Self-confessed loafer Time Moore, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting even in the world, sets out to cycle the course of the Tour de France.
Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy.
Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy.
CRUISERS offers and insider's look at the latest and greatest cruiser bicycle styles and designs, and provides tips on how people can trick out their own bikes to proclaim their individuality.
'An evocatively thoughtful wider history of the race, the war and the peace' GUARDIAN'Occasionally funny and regularly poignant, brilliantly focused in its research .
Geoff Thomas's heroic battle to overcome leukaemia, and then take on the toughest sporting challenge: to ride the Tour de FranceWhen Geoff Thomas struggled to play a friendly game of tennis while on holiday in Mallorca in May 2003, he thought little of it.
The original autobiography of Bradley Wiggins, the first British rider to have won the Tour de France and a record-equalling seven-time Olympic medallist.
An eye-opening expose of and a heart-breaking lament for professional cyclingPaul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory: wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, becoming a national hero.
Even the biggest cycling fan can one day wake up to find that he has lost his faith Bad Blood is the story of Jeremy Whittle's journey from unquestioning fan to Tour de France insider and confirmed sceptic.
The hottest sprinter in the world - Telegraph Mark Cavendish is the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France's green jersey, the first to wear the iconic rainbow jersey in almost 50 years and our only ever rider to capture the Giro d'Italia points title.
In 1999, Lance Armstrong made world headlines with the most stunning comeback in the history of sport after battling against life-threatening testicular cancer just eighteen months before returning to professional cycling.
Geared up with two tents, six panniers, two tandem bicycles and one stuffed pink pig, Paula and Lorenz Eber set off from Seattle, Washington to cycle the world with their two daughters, eleven-year old Yvonne, and her thirteen year old sister, Anya.
Questa guida approfondita all'allenamento ciclistico offre una panoramica dettagliata sulla biomeccanica e sul ciclismo su strada, fornendo strumenti pratici per ottimizzare le prestazioni atletiche.
Lecker und gesund backen mit Gemüse: Köstliche Kuchenrezepte ohne Milch, Weizenmehl und Zuckerzusatz – (nicht nur) für Sportler und ihre FamilienDie dänische Ausnahme-Köchin Hannah Grant, Autorin des legendären »Grand Tour Kochbuchs« und Star der preisgekrönten Amazon-Prime-Serie »Eat!
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Mountain High is a book for cyclists of all interests and abilities - from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs looking for the world's greatest cycle challenge.
Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations.
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight.
Wie ein mutiger Junge durch seine Liebe zum Radsport und seine beherzte Aktion zum Star der Tour de France wirdGroße Aufregung beim begeisterten kleinen Radfahrer Robbie.
Best Bike RidesPhiladelphia describes 40 of the greatestrecreational rides in thePhiladelphia area, including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides.
An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of CyclingRiding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seductive challenges that can never be fully mastered, even by the most talented and experienced.
This is the essential state-by-state guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing the finest destinations of New England's rail trail system.
The Cyclist's Manifesto makes the most powerful case to date for a simple fact: America can no longer afford to ignore the bicycle as a tool for serious transportation.
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesnt necessarily happen overnight.
Shifting Into High Gear charts the course of Kyle Bryant's transformation as he journeys on a recumbent tricycle across the United States in the throes of Friedreich's ataxia, a life-shortening and disabling disease.
At 23, James Toseland was the youngest ever winner of the World Superbike Championship and with more racing experience than riders twice his age, has overtaken previous champions Carl Fogarty and Neil Hodgson to become the next biking superstar.
'We'll all recognise ourselves somewhere in this book' Emily Chappell'One of the best cycling books of all time' BookAuthorityA joyful dose of inspiration that every cyclist, from rookie to randonneur, can take something valuable from' Road.
Ein Rad-Star auf der Suche nach der menschlichen Seite des Profi-PelotonsDer Niederländer Tom Dumoulin gilt als einer der besten Radsportler seiner Generation.
Discover the joys and benefitsof riding a bike Whether you're looking to join the Lycra brigade, tear down mountain bike trails or simply teach yourself or your child how to ride, this practical guide covers all your needs, from choosing the right bike and accessories to hitting the road and trails.
Discover the joys and benefitsof riding a bike Whether you're looking to join the Lycra brigade, tear down mountain bike trails or simply teach yourself or your child how to ride, this practical guide covers all your needs, from choosing the right bike and accessories to hitting the road and trails.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'Cycling Book of the Year' 2022The strange and thrilling world of Japanese track racing - a cycling and betting culture unlike anything else on earthThe Olympic cycling sport of keirin was invented in Japan more than 70 years ago to raise money to rebuild the country after World War II.
Push until it hurts, then push some moreEven by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own.
SHORTLISTED FOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEARIn the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days.
