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Read By: Ron McLarty Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743565257

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

6

Longest Chapter Length:

23:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:04 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:04 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

120

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Publisher Description

Stephen King’s bestselling thriller is now available, unabridged, for only $14.99!

When commercial artist Richard Sifkitz finally gets around to having that physical he’d been putting off for years, and his cholesterol comes back dangerously high, he does what so many thirty-something, junk food-eating couch potatoes have done before him: He buys a stationary bike, and vows to ride it regularly.

     Unlike many a mid-life exercise convert, however, Richard actually starts to ride his new stationary bike. A lot. Soon he’s spending so much time on his bike that he decides to put his artistic talents to use and paint a mural on the wall opposite his stationary bike. But it turns out that Richard’s mural is no ordinary picture, and soon his stationary bike is taking him places he doesn’t want to go, and can't stay away from.

     A riveting take on artistic frustration, mid-life mortality, and hard-won redemption, Stationary Bike is a thrill ride that could come only from the mind of Stephen King.

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"Richard Sifkitz gets an exercise bike after finding out his cholesterol level is red lining. What happens after Sifkitz paints a mural in front of the exercise bike is both exciting and a little creepy. This novella originally was published in a collection called Borderland 5."

— Donald (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Ron McLarty continues to prove himself the best interpreter of King’s work.”

    — AudioFile

Stationary Bike Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very enjoyable short story. We listened to this story in the car on a drive to South Carolina. "

    — Erik, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think I wanted more from the ending. I loved the story. I am just not sure what more I was looking for. It wasn't that I needed more blood and guts or something like that. I just don't know. "

    — MG, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I listened to this book on the way to AZ in between semesters with Kelli Golden. It was alright. "

    — Kimball, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I also recently listened to The Dune, and Mile 81 which are Stephen King audiobook exclusive stories. I have to say this one was far less gruesome but very intriguing and well done. Really liked the story and the way it was read. "

    — Natlukens, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " My first and last novel by Stephen King. This novel has no movement like its title suggests "

    — Leslievenson, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't think I've read anything by Stephen King that I didn't like at all, and this novella wasn't any different. It was a short story about a man who finds himself at the age of 38 needing to get in shape and improve his health, and after buying a stationary bike, he creates sort of an alternate world in which he rides. After a time (as all great King books do) it takes a dark turn and things become a little more real than they originally seemed. "

    — Leslie, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Strange - as you would expect. "

    — Sally, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A stationary bike ride gone wrong... Haha "

    — Brittany, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story seemed interesting enough, a fat man tries to loose weight but odd things are happening to him, but it was just average. Nothing too thrilling about it, but could be used as a great motivational tale at any Weight Watchers meeting. "

    — Dan, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun short story. Typical King. Reminded me of an episode of Twilight Zone, or Amazing Stories. "

    — Steve, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a decent story. But I don't remember a lot of it so I didn't really rate it to good. I'm not really much help here. "

    — Jan, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I felt the ending was rushed. Maybe because it was a short story and I am used to novels. I enjoyed the story other then that. "

    — Chrystal714, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Odd! Not one of his better ones, but it is still interesting. "

    — Anissa, 9/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I listened to this driving to/from work. It was really short, but I found it to be a bit boring. It's about a man with health issues who delves into fixing himself, but finds that he gets lost within his own imagination and inner pysche. It just wasn't my favorite, I was thankful it was only 2 CDs. "

    — Lindsey, 8/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of strange, but quickened an otherwise long road trip. "

    — Kandice, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fun, short audio book from the endlessly inventive mind of Stephen King - very enjoyable! "

    — Rob, 1/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One word = surreal "

    — Ike, 11/1/2012
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    " I really liked this book! "

    — Deedra, 10/2/2012
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    " Great little story! Totally enjoyable for anyone who likes King! "

    — Rsoeffker, 9/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Interesting but undeveloped. Too sketchy. "

    — Nigel, 4/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the second time a stephen king book has brought weight loss to my attention. Between all that I am seeing in my life and knowing that I need to, I am determined to lose weight. When the king of scary makes you think about the weight you need to lose, you should do it. "

    — Eric, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not a Stephen King fan -- not into dark, scary thrillers. I bought this audiobook at a tag sale and gave it a listen. I liked it; it isn't his typical macabre-type story. "

    — Maria, 9/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was, from the beginning, not a story that held my interest too much. Perhaps, to me anyway, it was so unlike other stories he's written? Either way, I had a tough time identifying with the main character, and it just felt kind of "choppy" at times. "

    — Reese, 7/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a pretty cool novel on cd. I liked the setting of the story and how it carries you along to wonder what happens next. Listened in my car to and from work - enjoyable! "

    — David, 7/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a quite interesting short story. I enjoyed the entire twisted plot and the not so underlining message. Great book! "

    — Amber, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I got this audio book short story from the library & at first was kind of bored with it & wondered where King was going w/ the plot line. I'm glad I kept listening as I enjoyed the twist ending. "

    — Sara, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent short story by the King. Some of the familiar elements of his work, but surprisingly upbeat. Please keep writing the short stories! "

    — Beth, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Listened to audio CD version; this was a lot of fun and suspenseful. I liked the ending - didn't see it coming. "

    — Peregrine, 12/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story seemed interesting enough, a fat man tries to loose weight but odd things are happening to him, but it was just average. Nothing too thrilling about it, but could be used as a great motivational tale at any Weight Watchers meeting. "

    — Dan, 11/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " My first and last novel by Stephen King. This novel has no movement like its title suggests "

    — Leslievenson, 10/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think I wanted more from the ending. I loved the story. I am just not sure what more I was looking for. It wasn't that I needed more blood and guts or something like that. I just don't know. "

    — MG, 10/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had read this short story a while back. I didn't remember it until I started listening. This is a good one. "

    — Tara, 9/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting premise, but not at all scary! "

    — Jeanne, 6/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fun, short audio book from the endlessly inventive mind of Stephen King - very enjoyable! "

    — Rob, 3/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun short story. Typical King. Reminded me of an episode of Twilight Zone, or Amazing Stories. "

    — Steve, 1/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Weird...but what was I supposed to expect with Steven King. "

    — Mischelle, 3/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought that the BEST one has to be "N". I dont personally know anyone with OCD but this story hits the nail on the head. It's GREAT! "

    — Denise, 3/27/2009

About Stephen King

Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.

About Ron McLarty

Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.