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Book SynopsisWith cities across the country adding miles of bike lanes and building bike-share stations, bicycling is enjoying a new surge of popularity in America. It seems that every generation or two, Americans rediscover the freedom of movement, convenience, and relative affordability of the bicycle. The earliest two-wheeler, the draisine, arrived in Philadelphia in 1819 and astonished onlookers with the possibility of propelling themselves “like lightning.” Two centuries later, the bicycle is still the fastest way to cover ground on gridlocked city streets.Filled with lively stories, The Mechanical Horse reveals how the bicycle transformed American life. As bicycling caught on in the nineteenth century, many of the country’s rough, rutted roads were paved for the first time, laying a foundation for the interstate highway system. Cyclists were among the first to see the possibilities of self-directed, long-distance travel, and some of them (including a fellow Trade ReviewA bright, enthusiastic cultural history. * Kirkus *[A] dazzling cultural history of the bicycle . . . Guroff peppers these historical accounts with lively quotes from primary documents and her own sharp, modern insight. As she makes plain, it’s not just cyclists who have bicycles to thank for the way they get around—it’s everybody. And that makes The Mechanical Horse worth a read for the most avowed drivers, too. * CityLab *Fascinating . . . Guroff does an admirable job reminding us of the bicycle’s lasting influence . . . [Her] book provides a colorful and helpful map of where we’ve been, and where we all might go from here. * The Wall Street Journal *A narrative rich in history and based on formidable research . . . But what comes through most strongly in this nicely written, fast-paced narrative is Guroff’s love for her subject. If you adore your bike, you’re curious about where it came from, and you’d like to read about how it’s changed the world, then buy this book. It’s that simple. * Washington Independent Review of Books *Guroff has penned a fascinating account of how such a seemingly simple invention could have such a global impact. * Baltimore Magazine *Guroff defty tells how cycling grew, literally, from the iron drasine and wooden-wheeled velocipedes in the early 19th century to giant-front-wheel penny farthings. * The Examiner *Guroff is a confident social historian who allows her eye for the colorful detail to lead the way while never neglecting to think through the chain of incidents and inventions that paved the road from the early 19th-century draisine, two wheels and a seat but not much else, to the battery-assisted fat-wheeled wonders of today. . . . Good stories abound in Guroff's account. * The Weekly Standard *Who knew that besides representing a marvel of mechanical efficiency, the bicycle also has a fascinating social history? It turns out that its story is a very readable tale of social change in America. * Minnesota Star Tribune *Margaret Guroff’s survey of the role the bicycle has played in America’s social and cultural development covers a lot of ground at a necessarily rapid cadence. We learn that America’s relationship with the bicycle is an on-off romance based partly on fashion and partly on utility… Today, while cycling enjoys rising popularity in prosperous urban area, overall ridership has decreased especially among children. Guroff speculates that computers, smartphones and heightened protectiveness may mean the bicycle is no longer a suburban kid’s birthright. Let’s hope not. * Times Literary Supplement *Guroff looks at bicycling from its early days to the present, offering fascinating insights that connect the earlier years with the present. * AETHLON: The Journal of Sport Literature *The Mechanical Horse is first-rate popular history that ought to interest professional historians of business, capitalism, and technology. * Business History Review *An exceptional example of an empathetic historical imagination, and fantastically good at making history accessible to all. * Great Plains Quarterly *Table of Contents Introduction Chapter One. The Birth of the Bike Chapter Two. The Need for Speed Chapter Three. The Wheel, the Woman, and the Human Body Chapter Four. Paving the Way for Cars Chapter Five. From Producers to Consumers Chapter Six. The Infinite Highway of the Air Chapter Seven. The Cycles of War Chapter Eight. The King of the Neighborhood Chapter Nine. The Great American Bicycle Boom Chapter Ten. Bike Messengers, Tourists, and Mountain Bikers Chapter Eleven. Are We There Yet? Acknowledgments Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFrom Rails to Trails is the fascinating tale of the political rebirth of bicycle advocacy and of how miles of abandoned corridors were converted to multiuse trails.Trade Review"Harnik rightfully deserves credit for being one of the pioneers who led a movement that positively affected the lives of millions of Americans. His book will be a reference for trail designers and builders for generations to come."—Dirt"In the new, informative book From Rails to Trails, Harnik tells the fascinating tale of the rails-to-trails movement and considers what the continued creation of rails-trails means for the future of Americans' health, nonmotorized transportation networks, and communities across the country."—Brooklyn Digest"Anyone who reads the book will have to come away with some appreciation for how the trails they ride got there."—Charles Pekow, cyclingutah.com"Harnik's sweep through this lane of American transportation, industry, and politics will engage the most sedentary. Buffs will geek out on the dozens of charts, maps, and tables."—Michael Leccese, historynet.com"In From Rails to Trails: The Making of America's Active Transportation Network . . . Harnik, now 72, recounts the rich history of bicycling, the rise and fall of railroads, and the grassroots activism that led to the creation of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy."—Jeanette Der Bedroslan, John Hopkins Magazine"From Rails to Trails is a compelling and thorough introduction to applying 20th-century political skills to the double lines of steel rail created by 19th-century physical brawn."—James D. Porterfield, Railroad History"I've read thousands of trail books and publications over my forty-year career of developing and enjoying trails. The majority of these publications fall into four categories: trail guides, trail memoir/adventure narratives, trail construction, maintenance how-tos, and trail studies. During the last few years, we've seen an added category—books exploring the history of what many call the 'nature of trails' or the 'trails movement.' They expand our trail knowledge to this fifth category—delving into the history of where trails and organizations began, how they began, and where they, as well as us, are heading. Peter Harnik, a longtime environmental activist and avid bicyclist joins this last category with his new book that covers the political, cultural, transportation, design, and land-use issues that have shaped the rail-trail movement."—Jim Schmid, americantrails.org"I read with relish Peter Harnik's telling of the rail-trail history, From Rails to Trails: The Making of America's Active Transportation Network. . . . The inspirational book is a bit of a memoir, too, as Peter tells of his own path as one of the founders of the movement to save the rail corridors for public recreational use. Thank you for all that energy, Peter!"—Bill Thorness, billthorness.substack.com"To accommodate trains, the corridors were engineered to be relatively flat, and their hard-packed roadbeds still offer surfaces suitable for most bicycles. The potential for many more rail trails remains, including the completion of the remaining 48% of an east-west, coast-to-coast trail network. The compelling story of how this came about is told by Peter Harnik."—Tom Horton, Bay Journal"Spotlighting key trails and key individuals from the history of rails to trails, Harnik's book should appeal not only to bicyclists but also those of us more broadly interested in environmental history, parks and recreation history, transportation and commerce history, and activism."—Scott EinbergerTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Queen of Trails 2. Why Were There So Many Rail Corridors? 3. Meanwhile, the Bicycle 4. Dark Days and a Seismic Shift 5. Is This Idea for Real? 6. Congress Steps In 7. It’s Perfect! Who Could Be Against It? 8. The Movement Gels 9. Fighting for Rights in Court 10. Building the Political Base 11. Breaking into the Money Vault 12. City Trail, Country Trail 13. Bridges and Tunnels 14. Sharing the Corridor 15. Full Throttle Ahead 16. Filling the Gaps 17. Of Rail-Trails and Real Estate 18. If You Want to Count, You Have to Count Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisJessica Cherry and Frank Soos have assembled a wide range of Alaska cycling voices, from the Gold Rush prospecting cyclists of the early 1900s to the ultra-endurance cyclists and bike packers of today.Trade Review"However often you ride bikes, you'll find something beautiful in this 320-page collection. You'll probably also find something inspiring. I certainly did, and when I finished reading, I pulled on my boots and went for a long ride."—John Messick, bikepacking.com“Ever since bicycles were invented, intrepid Alaskans have set out through wilderness, over mountains, along frozen rivers, over thousands of miles of trails. This spirited and lively collection gives us history, starting in 1900, with Ed Jesson’s thousand-mile trip Dawson to Nome. We witness the development of mountain bikes and fatbikes, of pogies and GPS systems. We watch a Tuesday evening cycling club get bogged down, literally, so their ride lasts until the wee hours. From everyday bike commutes to weeks-long wilderness rides, Alaskans continue to push the pedals and their own limits. This book will delight hardcore riders, weekend riders, and readers who’ll enjoy vicariously these wild adventures on wheels.”—Peggy Shumaker, author of Just Breathe Normally“Thrilling! This entertaining and thoughtful anthology captures the joys and adventures of bicycling in Alaska. From urban rides in Anchorage to perilous winter journeys above the Arctic circle, and from the earliest bicycles brought to Alaska during the 1890s Gold Rush to contemporary rides on fatbikes taken to help cope with our current pandemic, herein is a wide-ranging selection of essays filled with surprises at every turn. Readers will experience not only long pedals through the landscapes and wildlife of this most beautiful state but also the personal introspection that only a good ride can inspire. At turns humorous, inspiring, and thought-provoking, and all so beautifully written. It’ll make you want to ride, even at forty below.”—Daryl Farmer, author of Bicycling beyond the DivideTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Jessica Cherry Introduction Frank Soos Part 1. Bicycling in Alaska, 1898–1908 Introduction Terrence Cole From Dawson to Nome on a Bicycle Edward R. Jesson A Broken Chain and a Busted Pedal: Max Hirschberg’s 1900 Bicycle Ride to Nome Max Hirschberg Cycling the Arctic: Levie’s Bicycle Ride from Point Barrow to Nome H. B. Levie Part 2. New Wheels, 1980s–2000 Introduction Jessica Cherry and Frank Soos Iditabike, 1987 Charlie Kelly Iditasport Extreme: 350 Miles Rocky Reifenstuhl Iditasport, 1991 Gail Koepf Hellbikes on Ice Roman Dial Biking the Haul Road Dan Buettner Pribilofs by Bike, 1994 Bill Sherwonit Rough-Terrain Unicycling, 1997 Michael Finkel Part 3. Wheels Now, 2001–2021 Introduction Jessica Cherry The Wind Grooms Our Trails Daniel Smith Skagway to Nome Jeff Oatley The Government Sign Corinna Cook Last Ride of the Season David A. James A Winter Bike Commute Martha Amore The Bike Thief Don Rearden The Killer Hill Andromeda Romano-Lax Cryo-Cave! An Ode to Indoor Training in Alaska Eric Flanders The Iditarod Trail and Me Clinton Hodges III That One Magnetek Time I Jumped Over Five Cars M. C. MoHagani Magnetek When There’s No One Left to Fight Rachael Kvapil The Books I Carried Alys Culhane Going Long, Going Solo Corrine Leistikow Physical Education Jessica Cherry There Is No Tomorrow Bjørn Olson A Positively Memorable Mountain Bike Ride(ish) Eric Troyer Back in Alaska to Share the Story of the Roads Lael Wilcox Nulato Hills: Biking Musk Ox Trails in Western Alaska Luc Mehl Growing Old with My Bicycle Kathleen McCoy The Magic Bus on Stampede Trail Tom Moran Tell ’Em about It: An Alaska Cyclist at Large Earl Peterson Acknowledgments Source Acknowledgments Contributors

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Book SynopsisDiscusses the power of the bicycle to impact mobility, technology, urban space and everyday lifeTrade Review"One Less Car is a serious update and expansion of the social and political history of bicycling. I would own this book for the notes and bibliography alone." —Robert Hurst, author of The Cyclist's Manifesto and The Art of CyclingTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Introductions and Intersections 2 Becoming Auto-Mobile 3 Vélorutionaries and the Right to the (Bikeable) City 4 Critical Mass and the Functions of Bicycle Protest 5 Two-Wheeled Terrors and Forty-Year-Old Virgins: Mass Media and the Representation of Bicycling 6 DIY Bike Culture 7 Handouts, Hand Ups, or Just Lending a Hand? Community Bike Projects, Bicycle Aid, and Competing Visions of Development under Globalization 8 Conclusion, or "We Have Nothing to Lose but Our (Bike) Chains" Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBicycling Through Paradise is a collection of twenty historically themed cycling tours broken into 10-mile segments centered around Cincinnati, Ohio. Written by two longtime cyclists—one a professor of history and one an architect—the book is an affectionate, intimate, and provocative reading of the local landscape and history from the perspectives of cycling and Cincinnati enthusiasts. Tours, navigated by Smythe and Hanlon, take cyclers past Native American sites, early settler homesteads, and locations made know through recent Ohio change-makers as navigated by the authors. With extensive details on routes and sites along the way, tours between 20 and 80 miles in length are designed for all levels of cyclists, and even the armchair explorer. Riders and readers will visit towns called Edenton, Loveland, Felicity, and Utopia. Along the journey, they’ll encounter an abandoned Shaker village near the Whitewater Forest and a tiny dairy house called “Harmony Hill,” the oldest standing structure in Clermont County, Ohio. They’ll also take in the view from the top of a 2,000-year-old, 75-foot tall, conical Indian mound at Miamisburg. Riders can follow the Little Miami Scenic Trail and take a detour to a castle on the banks of the Little Miami River. Other sights include a full-scale replica of the tomb of Jesus in Northern Kentucky and the small pleasures of public parks, covered bridges, tree-lined streets, riverside travel, and one-room schoolhouses. And if all this isn’t exactly Paradise, well, it’s pretty close.

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Book SynopsisUn joven ciclista pedalea por las carreteras sombrías de la campiña normanda. Tiene quince años, aún no piensa en ser profesional ni en el Tour de Francia: solo disfruta del momento, del esfuerzo y de la naturaleza. Cincuenta años antes, un muchacho criado en una granja contempla el cielo estrellado de una noche de verano, con el corazón lleno de sueños. Y en el siglo XVI, un humanista se inclina sobre su escritorio, junto al fuego, llenando de palabras los manuscritos que marcarán su destino.Tres hombres. Tres épocas. Tres destinos. Separados por los siglos, se entrelazan en un mismo lugar: el dominio de La Boderie, en la Suiza normanda. Un refugio de inocencia, de sencillez y de felicidad efímera.Pero el tiempo y las pruebas los arrastrarán lejos de ese paraíso. Serán capaces de reencontrar el camino hacia sus primeras ilusiones?La gente que sueña es el libro más personal de Guillaume Martin-Guyonnet. El ciclista profesional y filósofo francés vuelve con este libro tras el éxito de sus dos ensayos anteriores: Sócrates en bicicleta y La sociedad del pelotón . Con una prosa delicada y llena de ternura, entreteje épocas, vocaciones y destinos para plantear una pregunta íntima y universal: y si, como los niños, bastara con saber soñar?

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Book SynopsisThis Road I Ride is the remarkable story of one woman’s solo journey around the world by bicycle.Trade Review"Now this is feminism!. . . Buhring is in a class with Amelia Earhart and Kathrine Switzer; brave, strong, and a little crazy in the best possible way." -- Douglas Lord - Library Journal"Vivid…Buhring insists she is…just an ordinary person pushing outside her comfort zone. That is exactly what makes her story so amazing." -- Booklist"[A] testament to the human will to overcome and survive as well as a moving portrait of a woman on a deeply personal quest to define the meaning of her life. A searching, engaging memoir from an author who "can be at home no matter where I am in the world."" -- Kirkus Reviews"This is an inspirational memoir about the power of one's undefeatable determination that will appeal to adrenaline seekers." -- Publisher's Weekly"An incredible journey that is awe inspiring and completely captivating. I couldn’t put the book down, couldn’t wait to find out how Buhring would overcome the next barrier! She makes one realize that great dreams are possible to achieve. One of my all-time favorites!" -- Lynne Cox, author of Swimming to Antarctica and Grayson"Juliana Buhring endured fear, doubt, and pain to achieve a truly remarkable feat. But Buhring is more than an athlete—she’s a phoenix, who rose from the ashes of a horrific childhood and a devastating personal loss to test herself against the unknown. You’ll be amazed and inspired by this book." -- Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive"I read this book in a single sitting, transfixed by Juliana's incredible story… The physical achievement of riding around the world pales in comparison to the mental achievement of holding herself together and staying the course through such hardship. This is one of those stories that just pulls you along for the ride. Once I embarked, it just whisked me along until the end." -- Alex Honnold, author of Alone on the Wall

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Book SynopsisThe first guide to this exciting, fast-paced, demanding sport by and for women.

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Book SynopsisDescribes various paved routes that start or end in Washtenaw County. This book details the roads, the areas that require caution, the difficulty of the bike rides, and routes that can be extended for longer rides. It includes routes and maps for Dixboro, Dexter-Chelsea, Gallup Park, Hell, Huron River Drive, Manchester, Waterloo, and East Lansing.

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Book SynopsisA narrative exploration of all the facets that make France’s most scenic and inspiring mountain cycle routes more than just a bike ride.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Geneva • Chamonix • Annecy • Chambery • Grenoble • Le Bourg d’Oisans Barcelonnette

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Book SynopsisArchitect and designer Michael Embacher's unique collection of more than 250 bicycles, the only one of its kind, was lovingly collected over many years and exhibited around the world. This new compact edition of Cyclepedia offers an expanded selection of Embacher's finest, most unusual and most coveted pieces, despite the fact that the collection is no longer intact. With a foreword by design guru Paul Smith and a history of bicycle design by Michael Zappe and Martin Strubreiter, this homage to the beauty of two wheels is a celebration of the fastest, lightest, most innovative and most inventive bicycles designed over the past century. This stunning, carefully curated selection features some of the rarest, most beautiful and most sought-after bicycles from around the world, including classic racing bikes from the Tour de France, high-tech machines that employ the latest advances in materials science, and eccentric bikes designed for unusual uses. With a redesigned layout that makTable of ContentsIntroduction by Michael Embacher • Foreword by Paul Smith • The Bicycles

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Book SynopsisThis updated guide covers a wide selection of mountain biking routes along the Hudson River.

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Book SynopsisThe joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few. In this follow-up to the best-selling Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm, asking the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike.

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Book Synopsis''Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read'' Phil Liggett MBE''A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times'' Rouleur''Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like'' Road.ccLegendary commentator Carlton Kirby''s professional cycling race year takes us from the magnificent Grand Tours and iconic Spring Classics to the sport''s more bizarre corners with plenty of his inimitable and irreverent diversions en route.A true cycling nut would be hard pushed to even name all 36 races on the UCI World Tour, but there is much more to professional racing than national tours and monuments. It''s a year-long global schedule venturing as far afield as Burkina Faso and Gabon. So why not take some of these roads less travelled in the company of Carlton Kirby, a real coTrade ReviewEntertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read from a clever writer * Phil Liggett MBE *Working with Carlton is a rollercoaster ride. Occasionally scary but always a lot of fun. Much like his books * Jo Rowsell, multiple World and Olympic Champion *The tales, stories and experiences from Carlton engross you, it’s almost as if you were there with him in person. Guaranteed to give you a good chuckle! * Hannah Walker, cycling broadcaster *Listening to Carlton Kirby for the first time is like a cyclist doing their first sticky bottle. Before you know it, it's an unescapable and pain-relieving habit * Benji Naesen, Lanterne Rouge Cycling podcast *Carlton Kirby is a legend in the world of cycling. This book is a must for all fans of the sport. Get ready to snort with laughter * David Hunter @cyclingmole *Carlton's calls are more unique, energy-filled, and entertaining than any I have heard. I am sure you'll find the same in this book * Chris Horner, America's most recent Grand Tour winner *Carlton is the ultimate cycling story teller. He has the ability to make big wins legendary. He is a joy for cycling fans globally! * Iljo Keisse, seven-times Six Days of Ghent winner *If races went off on as many tangents as Carlton does during commentary they would be 500km long! ... But working with Carlton on broadcast is like getting a sticky bottle! * Robbie McEwan, three-time Tour de France green jersey winner *Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like. * Road.cc *Table of ContentsForeword by Sean Kelly Amissa Bongo GP Marseillaise UAE Tour Tour De Langkawi Strade Bianchi Tirreno Adriatico Milan Sanremo Catalunya Paris Roubaix Flanders Cro Race Turkey Amstel Gold Liege Bastogne Liege Romandie Switzerland Yorkshire Giro Finale Tro Bro Leon California Tour De France The Grand Depart Tour – Finale Tour VTT Mountain Bikes Tour Of Britain Vuelta… Rest Days Norway Montreal World Champs Lombardia National Hill Climb Tour Du Faso Six Days Ghent Zwift Tuvalu Coconut Cup

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Book SynopsisA philosopher and former racing cyclist examines how competitive riders lose their sense of self as they pursue perfect motion and mastery over pain After ten years as a racing cyclist, riding in up to ninety races a year, Olivier Haralambon became a journalist and philosopher. In The Cyclist and His Shadow, he writes about the world of competitive cycling with rare honesty and self-reflection, exploring it not merely as a sport but as a spiritual and artistic practice, imbued with a mystical quality. In prose at once poetic and precise, Haralambon depicts the intensity of cycling as physical activity in which the rider’s consciousness becomes inseparable from the instantaneous movements of limbs, the exertion of heart and lungs, and the marshaling and expenditure of energy. He describes riding as an ascetic activity always accompanied by pain that the cyclist can control but never fully eliminate. But cycling for Haralambon is not only suffering but also an addictively pleasurable activity in which the rider’s sense of self dissolves and melds with the bicycle, mind and body exploring the vibrant solitude of the course and limits of human endurance. Engaging in the repetition of ascension and the endless hours immersed in an oceanic interior, cyclists are artists in the vastness of landscape, both interior and exterior.Published in association with The Cycling Podcast (https://thecyclingpodcast.com), The Cyclist and His Shadow offers an illuminating meditation on what drives cyclists to devote their lives and bodies to training, racing, and even doping. Drawing from personal experience, Haralambon presents cycling as simultaneously physical and creative, technological and mystical, torturous and ecstatic. Trade Review"[Haralambon] draws the reader into the mind of the racer to help us understand what drives this passion and the ability to suffer in the pursuit of the finish line."—Wall Street JournalTable of ContentsForeword Richard Moore Translator’s Introduction François ThomazeauThe Cyclist and His Shadow 1 My Pet Shadow 2 Flat Cosmos 3 The Finger of St. Thomas 4 Competing 5 Liquid Body 6 Vocation 7 The Monster 8 Intimacy 9 Grace and Disgrace 10 Go to Heaven with Your Body 11 Nocturne 12 Physique 13 Trace 14 The Old Man

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring, heart-pumping true story of soldiers turned cyclists and the historic 1919 Tour de France that helped to restore a war-torn country and its people.On June 29, 1919, one day after the Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of World War I, nearly seventy cyclists embarked on the thirteenth Tour de France. From Paris, the war-weary men rode down the western coast on a race that would trace the country''s border, through seaside towns and mountains to the ghostly western front. Traversing a cratered postwar landscape, the cyclists faced near-impossible odds and the psychological scars of war. Most of the athletes had arrived straight from the front, where so many fellow countrymen had suffered or died. The cyclists'' perseverance and tolerance for pain would be tested in a grueling, monthlong competition.An inspiring true story of human endurance, Sprinting Through No Man''s Land explores how the cyclists united a country that had been torn apart by unprecedented desolation and tragedy. It shows how devastated countrymen and women can come together to celebrate the adventure of a lifetime and discover renewed fortitude, purpose, and national identity in the streets of their towns.

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Book SynopsisThis updated and expanded second edition of this book offers the best cycling routes in southern New Hampshire

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Book SynopsisThree-time Ironman finisher Amy Snyder takes the wraps off the best kept secret in the sports world, the Race Across America (RAAM), a bicycle race like no other. Unlike its famous cousin the Tour de France, RAAM is much crazier, more gothic, and even savage: once the gun goes off the clock doesn't stop, and the first rider to complete the prescribed 3,000-mile route is the victor. In Hell on Two Wheels, Snyder follows a group of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 RAAM, the closest and most controversial race in the event's 30-year history. This work offers a thrilling and remarkably detailed account of the competitors' triumphs and tragedies as they test themselves, each other, and the limits of human endurance. As RAAM exacts its vicious toll, Snyder shows how the racers discover their essential humanity and experience profound joy and completeness, demonstrating how such a grueling effort can also be cleansing and self-revelatory.

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Book SynopsisThe world''s authority on cycling provides a comprehensive guide to the sport for cyclists of all levelsThe 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. No one knows more about this boom than the pros at Bicycling magazine. For nearly 50 years, Bicycling has brought its readers the most up-to-date advice on everything from training and gear to nutrition and stories of cycling''s greatest stars.Now, for the first time, Bicycling gathers its best advice in The Big Book of Bicycling, a must-have book that cyclists of all levels can refer to again and again for answers to all of their cycling questions. Senior editor Emily Furia and her colleagues have gathered the latest, most useful information on getting started, buying gear, maintaining both road and mountain bikes, training for speed, racing techniques, understanding the rules of the road, and much more. This evergreen book is an invaluable resource for any cyclist who wants to ride their best.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious and essential illustrated field guide that breaks down the tribes of the bicycling community: from the spandex-clad weekend warriors to the hipsters on street bikes who love to laugh at each other (and themselves) Anyone who rides a bike knows the bicycling world is made up of tribes. From tattooed messengers to pretty urban hipsters to grouchy shop owners, they may look like they live on different planets, but they are united by their abiding love of bikes—and often their total disdain of other members of this insular world. Bike Tribes is the Preppy Handbook of bicycling, replete with one-of-a-kind illustrations that taxonomize the special habits, clothing, preferences, and predilections of cyclists. Mike Magnuson, an avid rider, bicycling expert, and longtime contributor to Bicycling magazine, covers the basics of racing, etiquette, and apparel and gear, including running commentary on cycling culture, poking holes in practically every pretension in the cycling world. Bike Tribes is a fun romp through the various subcultures in the bike community—bound to appeal to newcomers and grizzled cyclists alike.

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Book SynopsisAt the end of the nineteenth century, cycling's popularity surged in the Boston area, but by 1900, the trend faded. Within the next few decades, automobiles became commonplace and roads were refashioned to serve them. Lorenz J. Finison argues that bicycling witnessed a renaissance in the 1970s as concerns over physical and environmental health coalesced. Whether cyclists hit the roads on their way to work or to work out, went off-road in the mountains or to race via cyclocross and BMX, or took part in charity rides, biking was back in a major way.Finison traces the city's cycling history, chronicling the activities of environmental and social justice activists, stories of women breaking into male-dominated professions by becoming bike messengers and mechanics, and challenges faced by African American cyclists. Making use of newspaper archives, newly discovered records of local biking organizations, and interviews with Boston-area bicyclists and bike builders, Boston's Twentieth­Century Bicycling Renaissance brings these voices and battles back to life.

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Book SynopsisIn The Road Less Taken, Kathryn Bertine takes readers through her journey of striving to become a professional cyclist in her mid-30s. Her essays explore the twists and turns on life’s unexpected roads via bicycle, but also the larger meaning of what it means to heed one’s inner compass and search for a personal true north. With her signature wit and humor Bertine’s essays travel far beyond the bike lane, resonating with anyone who has ever dared to try and turn their dreams into a reality.

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Book SynopsisThis is the same amazing story as the current version, but with an updated cover and foreword. If you'd like to read Barbara Savage's two-year around the world bicycle trip now, you can order the current version here. Miles from Nowhere is the story of Barbara and Larry Savage's sometimes dangerous, often zany, but ultimately rewarding 23,000-mile bicycle odyssey, which took them through 25 countries in two years. Along the way, these near-neophyte cyclists on their ten-speeds encountered warm-hearted strangers eager to share food and shelter, bicycle-hating drivers who ran them off the road, various wild animals (including an attack camel), rock-throwing Egyptians, overprotective Thai policeman, motherly New Zealanders, meteorological disasters, bodily indignities, and great personal joys. The stress of traveling together constantly tested yet strengthened the young couple's relationship and as their trip ends, you'll find yourself yearning for Barbara and Larry to jump back on their bikes and keep pedaling. Originally published in 1983, Miles from Nowhere has provided inspiration for legions of modern travel-adventurers and writers.Trade ReviewOriginally published in 1985, this book has stood the test of time and is considered a classic of biking literature. It takes an author like Savage to captivate readers in a way that makes them feel as if they are pedaling right along with her and husband Larry Savage. The couple spent two years biking through 25 European, African, and Asian countries, traveling over 23,000 miles, graduating from novice riders to hardened road warriors. Ironically, the conditions today in many of the countries they biked through in the late 1970s either have not improved or have remained the same. Readers should know that the author was tragically hit and killed by a car soon after concluding this grand adventure while training on her bike for a triathlon just before the original work was published. While this edition offers a new foreword and an interview with widower Larry, the advanced copy did not contain the maps or pictures of the first book. A must-have for all libraries without a copy of the original, especially those with active biking communities seeking entertaining adventure stories. Savage also provides practical touring advice relevant to any bike traveler.-- "Library Journal" A long, long time ago, I read this book and went straight out and bought myself a $250 Specialized bicycle and started my first bicycle tour. Changed my life. I came home and wrote a book about the experience and gave credit where credit was due: Barbara and Larry Savage inspired me, giving me the courage for that first step. A lifetime has now passed, but Barbara's words are still fresh to me, as stirring, thrilling, and humorous as the first time I read them. Many things may have changed since their round-the-world journey, but our human hopes and fears haven't. We are all so much richer for preserving the gift Barbara left us, Miles from Nowhere.--Andrew X. Pham A valuable reissue, reminding us all about the joys (and sometimes sorrows) of seeing the world by bike.--Susan Spano As with much of the best travel writing, it's the voice that makes readers want to stick with a writer over a long journey, and Barbara Savage's voice is that of the best kind of travelling companion: honest, unpretentious, brave, and funny. She talks frankly about challenging aspects of cycle-touring, especially couples cycle-touring, that are usually played for laughs or omitted altogether from these kinds of books. The petty fights in the ditch, the unabashed yelling, the temper-tantrums. But she also describes the small acts of kindness, the making up, and the profound intimacy of living within a few feet of one's partner for most of over two years. The passages where she casually mentions 'lovemaking' (how 70s!) in their tiny tent are utterly disarming. In another writer's hands, they'd be corny, but not Barb's. The magic of this book is how, in her telling, the Savages come across not so much as cyclists or adventurers but as genuine human beings--adventurous, vulnerable, yet resilient--who happen to be riding bicycles.--Dave Buchanan From the swampy Everglades to the snowy Himalayas, Barbara's love of travel shines through. If you enjoy pedal-to-the-metal adventure, you'll find it here.--Rick Steves I cried until I laughed, and laughed until I cried at Barbara Savage's gorgeously written story of her cycling tour with her husband, Larry. Miles from Nowhere is the best of the best, a grand exploration of the world and its people by two wildly adventurous hearts in love with each other and life itself.--Gail Storey I read Miles from Nowhere by Barbara Savage in 2010 while on my own bike tour across America, which I think says at least something about how good it is--that I still felt like reading about biking even after I'd ridden a couple thousand miles. It's another book that's great because of both the writing and the scale of the adventure it captures.--Brendan Leonard If there's a timeless intimacy to be found in long-term bike touring, then it's multiplied by Barbara Savage's words. She takes us along on her two-year adventure and instantly we are her trusted companions. As we ride with Barbara, she doesn't waste time romanticizing the landscape or looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. Instead, she gifts us the privilege of her honesty. And with that, we lucky readers gain a window into the struggle, triumphs, and laugh-out-loud moments of human-powered travel in unexpected places. It's no surprise that Miles From Nowhere has lived on these past 30-plus years and inspired others to take to the road on two wheels. In these pages, Barbara lives on, too. I'm left with the unshaken belief that there's real, unfiltered life to be found out there, and, perhaps most importantly, true kindness.--Gale Straub Inspiring--a masterpiece of bike-travel literature!--Claude Marthaler Told with grit and good humor, this charming travelogue is a testament to why it's worth hitting the road--whether on a bicycle, or through the pages of a book.--Kate Harris

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