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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 Good

Author : Jody Rosen
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0804141517
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Two Wheels Good written by Jody Rosen and published by Crown. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A panoramic revisionist portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming the twenty-first-century world “Excellent . . . calls to mind Bill Bryson, John McPhee, Rebecca Solnit.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike—and nearly everyone does. In Two Wheels Good, journalist and critic Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous machine, an ever-present force in humanity’s life and dream life—and a flash point in culture wars—for more than two hundred years. Combining history, reportage, travelogue, and memoir, Rosen’s book sweeps across centuries and around the globe, unfolding the bicycle’s saga from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a “green machine,” an emblem of sustainability in a world afflicted by pandemic and climate change. Readers meet unforgettable characters: feminist rebels who steered bikes to the barricades in the 1890s, a prospector who pedaled across the frozen Yukon to join the Klondike gold rush, a Bhutanese king who races mountain bikes in the Himalayas, a cycle-rickshaw driver who navigates the seething streets of the world’s fastest-growing megacity, astronauts who ride a floating bicycle in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station. Two Wheels Good examines the bicycle’s past and peers into its future, challenging myths and clichés while uncovering cycling’s connection to colonial conquest and the gentrification of cities. But the book is also a love letter: a reflection on the sensual and spiritual pleasures of bike riding and an ode to an engineering marvel—a wondrous vehicle whose passenger is also its engine.

It's All About the Bike

Author : Robert Penn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1608195767
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book It's All About the Bike written by Robert Penn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Penn has saddled up nearly every day of his adult life. In his late twenties, he pedaled 25,000 miles around the world. Today he rides to get to work, sometimes for work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to travel, to go shopping, to stay sane, and to skip bath time with his kids. He's no Sunday pedal pusher. So when the time came for a new bike, he decided to pull out all the stops. He would build his dream bike, the bike he would ride for the rest of his life; a customized machine that reflects the joy of cycling. It's All About the Bike follows Penn's journey, but this book is more than the story of his hunt for two-wheel perfection. En route, Penn brilliantly explores the culture, science, and history of the bicycle. From artisanal frame shops in the United Kingdom to California, where he finds the perfect wheels, via Portland, Milan, and points in between, his trek follows the serpentine path of our love affair with cycling. It explains why we ride. It's All About the Bike is, like Penn's dream bike, a tale greater than the sum of its parts. An enthusiastic and charming tour guide, Penn uses each component of the bike as a starting point for illuminating excursions into the rich history of cycling. Just like a long ride on a lovely day, It's All About the Bike is pure joy- enriching, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

Miles from Nowhere

Author : Barbara Savage
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680510371
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Miles from Nowhere written by Barbara Savage and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the same amazing story as the current version, but with an updated cover and foreword. If you'd like to read Barbara Savage's two-year around the world bicycle trip now, you can order the current version here. Miles from Nowhere is the story of Barbara and Larry Savage’s sometimes dangerous, often zany, but ultimately rewarding 23,000-mile bicycle odyssey, which took them through 25 countries in two years. Along the way, these near-neophyte cyclists on their ten-speeds encountered warm-hearted strangers eager to share food and shelter, bicycle-hating drivers who ran them off the road, various wild animals (including an attack camel), rock-throwing Egyptians, overprotective Thai policeman, motherly New Zealanders, meteorological disasters, bodily indignities, and great personal joys. The stress of traveling together constantly tested yet strengthened the young couple's relationship and as their trip ends, you'll find yourself yearning for Barbara and Larry to jump back on their bikes and keep pedaling. Originally published in 1983, Miles from Nowhere has provided inspiration for legions of modern travel-adventurers and writers.

Two Years on a Bike

Author : gestalten
Publisher : Gestalten
ISBN 13 : 9783967040500
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Two Years on a Bike written by gestalten and published by Gestalten. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When all your belongings fit in a few bags, your office is a roadside diner, and your home is a meandering route from Canada to the southern tip of Argentina? In Two Years on a Bike, Martijn Doolaard puts it to the test.

Nala's World

Author : Dean Nicholson
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1538718804
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Nala's World written by Dean Nicholson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the nationally bestselling, true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world. When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion. Three months after leaving home, on a remote road in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia, he came across an abandoned kitten. Something about the piercing eyes and plaintive meowing of the bedraggled little cat proved irresistible. He couldn't leave her to her fate, so he put her on his bike and then, with the help of local vets, nursed her back to health. Soon on his travels with the cat he named Nala, they forged an unbreakable bond -- both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous. The video of how they met has had 20 million views and their Instagram has grown to almost 750k followers -- and still counting! Experiencing the kindness of strangers, visiting refugee camps, rescuing animals through Europe and Asia, Dean and Nala have already learned that the unexpected can be pretty amazing. Together with Garry Jenkins, writer with James Bowen of the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, Dean shares the extraordinary tale of his and Nala's inspiring and heart-warming adventure together.

Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair

Author : C. Calvin Jones
Publisher : Park Tool
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair written by C. Calvin Jones and published by Park Tool. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BBB-4 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Calvin Jones is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures, color photos and repair tips for keeping almost any road or off-road bike running smoothly and trouble-free. Whether it's repairing a flat tire, adjusting brakes and shifting systems, truing wheels, or maintaining hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems, the BBB-4 has you covered. Thoroughly researched and revised, the 4th edition of the Big Blue Book contains updated photos, torque specifications and troubleshooting tables, along with new content on wheel building, electronic shifting, 12-speed and 1X drivetrains, tubeless tires, disc brakes, headset and bottom bracket standards, and more. Truly an indispensable tool and reference source for both the novice and advanced bicycle mechanic.

The All-Road Bike Revolution

Author : Jan Heine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976546054
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The All-Road Bike Revolution written by Jan Heine and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern all-road bikes combine attributes that were considered mutually exclusive just afew years ago: comfort and performance. Speed on smooth pavement and on roughgravel roads. A lively feel and the ability to carry a camping load. Handling that is bothstable when the rider is tired and responsive on twisty mountain descents. All-road bikes combine the best aspects of racing, touring and even mountain bikes in just one bicycle.In this book, you'll find out how all-road bikes work and what is important when choosing one. A must-read for cyclists interested in the technology of their bikes, and for every cyclist contemplating his or her next bike purchase.

Copenhagenize

Author : Mikael Colville-Andersen
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610919386
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Copenhagenize written by Mikael Colville-Andersen and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban designer Mikael Colville-Andersen draws from his experience working for dozens of cities around the world on bicycle planning, strategy, infrastructure design, and communication. In Copenhagenize he shows cities how to effectively and profitably re-establish the bicycle as a respected, accepted, and feasible form of transportation. Building on his popular blog of the same name, Copenhagenize offers entertaining stories, vivid project descriptions, and best practices, alongside beautiful and informative visuals to show how to make the bicycle an easy, preferred part of everyday urban life.

How to Ride a Bike

Author : Chris Hoy
Publisher : Hamlyn
ISBN 13 : 9780600635215
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book How to Ride a Bike written by Chris Hoy and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hard-working and compelling guide to becoming a fitter, faster, more enduring and skilful cyclist. This book ties together the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling performance, using some of the most advanced training methods explained by Sir Chris Hoy to help the reader become a better cyclist, ride more and increase their performance in and enjoyment of cycling. The book is split into three sections: 1/ Technical - bike set-up, cycling safety and skills, clothing, conditioning 2/ Physical - training theory, performance drills, planning and stepping stones 3/ Mental - sports psychology, reviewing performance, overcoming fears and mental techniques Full of helpful and inspiring advice for those getting on a bike for the first time in a while, along with plenty of tips and tricks for seasoned cyclists looking to take it up a notch, this is a book for beginners and pros alike.

Bike for Life

Author : Roy M. Wallack
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN 13 : 9781569244517
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Bike for Life written by Roy M. Wallack and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2005-05-09 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride a century when you turn a century!.

Just Ride

Author : Grant Petersen
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0761155589
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book Just Ride written by Grant Petersen and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions and debunks over eighty myths to highlight bicycling's inherently enjoyable nature, addressing everything from clothing and accessories to health, fitness, and safety.

The Green Bicycle

Author : Haifaa Al Mansour
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698183487
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (981 download)

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Download or read book The Green Bicycle written by Haifaa Al Mansour and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vein of Year of the Dog and The Higher Power of Lucky, this Middle Eastern coming-of-age story is told with warmth, spirit, and a mischievous sense of humor Spunky eleven-year-old Wadjda lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her parents. She desperately wants a bicycle so that she can race her friend Abdullah, even though it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes. Wadjda earns money for her dream bike by selling homemade bracelets and mixtapes of banned music to her classmates. But after she's caught, she’s forced to turn over a new leaf (sort of), or risk expulsion from school. Still, Wadjda keeps scheming, and with the bicycle so closely in her sights, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycle explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.

Bike Battles

Author : James Longhurst
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295805994
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book Bike Battles written by James Longhurst and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have been riding bikes for more than a century now. So why are most American cities still so ill-prepared to handle cyclists? James Longhurst, a historian and avid cyclist, tackles that question by tracing the contentious debates between American bike riders, motorists, and pedestrians over the shared road. Bike Battles explores the different ways that Americans have thought about the bicycle through popular songs, merit badge pamphlets, advertising, films, newspapers and sitcoms. Those associations shaped the actions of government and the courts when they intervened in bike policy through lawsuits, traffic control, road building, taxation, rationing, import tariffs, safety education and bike lanes from the 1870s to the 1970s. Today, cycling in American urban centers remains a challenge as city planners, political pundits, and residents continue to argue over bike lanes, bike-share programs, law enforcement, sustainability, and public safety. Combining fascinating new research from a wide range of sources with a true passion for the topic, Longhurst shows us that these battles are nothing new; in fact they’re simply a continuation of the original battle over who is - and isn’t - welcome on our roads. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNleJ0tDvqg

The Patchwork Bike

Author : Maxine Beneba Clarke
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 1536221686
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book The Patchwork Bike written by Maxine Beneba Clarke and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The words and images in this snapshot story pulse with resourceful ingenuity, joyful exuberance, and layered meanings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) When you live in a village at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is still using it, maybe not) and a used flour sack. You can even make a license plate from bark if you want. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for whooping and laughing as you bumpetty bump over sand hills, past your fed-up mum and right through your mud-for-walls home. A Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner, this joyous story from Maxine Beneba Clarke, beautifully illustrated by street artist Van Thanh Rudd, is now available as an ebook.

Chamonix Bike Book

Author : Tom Wilson-North
Publisher : Sluff Media
ISBN 13 : 9781904207672
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Chamonix Bike Book written by Tom Wilson-North and published by Sluff Media. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Chamonix Bike Book' shows bikers the best places to ride on this side of the Mont Blanc Massif. There are mellow cruises and savage climbs, hihg-octane singletrack and punishing downhills. There is flowy, techy, exhausting, panoramic, windy, foresty, gentle and there's muddy - actually, the only thing these rides have in common is that they are all wonderful.

Yeats

Author : Richard Ellmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781774640500
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Yeats written by Richard Ellmann and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of William Butler Yeats The most influential poet of his age, Yeats eluded the grasp of many who sought to explain him. In this classic critical examination of the poet, Richard Ellmann strips away the masks of his subject: occultist, senator of the Irish Free State, libidinous old man, and Nobel Prize winner.