Question

What is the author Sue Macy’s purpose in the introduction of Wheels of Change?

to highlight the work she’s done to spread cycling in the world
to demonstrate why she is the foremost authority on cycling
to explain her personal connection to cycling
to persuade readers to be passionate about cycling

Answer 1

to explain her personal connection to cycling

In the introduction Macy describes her own interest and experiences with bicycles and why the story matters to her, setting up the book’s perspective rather than arguing she's the top authority or trying to recruit readers into cycling.