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The Race Against Time
Random House Group Ltd 2013; US$ 22.67When Chris Boardman first raced against Graeme Obree, in a time trial in Newtonards, Northern Ireland, in 1990, it was the start of a rivalry that captivated the British public for a decade and brought cycling on to the front pages. Boardman was the establishment figure: reserved, scientific, middle-class. Obree was the rebel: the Flying Scotsman,... more...
Tour De France 100th Race Anniversary Edition
Quercus 2013; US$ 28.47From its humble origins over a century ago to its present day glory, the Tour de France has always been a race that has inspired fascination. The exploits of the riders ? Tommy Simpson's death of the slopes of Mont Ventoux, Lance Armstrong's controversial career and Bradley Wiggins' historic win ? continue to enthral audiences worldwide. With unequalled... more...
Mud, Sweat & Gears
Summersdale 2013; US$ 9.99The tale of a scenic cycling trip?including an index of the 50 finest beers tasted on the trip "One more wouldn't hurt," said Mick. I looked at him doubtfully. "I'm not sure. It's gone three o'clock already. What time does it get dark in Cornwall at this time of year?" " Not for ages," said Mick, waving his hand dismissively. "One more and then... 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...
Tour de France
Quercus Publishing 2013; US$ 21.99From its humble origins over a century ago to its present day glory, the Tour de France has always been a race that has inspired fascination. The exploits of the riders - Tommy Simpson's death of the slopes of Mont Ventoux, Lance Armstrong's controversial career and Bradley Wiggins' historic win - continue to enthral audiences worldwide.... more...
In the City of Bikes
HarperCollins 2013; Not AvailablePete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man?s Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States , is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the city's cycling, from the craze of the 1890s, through the Nazi occupation, to the bike-centric... more...
In the City of Bikes
HarperCollins 2013; US$ 12.99Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man?s Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States , is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the city's cycling, from the craze of the 1890s, through the Nazi occupation, to the bike-centric... 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...
No Mean Feat
Random House New Zealand 2013; US$ 14.63How a man who lost both legs below the knee overcame the odds to achieve incredible academic, sporting and industrial success, including a Paralympic medal in cycling.Mark Inglis was only 23 when he became a double amputee. No Mean Feat describes how he and fellow climber Phil Doole were trapped in an ice cave near the summit of New Zealand's Mt Cook... more...
Reconsidering the Bicycle
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 25.95In cities throughout the world, bicycles have gained a high profile in recent years, with politicians and activists promoting initiatives like bike lanes, bikeways, bike share programs, and other social programs to get more people on bicycles. Bicycles in the city are, some would say, the wave of the future for car-choked, financially-strapped, obese,... more...









