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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide of 1947 by Harold Briercliffe. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the northern England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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Explore the beauty of Utah on two wheels with "Cycling Possibilities: 54 Scenic Bike Routes in Utah." This comprehensive guidebook showcases a rich assortment of 54 bike routes, covering an impressive 2,176 miles of terrain. Whether you're seeking leisurely day rides or challenging alpine adventures, this book has it all.
Each bike route is brought to life through engaging narratives that provide insight into the local culture, history, and natural...
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Get the Summary of Phil Cavell's The Midlife Cyclist in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Midlife Cyclist" by Phil Cavell is a comprehensive guide for cyclists over 50, focusing on how to maintain health and performance despite the challenges of aging. Cavell discusses cellular aging and its impact on conditions like cataracts and arthritis, emphasizing the benefits of endurance sports like cycling on cellular...
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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1949. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists.
Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling, and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this take-along guide has everything you need to know when you're out on your mountain bike. Mountain bike racer and trainer, Clive Forth, emphasizes practical skills that a surprising number of riders lack, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures. Included is information on getting the best out of your bike and your ride – from cornering effectively...
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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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Whether you are a recreational cyclist, a bicycle racer or a triathlete, 101 Cycling Workouts is a must-have guide to help take your cycling to a new level. Rejuvenate and refresh your cycling training with a wide variety of workouts you've never thought of before. Add challenge to your training by trying new workouts that will develop you into a better and more fit cyclist. These workouts will add depth to your training by working on all the physiological...
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Knack Cycling for Everyone is the ideal new resource for anyone looking to get introduced, or reintroduced, to today's world of cycling. With informative, full-color photos and tips throughout, it is a step-by-step, comprehensive guide that helps you determine which bike is right for you and what accessories you do and don't need. It provides how-to descriptions of all styles of riding-road biking, mountain biking, commuter cycling, and touring. And...
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Edición actualizada del indispensable libro de Peter Cossins sobre la historia de las grandes clásicas de un día.
El Tour de Francia se lleva la fama, pero son las pruebas de ciclismo de un día las que muchos ciclistas profesionales realmente valoran. Las más duras, largas y sucias de todas son las conocidas como Monumentos, las cinco carreras legendarias que son el equivalente ciclista de los majors de golf o los Grand Slams de tenis. La Milán-Sanremo,...
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The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body.Elite athletes have known this for decades and now science is learning why it's true. In his fascinating new book How Bad Do You Want It?, coach Matt Fitzgerald examines more than a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness.Fitzgerald puts you into the pulse-pounding action of more than a dozen epic races from running, cycling,...
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The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don't have one brainyou have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before...
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Gut gerüstet: Was tun bei einem Unfall mit dem Rad?
Ob ein Sturz mit dem Mountainbike im Wald oder ein Unfall mit dem E-Bike im Straßenverkehr: Kleine Schürfwunden und Kratzer sind mit einem Pflaster unkompliziert behandelt, doch bei schlimmeren Verletzungen gilt es, so schnell wie möglich Erste Hilfe zu leisten!
Fahrrad-Weltenbummler und Flugretter Thomas Widerin zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie nach einem Radunfall richtig reagieren. Kompakt und übersichtlich...
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Cycling is exploding in a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYC-cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger-brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and...
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Operation Ironman follows George Mahood's hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge:
A 2.4 mile swim
A 112 mile bike ride
And a 26.2 mile run
All to be completed within 16 hours
He couldn't swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never ridden a proper road bike, he had not run further than 10k in 18 months...and he had never worn Lycra.
He...
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Soon to turn 40, George and Rachel decide to take a break from the usual organized events, instead seeking adventure elsewhere.
Two different cycling adventures in France follow. One a race against time. The other a race against wine.
To celebrate his milestone birthday, George and Rachel take on their longest run yet - 40 miles along Britain's oldest road.
There's yoga, a funeral, self-imposed running and swimming challenges, and a marathon with...
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In addition to the powerful quads and chiseled calves they're known for, cyclists need strong core muscles and solid upper-body strength to use their power efficiently. Weight Training for Cyclists is the only book available that shows cyclists how they can get stronger to ride stronger. This revised second edition presents new information on core strength, nutrition, stretching and warm-up. Now comprehensively illustrated with easy-to-follow drawings,...
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En un mundo expuesto a grandes cambios y desafíos globales es vital continuar formándose y ampliar nuestro potencial interior erigiéndonos en referentes que lideren y no en meros directores de equipos. Esos futuros líderes servirán indudablemente de motor para una auténtica transformación social y, por ende, económica.
Nos hallamos ante las puertas de un texto que nos proporcionará las pautas de aprendizaje para encontrarnos con nosotros...
18) BMX Racing
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This exciting book introduces readers to BMX racing, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels...
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À bientt 50 ans, Rodrigo Beenkens est et reste au fil des années l'incontestable journaliste sportif francophone préféré des téléspectateurs. S'il jongle entre football (il a couvert six phases finales de Coupe du Monde et cinq Euros de foot) et cyclisme, le Bruxellois a pris la succession de Théo Mathy en 1990 et commente depuis avec brio le Tour de France et la plupart des classiques cyclistes pour la RTBF. Après 21 Tours de France à son...
20) Nichts als die Wahrheit – Der Fall Lance Armstrong und die Aufarbeitung eines der größten Betrugsska
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Lance Armstrong war der Mann, um den sich alles drehte. Aber es gab in seinem mafiaartigen Netzwerk zahllose Mitwisser und Mittäter. Sie waren diejenigen, die die Legendenbildung möglich machten. Aber auch die, die für seinen Sturz ins Nichts sorgten. Der Fall zeigt, welche Doppelmoral durch Doping und Korruption im Sport gefördert wird. Und weshalb es sich nicht um Kavaliersdelikte handelt, sondern um organisierte Kriminalität.
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