Vehicle sports Books

Discover the art and science of bicycle maintenance with this comprehensive guide. Packed with detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, this book covers everything from basic repairs to advanced customizations.This work has been selected by...

Inspired by the ChallengeBetter and Happier Together is a love story told through thirteen short stories of epic adventures that occurred during the first forty years of Shannon's marriage. Join Shannon and her husband as they climb Denali, sea kayak in...

Dieses Werk führt praxisorientiert und modellbezogen durch das gesamte Aufgabengebiet des GPS-Fahrradcomputers und Navis "Garmin Edge 820 "sowie "Garmin Edge Explore 820". Es erklärt auch für GPS-Einsteiger leicht verständlich die verschiedenen...

Kristina is an athlete, personal trainer, and endurance coach, whose life is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with a rare, genetic heart disease. Doctors warn her to stop exercising or risk dying. Forced to make drastic lifestyle changes, Kristina...

This book elucidates how sports science theories can be applied to Wing Chun Kung Fu and other combat sports in general.  It helps martial art practitioners to understand how their performance can be optimized if they are cognizant about the...

SkateKey presents twenty-two childhood stories told by men and women connected by a metal gadget, the skatekey, a popular tool used to make a roller-skate fit onto a skater's shoe. This collection of memoirs emphasizes diversity- multicultural and...

. From Paratrooper to Seaman, from Oil Rig worker and International biker this story this young man tells will keep you glued in your arm chair. Here is an excerpt:" We jumped first into a freezing black night. There were no lights to show us the...

BASE 66 is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The BASE club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder...

After taking a four year hiatus from automotive sports in means to get refocused on his devotion to Christ, Cody Johnson was much content with spending the rest of his life doing open air evangelism around the urban streets and neighborhoods of Texas...

Created by an award-winning skatepark designer, The Skatepark Etiquette Guide is an informational handbook for beginner skateboarders and the parents of beginner skateboarders, ready to embark on their first trip to the skatepark, but unclear about the...

The Cyclocross Bible is a complete guide to all aspects of cyclocross, from selecting a child's first bike, through to training, technique, bike maintenance, and international racing.Included in this comprehensive guideStarting out Buying a bike...

It had been proved impossible, but on December 27, 2013, Maria Leijerstam from Great Britain became the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole. For four years, Maria fought against every obstacle. How was she going...

On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of...

What Learning to Fly Is Like: For Those Who Thought or Are Thinking About It but Never Have Jumped on Board offers first-hand advice on a path to becoming a certified pilot. For both the aviation enthusiast considering learning to fly for the first time...

Part Time Nomads: Traveling the World by Bicycle, is part memoir, part travelogue, and one hundred percent ode to taking on crazy challenges no matter your age or life situation. The book focuses on our evolution from weekend cyclists to fully loaded,...

This book started as a self-serving exercise to personally organize the major details and interesting facts of each Indianapolis 500 over the 100-year history of the greatest race in the world. For many of us passionate racing fans who have attended a...

First published in 1888, the British Road Book is a guide to cycling routes throughout Great Britain. It includes maps, descriptions of scenic routes, and information on local accommodations and attractions. This volume is an important resource for...

This hand-book and road-book is the perfect guide for cycling enthusiasts in the state of New York. It contains information on through routes in several states and provides detailed maps and directions. This book is an essential resource for anyone...

Published in 1892, this annual contains articles and stories about the emerging sport of cycling, including accounts of races and tours, and advice on everything from training to equipment. It also includes a directory of cycling clubs and organizations...

Black American cyclist, Major Taylor, winner of the 1899 World Sprint Championship, was the highest paid and most famous athlete in what was then the world's most popular and lucrative sport. Spectators packed stadiums in North America, Europe and...

Subsequent to hiking the whole Appalachian Trail, which took 47 hikes over many years, and having bicycled alone across the USA in four separate trips, Paul Wittreich decided that he wanted to do a long distance adventure in one shot.The result was a...

Sport, Spectacle, and NASCAR Nation critically examines the complex intersections of sport, consumer culture, and contemporary U.S. politics. Based on extensive ethnographic research, the authors give a first-hand account of NASCAR's recent ascent into...

A Sporting Paradise: With Stories Of Adventure In America And The Backwoods Of Muskoka (1904) is a book written by Percy St. Michael-Podmore. The book is a collection of stories that recount the author's experiences of hunting and fishing in the...

This book is a guide to the history and use of bicycles, as well as a comprehensive catalog of the latest bicycle accessories. It includes detailed descriptions of different types of bicycles, tips for maintenance and repair, and practical advice for...

This comprehensive guide to using Kodak cameras on bicycles is an essential resource for anyone interested in photography and outdoor sports. Featuring detailed instructions for mounting and using these cameras on bikes, as well as advice for achieving...

This book is a timeless classic about the joys and practicalities of cycling. Written by the pseudonymous Velox in the early days of the bicycle craze, this volume covers everything from basic maintenance to complicated repairs and provides advice on how...

This classic guide to the modern bicycle is a must-read for anyone interested in this elegant and efficient mode of transportation. With detailed explanations of how to maintain and repair your bike, as well as advice on the latest advances in cycling...

In this book, readers are invited to explore the great outdoors by foot or bike, with each adventure lasting a total of eight days. Each chapter provides a detailed itinerary and useful information for the trip, making it an ideal guide for those looking...

Get the latest news and insights from the London Bicycle Club! This indispensable publication offers a wealth of information on everything from cycling tips and techniques to reviews of the latest gear. With articles from expert riders and access to...

This book is a guide to opening, running, and marketing a roller skating rink. It includes over sixty ideas for novel attractions, as well as instructions for maintaining equipment and training staff. The author draws on his extensive experience as a...

This comprehensive guide covers everything a bicyclist needs to know, from choosing the right bicycle to maintenance and repair, safety tips, and more. With detailed illustrations and expert advice from a pioneer in the world of cycling, this book is...

Ex-girlfriends. LSD. Motorcycle and canoe trips. Seinfeld. Skateboarding. Drunk friends and punk rock and shitty jobs. Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself at Work is the most beautiful, the most vulnerable of punk and adventure memoirs. Each vignette...