The Bicycle Slow Race
Author: Claire Bateman
Publisher: Wesleyan
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 58
ISBN-13: 9780819511980
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The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing
Author: Willard Peveler
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2008-09-06
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0071643419
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRide faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies and tactics Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round And much more
Cyclogeography: Journeys of a London Bicycle Courier
Author: Jon Day
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Published: 2016-09-13
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 1910749303
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCyclogeography is about the bicycle in the cultural imagination and also a portrait of London as seen from the saddle. In the great tradition of the psychogeographers, Jon Day attempts to depart from the map and reclaim the streets of the city. Informed by several grinding years spent as a bicycle courier, he lifts the lid on the solitary life of the courier. Traveling the unmapped byways, shortcuts, and urban edgelands, couriers are the declining, invisible workforce of the city. The parcels they deliver keep things running. For those who survive the crushing toughness of the job, the bicycle can become what holds them together.
Italian Racing Bicycles
Author: Guido P. Rubino
Publisher: VeloPress
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781934030660
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"From Pinarello to Campagnolo, Sidi to Giro, Italian Racing Bikes profiles dozens of Italian bicycle manufacturers, component makers, and accessory companies"--
Pop-up Tour de France
Author: Pamela Pease
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780966943375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEach July, nearly two hundred cyclists embark on a race which loops around the entire country of France. The Tour de France is one of the most exciting and challenging sports events in the world! Follow the ultimate cycling adventure in the pages of this book. Ride with Tour competitors through the French countryside, up dramatic Alpine mountains, then sprint to the finish line on the streets of Paris. Learn how riders train, strategize and collaborate in their quest for the Yellow Jersey.
The Winner of the Slow Bicycle Race
Author: Paul Krassner
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 358
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBut get ready! On the surface, Krassner's writings seamlessly blend factual reporting and suggestive misstatement. "The truth," says Krassner, "is Silly Putty;" and "cultural anarchy is freedom of speech.".
The Rider
Author: Tim Krabb�
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2003-06-12
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1582342903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic bicycle road racing book first published in 1978 chronicles a 150-kilometer European road race and its competitors in vivid, realistic detail. Reprint.
Hell on Two Wheels
Author: Amy Snyder
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2011-06
Total Pages: 263
ISBN-13: 1617495190
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContestants have died, been maimed, and spiraled down into the nightmarish realm of madness. Half of them don't finish--in fact, only 200 racers have ever made it to the end. "Outside" magazine calls it "the toughest test of endurance in the world." RAAM (the Race Across America) is a bicycle race like no other. This epic race is the most brutal organized sporting event you've never heard of and one of the best-kept secrets in the sports world. Author Amy Snyder follows a handful of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 event, the closest and most controversial in history. "Hell on Two Wheels" is a thrilling and remarkably detailed account of their ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. By experiencing the race from the perspective of the racers themselves, "Hell on Two Wheels" breaks new ground in helping us appreciate how such a grueling effort can be so cleansing and self-revelatory. This is more than just a race; it's a monster, a crucible, an unforgettable allegory about the human experience of pain and joy and self-discovery.
Ultra-Distance Cycling
Author: Simon Jobson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2017-04-06
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1472919890
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast. Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships. What was once elite is now commonplace, and today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to and over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Race Across of America (RAAM), Race Across the Alps (RATA) and Ultracycling Dolomitica means that many more riders are being drawn to the challenge of 'non-stop' endurance cycling. Ultra-Distance Cycling is the first mainstream book to offer practical, authoritative guidance to cyclists looking to step-up to long-distance endurance events, as well as expert advice to established competitors seeking a competitive advantage. Written by a leading sports scientist and a record-breaking ultra-distance cyclist, this unique book is both science and experience based, offering practical and performance-enhancing insights on a wide range of areas. These include physical training and mental preparation, guidance on your support network, advice on PR and sponsorship, as well as all-important sections on equipment, nutrition and the major ultra-distance cycling events. This definitive manual provides riders with everything they need to ride longer and faster, and to excel at ultra-distance cycling events.
