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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.

World's Ultimate Cycling Races

Author : Ellis Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 9780007482818
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book World's Ultimate Cycling Races written by Ellis Bacon and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This list of ultimate cycling races is compiled by cycling writer Ellis Bacon, with contributions from some of the world's leading cyclists, including 2012 Milan-San Remo winner Simon Gerrans and 2012 Tour of the Mediterranean champion Jonathan Tiernan-Locke." --

The Call of the Road

Author : Chris Sidwells
Publisher : William Collins
ISBN 13 : 9780008220808
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Call of the Road written by Chris Sidwells and published by William Collins. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddy Merckx. Fausto Coppi. Jacques Anquetil. Bernard Hinault. Beryl Burton. Marianne Vos. A sole cyclist battling over a pass high in the mountains is one of the most romantic of sporting images. In the past 150 years road cycling has been dominated by a series of iconic people who have redefined endurance and fortitude. Every decade has pushed human limits, until limits were extended by inhuman pharmacology. And these battles have not been fought over just one race, but an annual series beginning with the Spring Classics and then culminating in the three great tours - the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta d'Espagne and the Tour de France - before the cyclists retire to lick their wounds and start on another winter of training. The Call of the Road is the definitive story of cycle road racing, from the first race in 1868 to the present day. It is a story that has never been told as the professionals experience it - as a whole energy-sapping year. It looks at the beginning and development of the sport, it explains the tactics and looks at the different physical types that succeed. It explains why some nations have dominated this sport and why, until recently, British riders have underperformed. It also looks at the way the great races were founded and developed, and how the great riders stamped their authority on them through the ages. Sidwells doesn't shy away from controversy: dissecting the vexed and seemingly ever-present question of doping. The final chapter brings the story of road racing completely up to date with insight into jiffy bags and salbutamol levels. Truly international in scope, looking at road racing in North and Latin America, Australia, Africa and Asia, as well as continental Europe, The Call of the Road is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the history, tactics or personalities of cycle road racing.

World of Sports Indoor

Author : Anil Taneja
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9788178357652
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (576 download)

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Download or read book World of Sports Indoor written by Anil Taneja and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Roule Britannia

Author : William Fotheringham
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448161177
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book Roule Britannia written by William Fotheringham and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Great Britain conquer the Tour de France? In 2012 Bradley Wiggins made history by becoming the first Briton ever to win the Tour de France. Since that moment the UK has been living through the golden era in the world's greatest bike race, with four overall titles for Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas winning for Wales in 2018, and Manxman Mark Cavendish proving the race's most prolific sprinter. In Roule Britannia, number one bestselling author William Fotheringham, charts British cycling's rise to the top and provides us with the definitive account of the nation’s Tour de France achievements through exclusive interviews with and profiles of cycling champions - from the early days of Brian Robinson to Bradley Wiggins's dominant ride via Tom Simpson, Robert Millar, Chris Boardman and many others, Roule Britannia celebrates a nation's love affair with the greatest race of all. ‘Brilliant...tells each story with passion and sensitivity’ Sunday Times

Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion

Author : Gordon Neale
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1398486094
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion written by Gordon Neale and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Gordon on a journey through the world of professional cycling, from following in the footsteps of Tom Simpson on a journey to Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, to building a successful financial services business and organizing popular training camps in Mallorca, which helped make the island the top destination for serious cyclists. Along the way, discover the amusing characters and incidents that defined Gordon’s career, as well as the challenges and triumphs of sponsorship and racing with one of the top amateur clubs in the country. Experience the thrill of home and away racing in countries like South Africa, where Gordon competed in the pre-Nelson Mandela era, and Russia, where he won the world championship. With a mix of cycling adventures and tourism, this book also takes you on a hilarious four-day pilgrimage ride from Albufeira to Fatima, culminating in a unique ceremony at the famous site. Through it all, you’ll get a unique glimpse into the world of cycling and the joys and challenges that come with it.

American Pro

Author : Jamie Smith
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 1948006057
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book American Pro written by Jamie Smith and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2018-05-19 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American cycling has a long tradition of riding and racing on a shoestring and a prayer. Jamie Smith explores the domestic side of the world’s biggest amateur sport in American Pro: The True Story of Bike Racing in America. American Pro rips away the thin veneer of professionalism among domestic racing teams to lay bare the heart and soul of a struggling sport. Smith traces the arc of one team’s racing career to discover colorful personalities, scrappy racing action, humor and heartbreak. American Pro shows what the sport demands: the scramble for contracts, the dynamics of team chemistry, the unending travel, the Herculean struggle to realize the dreamall for the love of bike racing. With sharp humor and insight, Smith uncovers what’s wrongand what’s rightwith America’s broken bike racing system. American Pro will transform how you think of domestic pro racing through a five-season exposé of the sport we love.

The Cycle

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Cycle written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bicycle Racing

Author : Paul Challen
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499401760
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Bicycle Racing written by Paul Challen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tour de France is one of the most popular sports events in the world, but it’s not the only thing bicycle racing has to offer. This text covers all aspects of cycling, beginning with its history and concluding with how the next generation of riders can get involved. Cycling, cyclo-cross, BMX Supercross, and off-road cycling are just a few of the topics readers will learn about. “Fast Fact” fact boxes, sidebars, and colorful photographs offer a comprehensive learning experience.

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.

Classic Cycling Race Routes

Author : Chris Sidwells
Publisher : AA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780749574109
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book Classic Cycling Race Routes written by Chris Sidwells and published by AA Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The toughest 52 cycling challenges in Europe These routes, all of at least 40 miles in length, are based on the best cyclosportive events--the most famous single-day professional races, which are known in cycling as The Classics, and on stages of the Grand Tours--the Tour de France, Tour of Italy, and Tour of Spain. Not just pretty rides in the country, these are serious challenges that require training and preparation, but are all accessible and are achieved by many thousands of ordinary cyclists every year. Each route contains a map with directions and an elevation diagram as well as tips for tackling the route and a background history to the event. The book also offers advice on equipment, nutrition, ride strategy, and technique. Perfect for cyclists looking for the next challenge, these routes will inspire readers to test their limits.

Cycle Road Racing

Author : Tom Newman
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975291
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book Cycle Road Racing written by Tom Newman and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cycle Road Racing provides a practical and instructional guide for those entering into cycle road racing, and those improving their performance. It covers the latest developments in racing and cycle technology, and guides the reader through all stages of racing, from setting up the bike correctly to race day itself.The book includes material on: Clothing, equipment and setting up your bike; Training, including the use of turbo training in winter and sample training plans; Techniques such as cornering, climbing and descending; Avoiding injury and recovery after injury; Nutrition.In-depth coverage of time trials and veterans racing; Computerisation of racing, such as use of sat navs and computerised training aids. An instructional guide for anyone entering into cycle road racing. Essential reading for racers looking to improve their skills, club riders and coaches. Road racing is the highest profile branch of cycle sport. Superbly illustrated with 120 colour photographs. Tom Newman is a professional cycling coach.

We Were Young and Carefree

Author : Laurent Fignon
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1407075217
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book We Were Young and Carefree written by Laurent Fignon and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-06-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Ah, I remember you: you're the guy who lost the Tour de France by eight seconds!' 'No monsieur, I'm the guy who won the Tour twice. The international bestselling autobiography of the legendary French cyclist Laurent Fignon Two-time winner of the Tour de France in the early eighties, Laurent Fignon became the star for a new generation. In the 1989 tour, he lost out to his American arch-rival, Greg LeMond, by an agonising eight seconds. In this revealing account, the former champion spares nobody, not even himself, and pulls back the curtain on what really went on behind the scenes of this epic sport - the friendships, the rivalries, the betrayals, the parties, the girls and, of course, the performance-enhancing drugs. Fignon's story bestrides a golden age in cycling: a time when the headlines spoke of heroes, not doping, and a time when cyclists were afraid of nothing. ‘Sports book of the year: He's ruthlessly honest, about himself and about cycling, and he provides a gripping insight into an unrelenting hard world’ Independent

The Joy of Cycling

Author : Ray Hamilton
Publisher : Summersdale
ISBN 13 : 0857659928
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (576 download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Cycling written by Ray Hamilton and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of bikes, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of cycling.

French Cycling

Author : Hugh Dauncey
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 : 1846318351
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book French Cycling written by Hugh Dauncey and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French Cycling: a Social and Cultural History aims to provide a balanced and detailed analytical survey of the complex leisure activity, sport, and industry that is cycling in France. Identifying key events, practices, stakeholders and institutions in the history of French cycling, the volumepresents an interdisciplinary analysis of how cycling has been significant in French society and culture since the late Nineteenth century. Cycling as Leisure is considered through reference to the adoption of the bicycle as an instrument of tourism and emancipation by women in the 1880s, forexample, or by study of the development in the 1990s of long-distance tourist cycle routes. Cycling as Sport and its attendant dimensions of amateurism/professionalism, national identity, the body and doping, and other issues is investigated through study of the history of the Tour de France, the track-racing organised at the Velodrome d'hiver in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s and otheremblematic events. Cycling as Industry and economic activity is considered through an assessment of how cycling firms have contributed to technological innovation at various junctures in France's economic development. Cycling and the Media is investigated through analysis of how cyclesport hascontributed to developments in the French press (in early decades) but also to new trends in television and radio coverage of sports events. Based on a very wide range of primary and secondary sources, the volume aims to present in clear language an explanation of the varied significance of cyclingin France over the last hundred years.

Pro Cycling on $10 a Day

Author : Phil Gaimon
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 1937716554
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Pro Cycling on $10 a Day written by Phil Gaimon and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book Pro Cycling on $10 a Day, Phil Gaimon brings the full powers of his wit to tell his story. Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a century of cycling etiquette. Presented here as a guide--and a warning--to aspiring racers who dream of joining the professional racing circus, Phil’s adventures in road rash serve as a hilarious and cautionary tale of frustrating team directors and broken promises. Phil’s education in the ways of the peloton, his discouraging negotiations for a better contract, his endless miles crisscrossing America in pursuit of race wins, and his conviction that somewhere just around the corner lies the ticket to the big time fuel this tale of hope and ambition from one of cycling’s best story-tellers. Pro Cycling on $10 a Day chronicles the racer’s daily lot of blood-soaked bandages, sleazy motels, cheap food, and overflowing toilets. But it also celebrates the true beauty of the sport and the worth of the journey, proving in the end that even among the narrow ranks of world-class professional cycling, there will always be room for a hard-working outsider.

Put Me Back on My Bike

Author : William Fotheringham
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1446435873
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Put Me Back on My Bike written by William Fotheringham and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the story of Britain’s ultimate cyclist and his ill-fated race during the 1967 Tour de France, from the bestselling author of Half Man Half Bike Tom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death during the 1967 Tour. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs, and was accused of fixing races, yet the dapper 'Major Tom' inspired awe and affection for the obsessive will to win which was ultimately to cost him his life. Put Me Back on My Bike revisits the places and people associated with Simpson to produce the definitive story of Britain's greatest ever cyclist. The fully revised and updated edition of William Fotheringham's classic biography features a new foreword and postscript further exploring the truth behind the legend. ‘The best cycling biography ever written' Velo ‘A beautiful explanation of why Simpson's legend still exerts such a powerful hold’ Sunday Times