do not compare this to Endless Summer, as there is NONE.

Awesome book along with the DVD that came with it. Glad Patagonia clothing recommended it! Looking forward to visiting California soon!

I found Slow is Fast ~ On the Road at Home very interesting because I lived in California for over forty years and drove much of the route they took many times just to beach comb. The photos show life as you find it in these remote areas of California with the unique people and lifestyles they have made for themselves. The companion CD is an added bonus and show so much more of the exciting journey these three adventures enjoyed.My thanks to my mom for sharing her copy of Slow to Fast ~ On the Road at Home and to the authors and Goodreads First Reads Giveaway where she won the book.

With Endless Summer being one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, this video hit home for me. With incredible imagery and scenes of the California Coast, I thought the Malloy brothers did a great job with the project. With some comical encounters and unpredictable adventures I really enjoyed this film and have passed it along to many of my friends who have also enjoyed it. This video shows Cali in a way no one else could and I loved it.

Love the concept of this book. It's a wonderful adventure they went on and I love the dedication to cycling, farmers, and the slower way of life that they celebrate. The book is on the shorter side, but is chock full of things and I was impressed. Would definitely recommend!

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Interessate raccolta di foto e interviste di breve viaggio californiano fatto in bicicletta trainandosi anche un carrellino per l'atrezzatura da surf. Molto spazzio e dato alle fattorie ecologiche e ai simpatici personaggi che scelgono questo tipo di coltura.Gradevole il DVD allegato al libro