Cycling Through Systems

Published with assistance from BePublished.org in June 2025, CYCLING THROUGH SYSTEMS is the fourth published work and first work of prose by Chicago's "Bicycle Poet" Vincent L. Johnson. From the streets of Chicago pedals a voice both familiar and fearless as acclaimed poet and cultural cornerstone Vincent L. Johnson trades verse for vivid, unflinching prose in this powerful call to action and self-renewal in the face of systemic oppression. For the first time, Johnson steps out of poetic form to tell the truth in stories, reflections, and road-tested wisdom drawn from decades of lived experience. This isn't just another social critique; it's a blueprint for personal liberation that was crafted with the grit of the city, the grace of the community, and the focus of a lifelong student. Through contemporary examples and personal tales, Johnson guides readers to see the invisible systems shaping their lives - and then challenges them to build their own to better their lives. With every page, the 79-year-old offers not just inspiration, but instruction because dreaming is not enough, complaining is not productive, and living free requires strategy.

CYCLING THROUGH SYSTEMS is more than a book. It's a movement on two wheels, powered by purpose, driven by truth, and destined to awaken those ready to take the handlebars of their own lives. Are you ready to chart your path and take the ride? Available around the world as a Kindle ebook, CYCLING THROUGH SYSTEMS by Vincent L. Johnson is also available internationally as a paperback / softcover book from online and bricks-and-mortar book retailers including your favorite bookstore.