Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide

2009 France

Author : Graham Watson
Release : 2009
Genre : France
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 387/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide written by Graham Watson. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his over 30 years of following and photographing the race, Graham Watson has mastered the Tour de France's daily challenges. He shares his insights in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. In his easy-going style, he makes it simple to see the race while treating readers to tips on how to enjoy everything that the Tour -- and France -- has to offer. This guide includes easy-to-follow tips on planning, making reservations, and the first things to do upon arrival; information on where to find the best hotels, and how to find available rooms in each crowded town the Tour visits; campsites, hostels, auberges, and other economical lodging alternatives; and much more. Featuring hundreds of Watson's award-winning photographs, along with full-color maps, travel tips, checklists, and travel resources, this book puts readers in a front-row seat to view all the action.

Historical Dictionary of Cycling

2011-10-16 History

Author : Jeroen Heijmans
Release : 2011-10-16
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 750/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Cycling written by Jeroen Heijmans. This book was released on 2011-10-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolvedinto racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well asdiscussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

Knack Cycling for Everyone

2010-06-01 Sports & Recreation

Author : Leah Garcia
Release : 2010-06-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 418/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Knack Cycling for Everyone written by Leah Garcia. This book was released on 2010-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 it covers training, long-distance riding, riding with kids, riding with groups, and rules of the road. It will get the wheels turning both under your body and in your head. 400 full-color photos covering City Bikes * Off-Road Bikes Parts * Equipment * Accessories Helmets * Shoes * Clothing Changing Flats * Maintenance

Holy Spokes!

2019-08-01 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Rob Coppolillo
Release : 2019-08-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 865/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Holy Spokes! written by Rob Coppolillo. This book was released on 2019-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biking is cheap, healthy, and can provide easy access into an incredible array of life experiences. In this wide-ranging and quick-hitting guide, author Rob Coppolillo explains how bikes work, why bikes matter (especially today, when gas is expensive and interest in green living is high), and how readers—whatever their level of experience—can indulge their tastes for mountain trails, competitive racing, city exploration, and basic transportation from point A to point B. Profiles from a raucous cast of health, racing, and travel experts shed light on common pitfalls and offer great ideas on pursuing your passions while on two wheels. So take the quiz, pick your bike, and let's get rolling!

Power of the Pedal

2018-10-01 Sports & Recreation

Author : Rupert Guinness
Release : 2018-10-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 225/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Power of the Pedal written by Rupert Guinness. This book was released on 2018-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Power of the Pedal', read about cycling in Australia from the penny farthing to 21st-century commuters and Olympic stars. Bicycles changed our lives! They meant a new and faster way to get around and gave rise to ways of exploring, socialising and competing. In the nineteenth century cycling encouraged 'overlanders', adventurers who explored new routes through rugged terrain; cycling clubs that gave women a new kind of freedom to mix socially with men: and novel kinds of racing. In this book, cycling journalist Rupert Guinness reveals 200 years of the bike in Australian everyday life and the world of competition.

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