In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France, Graeme Fife sets the 2015 race in the context of the event's remarkable history, which stretches back to July 1903.
This book explores the reasons for difficulties in making cycling mainstream in many cultures, despite its claims for being one of the most sustainable forms of transport.
Floridas Coast-to-Coast Trail Guide is a guidebook designed specifically for the 250-mile dedicated bicycle/pedestrian trail that provides an uninterrupted cross-Florida trail from Titusville to St.
2023 Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD in Travel GuidebooksOverview of sixteen complete systems (three or more huts) with all you need to know to plan a trip from terrain to costs and other logisticsAt-a-glance tables for quick comparison of hut systemsFull-color photos and detailed mapsHut to Hut USA celebrates the opportunities for hut-tohut hiking, mountain biking, and skiing or snowshoeing at sixteen hut systems across the United States from the Appalachian Mountain Club s hiking huts in the White Mountains, to the San Juan Huts that allow mountain bikers to pedal from Telluride or Durango to Moab, to the Rendezvous Huts for Nordic skiers in Washington s Methow Valley.
* Bend has approximately 300 miles of continuously linked singletrack close to townBend is the Tahoe of Oregon mountain biking, and this new guidebook will put you on the best-of-the-best of the area s singletrack.
Hike, Bike, or Ride on America's Premier Rail-Trails with This Official GuideAll across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails.
With an average of 236,000 New Yorkers biking per day, Bike NYC is the definitive guide to bicycling culture in the citys fastest growing mode of transportation from the authors of the popular BikeBlogNYC.
Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists is a radical strength-based training program aimed at increasing cycling speed, athletic longevity, and overall health in half the training time.
The Bicycling Big Book of Training is an encouraging, focused training book that will speak to beginner and intermediate cyclists without making them feel like novices.
Cyclists will never fear the unknown landscape of bicycle repair on the road with this condensed edition of the perennial Rodale favorite, The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair by Todd Downs.
The world''s authority on cycling provides a comprehensive guide to the sport for cyclists of all levels
The sport of cycling has experienced an exciting boom in popularity fueled by Lance Armstrong''s success and recent comeback, the popularity of triathlons, rising gas prices, and the need to find a sport that lets people have some fun while they get fit.
Bicycling Magazine''s New Cyclist Handbook provides proven wisdom and techniques to help new cyclists get on the road to better fitness and safe, skilled riding.
Given our struggling economy as well as the national struggle to maintain our waistlines, cycling is enjoying a renaissance as more than 57 million people in the United States use bicycles regularly.
With 57 miles of well-tended carriage pathsskirting some of the most beautiful sights on Mount Desert Island and free of automobile trafficAcadia National park is a very popular destination among bicyclists.
An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels, from packing a bike picnic to crafting art projects using spare parts.
Bicycling magazine''s resident Fit Chick delivers a weight-loss plan designed to help readers lose 30, 50, or even 100 pounds by riding a bike and eating sensibly.
A century before Lance Armstrong captured headlines around the world by winning a record seventh consecutive Tour de France, another American dominated the world of competitive cycling.
* Author bikes and skis throughout the year in the Tahoe backcountry Detailed guide to one of the nation s seminal mountain biking locationsNorthern California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking, and Tahoe is its most famous destination.
* Covers the entire 2,000-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including alternate and side-route options Information on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and moreThe Pacific Coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the U.
Fresh approach that every beginning bicycle commuter needs to get started with confidence Illustrations throughout help explain cycle safety, route planning, etiquette, maintenance, and more Author is a family cycling advocateBicycle commuting is growing by leaps and bounds, especially among women.
More than 50% new photos throughout 60 rides total, up from the original 50, chosen for their interest, beauty, and safety Read & Ride downloadable cue sheets!
* Includes rides ranging from easy to epic Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each rideJason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race.
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Cycling the Great Divide, 2nd Edition* Mountain bikers from around the world test their mettle on this 2,745-mile route each year* Ultra cycling, including this route through the Rockies, are increasing in popularity* 245 miles have been added to the route since the first edition was published and are now covered in this new updateMostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico.
CLICK HERE to download the first section from Joyride* New edition includes "e;50 Keys to Transforming Your Community,"e; a detailed checklist for communities trying to adapt bike-friendly and more sustainable policies* Successful in the first self-published edition, this new edition will now be available to book and outdoor retailers for the first timeJoyride tells the inspiring story of Mia Birk's twenty-year crusade to integrate bicycling into daily life.
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from The Bar Mitzvah & The Beast* A light-hearted and hilarious memoir of an ordinary family's extraordinary cross-country bike adventure* Kids fighting, equipment breaking, characters popping up around each turn -- all the good cycling material is hereAmateur bike rider, father of three, and everyday public school teacher, Matt Biers-Ariel never dreamed of riding a bike across the United States.
Whether you bicycle for fitness, pleasure, transportation or all of the above, Easy Cycling around Vancouver features dozens of routes to discover across the Lower Mainland and northwestern Washington State.
For Paul Howard, who has ridden the entire Tour de France route during the race itselfsetting off at 4 am each day to avoid being caught by the prosriding a small mountain-bike race should hold no fear.
