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Freedom Rider
Jacana Media 2013; US$ 18.99Freedom Rider is an adventure in extreme endurance sport, as well as an inquiry into the unique story of our fascinating country. When journalist Kevin Davie started riding his mountain bike in remote, wide-open South African spaces he found himself on a 10 000 km journey that tested his courage and determination through blizzards, lightning and hail... more...
BMX Racing
Crowood 2013; US$ 14.57For those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, BMX Racing provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this exciting sport. It guides the reader through all stages and levels of racing, from beginner and club to professional level. The book includes material on: Clothing and equipment for safe riding; Choosing your first... more...
The Pentathlon of the Ancient World
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2013; US$ 35.00The pentathlon, comprising competition in the discus, javelin, long jump, sprint, and wrestling, was hailed as the ultimate test of athletic versatility and remained a staple of the ancient Greek Olympic Games, Crown Games and Pan-Hellenic festivals for 1,200 years. Still, there is little scholarly consensus over many major aspects of the event. This... more...
Half Man, Half Bike
Chicago Review Press 2013; US$ 15.99Eddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pele to soccer: simply the best there has ever been. Merckx amassed an astonishing 445 victories. Lance Armstrong, by comparison, managed fewer than 100. Merckx didn?t just beat his opponents; he crushed them. But his triumphs only tell half a story that includes horrific... more...
Cycle Road Racing
Crowood 2013; US$ 14.57Cycle Road Racing provides a practical and instructional guide for those entering into cycle road racing, and those improving their performance. It covers the latest developments in racing and cycle technology, and guides the reader through all stages of racing, from setting up the bike correctly to race day itself.The book includes material on:... more...
French Cycling
Liverpool University Press 2012; US$ 60.00French Cycling: a Social and Cultural History aims to provide a balanced and detailed analytical survey of the complex leisure activity, sport, and industry that is cycling in France. Identifying key events, practices, stakeholders and institutions in the history of French cycling, the volume presents an interdisciplinary analysis of how cycling has... more...
Hizzy: The Autobiography of Steve Hislop
HarperCollins Publishers 2012; Not AvailableSteve Hislop was one of the most famous motorcycle racers in the world. He had always been a controversial and outspoken character having had many famous clashes and splits with teams and riders over the years, not always to his advantage. Season 2003 was no different. Steve?s life was incredible, funny and ultimately tragic. more...
Slim
Allen & Unwin 2012; US$ 12.99One man, one bike, a whole lotta trouble?a biker memoir Meet Slim: he bought his first motorcycle, a Bridgestone 175 cc, at age 16 in 1968. Since then, he's been in and out of trouble?mainly in?and experienced the thrills and perils of riding on the highway. He has been a guest inside some of Australia's toughest jails, where he learned a lifetime's... more...
Running to Extremes
Allen & Unwin 2012; US$ 18.17Lisa Tamati takes on some of the world's most extreme ultra-races - an inspiring look at the reality of a long-distance runner. more...









