My World on Wheels. The Posthumous Autobiography of Russell Mockridge Completed by John Burrowes. [With Portraits.].
Author: Russell MOCKRIDGE
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Published: 1960
Total Pages: 235
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Author: Russell MOCKRIDGE
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Published: 1960
Total Pages: 235
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Published: 1960
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Published: 2016-07-05
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780994352866
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A little known Australian cycling classic giving a first-hand account of the life of a pro cyclist in the 1950s including racing in Europe and the Tour de France Originally published in 1960 (a year after his death) this long out of print Australian classic has been a much sought after collector's item, staring at $500 a copy. Russell Mockridge is Australian sporting royalty with a string of Olympic and Commonwealth Games cycling medals, national titles and records, and professional road race victories in Europe, topped by his completion of the brutal 1955 edition of the Tour de France. Recognition of Mockridge's achievements is undergoing a resurgence, culminating in his induction inathe Cycling Australia Hall of Fame in 2015. Mockridge won two gold medals in a single day at the Helsinki Olympics"
Author: Russell Mockridge
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Published: 1960
Total Pages: 235
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Justin McCurry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2021-06-01
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1643132814
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience the thrilling world of Japanese cycling and the keirin, which has evolved from post-war oddity to one of Japan's most popular and lucrative sporting events—and a must-see for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. The Keirin, which means "war on wheels," is now a high profile Olympic sport and attracts millions of spectators. But it's origins are humble, even strange. Like the Tour de France was originally conceived to sell newspapers, the keirin was invented in post-war Japan as a way to raise taxes on gambling. Now, over $12 billion a year is wagered on it, and its stars are primed to millions. Unlike a traditional race, a pacemaker leads eight riders up to speeds of 70kph on huge concrete velodromes, then they fight to cross the line first, with riders pushing, shoving, and crashing in the final stretch. Long associated with the working class, even the notorious yakuza crime syndicates, riders today live in blacked-out dorms, with no access to technology, to prevent bet-rigging. Their lives are ruled by ritual and competition, from their rookie days at the Mt. Fuji training camp to elite competitions that are the Japanese equivalent of the Grand National. Foreign riders sometimes compete, but rarely prosper in this intense environment, and the Olympic version is a mere child's play to the fierce environs of the velodromes in Tokyo. and Osaka, where a spectre of danger still looms. The War on Wheels explores a side of Japan we rarely see and it's uniquely fascinating sporting culture.
Author: Breindy H.
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Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781600910845
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Douglas Brinkley
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Published: 2009-05
Total Pages: 858
ISBN-13: 9781437965506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe saga of how Henry Ford and Ford Motor Co. changed our world. Reveals the details of Ford¿s achievements, from the success of the Tin Lizzie to the Model A and V-8, through the Thunderbird, Mustang, and Taurus. Innovators include: Thomas Edison, Alfred Sloan, the Wright Bros., Diego Rivera, and Charles Lindbergh. Discusses 3 factories: Highland Park, River Rouge, and Willow Run, where B-24 airplanes were mass-produced during WW2. Tells of Ford¿s expansion throughout the world, as well as the acquisitions of Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Mazda. Explores Ford¿s darker aspects, incl. its founder¿s anti-Semitism and wartime pacifism. Introduces us to: James Couzens, Lee Iocacco and William Clay Ford Jr. Photos.
Author: Ruth K. Westheimer
Publisher: Golden Books
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780307982391
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lively rhyming story--starring Dr. Ruth and her grandchildren--that celebrates the special bond between children and their grandparents.
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-04-17
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 336881799X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Author: Ezra M. Stratton
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Published: 1878
Total Pages: 510
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