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Cycling the Great Divide

Author : Michael McCoy
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594858209
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Cycling the Great Divide written by Michael McCoy and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Cycling the Great Divide, 2nd Edition * Mountain bikers from around the world test their mettle on this 2,745-mile route each year * Ultra cycling, including this route through the Rockies, are increasing in popularity * 245 miles have been added to the route since the first edition was published and are now covered in this new update Mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Cyclists dream of and plan for this life-list trip that starts in Banff, Alberta and rolls through 2,745 miles of wild mountainous beauty all the way to antelope Wells, New Mexico. Michael McCoy and the Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) provide a segmented route guide for you to follow in its entirety or section ride to suit your schedule and stamina. This fully updated edition provides the information you need to stay on route and find food, water, bike supplies, and shelter (camp or stay in small-town accommodations) over the entire adventure. Updated content in the 2nd edition includes info on the 254 miles in Canada that were recently added to the route (with maps and photos), as well as changes and additions to the evolving trail, new resources to access on your trip, and new and revised maps.

Eat, Sleep, Ride

Author : Paul Howard
Publisher : Greystone Books
ISBN 13 : 1553658183
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Eat, Sleep, Ride written by Paul Howard and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Paul Howard, who has ridden the entire Tour de France route during the race itself—setting off at 4 am each day to avoid being caught by the pros—riding a small mountain-bike race should hold no fear. Still, this isn’t just any mountain-bike race. This is the Tour Divide. Running from Banff in Canada to the Mexican border, the Tour Divide is more than 2,700 miles—500 miles longer than the Tour de France. Its route along the Continental Divide goes through the heart of the Rocky Mountains and involves more than 200,000 feet of ascent—the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest seven times. The other problem is that Howard has never owned a mountain bike—and how will training on the South Downs in southern England prepare him for sleeping rough in the Rockies? Entertaining and engaging, Eat, Sleep, Ride will appeal to avid and aspiring cyclers, as well as fans of adventure/travel narrative with a humorous twist.

Be Brave, Be Strong

Author : Jill Homer
Publisher : Jill Homer
ISBN 13 : 1257658581
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (576 download)

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Download or read book Be Brave, Be Strong written by Jill Homer and published by Jill Homer. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Homer has an outlandish ambition: Racing a mountain bike 2,740 miles from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide. But her dream starts to unravel the minute she sets it in motion. An accident on the Iditarod Trail results in serious frostbite. She struggles with painful recovery and growing uncertainties. Then, just two days before their departure, her boyfriend ends their eight-year relationship, dismantling everything Jill thought she knew about life, love and her identity. This is the story of an adventure driven relentlessly forward as foundations crumble. During her record-breaking ride in the 2009 Tour Divide, Jill battles a torrent of anger, self-doubt, fatigue, loneliness, pain, grief, bicycle failures, crashes and violent storms. Each night, she collapses under the crushing effort of this savage new way of life. And every morning, she picks up the pieces and strikes out to find what lies on the other side of the Divide: Astonishing beauty, unconditional kindness, and boundless strength.

The Carbon Cycle

Author : Kate Rawles
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1927330785
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book The Carbon Cycle written by Kate Rawles and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006 “outdoor philosopher” Kate Rawles cycled 4553 miles from Texas to Alaska, following the spine of the Rocky Mountains as closely as possible. Cycling across unforgiving but starkly beautiful landscapes in both the United States and Canada – deserts, high mountain passes, glaciers and eventually down to the sea – she encountered bears, wolves, moose, cliff-swallows, aspens and a single, astonishing lynx. Along the way, she talked to North Americans about climate change – from truck drivers to politicians – to find out what they knew about it, whether they cared, and if they did, what they thought they could do. Kate tells the story of a trip in which she has to deal with the rigours of cycling for ten hours a day in temperatures often in excess of 100° F, fighting punctures, endless repairs and inescapable, grinding fatigue. But in recounting the physical struggle of such a journey, she also does constant battle with her own ideas and assumptions, helping us to cross the great divide between where we are on climate change and where we need to be. Can we tackle climate change while still keeping our modern Western lifestyles intact? Should we put biofuel in our camper vans and RVs? Or do we need much deeper shifts in lifestyles, values and worldviews?

Gravel Cycling

Author : Nick Legan
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 1937716988
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Gravel Cycling written by Nick Legan and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2018-01-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Head out for adventure on the unpaved back roads of America with Nick Legan’s complete guide to gravel grinders and bikepacking! Gravel cycling is a glorious return to the purest roots of two-wheeled adventure. From farm roads and miners’ paths to the high passes of the Rockies and the Alps, gravel cycling and bikepacking will set you free to explore, enjoy, persevere, and discover. Escape the traffic and ride unpaved with Nick Legan’s GRAVEL CYCLING: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking. In this ground-breaking guide, accomplished gravel cyclist Nick Legan shares everything you need to know to enjoy gravel cycling and bikepacking. Drawing on interviews with top gravel junkies and his own hard-won knowledge from countless backcountry miles, Legan covers all the gear, bike setup, riding tips, course previews, and outfitting strategies you need to enjoy gravel cycling with confidence. He profiles 18 favorite one-day gravel races and 8 epic multi-day bikepacking adventure routes. Legan shares colorful stories of the origins of gravel cycling in North America and its rapid spread to Europe, Asia, and South America. Best of all, this full-color guide is packed with more than 350 gorgeous photographs from beautiful rides that will inspire you to seek out dirt and gravel roads near you. Legan brings his experience as a ProTour bike mechanic to this guide, offering detailed data on bike setup, gear selection, and how to build your own dream gravel bike. He shares crucial ride-saving tips and smart ways to make sure you’ll enjoy every moment. Over one-third of the roads in the U.S. are unpaved, which means you can enjoy the roads less travelled at the perfect pace to soak up new vistas and valleys, canyons and creeks—or push the pace over an epic day with fast friends. From gear to racing, route planning to camping—the wild ride of a lifetime awaits you in GRAVEL CYCLING. Gravel grinders Includes complete profiles, tips, and gear set-up for favorite gravel races and events: Almanzo, Barry-Roubaix, Crusher in the Tushar, Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée, Dirty Kanza, Dirty Reiver, Grasshopper, Gravel Fondo, Gravel Roc, Gravel Worlds, Great Otway, Grinduro, La Gravel66, La Résistance, Land Run, Pirinexus 360, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Trans Iowa. Bikepacking Offers route guides to favorite multi-day bikepacking routes: The Arizona Trail, The Colorado Trail, Denali Highway, Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Katy Trail, Oregon Outback, and Trans North California.

Divide By One

Author : Grace Ragland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733310901
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Divide By One written by Grace Ragland and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 2018, ultra-endurance athlete Grace Ragland set off on the world's longest mountain bike race, the 2700-mile Tour Divide. This is the story of Grace's journey from the snow-capped peaks of Banff, Canada, down the spine of the Rocky Mountains, and finally into the forbidding desert of New Mexico. Grace battled many difficulties, including an infection that put her two days behind the nearest competitor, Multiple Sclerosis, the elements, demons from her past, as well as a secret that even she didn't know. Ride with Grace and laugh at her hilarious interactions with the oddballs she encountered along the way. Divide By One is an adventure story with heart and humor that shows how indomitable will and perseverance can change the way we see our limitations and our world.

Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway

Author : Dan Langford
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1897522673
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (975 download)

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Download or read book Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway written by Dan Langford and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 15,000 copies sold, Cycling the Kettle Valley has proven to be a remarkable resource for anyone interested in the stunning abandoned railbed located in the southern interior of British Columbia. One of the premier rail trails in North America, it contains spectacular sections through impressive canyons requiring tunnels and trestles to carry the railbed through rock ridges and across mountain streams. Growing public interest in conservation of the railbed and its structures, along with government support, has resulted in many improvements in both access and safety. The Kettle Valley Railway and its many connectors offer the cyclist everything from easy day-riding to multi-day adventures through the magnificent scenery of southern British Columbia between Midway and Hope. This world-renowned guidebook includes detailed maps, safety tips, historic information, a listing of accommodations and a kilometre by kilometre guide to each of the Kettle Valley Railway subdivisions.

The Divide

Author : Nathan Doneen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781948371049
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book The Divide written by Nathan Doneen and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-08 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Get Up and Ride

Author : Jim Shea
Publisher : Jim Shea
ISBN 13 : 173626060X
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book Get Up and Ride written by Jim Shea and published by Jim Shea. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 2010, brothers-in-law Marty and Jim embark on a cycling trip along the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal, a 335-mile trek from their home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jim's boyhood home in Washington, DC. Chance encounters with colorful local characters and other surprising escapades during five days on the trail make for nonstop laughs. As they travel through forests and along winding rivers, they experience the breathtaking scenery of western Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia, exploring early American history while learning more about each other as well as themselves. This true story is for adventurers and cyclists as well as couch potatoes looking for a lighthearted take on friendship and some hilarious fun.

Dividing the Great

Author : John Metcalfe
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781478249337
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Dividing the Great written by John Metcalfe and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindle bestseller in US Travel. An hilarious account of a couple of wannabe mountain bikers as they race the Great Divide route from Canada to Mexico.Amazon reviews: 'What a great book, interesting, witty and well written. I had difficulty putting the book down and thoroughly enjoyed it.' 'Couldn't put this down. John Metcalfe does one of the hardest cycle routes in the world without complaining.' 'Just finished reading Dividing the Great on my new Kindle, absolutely loved the book, well written and very witty.' 'This is a fun ride! Filled with poignant and astute descriptions that almost make John and JK's great bike ride into a cinematic experience, this book combines sharp writing with an even better story...Read it on a balmy Sunday afternoon with a pitcher of something cool... you won't be disappointed.' 'The author is a great story teller who weaves the daily accounts of the journey with his friend JK, with a range of social, economic, historical and geographical facts...Equally, the alpha male rivalry between John and JK helps maintain a subtle tension in the story until the final pages adding to the many layers in this well-crafted book. It's a great book that I found hard to put down. The light hearted account masks a seriously tough achievement.'

The Spirit of the Trail

Author : Carrie Morgridge
Publisher : Mff Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781732208308
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Spirit of the Trail written by Carrie Morgridge and published by Mff Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carrie Morgridge and her husband, John, exited their busy lives for 2 months to tackle the 2,774-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. In The Spirit of the Trail, Carrie recounts each grueling, amazing day-their triumphs, fears, and struggles, as well as the kindness of people, the warmth of small towns, and the great majesty of our country.

Unfinished Business

Author : Nate Cross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781716595929
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (959 download)

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Download or read book Unfinished Business written by Nate Cross and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Nate Cross participated in the 2019 Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile mountain bike race along the Great Divide from Banff (Canada) to the border of Mexico. Unfortunately, due to an illness, he had to drop out of the race (1,000 miles into the journey). For a full year, his desire to return to complete this ride intensified, only to have the 2020 Tour Divide cancelled due to a worldwide pandemic (Covid-19). Despite this roadblock, the author returned to the area where he dropped out the previous year, to take care of some "unfinished business" by completing his ride. This is the story of both adventures. However, this book is about much more than his Great Divide ride. It is a reflective story about a series of personal events that changed the author's life through his abuse of alcohol, and his path to recovery. As an avid cyclist, he puts this ride and his past into perspective by sharing some parallels he discovered during his recovery (utilizing the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Program), while completing his Great Divide ride. Additionally, this is a story of personal and spiritual redemption, resulting from a new mindset that not only helped him conquer the Great Divide, but also to become a better person, one day at a time. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THOSE IN RECOVERY.

One Year on a Bike

Author : Martijn Doolaard
Publisher : Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
ISBN 13 : 9783899559064
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book One Year on a Bike written by Martijn Doolaard and published by Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Martijn Doolaard traded in the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through travelling. Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible." -- Provided by publisher.

Two Wheels on my Wagon

Author : Paul Howard
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780570635
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Two Wheels on my Wagon written by Paul Howard and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As bicycle races go, the attractions of the Tour Divide are not immediately apparent. For a start, it is the longest mountain-bike race in the world, running nearly 3,000 miles down the Rockies from Canada to Mexico. But the distance is not the only challenge - the total ascent of 200,000 ft is the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest nearly seven times. Then there are the dangerous animals likely to be encountered on the route: grizzly bears, mountain lions and wolves, not to mention rattlesnakes and tarantulas. Worse, the rewards for all this effort are strictly limited. Unlike in the Tour de France, there is no fabled yellow jersey and no prize money. Yet, undaunted, and in spite of never having owned a mountain bike, Paul Howard signed up. Battling the worst weather for generations, drinking whiskey with a cowboy and singing karaoke with the locals, Howard's journey turned into more than just a race - it became the adventure of a lifetime.

75 Classic Rides Northern California

Author : Bill Oetinger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781594857843
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book 75 Classic Rides Northern California written by Bill Oetinger and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride the most beautiful routes in one of the most beautiful parts of the nation -- downloadable cue sheets for each ride!

Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies

Author : Ryan Correy
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771605464
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies written by Ryan Correy and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Into the North Wind

Author : Jill Homer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692789865
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Into the North Wind written by Jill Homer and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Into the North Wind" chronicles Jill Homer's record-breaking bicycle ride across Alaska on the Iditarod Trail. Jill is one of those "accidental athletes" who stumbled into endurance racing shortly after she moved to Alaska in 2005. After a hundred miles, her first race only scratched the surface of the historic trail that spans a vast and frozen wilderness. Ever since, she dreamed about the chiming of ice crystals at thirty below zero, black spruce shadows in the moonlight, the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights, and a journey that could take her deeper into this transcendental world - the thousand-mile race to Nome. After ten years of dreaming, she finally made the leap in 2016. Fitness, however, remained elusive as ambitious preparations left a wake of failures, sickness and injury. Even the existence of the trail remained in question - throughout the winter, Alaska experienced unprecedented heat waves and snow melt that threatened to render the Iditarod Trail impassable. By the time Jill lined up at the start, she was ready to chuck her dream into the barely-frozen lake. Instead, she pedaled across waterlogged ice, repeating her mantra of "one day at a time." This account is not just a story about seeking beauty, overcoming setbacks and uncovering hidden strength - it's a journey into the benevolent heart of the coldest, loneliest trail.