Cycle racing Books
Vintage Publishing The Racer
Book SynopsisDavid Millar was a professional cyclist for eighteen years, and was the first Briton to wear the leader's jerseys in the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Giro d'Italia. He is now part of the ITV cycling commentary team and a key spokesman on anti-doping. His first book Racing Through the Dark was a bestseller and was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.Trade ReviewDavid Millar's book takes you inside the sport of cycling while also emphasising the absurdity of it. It's quite rare for a sportsman to be so immersed and yet able to detach themselves from it all ... The parts on crashing are amazing. I felt frightened and sore reading it -- Richard Moore, author of Slaying the BadgerCycling has always been about a great deal more than its winners, and The Racer is quite a ride -- Jon Day * Spectator *What’s it really like to be a professional bike racer? David Millar gives you an unparalleled insight -- Colin Henrys * Road Cycling UK *A love letter to the simple pleasure of riding a bike, and a very well-written one at that -- Jamie Beach * Bike Radar *Millar's love for what he did, and the curious world he inhabited for 18 years, shines through his prose * Scotsman *
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Vintage Publishing Bradley Wiggins My Hour
Book SynopsisThe inside story of Bradley Wiggins's record-breaking rideFor 60 minutes this summer, the British public stopped what they were doing, switched on their radios, their TVs, refreshed their Twitter feeds and followed Bradley Wiggins’s attempt to break one of sport’s most gruelling records: The Hour.Trade ReviewFor a book based around just one hour of Wiggins’ fabled career, it’s an incredibly detailed account, and also adds a great depth to what we already know of Britain’s ‘knight on a bike’ -- Colin Henrys * Road Cycling UK *Gets to the heart of not only what it took technically for Wiggins to get to 54.52km but, crucially, how his mind was as important as his legs and lungs […] fascinating -- Ben East * Observer *A fitting celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen in his finest hour * Bikes etc. *A fascinating read. -- Matthew Syed * The Times *From training to execution, Bradley shares his exciting story. * Cycling Weekly *
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Vintage Publishing Cycling is My Life
The cyclist Tom Simpson is a legend. The first British world champion, the first Briton to pull on the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France - he brought professional cycling to a nation and inspired generations of riders. His autobiography, Cycling is My Life, was written the year before he died tragically on the barren moonscape of Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour aged just twenty-nine. Forty years on, hundreds of fans still make the pilgrimage to the windswept memorial which marks the spot where he died. In an age where each Tour de France seems more blighted by scandal than the next, Simpson''s story is as relevant now as it was then. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs, yet the dapper ''Major Tom'' inspired awe and affection from the British public for the obsessive will to win which was ultimately to cost him his life. First published in 1966, Simpson''s autobiography is essential reading fo
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Vintage Publishing Boultings Velosaurus
Book SynopsisFind yourself confused, nodding along when a rouleur relates how le biscuit was effrité (crumbled)? How today they're feeling Angers (past caring)? Fear no more, for Boulting''s Velosaurus will illuminate, enlighten and, frankly, mislead. In his Velosaurus, ITV Tour de France commentator and cycling writer Ned Boulting provides the ultimate lexicon of nonsense terminology surrounding the esteemed Tour de France. Featuring essential vocabulary like Alpe (an Alp), panache (riding with doomed flamboyance, conscious of the need to renew one's contract), moutarde (any race that ends, begins or passes through the city of Dijon) and maillot (a jumper, obviously), Boulting's Velosaurus is the ideal companion to all things peloton for linguistically-challenged fans of non-automotive two-wheeled sport.''Deserves to be on any Tour de France fan's shelf.'' CycleTrade ReviewIt’s a “dip in and smile” book that deserves to be on any Tour de France fan’s shelf. * Cycle *
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The University of Chicago Press Cycling Science
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MIT Press Ltd City Cycling Urban and Industrial Environments
Book SynopsisA guide to today's urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling's health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics.Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. City Cycling offers a guide to this urban cycling renaissance, with the goal of promoting cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies in cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, cycling infrastructure provisions including bikeways and bike parking, the wide range of bike designs and bike equipment, integration of cycling with public transportation, and promoting cycling for women and children.City Cycling emphasizes that bicycling should not be limited to t
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University of Washington Press Bike Battles A History of Sharing the American
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and very engaging, this is a book that everyone who travels needs to read and understand." * Choice *"Bike Battles is an enjoyable read that highlights important historical conflicts that shaped our current roadways. It is accessible and appropriate for any undergraduate class or person interested in bicycling." -- Lindsay Parks Pieper * Sports in American History *"A measure of any book is whether it makes you think beyond its pages, and Bike Battles did just that for me. My dad used to tell me that if I got only one thing out of a book — an interesting fact, a point of view I hadn’t previously considered, something helpful to my life or just entertainment — the book was worth its cover price. By that standard Bike Battles is a bargain. It allowed me to see the last 150 years of riding in America like a mosaic on the wall. I won’t look at parked cars the same way again. The book ought to give today’s bicycle advocates a sense of their place in history and make them proud to continue the battle." -- Grant Petersen * Wall Street Journal *"The book provides in scholarly and very readable style an analysis of cycling as it serves as a locus of conflict over the use and ownership of public commons. . . . Although bikes are the primary material theme of the book, they are a means to illustrate larger social, cultural, and political processes." -- Peter Cox * Journal of Transport History *"These colorful references, coupled with Longhurst's light and natural writing style, make Bike Battles easy to read." -- Amy Goetzman * MinnPost *"Longhurst’s accounts build on a truly innovative use of multiple sources, from legal texts, design manuals, and newspaper articles to sitcoms and traffic education films. These chapters are pleasant reads and convincing narratives. . . . In going beyond the present, this book helps us understand why motorists so often consider the road as their birthright. It is not because of an oft-claimed American love affair with the car, Longhurst asserts, but because of those multiple lost bike battles during the past hundred years." -- Martin Emanuel * Transfers *"In six chapters, [Longhurst] traces the history of what is essentially road-sharing: first horses and carts mixed with pedestrians; then trolleys and buses; then, after WWII, an overwhelming shift, funded by federal highway dollars, to the primacy of the car." * Seattle Weekly *"An excellent, enlightening new book." -- Knute Berger * Seattle Magazine *"Longhurst tackles this debate between bike riders, motorists, and pedestrians by exploring the different mediums Americans have used to create opinions on the bicycle, such as: popular songs, advertising, films, newspapers, and television." * Momentum Magazine (2015 Best New Bike Book) *"Longhurst has provided an accessible and highly readable story of the bicycle. . . . [He] has taken us on a legal and cultural ramble on the American road as well as given us a useful model of engaged and responsible urban history scholarship." -- Joshua Lupkin * Journal of American History *"Reading Bike Battles is like riding down a smooth path with some unexpected sightseeing along the way. The writing is accessible and fun to read. . . . Especially relevant to a generation of students who are more likely to consider forms of transportation beyond the car, this book is a promising addition to a history, urban planning, or environmental studies class." -- Margot Higgins * Environmental History *"Bike Battles provides a well-researched foundation into many of the issues of bicycle planning today, and is especially valuable by framing the battles as more than just legal rights." -- Peter Furth * Transport Reviews *"Longhurst provides general readers with a sprightly history of the political and legal battles over cycling from the late nineteenth century to the present . . . The bicyclists currently navigating traffic-choked streets, inhaling exhaust and darting between behemoth SUVs, like many other aspects of the contemporary urban landscape, Longhurst asserts, represent the legal and institutional legacy of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era." -- Bruce J. Schulman * Reviews in American History *"You should absolutely buy and hold [Bike Battles] up as a righteous rebuke the next time someone complains that ‘the war on cars is real.’ Longhurst maps out the perfect storm of American consumer trends, policy decisions, and historical events that led to that car cutting you off downtown just now." -- Megan Burbank * Portland Mercury *"Tells the fascinating story of the legal and political battles over bicycles on the road. . . . Longhurst’s timely study shows that the arguments over bikes and road space are not new and also holds lessons for present-day bicycle advocates who would be wise to avoid the mistakes that scuttled earlier efforts to build bike infrastructure in US cities . . . will be of great interest to anyone interested in the history of bike policy and roads in the US." -- John Lloyd * Boy on a Bike! blog *"Intelligent, relevant and enlightening, Bike Battles is what all history should be. The reader needn’t be a policy wonk or a cycling enthusiast to appreciate the lessons, and its array of old photographs and sketches (bike commuters in 1902, “high riders” in Boston in 1880) are delightful. All in all, it’s a worthy ride." -- Jennifer Graham * The Hippo *"His book, while academically rigorous, is easily accessible to the general public. In fact, I found it a page-turner as would any one who rides a bike on the streets of any American city or rural place." -- Dave Cieslewicz * Isthmus *"In six chapters, [Longhurst] traces the history of what is essentially road-sharing: first horses and carts mixed with pedestrians; then trolleys and buses; then, after WWII, an overwhelming shift, funded by federal highway dollars, to the primacy of the car." -- Joe Garvin * City Living Seattle *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Get Out of the Road! 2. The Right Sort of People 3. The Rules of the Road 4. Victory Bike Battles 5. 1950's Syndrome 6. Bikes Are Beautiful Conclusion Acknowledgments Note on Citations and Sources Abbreviations Notes Select Bibliography Index
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University of Washington Press Biking Uphill in the Rain
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The most informative and definitive history of bicycles and the bike movement in Seattle." * Cascade Bicycle Club *"Tom Fucoloro's new book explores the good, the bad, and the sometimes shocking history of Seattle's bike culture." * The Stranger *
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John Murray Press Cycling Home From Siberia
Book Synopsis''It is late October, and the temperature is already -40C...My thoughts are filled with frozen rivers that may or may not hold my weight; empty, forgotten valleys haunted by emaciated ghosts and packs of ravenous, merciless wolves.''In 2004 Rob Lilwall arrived in Siberia equipped only with a bike and a healthy dose of fear. CYCLING HOME FROM SIBERIA recounts his epic three and a half year, 30,000 mile journey back to England via the foreboding jungles of Papua New Guinea, an Australian cyclone and Afghanistan''s war-torn Hindu Kush.A gripping story of endurance and adventure, this is also a spiritual journey giving a poignant insight into life on the road in some of the world''s toughest corners.www.roblilwall.comTrade ReviewI'm not sure Rob Lilwall knows it, but he has penned a two-wheeled classic. I wanted to rise up singing and strap on my bicycle clips. -- Kevin Rushby * The Guardian *Lilwall has a wonderful ability to inspire trust in his readers. * The Guardian *Lilwall's story is a remarkable one ... enhanced by the fact that he has a writer's skill for conveying a sense of place. * The Sunday Telegraph *A rite of passage adventure, full of thrills, excitement and endurance tests. * Irish Times *Not only describes different countries and their peoples, but also delves into the human heart. -- Amy Boucher Pye * Woman Alive *A real adventure story * The Baptist Times *Rob Lilwall is such a transparently decent, honest and likeable bloke that it is difficult not to become involved in the highs and lows of his journey. 7/10 -- Martin Spice * Times Educational Supplement *
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Random House USA Inc The Secret Race
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CRC Press Bicycle Engineering and Technology
Book SynopsisCovering the applied science, manufacturing methods and mathematics related to cycles and cycling in an easy-to-understand way which will be accessible to both experienced cyclists and laypeople. This book will be a particularly useful resource for students on IMI, City & Guilds and Cytech Cycle Maintenance courses. Table of Contents1. Brief History of Bicycles and Bicycling 2. The Bicycle Frame 3. Wheels and Tyres 4. Gears and Drive 5. Brakes 6. Let’s get comfortable, saddles and handle bars 7. Electrical Power 8. Add-ons and Kit 9. Bicycle Materials 10. Soldering, Brazing and Welding 11. Reinforced Composite Materials 12. Data 13. Heath, Safety and Environment 14. The Bicycle Industry 15. Science Terminology 16. Service and Repair
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WW Norton & Co The Rules
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WW Norton & Co This Road I Ride Sometimes It Takes Losing
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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WW Norton & Co A Trailside Guide Womens Mountain Biking 0
Book SynopsisThe first guide to this exciting, fast-paced, demanding sport by and for women.
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WW Norton & Co Mountain Biking
Book SynopsisOutside Books introduces a unique series of international sport/travel guides: your favorite adventure sports, our top picks—worldwide—of where to pursue them.
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The University of Michigan Press Washtenaw County Bike Rides
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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Torn Curtain Publishing Born to Live
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Great Cycling Climbs
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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Thames & Hudson Ltd City Cycling Europe
Book SynopsisPart of the City Cycling Europe series, this title is aimed primarily at those looking to take casual weekend breaks. It also includes information for hardcore racing enthusiasts and special routes for those wishing to escape the traffic.Trade Review'I'm coveting one and I don't even own a bike' - Observer'Neat ... a polished product, of equal value to weekend breakers as cyclists' - The London Cyclist'Made with precision and utility' - bangstyle.com
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Thames & Hudson Ltd City Cycling Guides Rapha Los Angeles
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Thames & Hudson Ltd City Cycling Guides Rapha New York
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Thames & Hudson Ltd City Cycling Usa Chicago
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Thames & Hudson Ltd City Cycling Guides Rapha San Francisco
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Thames and Hudson Ltd City Cycling USA Los Angeles New York Chicago San
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Escape by Bike
Book SynopsisFrom wilderness treks to weekends following local coastal paths, adventure cycling combines cycle touring, mountain biking and camping to open up new and exciting possibilities for the two-wheeled explorer. Thanks to advances in bike technology and the ease of international travel, cycling adventures on any scale are more accessible than ever before. Cycling writer and photographer Joshua Cunningham spent eleven months cycling from London to Hong Kong, a journey that spanned twenty-six countries and 22,000 kilometres (13,670 miles). During his journey, he captured thousands of photographs of the landscapes, many barely touched by humans, and acquired a wealth of invaluable experience, from arranging travel and selecting the best bike to what to pack for each climate and terrain, and how to choose and navigate your route. Equal parts travelogue and practical guide, this exhilarating account divides the stages of his tour into five chapters, each focusing on a geographical environment: forest, desert, mountain, tropical and urban. Each chapter presents a text section on uncoated paper, featuring specially commissioned illustrations by Chris McNally, followed by a photographic album printed on art stock.Trade Review'You’ll struggle not to be captivated by Joshua’s recollection of his eleven months on the road … his down-to-earth style is refreshing and easy to read … you’ll return to look over the photos again and again' - ADVNTR'Stunning' - Cycle'Extraordinary' - Men's FitnessTable of ContentsIntroduction: Overland by Bike • 1. Forests • 2. Mountains • 3. Deserts • 4. Tropics • 5. Cities • Technical Information
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Cyclepedia A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
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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Thames and Hudson Ltd Cycling Jerseys
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Man Who Cycled The World
Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of one young man''s record-breaking solo cycle journey around the worldOn 15 February 2008, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 194 days and 17 hours previously, he had begun his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Mark smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. He had travelled more than 18,000 miles on his own through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, camping wild at night and suffering from constant ailments.The Man Who Cycled the World is the story not just of that amazing achievement, but of the events that turned Mark Beaumont into the man he is today. From the early years of his free-spirited childhood in the Scottish countryside to present day, he has been equally determined not to settle for an average existence, but to break free and follow his dreams.Mark Beaumont grew up in the foothills of the Scottish Trade ReviewThe narrative is infused with human drama to keep the pages turning... impressive -- Clover Stroud * Sunday Telegraph *In 2008 Mark Beaumont completed the fastest ever circumnavigation of the world by bicycle, covering 18,296 miles in 194 days 17 hours and beating the previous record by 81 days. Here Beaumont describes that astonishing journey and how he became one of modern cycling's genuine heroes * London Review of Books *Readers will remember Mark Beaumont's staggering achievement of racing around the world in 2008. This is Mark's personal story of his marathon. I have scanned it once and read it twice thoroughly yet I'm not sure I've got all there is to be had from it. The journey was epic and it took a hero's mindset to contemplate the project, never mind actually carry it out. He includes laconic entries from his diary which really bring home how hard things were on the road. These often terse statements come across as very immediate and give the reader a very clear insight into how he was feeling. You'll have to buy the book to find out more... and by buying it you help keep a modern hero awheel! -- Gerry Frisby * Cycling World *If you think cycling on British roads is perilous, spare a thought for Mark Beaumont, the man who pedalled around the world in a record 194 days and 17 hours. His epic trek saw him battle hostile terrain in Turkey and Pakistan, endure fierce weather in Australia and get back in the saddle after a crash in America * Daily Express *There is much that is remarkable about Mark Beaumont and he has produced a well-written and highly readable account of his endeavour. What he does is something close to a blow-by-blow account of the enormous resolve and determination that were necessary to undertake the journey... Unusually for round-the-world accounts it picks up towards the end, rather than tailing off. Chasing a record at times seems like an odd reason for travellling so far - but by the end, I was willing him through the final few days * cycling-books.com *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Secret Race
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDOn a fateful night in 2009, Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle met for dinner in Boulder, Colorado.Trade ReviewBrilliantly detailed and wholly convincing: with Coyle's skill and Hamilton's honesty, the book was always likely to be excellent. This is no generalised or theoretical exploration of a doping culture but a forensic description of how it worked. Armstrong used to say there would always be sceptics who didn't believe in his story, but now the sceptics are those who, ostrich-like, continue to believe. They should be compelled to read this book, and though the collision with reality will cause them to shudder, the good news is that they will be riveted by a well-told story and will be the better for knowing the truth. -- David Walsh * Sunday Times *The broadest, most accessible look at cycling’s drug problem to date. * New York Times *The news leaks about The Secret Race have vastly undersold its importance. Tyler Hamilton's book is a historic, definitive indictment of cycling's culture of doping during the Armstrong era. Here's the reality. The Secret Race isn't just a game changer for the Armstrong myth. It's the game ender. No one can read this book with an open mind and still credibly believe that Armstrong didn't dope. It's impossible. That doesn't change the fact that he survived cancer and helped millions of people through Livestrong, but the myth of the clean-racing hero who came back from the dead is, well, dead. The book is the holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans in search of answers. The book's power is in the collected details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. * Outside magazine *Astonishingly candid... an extraordinary confessional. -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *Riveting... Just about every significant detail in the USADA evidence is here. And it is brilliantly conveyed by an insider who can see both sides of the story: the institutional corruption, which eats away at the culprits, as well as the crippling pressure on riders to conform. We can expect plenty more books to be published on this conspiracy, for it is arguably the most audacious ever plotted in the world of sport. But it feels as though Hamilton's is likely to become the definitive work on the subject. -- Simon Briggs * Daily Telegraph *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Sean Yates Its All About the Bike
Book SynopsisBefore Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates. Behind Bradley Wiggins, there was Sean Yates.One of only five Britons to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, Sean Yates burst onto the cycling scene as the rawest pure talent this country has ever seen. After turning professional at the age of 22, he soon became known as a die-hard domestique, putting his body on the line for his teammates. Devastatingly fast, powerful and a fearless competitor, Yates won a stage of the Tour, as well as the Vuelta a España, in 1988, and went on to don the coveted maillot jaune six years later.Having put British cycling on the map as a rider, Yates was soon in demand as a directeur sportif, using his tactical knowledge to inspire a new generation of cyclists to success. And after Team Sky came calling, Yates was the man to design the brilliant plan that saw Sky demolish the opposition in 2012, and for Bradley Wiggins to become the first cyclist from these shoTrade ReviewA candid and unflinching account of his three decades in the sport, of interest to anyone who has followed his long and fruitful career. Yates is not afraid to pull punches throughout this autobiography and you have to admire his honesty... refreshingly far removed from what we have grown used to in many similar releases. * Sky Sports, Cycling Books of the Year *Brilliant. This is, in many ways, an old-fashioned book chronicling the transformation of a cycling-mad kid from West Sussex into possibly the most respected domestique in the peloton, who also claimed a famous time-trial stage victory of the Tour de France in 1988 and wore the yellow jersey for a day in 1994. This book does full credit to an outstanding career. -- Brendan Gallagher * Sweetspot Cycling Book of the Year shortlist nomination *A very good read... one of those rare well written cycling autobiographies that engages the reader... better by far than the other recent autobiographies that could be filed under 'British Cycling and My Role in Its Rise to Glory'. The whole thing has a charming, casual air about it, like a couple of old mates sitting down over a pint and reminiscing about the past. It's nice to be reminded why Yates used to be such a legend. * Podium Café *Sean Yates is the real deal - tremendous determination, talent and commitment - the classic hard man from that era. In a way reading the book made me glad I didn't become a pro cyclist. * Cycling Uphill *For years Sean Yates was by far and away the most successful British rider in the Tour de France since Tommy Simpson. Then came Cavendish, Froome and most of all Wiggins. After retiring from racing Sean Yates was to become Team Sky's Race Director and a figure central to Wiggins' 2012 Tour victory. A great and revealing book. -- Mark Perryman * Philosophy Football, autumn sports books review *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Climbs and Punishment
Book Synopsis**Shortlisted for Cycling Book of the Year at the Cross British Sports Book Awards 2015**Cycling journalist Felix Lowe makes the leap from raconteur to rouleur, taking to the saddle for the first time to complete his very own grand tour of Europe.Lowe''s light-hearted and entertaining travelogue charts his progress as he cycles 2,800 kilometres from Barcelona to Rome, crossing three countries and cycling over three mountain ranges, taking in some of cycling''s most fabled climbs. As he follows in the tracks of some of the world''s greatest wheelmen, Lowe puts professional cycling''s three major stage races the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Giro d''Italia under the microscope, whilst capturing the potent mix of madness, humour and human spirit that make people identify with the sport so strongly.Powered by local delicacies and his trademark blend of self-deprecating humour and barbed wit, Lowe takes readers on an immersive journey through the CaTrade ReviewExcellent... erudite, pun-filled, often bawdy and never less than absolutely delightful to read. * The Jersey Pocket *There’s a touch of Tim Moore here... You will laugh and maybe wince as Lowe laughs his way around the Mediterranean. * The Inner Ring *Superbly crafted, well-written … Climbs and Punishment is binge reading at its very best. -- Southern Spin * Eurosport *Lowe keeps up an effortless flow of good-humoured chat and at the end he is a changed man - an aching but ardent pelotonist. * The Times *Laugh out loud funny ... a highly entertaining book that will appeal to the cyclist and non-cyclist alike. * Road.cc *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Race to Truth
Book SynopsisWhen Emma O''Reilly joined the US Postal cycling team in 1996, she could have had no idea how she would become a central figure in the biggest doping scandal in sporting history. Yet when Lance Armstrong, starting his comeback from cancer, signed for US Postal, it was Emma, the only woman on the team, who became his personal soigneur. This is the definitive inside story of that time, and of the enormous repercussions that resonate to this day for Emma, Lance and the whole sport.Emma had the strength to break cycling''s omerta by speaking out against the culture of doping. She thought she would be one of many whistleblowers, doing what she believed was right. Isolated and shunned by the sport she loved, however, her reputation was systematically destroyed. And yet she had the courage to bounce back, and remarkably, to forgive those who made her existence a living hell. This is the ultimate memoir of truth and its many consequences.Trade ReviewImpartial, honest, brave... the definitive account of those years. * Irish Examiner, Books of the Year *Fascinating. * Irish Times, Books of the Year *Of all the depictions of Armstrong over the years, this is the most empathetic, unrelenting in its depiction of the doping monster, yet ultimately it is also forgiving. * The Guardian *Balanced and inspiring... Emma O'Reilly writes with great courage and honesty. * Julie Knowles, Waterstones *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Africa Solo My World Record Race from Cairo to
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEARIn the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days.
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Faber & Faber Shadows on the Road
Book Synopsis''Beautiful, an instant classic, a poignant voyage through Barry''s love for cycling and the turmoil he lived through because of it.'' DAVID MILLARIn Shadows on the Road, Michael Barry explores the dreams and passions of cycling in this moving and controversial account of life at the heart of the Peloton, from the one day classics to the Tour de France, from US Postal to Team Sky.In 2012, veteran cyclist Michael Barry announced his retirement from the sport after fourteen years. Weeks later he testified against his former teammate Lance Armstrong, as part of the USADA investigation.In Shadows on the Road, Barry recounts what it was like to ride for US Postal and Team Sky alongside Lance Armstrong, Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome, and how his early idealistic dreams and passions were compromised by a sport in crisis. Offering a dramatic insight into the life and mind of a professional sportsman - the pressures, sacr
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Faber & Faber Project Rainbow How British Cycling Reached the
Book Synopsis''A master psychologist - cycling''s answer to Brian Clough.'' MARK CAVENDISHThe inside story of Mark Cavendish''s Rainbow Jersey Winning World Title of 2011Twenty five years ago, British road cycling was in the doldrums: today it is at the top of the world thanks to Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and the sprinter who has bridged all their careers - the Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish. British cycling has become that rare beast, a story of sporting success built from the bottom up. Project Rainbow is the story of this sport''s meteoric rise, told by one of its key figures, culminating in Cavendish''s world road race title in 2011.As GB Elite Road Coach and former Team Sky Performance Manager, Rod Ellingworth was one of the most important men behind this incredible rise. Here, one of the chief architects of this amazing journey, tells the inside story of both teams'' advance to the top.With an introduction by Mark Caven
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Faber & Faber Bicycle Diaries
Book Synopsis''Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.'' Sephen Dalton, The Times''An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.'' ObserverDavid Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, has been riding a bicycle as his principal means of transportation since the 1980''s. When he tours, Byrne travels with a folding bicycle, bringing it to cities like London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, Detroit and San Francisco. The view from his bike seat has given Byrne a panoramic window on urban life all over the world. An enchanting celebration of bike riding and of the rewards of seeing the world at bike level, this book gives the reader an incredible insight into what Byrne is seeing and thinking as he pedals around these cities.
£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc Revolutions
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£14.40
iUniverse TransCanada Chronicle A Bicycle Ride Pacific to
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£17.67
Octopus Publishing Group How to Ride a Bike
Book Synopsis''Chris is someone I''ve always looked up to. A true role model.'' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.Full of practical advice, this book includes information on:* Strength conditioning to improve your performance * Targeted training plans to focus on strengthening weaker areas * Bike care & maintenance* Riding different terrains & environments * Road cycling skills & safety The book will also help you explore your five key abilities of cycling fitness, defined as the maximum effort you can maintain for the following periods of time:* 6 seconds (max sprinting) * 30-60 seconds (sub-max sprinting) * 3-5 minutes (VO2 max) * 1 hour (zone of transition)* Several hours (long steady distance riding) This book is training toolbox to structure bespoke sessions to improve these five facets of performance. How to Ride a Bike also features diet and weight loss advice, the psychology of cycling, and stories and anecdotes from Sir Chris Hoy''s Olympic track career.Full of helpful and inspiring advice for those getting on a bike for the first time in a while, along with plenty of tips and tricks for seasoned cyclists looking to take it up a notch, this is a book for beginners and pros alike.
£21.25
Quarto Publishing PLC 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs A Road Cyclists Guide
Book Synopsis‘A must-have for any British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know their way around the hills of the British Isles.’ Cycling Weekly. For the first time, here is a pocket-sized guide to the 100 greatest climbs in the land. From lung busting city centre cobbles to leg breaking windswept mountain passes, this guide locates the roads that have tested riders for generations and worked their way into cycling folklore. Whether you’ re a leisure cyclist looking for a challenge or an elite athlete trying to break records, stick this book in your pocket and head for the hills. Includes for each climb a maps with the start and finish of each climb shown, as well as grid and OS references, timings and ratings from 1-10 taking into account gradient, length, surface.Trade ReviewA must-have for any British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know their way around the hills of the British Isles. Cycling Weekly Once you've opened pandora's box you won't be able to show up at your next club run until you've bagged them all. London Cyclist At no bigger than a couple of fag packets, the book does what it says on the tin: a photo, a map and profile of the 100 best-known climbs. I love this book, partly because Warren has ridden all the hills,much like a wine connoisseur swills a new vintage, and partly because I can keep the book snug in my jacket and mull over the climbs whenever I'm not on a bike. -- Richard Caseby, Cycle Guy Sunday Times Chock full of wonderful shots of valleys and long winding roads, this pocket-sized guide holds great value for photographers - particularly as Simon's chosen locations double as photographic spots. Amateur Photographer Where does an aspiring grimpeur turn for inspiration and the climber's equivalent of the knowledge? If you'd asked me this last month I would have had to develop the pixel simile for shrugged shoulders. Bowmore Main Street is quite steep, and Port Askaig Brae at 14% is hardly the most welcoming sight a touring cyclist has been met with on arriving at Islay. But there has to be more, even for those who get out a bit more than I do. Simon Warren is that very man. In similar manner to the obsessive trainspotter, Mr Warren is an obsessive hillclimber and, on this evidence, collector and documentor of same. Gathered in this perfectly formed, compact and bijou volume are 100 of the finest climbs the UK has to offer, all mapped, illustrated and rated. '100 Greatest Cycling Climbs' is one of those books that you always thought existed, but didn't. The panoply of UK cycling ephemera is greatly enhanced with its release, and while not so lavish a production as the recent road climbs of the Pyrenees from rapha, it is just as necessary an addition to the bookcase. Mr Warren is to be applauded for his obsessive work, and the publishers congratulated for their faith. Brilliant. www.thewashingmachinepost.net Benefits hugely from simple, well-considered layouts, incline graphs and maps... An almost pefect handbook. Time Out Yep, you read that right. There is actually a book with 'great' and 'cycle climbs' together on the cover. I'm a great believer of free press and all that, but this one should be top of the list for spreading such silly ideas. He must have meant it in the'most hellish' sense. Oh all right, not really. For the masochistic among us, this book will be a great tick list of challenges. A fun, pocket-sized book. Adventure Travel Lovingly detailing major ascents and inviting the reader to join in the fun and tackle them. With diffuiculty ratings, profiles and location data this is a terrific inspiration for dreams of next summer's epic ride in unexplored areas. Cycling Plus
£9.89
Quarto Publishing PLC Cycling Climbs of Yorkshire
Book SynopsisThe second in a series of UK regional cycling guides, Simon Warren tackles the hills and valleys of Yorkshire. With over 50% new material, and revised and updated climbs from his previous books, Simon leads readers on an exhilirating tour across the Dales and onto the Moors.
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC South Downs Way
Book SynopsisThe official guide to this superb National Trail, published in conjunction with Walk Unlimited. Whether you're an experienced long-distance walker or a weekend stroller, this is the only companion you need. The South Downs Way runs for 100 miles (160 km) over the chalk downland of Sussex and Hampshire, from Eastbourne to Winchester. This route is rich with beautiful views across the rolling hills, including the stunning Seven Sisters, to the majestic South Downs, and the countryside surrounding them, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1966 and a national park since 2010. One of only two National Trails that can be used not only by walkers but also by cyclists and horse-riders for its entire length, this is the complete official guide to walking, cycling or riding the well-loved and popular trail.Table of ContentsHow to use this guide Key maps Distance checklist Part One: Introduction Pleasures along the South Downs Way • Downland wildlife • Geology • History of the Downs • Practical advice • Cyclists • Horseriders Part Two: South Downs Way 1 Eastbourne to Alfriston: footpath section 2 Eastbourne to Alfriston: bridleway section 3 Alfriston to the A27 Crossing 4 A27 Crossing to Pyecombe 5 Pyecombe to Upper Beeding 6 Upper Beeding to Washington 7 Washington to Amberley 8 Amberley to Cocking 9 Cocking to Buriton 10 Buriton to Exton 11 Exton to Winchester Part Three: Useful Information Transport • Accommodation and Tourist Information Centres • Cyclists • Walking and cycling holidays • Horseriders • Farriers • Horsebox parking • Vets • Local facilities • Local organisations • Other useful addresses • Guided walks • Bibliography • Ordnance Survey Maps Circular walks
£13.60
Human Kinetics Publishers CuttingEdge Cycling
Book Synopsis Coauthored by renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen and sport scientist Stephen Cheung, Cutting-Edge Cycling presents the latest research on training, competition, and performance. Maximize training, improve recovery, and increase power, efficiency, endurance, and speed with proven techniques, based on the latest advances in cycling science. Trade Review “Hunter and Stephen are two of the most knowledgeable people in the art of coaching and the science of cycling. Cutting-Edge Cycling is a definite must-have book.” Scott Moninger-- Winningest U.S. Professional Cyclist “As an athlete, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my performance. I am excited to see Hunter and Stephen's combined expertise laid out in Cutting-Edge Cycling. This book reveals practical ways to implement the latest in sport science and training so I can go faster!” Jeremiah Bishop-- 12-Time Member of USA Cycling National Team, Pan America Games Gold Medalist, 2008 USA National Champion of Short Track Cross Country and Marathon Mountain Bike "Hunter and Stephen tell you how to work smarter. If you are ready to go to the next level, then Cutting-Edge Cycling is the book for you." Daniel Lloyd-- IG-Sigma Sport “Applying science to experience is the key to racing faster. Cutting-Edge Cycling will show you how.” Joe Friel-- Endurance Sports Coach, Founder of USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission, Author of Cycling Past 50, The Triathlete's Training Bible, and The Cyclist's Training Bible “Hunter Allen and Stephen Cheung translate the most recent science into practical training information for cyclists. Cutting-Edge Cycling will be a vital component to any cyclist’s success.” John Howard-- Author of Mastering CyclingTable of Contents Chapter 1 Evaluating Cycling Science Chapter 2 Producing and Measuring Energy Chapter 3 Tracking Effort and Performance Chapter 4 Periodizing Your Training Chapter 5 Preventing Overtraining and Enhancing Recovery Chapter 6 Finding Your Perfect Pace Chapter 7 Optimizing Bike Fit Chapter 8 Pedaling for Peak Efficiency Chapter 9 Understanding Hydration and Supplements Chapter 10 Dealing With Environmental Stress
£14.39
The History Press Ltd The History of Cycling in Fifty Bikes
Book SynopsisThe History of Cycling in Fifty bikes tells the story of the bicycle through 50 iconic machines
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Bicycle
Book SynopsisCelebrating 200 years of the humble bicycles, in stunning photographs
£9.49
Sphere Books Back in the Frame How to get back on your bike
Book SynopsisA memoir of bikes, blogs and riding through depression from award-winning blogger, Lady Velo.
£11.24
Workman Publishing Just Ride
Book Synopsis“No matter what or how you ride, read this book and remind yourself just how enjoyable cycling can and should be.”—Eben Weiss, author of The Enlightened Cyclist Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it. A reformed racer who’s commuted by bike every day since 1980, whose writings and opinions appear in major bicycling and outdoor magazines, and whose company, Rivendell Bicycle Works, makes bikes for riders ready to opt out of a culture overrun by racing, Grant Petersen shares a lifetime of unexpected facts, controversial opinions, expert techniques, and his own maverick philosophy. In 87 short, two-to-three page chapters, it covers: Riding: Count Days, Not Miles; Corner Like Jackie Robinson; Steer with Your Hips, Shift with Your Legs Suiting Up: The Shoes Ruse; Ponchos—the Ultimate Unracer’s Garment Safety: #1 Rule—Be Seen; Helmets Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be Health and Fitness: Why Riding Is Lousy All-Around Exercise; Saddles Don’t Cause Impotence; Drink When You’re Thirsty—Not Before Also includes chapters on Accessories, Upkeep, and Technicalities, and a final chapter titled “Velosophy” that includes the essential, memorable thought: Your Bike Is a Toy—Have Fun with It.Winner Silver Medal 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards
£12.34
Rowman & Littlefield Short Bike Rides Long Island Rides for the Casual
Book SynopsisFor the avid cyclist or for the family planning a weekend activity, these carefully slected, well-researched routes are appropriate for everyone.
£9.49
