Cycling: general and touring Books

The Paris-Roubaix bicycle race, nicknamed "The Hell of the North," is famous for sending riders over brutal cobblestone roads. Only the strong, brave and lucky survive the hours of bone-shaking racing without suffering some mishap or catastrophe. It is...

This trip was always intended to be a journey, joining the dots. Cycling from places I have been before, to places I've never been. Revisiting special places, and finding new special places. Seeing for myself what others have talked about, places that...

A true rider views overcoming any terrain on their steel steeds as an honor, dismounting only when it's absolutely necessary. Whenever locals told us, "You wouldn't make it," we pressed on. We found joy on frosty passes and in gloomy gorges. The...

Paul and Simon hardly know each other. In fact, Simon thinks Paul is a bit of a '*@&%'. So, they're both surprised when, after a few drinks in the pub one evening, they agree to take on Britain's most famous cycling challenge together - 900 miles...

Can four octogenarians, from mid-May to early June, ride 1,000+ miles with minimal discomfort? Spoiler Alert: they can and did, at least two of them. The four classmates from Carleton College (Northfield MN) class of 1958 decided to ride bicycles from...

Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States, is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the...

For David Hirsch, the Dads Honor Ride was a daunting 2,300+ mile, 21-day journey to honor dads and raise awareness for the importance of fathers and father figures. With an estimated 24 million kids growing up without their dad in the home, the ripple...

'Dad, Mum, I have something to say, best sit down.'So it unfolded that our son Pedr was planning to cycle around the world, on his own and unsupported, for the next couple of years.Seizing the opportunity for adventure, and supporting our son, I joined...

You would like to go to France and see something of the Tour de France. But how? How can you get the most out of your visit? What can you experience? How different is watching live to watching on TV? Is it worth the cost? All questions I attempt to...

Se no significado do dicionário, Ciclismo é a arte de andar de bicicleta, nesta obra o Cicloturismo é tratado como arte, filosofia e técnica. Arte por

At the age of 21, what is the best way to head out and really discover for yourself, the country you call home...? '...I saw a romantic image, myself as a cycling nomad, drifting where I liked, sleeping in fields, and visiting beautiful and...

Professional cycling has been around for more than 100 years, more than enough time for nearly anything imaginable to have happened. Whether it's the Tour de France racer who thought the worst thing that could happen to him was being forced to wear the...

Liam Farrell was a smoker, drank more than was good for him and was generally unhealthy. One night in October 1996 he decided that life had to change. That moment set him on the road (literally) to a love of cycling that he now shares with the world.In...

Volume 1 of The Story of the Tour de France concluded with Bernard Thévenet’s dramatic victory over Eddy Merckx in the 1975 Tour. Volume two opens with super-climber Lucien van Impe’s taking advantage of a course made for the...

The Giro d'Italia is one of the world's most important and popular bicycle races, yet there is almost no information in English about this magical Italian race's rich past. With "The Story of the Giro d'Italia", the fabulous history of Italy's national...

In a series of ten short, easy routes, <i>Intimate Bicycle Tours of Philadelphia</i> takes readers through vibrant Philadelphia neighborhoods, revealing a treasure trove of cultural riches normally missed when traveling by car. On tiny...

In 1887 a twenty-one-year-old newspaperman named George Nellis (1865-1948) rode a bicycle from Herkimer, New York, to San Francisco in seventy-two days, surpassing the transcontinental bicycle record by several weeks. He averaged fifty miles a day...

This book examines emerging debates and questions around cycling to critically analyse and challenge dominant framings and prevalent conventions of 'good cycling'. 　 Cycling Societies brings to light the plurality of voices and forms of cycling in other...

With THE WORLD UP CLOSE, bicyclist Kameel Nasr has created a fascinating and personal introduction to the world's people, sharing diverse episodes from his 40,000 mile bicycle journey through 70 countries. Nasr offers his readers a vicarious view across...

The 31-year-old from Berriwillock in Australia has joined thousands of Australians in Kazan for the 2018 World Cup opener against France, but none have experienced a journey like his.Joel Emonson is riding all over Russia on his bicycle for 52 days...

"A velvety mix of vivid, sophisticated prose, Raymond Carver's unerring eye for nuance, and John Irving's irreverent, unflinching humor....An intimate look inside the maelstrom of professional cycling."--Boston Globe Daniel Coyne's New York Times...

Descripción altimétrica de las carreteras de la provincia de Castellón. De gran utilidad para cualquier ciclista que quiera circular por las carreteras de Castellón. Se describen, una a una, y kilómetro a kilómetro, todas las carreteras de la provincia,...

Rifle Ammunition: Being Notes On The Manufactures Connected Therewith, As Conducted In The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (1859) is a book written by Arthur Briscoe Hawes. The book is a comprehensive guide to the manufacture and production of rifle ammunition,...

Take the hard road, if it's the right road.It was not the first time Michael Renati had peddled toward a horizon thousands of miles away, but never before had there been no horizon. With his life reduced to what his bicycle can carry, he sets out alone...

This trip was always intended to be a journey, joining the dots. Cycling from places I have been before, to places I've never been. Revisiting special places, and finding new special places. Seeing for myself what others have talked about, places that...

After backpacking around Asia, Anne Fitzpatrick spent three months volunteering in rural India. Inspired by the program, she returned to Australia determined to raise funds for the education of young people in Kodaikanal, by cycling around Australia -...

The bicycle is a common, yet unique mechanical contraption in our world. In spite of this, the bike's physical and mechanical principles are understood by a select few. You do not have to be a genius to join this small group of people who understand the...

This early manual on bicycle construction is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A fascinating read for any cycling enthusiast or historian of the sport, it also contains much information that is still useful and practical to today's...

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A detailed look at the early days of cycling, it will prove of great interest to the present day cyclist and historian of the sport. Illustrated with black and white drawings. Many...

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at the early days of racing, it will prove of great interest to the present day cyclist and historian of the sport. Illustrated with black and white drawings. Many...

Originally published in 1869, this unusual book will appeal graetly to all who are interested in the early history and manufacture of the bicycle. Chapters include; The French bicycle, The American or Pickering bicycle and The tricycle. Many of the...

This cycling logbook/journal is a heart-warming gift to yourself or any cyclist, bicycle rider, and trainer. After every exercise session, keep track of the date, time, weather situations, length covered, route conditions, brainstorming,...

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A comprehensive guide to the roads and highways of Britain, this book is an essential reference for anyone planning a cycling vacation or road trip. Packed with detailed maps, practical advice, and insider tips, this book is sure to be invaluable to...

In Geography of Hearts, Jim Crawford records his observations and experiences as he and new wife, Cathy, trek across the U.S. on bicycles, camping gear and supplies packed in panniers. The mission of their 1996 honeymoon excursion is to travel at a...

An entertaining read about the experiences of a group of friends as they cycled between all the cathedrals in Britain, their reflections on visiting those cathedrals, and a guide to how to survive such a trip.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This vintage book contains the record of a journey from London to the Quantock Hills - on a bicycle. A wonderful account of traveling around the majestic landscape of England, this is a book that will appeal to lovers of nature and travel writing, and is...

Die Philosophie des Fahrrads ist ein Buch von Eduard Bertz, das im Jahr 1900 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Werk besch�����ftigt sich mit der Bedeutung des Fahrrads als Fortbewegungsmittel und als Objekt der Technologie. Bertz untersucht die Auswirkungen...

The Official Bulletin and Scrap Book of the League of American Wheelmen provides a fascinating look at the early years of the American cycling movement. Volume 1914-1915 v12-13 is a particularly rich source of information, with articles on cycling...

Having been promoted to a top management position in the space R&D field, Colonel Ralph Monfort finds himself too far from the action and decides to give himself a fiftieth birthday gift-his own retirement from the U.S. Air Force. It didn't take him long...

'That would have been unnerving enough, but the shape of the thing convinced me it moved with a purpose. What I saw, just for a moment, was a dragon. Born of lightning and fire, it flew into the air, writhed in the pleasure of its freedom, and screamed...

Der außergewöhnliche Weg vom Nicht-Sportler zum Ultramarathonfahrer. In nur knapp zwei Jahren. Schonungslos ehrlich, direkt und offen erzählt der Autor von Euphorie und Zweifeln. Vom Versagen und vom großen Triumph während seiner erlebnisreichen...

The Bicycling Guide: The Ultimate Cycling Guide for Fun and Fitness, Get all the Useful Tips on How to Enjoy Cycling While Getting in ShapeCycling, as a sport, has grown tremendously in the last decade. And, thanks to stationary bikes, depending upon...

Cycle Psyched is a complete mental training program for cyclists. Dr. Saul L. Miller and Peggy Maass Labiuk present clear techniques and exercises for managing challenges and improving the psychological aspect of performance. Personal anecdotes and...

Henry Clyde's guide to 'pleasure-cycling' is a must-read for anyone seeking an active and healthy lifestyle. Filled with practical advice and motivational insights, this book is perfect for novice and experienced cyclists alike. Whether you're looking to...