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One Million Pedal Strokes

Author : Ellen Wolcott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986247507
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book One Million Pedal Strokes written by Ellen Wolcott and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Race Across America (RAAM) is a nonstop, 3,000-mile bicycle race with a twelve-day limit. The race course traverses deserts and mountains in all kinds of conditions including extreme temperatures, wind, rain, and fog. Racers typically sleep less than four hours per day. The Race Across America is the toughest ultracycling race in the world. It requires physical and mental toughness, but also organization, planning, and an efficient, dedicated, well-trained crew. "One Million Pedal Strokes" tells the story of how rookie Keith Wolcott completed RAAM in 2014, with his wife Ellen as his crew chief. It gives racer, crew chief, and crew perspectives of the race. It contains details about planning and details about decisions that must be made, with sections on potential problems, strategy, training, the mental aspect, a goal pace, crew training, nutrition, clothing, equipment, and recovery---all aimed to be useful for prospective RAAM racers.

Into the Suffersphere

Author : Jon Malnick
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 0719820529
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Into the Suffersphere written by Jon Malnick and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the website of The Velominati, the self-professed Keepers of the Cog, the optimal number of bikes owned is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes owned. But there's also an important corollary, s-1, where s is the number of bikes that will cause your wife or partner to leave you.' Into the Suffersphere: Cycling and the Art of Pain is a brilliantly witty account of one former racer's exploration of whether cycling is the one sport that pushes its participants to the very limits of human endurance, and delves painfully into the role that physical and mental suffering can play in this elite endurance sport. Drawing together sporting history and pro-cycling interviews, and investigating current medical, business and psychological theories, this is the story of the extraordinary lengths to which minds and bodies can be pushed. Peppered with recollections from the author's own racing experiences and offering a fascinating insight into the unique allure of pain in a sporting context, Into the Suffersphere explores a side of cycling that you would never have dreamed of - not even in your worst nightmare. An essential read for all MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra) and fans of sports writing and smart thinking.

Hell on Two Wheels

Author : Amy Snyder
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617495190
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Hell on Two Wheels written by Amy Snyder and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contestants have died, been maimed, and spiraled down into the nightmarish realm of madness. Half of them don't finish--in fact, only 200 racers have ever made it to the end. "Outside" magazine calls it "the toughest test of endurance in the world." RAAM (the Race Across America) is a bicycle race like no other. This epic race is the most brutal organized sporting event you've never heard of and one of the best-kept secrets in the sports world. Author Amy Snyder follows a handful of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 event, the closest and most controversial in history. "Hell on Two Wheels" is a thrilling and remarkably detailed account of their ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. By experiencing the race from the perspective of the racers themselves, "Hell on Two Wheels" breaks new ground in helping us appreciate how such a grueling effort can be so cleansing and self-revelatory. This is more than just a race; it's a monster, a crucible, an unforgettable allegory about the human experience of pain and joy and self-discovery.

Training for Cycling

Author : Davis Phinney
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Training for Cycling written by Davis Phinney and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1992 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling, insightful, and informative training handbook for cyclists of all abilities.

We Might as Well Win

Author : Johan Bruyneel
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0618879374
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book We Might as Well Win written by Johan Bruyneel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, go behind the scenes and inside the mind of Johan Bruyneel, the most successful team director in cycling history and the strategist, confidant, motivator, and coach behind Lance Armstrong's amazing success.

Messengers

Author : Julian Sayarer
Publisher : Arcadia Books
ISBN 13 : 1910050857
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Messengers written by Julian Sayarer and published by Arcadia Books. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AUTHOR OF INTERSTATE, STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 "Julian's tales of weaving through the streets of London on two wheels bring to life the gig economy, showing how things have changed in the modern workforce but have also stayed the same. Messengers gives the reader insights on what goes on behind the grand lobbies of the UK's banks and large companies, to see the people who really make business work" Financial Times Messengers sees Julian Sayarer return to work as a London bicycle courier, after six months cycling around the world. From saddle and kerbside, his stories of delivering flowers to politicians, and administration notices to banks toppled by the financial crisis, make for a social history of a less seen city, written from the perspective of someone stuck in one of London's most insecure and poorly paid jobs. Underneath the deliveries, we meet London's bicycle messengers, a family drawn from jaded graduates, jailbirds and recovering drug addicts. The riders all share their brushes with the law, struggles on the breadline and compete together in alleycat races, forming an unlikely but tender community upon the streets. With a bicycle the one constant that seems to make sense of everything else, Messengers is a two-wheeled portrait of everyday life in a modern city at the start of the twenty-first century. "Sayarer is a precise and passionate writer . . . The vast energy of his commitment to discover, observe and communicate makes for engrossing, often incandescent prose. We need writers who will go all the way for a story, and tell it with fire. Sayarer is a marvellous example" HORATIO CLARE

Mastering Mountain Bike Skills

Author : Brian Lopes
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492586536
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Mountain Bike Skills written by Brian Lopes and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.

Continents

Author : Ann Heinrichs
Publisher : Cherry Lake
ISBN 13 : 1602796971
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Continents written by Ann Heinrichs and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses math and science to help students learn about Continents. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of the world's continents.

The Winds of Change

Author : Dr. Julie Shannon
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1631959581
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Winds of Change written by Dr. Julie Shannon and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when a life storm hits? Life storms such as divorce, job loss, illness, financial problems, empty nest, midlife crisis, family fractures, etc. create a world of chaos and confusion and often lead to quiet isolation, depending on the nature of the challenge. In more ordinary situations, someone may feel stuck in a life rut and seek the courage to pursue a new hobby, interest, or job and they need confidence-building tools. Just as a literal storm wreaks havoc in our lives, life reality storms can cause emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental challenges. People often won’t talk about them and can retreat into unhealthy isolation at best, or at worse, dive into dangerous self-medicating behaviors or suicidal tendencies. In The Winds of Change, Julie Shannon shares her own story of reframing life, as well as real-life stories of many others who overcame the unexpected and who and what encouraged them in their journey. Practical, definitive steps will be learned to successfully move through life realities and into a confident and abundant life.

The Pain-Free Cyclist

Author : Matt Rabin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472921488
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book The Pain-Free Cyclist written by Matt Rabin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not (just) about the bike. Ride your bike long enough and with an optimal bike fit you're likely to get injured. It's not what cyclists want to hear, but it's the hard truth. Cycling is a rapidly growing sport, and as numbers increase, so do the amount of injuries. What do you do if you get injured? Rest? Continue to ride? These questions need answering – to avoid confusion, further complications and more harmful injuries, resulting in substantial time off the bike. We want more riders out on the road, enjoying their cycling, pain free. This book takes you through the most common cycling injuries, lets you know what exactly they are, why you get them and what you can do to do get rid of them and get you back on the bike pain free. * Foreword by Sir Bradley Wiggins and featuring interviews with pro-cyclists including Cadel Evans, Carlos Sastre, Dan Martin, Tyler Farrar and Andrew Talansky.

One in a Million

Author : Janet Dailey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1496744802
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book One in a Million written by Janet Dailey and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Culhane may be the wealthy patriarch of one of Texas' most prestigious families, but his party girl daughter, Jasmine, is only interested in the money the ranch brings in--and the cowboys. Until the day she heads to the stables in search of their hot horse trainer and instead discovers her daddy's body in their prize stallion's box stall.Roper's rodeo career was cut short by an injury. Now, he's hungry to compete in reining events, like the prized forthcoming Run for a Million. In the meantime, until his family can afford their own breeding business, he's got to work for the rich ranchers who snub them--including the Culhanes. But when an autopsy reveals Frank was murdered, Roper lands on the list of possible suspects. A city outsider, Detective Sam Rafferty's investigation propels him into a tangle of simmering rivalries. For the ranch is now in the hands of an explosive Frank's young, glamourous second wife, Lila, and his scorned first wife, Madeline. Lila has a genuine passion for ranching. Madeline is determined to destroy her.

Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills

Author : Jason Sumner
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 1623364965
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills written by Jason Sumner and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your road cycling skills to the next level with the latest techniques, equipment, and skills. This completely revised edition of the popular handbook for everyday road cyclists is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, Bicycling magazine. Updated to include contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance, this is a book no road cyclist should be without. You'll learn how to ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps, prevent injury and knee pain, boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form, brake without wasting speed or wiping out, discover the benefits of riding in a paceline, and master the skills of riding in traffic. Packed with tips from professional cyclists, coaches, and experts, Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills is the ultimate guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer.

Bicycling Magazine's Cycling for Health and Fitness

Author : Ed Pavelka
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 9781579542283
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Bicycling Magazine's Cycling for Health and Fitness written by Ed Pavelka and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2000-03-08 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to improve physical conditioning through either road cycling or mountain biking, and offers advice on choosing a bike, fixing common riding mistakes, recognizing signs of overtraining, and avoiding injuries.

A Dog in a Hat

Author : Parkin Joe
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 1937716023
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book A Dog in a Hat written by Parkin Joe and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1987, Joe Parkin was an amateur bike racer in California when he ran into Bob Roll, a pro on the powerhouse Team 7-Eleven. "Lobotomy Bob" told Parkin that, to become a pro, he must go to Belgium. Riding along a canal in Belgium years later, Roll encountered Parkin, who he saw as "a wraith, an avenging angel of misery, a twelve-toothed assassin". Roll barely recognized him. Belgium had forged Parkin into a pro bike racer, and changed him forever. A Dog in a Hat is Joe's remarkable story. Leaving California with a bag of clothes, two spare wheels, some cash, and a phone number, Parkin left the comforts of home for the windy, rainswept heartland of European cycling. As one of the first American pros in Europe, Parkin was what the Belgians call "a dog with a hat on" -- something familiar, yet decidedly out of place. Parkin lays out the hard reality of the life--the drugs, the payoffs, the betrayals by teammates, the battles with team owners for contracts and money, the endless promises that keep you going, the agony of racing day after day, and the glory of a good day in the saddle. A Dog in a Hat is the unforgettable story of the un-ordinary education of Joe Parkin and his love affair with racing, set in the hardest place in the world to be a bike racer. It is a story untold until now, and one that you will never forget.

The Soft Edge

Author : Rich Karlgaard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118898079
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book The Soft Edge written by Rich Karlgaard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Does it Take to Get Ahead Now—And Stay There? High performance has always required shrewd strategy and superb execution. These factors remain critical, especially given today’s unprecedented business climate. But Rich Karlgaard—Forbes publisher, entrepreneur, investor, and board director—takes a surprising turn and argues that there is now a third element that’s required for competitive advantage. It fosters innovation, it accelerates strategy and execution, and it cannot be copied or bought. It is found in a perhaps surprising place—your company’s values. Karlgaard examined a variety of enduring companies and found that they have one thing in common; all have leveraged their deepest values alongside strategy and execution, allowing them to fuel growth as well as weather hard times. Karlgaard shares these stories and identifies the five key variables that make up every organization’s “soft edge”: Trust: Northwestern Mutual has built a $25 million dollar revenue juggernaut on trust, the foundation of lasting success. Learn how to create an environment that engenders trust and propels high performance. Smarts: In most technical fields your formal education quickly becomes out of date. How do you keep up? Learn how the Mayo Clinic, Stanford University women’s basketball team, and others stay on top by relentlessly pursuing an advantage through smarts. Teamwork: Since collaboration and innovation are a must in the global economy, effective teamwork is vital. Learn how global giant FedEx stays focused and how nimble Nest Labs relies on lean teams with cognitive diversity. Taste: Clever product design and integration are proxies for intelligence because they make customers feel smart. But taste goes further into deep emotional engagement. Specialized Bicycles calls it “the elusive spot between data truth and human truth.” How can you consistently make products or services that trigger these emotional touch points? Story: Companies that achieve lasting success have an enduring and emotionally appealing story. What’s your company’s story? How do you tell it your way? Gain the ability to create a powerful narrative in a world where outsiders often exercise the louder voice.

Going the Distance

Author : George Thomas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613211767
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Going the Distance written by George Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going the Distance is the compelling saga of George Thomas' quest to prove himself physically and emotionally after a car accident left him with life-threatening epileptic seizures. The story is told vividly through Thomas' eyes as he pedals 2,911 miles in the bicycle Race Across America. As he battles stifling temperatures, grueling climbs, relentless headwinds, heavy rains, tedium and hallucinations from sleep deprivation, Thomas is repeatedly reminded of the even greater obstacles he once had to overcome simply to ride a bicycle again. Ultimately, Thomas discovers his journey is more than an individual accomplishment; it's a platform to inspire others. Going the Distance examines his extraordinary evolution from an ordinary man with an ordinary name to an accomplished ultra-athlete. George Thomas' story is both intriguing and inspiring -- a shining example of courage in the face of enormous odds.

Just a Girl and a Bike

Author : Julie Hiner
Publisher : Blurb
ISBN 13 : 9781366530059
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Just a Girl and a Bike written by Julie Hiner and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most of my life I was the least athletic person in the world. I was terrified of group sports. I was absolutely uncomfortable with my physical being. At times I felt completely uneasy in my own skin. So many things made me anxious. My bike changed my life. I never in a million years would have dreamed that I would be cycling up famous mountains belonging to the Tour de France and other pro races. I had no belief in my physical side, so how could I accomplish such physical feats? My bike introduced me to my inner athlete. It opened up new worlds to me and helped me to feel free. Cycling up mountains is the hardest yet most rewarding experience I have ever had. I love climbing a mountain one pedal stroke at a time. I love the feeling of my physical, mental and spiritual beings melding into one. I love the feeling of reaching a peak. I love feeling so free. My hope is that my words will reach out and infuse belief within you. Whatever it is that you think you can't do, you need to do it. If I can do it, so can you!