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100 Years of the Isle of Man TT

Author : David Wright
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847976484
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book 100 Years of the Isle of Man TT written by David Wright and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Run over the everyday roads of the Isle of Man for over 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy. This new updated edition covering the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others. It also looks at the machines and mechanical developments and race organisation, plus the financial rewards and commercial interests; setting them all in the context of the triumphs and tragedies of a great sporting event that has seen average lap speeds rise from 40 mph to over 130 mph. Written in an easy style, this book reveals the Manx TT's colourful history through its great riders, machines, mechanical developments and race organisation and is superbly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs.

Isle of Man TT

Author : Michael Scott
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781780976341
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Isle of Man TT written by Michael Scott and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative, illustrated record of the rich history of the world's most famous motorcycle race The Isle of Man TT is the most unique and celebrated series of motorcycle road races in the world. Since 1907, the world's most daring riders have hurtled around the 37-mile, 200-bend Snaefell Mountain Course, displaying levels of skill and bravery that beggar belief. The exploits of the great TT champions such as Joey Dunlop, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, and John McGuinness are legendary, and this exceptional new book is the authoritative photographic history of an event that is bigger today than ever. Featuring more than 150 exceptional images, each with a special extended caption, this volume illustrates the great riders and their triumphs, race action from the beautiful--but often deadly--circuit, and the fanatical crowds that flock to the races each year in their tens of thousands. Edited by acclaimed motorcycling authors Bill Snelling and Michael Scott, the book brilliantly captures the spirit, excitement, and danger of one of the oldest and most revered events in world motorsport.

Tt100

Author : Mick Duckworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899602674
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Tt100 written by Mick Duckworth and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 100 years, the world-famous Isle of Man TT has been the supreme challenge in motorcycle road racing. The Islands tortuous 37.73-mile Mountain Course demands the utmost nerve and skill from competitors, while providing a unique and breathtaking spectacle for onlookers. In this authoritative and official centenary book, Manx-born author Mick Duckworth traces the long and rich history of the races since the first Tourist Trophy was staged in 1907. He not only describes the courageous riders and their fantastic machinery, but looks at the many people behind the scenes, the fans, the TT Festival as a whole and its impact on Island life. Includes the TT stamps bound within the title.

Moto Guzzi

Author : Jeffrey Schnapp
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 8891831875
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Moto Guzzi written by Jeffrey Schnapp and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of one of the world’s most innovative, beloved, and famous motorcycle manufacturers on its 100th anniversary. In 1921, Giorgio Parodi founded Moto Guzzi with the mechanic Carlo Guzzi. The purpose of the company was to design innovative motorcycles in the Mandello del Lario headquarters on Lake Como, where the factory still stands today. Moto Guzzi bikes immediately stood out for their high performance and technical sophistication. Their greatness was proven by competition wins, and these sporting triumphs were accompanied by commercial success that made Moto Guzzi the most important motorcycle manufacturer in Italy. These victories did not happen by chance, but were the result of continuous innovation. The company soon decided to withdraw from competitions because of its “manifest superiority” and instead focused on production. It has since continued to churn out iconic innovations and models, like the California, which was chosen by the LAPD for their patrols. Moto Guzzi is no longer just a motorcycle but, like Harley-Davidson, it has become a style, a philosophy and a sign of belonging to the Guzzi tribe that unites movie stars like Ewan McGregor with acclaimed designers like Tom Dixon, musicians like Billy Joel, and astronauts such as Paolo Nespoli.

The Isle of Man TT Races

Author : Simon Vaukins
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443865915
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book The Isle of Man TT Races written by Simon Vaukins and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cats with no tails, the one thousand year old Tynwald assembly, offshore finance institutions, and motorcycle road racing are all ingredients that help to define a Manx national identity. Modern, high-powered motorcycles being pushed to their limits on a course that has remained largely unchanged since 1911 is perhaps the most literal demonstration of the new meeting the old, on an island where the traditional and the modern exist peacefully and do not clash. The Isle of Man TT Races provides an excellent starting-point from which to examine the twists and turns of the island’s twentieth century history and, most importantly, the deep links between sport and society. This book examines the origins and expansion of the Isle of Man TT from the first motorcar races in 1904 up to the present day, charting the event’s acceleration from a small, domestic competition to a large-scale international event which has helped fuel the island’s reputation as the home of motorcycle road racing. In examining the links between sport and society, this book uses the TT races to look at changes in the mechanics of Manx politics, the streamlining of the Manx economy and construction of Manx national identity; it is not a history of winners and losers at the TT. It is because the TT has deep roots in the history of the island and because it has come to form a significant part of the island’s identity, that this motorcycle race continues to thrive in the present day. The TT makes the Isle of Man distinctive; others have tried and failed to replicate this event. Where else in the world can the modern motorcycle racer take in so much history and heritage at close to 200 mph?

Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 4) - GPs, MotoGPs, England, Ireland, & the Isle of Man

Author : Backroad Bob
Publisher : Backroad Bob
ISBN 13 : 1452426279
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 4) - GPs, MotoGPs, England, Ireland, & the Isle of Man written by Backroad Bob and published by Backroad Bob. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen previously published magazine articles from the Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Adventures - GPs, MotoGPs, England, Ireland, & The Isle Of Man CD.GPs & MotoGPs - Get the GP and MotoGP experience.England & Ireland - A visit to Britain's National Motorcycle Museum and then to the land of Guinness, Gaelic, and Green. Isle Of Man - You've heard about it, but it won't last forever.

Travis Pastrana

Author : Ian F. Mahaney
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404227484
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (274 download)

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Download or read book Travis Pastrana written by Ian F. Mahaney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life and accomplishments of one of the most successful motocross champions of all time.

The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi

Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760367701
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi written by Ian Falloon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi: 100th Anniversary Edition, Every Model Since 1921, written by respected motorcycle expert Ian Falloon, offers enthusiasts a thorough review of Guzzi’s storied 100-year history via all of its production models. The oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production, Italy's Moto Guzzi has built some of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. Established in 1921, the company is one of the most traditional motorcycle makers and also one of the most innovative. Carlo Guzzi's first engine design, a horizontal single, defined Moto Guzzi's road-going motorcycles for the company's first 45 years. In the 1950s, Moto Guzzi experienced tremendous success in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Today, Moto Guzzi has a higher profile than ever, thanks to its popularity among enthusiast celebrities like Ewan McGregor. This new edition of The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi includes a 100th anniversary introduction, new photography, and additional pages to cover the newest models from 2018 to 2020. All of Moto Guzzi’s production models are covered in detail, including the groundbreaking Falcone, the V-8 Grand Prix racers, the V7 Sport, the Ambassador, the Eldorado, the Le Mans, the Daytona, right up to today’s the complete range of modern bikes including the V7, Griso, Stelvio, and V9. Celebrate a century of iconic Moto Guzzi machines, model by stunning model.

Sacred Mobilities

Author : Avril Maddrell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317060318
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Mobilities written by Avril Maddrell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection draws on the Mobilities approach to look afresh at notions of the sacred where they intersect with people, objects and other things on the move. Consideration of a wide range of spiritual meanings and practices also sheds light on the motivations and experiences associated with particular mobilities. Drawing on rich, situated case studies, this multi-disciplinary collection discusses what mobility in the social sciences, arts and humanities can tell us about movements and journeys prompted by religious, more broadly ’spiritual’ and 'secular-sacred' practices and priorities. Problematizing the fixity of sacred places and times as territorially and temporally bounded entities that exist in opposition to ’profane’ everyday life, this collection looks at the intersection between the embodied-emotional-spiritual experience of places, travel, belief-practices and communities. It is this geographically-informed perspective on the interleaving of religious/ spiritual/ secular notions of the sacred with the material and more-than-representational attributes of associated mobilities and related practices which constitutes this volume’s original contribution to the field.

TT Centenary

Author :
Publisher : At Heart Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845471385
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book TT Centenary written by and published by At Heart Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steeped in nostalgia and brimming with atmosphere, controversy and spine-chilling action, the magic of the oldest race on the international calendar is captured in a neatly-sized book packed with 120 monochrome and full colour images.

100 Years of the Mines Rescue Service

Author : Malcolm Davies
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786234327
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book 100 Years of the Mines Rescue Service written by Malcolm Davies and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mines Rescue Service in the Rhondda Valleys and South Wales Based at the Dinas Mines Rescue Station, Rhondda many thousands of volunteer miners were trained to become members of their colliery rescue team; to deal with the many hundreds of varied underground emergencies, sadly many resulting in loss of life. All coalfields in Britain and Europe and many worldwide had a trained Mines Rescue Service.

Sport Heritage

Author : Gregory Ramshaw
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317543173
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Sport Heritage written by Gregory Ramshaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport has become an important avenue in how we interpret, remember, and maintain our heritage. Whether it is being applied in tourism marketing and development, employed as a vehicle for social cohesion, or utilized as a way of articulating personal and collective identities, sport heritage is a vital topic in understanding what we value about the sporting past now what we wish to pass on to future generations. This edited collection brings together many new and exciting international approaches to sport heritage. Each of the chapters in this collection provides a thought-provoking sport heritage case study that would be of interest to students and researchers in history, geography, anthropology, and marketing, as well as industry practitioners working at sporting events, at sports-based heritage attractions such as museums and halls of fame, and at sports stadia and sports facilities. In addition, this collection would also be of interest to those readers with a more general interest in sport heritage and the sporting past. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Heritage Tourism.

100 Years of Bentley

Author : Andrew Noakes
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1781319154
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book 100 Years of Bentley written by Andrew Noakes and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most recognised and revered car brands, Bentley celebrates its centenary in 2019. In conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation, 100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of the company, from its earliest models right up the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne. Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s early racing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races. Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.

Sports around the World [4 volumes]

Author : John Nauright
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2668 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Sports around the World [4 volumes] written by John Nauright and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-04-06 with total page 2668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multivolume set is much more than a collection of essays on sports and sporting cultures from around the world: it also details how and why sports are played wherever they exist, and examines key charismatic athletes from around the world who have transcended their sports. Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice provides a unique, global overview of sports and sports cultures. Unlike most works of this type, this book provides both essays that examine general topics, such as globalization and sport, international relations and sport, and tourism and sport, as well as essays on sports history, culture, and practice in world regions—for example, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and Oceania—in order to provide a more global perspective. These essays are followed by entries on specific sports, world athletes, stadiums and arenas, famous games and matches, and major controversies. Spanning topics as varied as modern professional cycling to the fictional movie Rocky to the deadly ball game of the ancient Mayans, the first three volumes contain overview essays and entries for specific sports that have been and are currently practiced around the world. The fourth volume provides a compendium of information on the winners of major sporting competitions from around the world. Readers will gain invaluable insights into how sports have been enjoyed throughout all of human culture, and more fully comprehend their cultural contexts. The entries provide suggestions for further reading on each topic—helpful to general readers, students with school projects, university students and academics alike. Additionally, the four-volume Sports Around the World spotlights key charismatic athletes who have changed a sport or become more than just an outstanding player.

Speed at the TT Races

Author : David Wright
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785002996
Total Pages : 555 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Speed at the TT Races written by David Wright and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 100 years the world's best motorcycle racers have pitted themselves against the gruelling 37-and-threequarter-mile Isle of Man Mountain Course at the annual event known worldwide simply as 'the TT'. The Tourist Trophy meeting - to give its proper name - represents perhaps the greatest challenge that the sport of motorcycle racing can offer. The top names in road racing - Collier, Wood, Duke, Hailwood, Agostini, Hislop, Jefferies, McGuinness, Hutchinson and the Dunlop dynasty - have all considered the pursuit of a Tourist Trophy to be the ultimate goal. From riding the earliest single-cylinder, belt-driven machines with outputs of under 10bhp, to coping with today's sophisticated four-cylinder machines giving well over 200bhp, generations of riders have risked their lives to satisfy the desire to go faster than the next man and to win a TT. In the process they have lifted lap speeds by almost 100mph. Exactly how that huge increase has been achieved is told within these pages, set against the background of the triumphs and the tragedies of the TT history. A comprehensive story of speed at the TT Races, superbly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and maps.

Vadophil

Author : Baroda Philatelic Society
Publisher : Baroda Philatelic Society
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vadophil written by Baroda Philatelic Society and published by Baroda Philatelic Society. This book was released on with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Classic TT Racers

Author : Greg Pullen
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785006304
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Classic TT Racers written by Greg Pullen and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 10 o'clock on the twenty-eighth of May 1907 the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle road race began. The riders pushed off on their 500cc single cylinder bikes and ten laps and 158 miles later, Charlie Collier aboard a Matchless would be declared the victor. This book is a history and celebration of the bikes of those early years of the TT races. It covers the events and personalities that led to the creation of the race and its challenging course; the early success of the British motorcycle manufacturers: Norton, Velocette, AJS and Matchless and their riders. The origins of the Italian Fours: Gilera and MV Agusta Quattro are covered and the influence and reign of the Japanese manufacturers too are covered: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki. There are also details of the technical developments that enabled the bikes to conquer the mountain course with world-record beating times.