Cycle racing Books

Book Synopsis"South East Mountain Biking Ridgeway and Chilterns" - a compact guide to some of the best mountain biking in Southern England, west of London.The Chilterns and the area either side of the Ridgeway west of London are criss-crossed with byways and bridleways, allowing you to escape onto fine woodland tracks and out into big open chalk country, with panoramic views over the Vale of the White Horse and the Thames Valley.This guide contains 24 routes from 18 to 38km long, many of which can be linked to make much longer ridges. Each is described with easy-to-follow directions and details of distance, grade of difficulty, refreshment stops and is accompanied by specifically designed mapping.The Bonus Section includes top tens for climbs and descents, and suggestions for 'Mega Rides' with further information about finding places to eat, drink and stay. The routes are drawn up by Nick Cotton, author of over 30 cycle guides, plotted on bespoke maps and illustrated with stunning photography by Andy Heading.

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Book SynopsisQueens of Pain tells the remarkable and largely unknown tale of women's cycle racing from the 1890's to the early 1990's. From the fin-de-siècle velodromes of North America to the glamour and chaos of the first women's Tour de France, Queens of Pain offers a sweeping panorama of female racing history. Told through the lives of the great champions, its heroines include stuntwomen and speed skaters, young mothers and teenage tearaways, shop assistants and coal-delivery girls. When prejudice and officialdom denied them one stage they found another: from six-day track racing to epic place to place records, from 12-hour time trials to unofficial road races. The greatly expanded women's racing scene of today is the direct legacy of these pioneering riders whose stories form an unbroken thread since the invention of the bicycle.

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Book SynopsisMaybe you've been riding your bike for a while. You know what's what and are happy to be out for a good few hours. But what might it be like to ride a little bit further? And then a little bit further still? You've watched the Tour de France and daydreamed about riding over those mountains. You've seen people riding their bikes across a whole country or even around the entire globe and you weren't sure if they were just mad or inspirational. Cycling illustrator and writer Jo Burt will gently hold your hand as you venture out on longer rides, he's made the mistakes so you don't have to. Say you want to tackle your first century, do a group ride, cross a mountain range or traverse a continent, this book will point you in the right direction, which is all the way over there. Don't be afraid, just bring some money for snacks.

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Book SynopsisFor better or for worse, the Giro d’Italia remains the sporting metaphor for Italians. To celebrate its centenary, Herbie Sykes produced a unique - and uniquely personal - evocation. In realising it he undertook a Giro of his own. Travelling the length of the peninsular, he met with 100 of its constituents, and simply listened to their stories. They were the champions and gregari, the superstars and nearly-men, their wives, families and tifosi. There were kingmakers and journalists, sponsors and officials, those who have loved it and a few who abhorred it. Collectively their testimonies represent a journey to the heart of the race, and to Italian cycling identity. This, however, is a cycling journey with a difference. In a departure from recent cycling convention, they were invited to open not only their hearts, but also their scrapbooks, photo albums and old cupboard drawers. There’s no anodyne photographic agency fodder here, no clichéd Dolomite vistas and no hackneyed portraits of Coppi, Merckx or Pantani. Rather the images conjure the spirit, pathos and beauty of the greatest race on earth and, more poignantly still, of 100 lives conditioned by it.

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Book SynopsisIn car-clogged urban areas across the world, the humble bicycle is enjoying a second life as a legitimate form of transportation. City officials are rediscovering it as a multi-pronged (or -spoked) solution to acute, 21st-century problems, including affordability, obesity, congestion, climate change, inequity, and social isolation. As the world’s foremost cycling nation, the Netherlands is the only country where the number of bikes exceeds the number of people, primarily because the Dutch have built a cycling culture accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or economic means. Chris and Melissa Bruntlett share the incredible success of the Netherlands through engaging interviews with local experts and stories of their own delightful experiences riding in five Dutch cities. Building the Cycling City examines the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch while also presenting stories of North American cities already implementing lessons from across the Atlantic. Discover how Dutch cities inspired Atlanta to look at its transit-bike connection in a new way and showed Seattle how to teach its residents to realize the freedom of biking, along with other encouraging examples. Tellingly, the Dutch have two words for people who ride bikes: wielrenner (“wheel runner”) and fietser (“cyclist”), the latter making up the vast majority of people pedaling on their streets, and representing a far more accessible, casual, and inclusive style of urban cycling—walking with wheels. Outside of their borders, a significant cultural shift is needed to seamlessly integrate the bicycle into everyday life and create a whole world of fietsers. The Dutch blueprint focuses on how people in a particular place want to move.Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Nation of Fietsers Chapter 1: Streets Aren't Set in Stone Chapter 2: Not Sport. Transport Chapter 3: Fortune Favors the Brave Chapter 4: One Size Won't Fit All Chapter 5: Demand More Chapter 6: Think Outside the Van Chapter 7: Build at a Human Scale Chapter 8: Use Bikes to Feed Transit Chapter 9: Put Your City on the Map Chapter 10: Learn to Ride Like the Dutch Conclusion: A World of Fietsers References Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists'' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport''s top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on winning. Winning just happens when you do everything right it's the doing everything right that's hard. And that's what fascinates and obsesses Michael Hutchinson.With his usual deadpan delivery and an awareness that it's all mildly preposterous, Hutchinson looks at the things that make you faster training, nutrition, the right psychology and explains how they work, and how what we know about them changes all the time. He looks at the things that make you slower, and why, and how attempts to avoid them can result in serious athletes gradually painting themselves into the most pecuTrade Reviewif you want to know how to turn yourself into a Merckx or a Froome, read Faster * Guardian *Fascinating, convincing and witty * Outdoor Fitness *A revelatory examination of what makes athletes tick * Independent *It’s an amusing, informative and hugely satisfying read that’s genuinely difficult to tear yourself away from. * Cycling Weekly *Well researched and delivered perfectly; definitely one for thepermanent collection. * Road.cc *For anyone with akeen interest in time trialling or an obsession with speed this book is amust-read. * Wheelsuckers.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction: An accidental athlete 1 Like a racehorse: the art of being an athlete 2 Blood, oxygen and muscle: the physiology of an athlete 3 1,400 calories an hour: fuelling an athlete 4 3.49.999: perfecting an athlete 5 A rider like a robot: the psychology of an athlete 6 Free speed: the technology 7 Talent and genetics Afterword: the never-ending search

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Book SynopsisTo this day, Raphael Geminiani is the only rider to have finished in the top ten in all three grand tours in the same year. Now in his mid-90s, he's one of the last living members of an iconic cast of riders that illuminated cycling's golden era.

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Book SynopsisA 450km cross-Channel odyssey for all the family, incorporating a Tour of Jersey. Route information, detailed mapping plus all the best places to eat, sleep & drink.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those who look to ride new and interesting paths through London city, this title details 50 cycling rides that help you discover the city anew. It includes information on the history, culture, and people of London, and provides practical help on how to prepare and what to take with you.

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Book SynopsisCovering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling- Philosophy for Everyoneexplores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance Armstrong Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc. Trade Review“It’s the first time I’ve read in a while. Very captivating subject matter for someone like myself. I need to hit the road.” (Conscious Being, 16 July 2013) “Cycling – Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy.” (Outdoor Zone, 31 December 2012) "The chapters are generally well written and although there are 19 of them there are few repetitions of content ... The book's good chapters are all characterised by the fact that the author, in the process of cycling and becoming a cyclist have discovered several things about him or herself and the world s/he inhabits, and have been able to transform those discoveries into insightful ideas and recognitions." (Idrottsforum.org, 25 January 2012) "Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth." (Kansas City.info, 20 August 2010) "This book and the others in this reasonably priced series would be useful in interdisciplinary studies programs as examples for students on how scholars from various disciplines can broach the same topic. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty/professionals; general readers." (Choice, 1 March 2011) "There is a good deal stimulate the brain, should the brain require it." (Cycling World, January 2011) "Whether you use the bicycle to make your living, to take you to your living, or to take you on an escape from your living, there is a great deal in Cycling: Philosophy for Everyone." (Athelon, 1 January 2011) "If you are interested in reading something that questions how you think about yourself and your cycling and its impact on the world, then have a read." (Cog and Coffee, December 2010) "As the title suggests, there's something for everyone from the casual rider to the seasoned pro to take away from this attempt at applying the nuances of cycling culture to contemporary issues of camaraderie, health and the environment." (Bike Culture, 28 September 2010) "If you are a fan of bicycles or bicycle racing and have ever had an interest in philosophy, the essays in Cycling: A Philosophical Tour de Force show that philosophy and cycling work well in tandem." (Bike World News, October 2010) "Thanks to the new book Cycling-Philosophy for Everyone, I now have a term to describe the state of mind I achieve on my daily bicycle commute. Almost any type of literary-minded cyclist will find something to latch onto in the book-food for thought during your next Zwischenzeit." (UTNE Reader, September 02, 2010) "OBRA's own Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza has co-authored a book about the philosophical territory of the cyclist lifestyle. Michael Weiss, Chair of the Tour of Missouri writes "This is a wonderful book that captures the breadth and depth of the sport and experience of cycling. A great tour of the mental, physical, cultural and historical paths a bicycle can travel." Tom Zoumaras, a former National Champion writes "Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone reminds its readers of the joy, freedom, and accomplishment one feels when riding a bicycle, whether that entails encountering Manhattan traffic on the way to the Central Park bandit race, cresting Mount Tamalpais to the unmatched views of redwoods and San Francisco, or punching through gale force winds on an isolated Midwest farm road far from everyone and everything." (Oregon Biccyle Racing Association newsletter, September 2010) "Building off of the life stories and philosophies of notable figures in the cycling world such as Lance Armstrong, Lennard Zinn and former road racer Pedro Delgado, and philosophers like Aristotle, Aquinas and Socrates, "Cycling: A Philosophical Tour de Force" covers the philosophical territory of the cycling lifestyle." (Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, July 2010)Table of ContentsForeword xLennard Zinn Acknowledgments xiiJesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Michael W. Austin Getting in Gear: An Introduction to Cycling – Philosophy for Everyone 1Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Michael W. Austin Stage 1 the Varieties of Cycling Experience 11 1 Warm Up: A Surreal Ride 13Patrick Vala-Haynes 2 Learning to Ride a Bike 16Peter M. Hopsicker 3 Becoming a Cyclist: Phenomenological Reflections on Cycling 27Steen Nepper Larsen 4 Unleash the Beast: Technology and the Time Trial 39Bryce T. J. Dyer Stage 2 Velo Virtues 51 5 Warm Up: A Test of One’s Mettle 53Patrick Vala-Haynes 6 Lance Armstrong and True Success 56Gregory Bassham and Chris Krall 7 LeMond, Armstrong, and the Never-Ending Wheel of Fortune 68Scott Tinley 8 Riding Like a Girl 81Catherine A. Womack and Pata Suyemoto 9 Bicycling and the Simple Life 94Russell Arben Fox Stage 3 Re-cycling 107 10 Warm Up: When Two Wheels Meet Four 109Patrick Vala-Haynes 11 Philosophical Lessons from Cycling in Town and Country 112Robert H. Haraldsson 12 The Commutist Manifesto 123John Richard Harris 13 Critical Mass Rides Against Car Culture 134Zack Furness Stage 4 Spinning Wisdom 147 14 Warm Up: Are You Real? Tony Meets Bishop Berkeley 149Patrick Vala-Haynes 15 My Life as a Two-Wheeled Philosopher 151Heather L. Reid 16 Cycling and Philosophical Lessons Learned the Hard Way 162Steven D. Hales 17 From Shoes to Saddle 173Michael W. Austin Stage 5 Fair Play on Two Wheels 183 18 Warm Up: Pushing the Envelope 185Patrick Vala-Haynes 19 What To Do Once They’re Caught 188John Gleaves 20 Out of Control: The Pirate and Performance-Enhancing Drugs 200Raymond Angelo Belliotti 21 Is the Cannibal a Good Sport? 214Andreas de Block and Yannick Joye Stage 6 Pedaling Circles 227 22 Warm Up: Riding into Awe 229Patrick Vala-Haynes 23 Taking the Gita for an Awesome Spin 231Seth Tichenor 24 Stretched Elastics, the Tour de France, and a Meaningful Life 241Tim Elcombe and Jill Tracey 25 Life Cycles and the Stages of a Cycling Life 253Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza and Mike McNamee Notes on Contributors: The Cycling – Philosophy for Everyone Peloton 266

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Book SynopsisThe compelling story of Britain's best-ever cyclist one of the most enigmatic, complex and contradictory athletes in any sport and the unravelling of the puzzle surrounding his sudden and dramatic disappearance. Fully updated with new material on the enigmatic Millar.Cyclist Robert Millar came from one of Europe's most industrialised cities, Glasgow, to excel in the most unlikely terrain over the high mountain passes of the Pyrenees and the Alps. He was crowned King of the Mountains during the 1984 Tour de France and remains the only ever Briton to finish on the podium of the world's toughest race.In attitude and appearance he was unconventional the malnourished-looking young Scot with the tiny stud in his ear who could be prickly, irascible and unapproachable but to many followers he was the epitome of cool. Flying the flag for British cycling, this one-off original became a cult hero.In Search of Robert Millar will follow the career of this other-worldly character, from his tough childhood on the streets of Glasgow in the 1960s to his move to France and success in the world's most brutal and unforgiving races, including the controversy surrounding his positive drugs test and his enforced retirement from the sport at the age of 36.It examines what set Millar apart from all other British cyclists who tried, and failed, to make an impact in this most European of sports, describing his single-mindedness, his eccentricity and the humour and intelligence that emerged only towards the end of his career.It also proffers explanations for his subsequent disappearance, which repeated a familiar pattern: he vanished from Glasgow and never returned; he left his wife and son and his adopted country, France. Now, it appears, he has turned his back on cycling (amid rumours that he had undergone a sex-change operation).Through interviews with Millar's friends, acquaintances, cycling colleagues and ex-classmates, author Richard Moore helps to unravel the mystery of this maverick Scotsman, arguably one of the greatest enigmas in a sport full of remarkable characters.Trade Review‘…as riveting a read as any detective story, as well as an intriguing attempt to separate myth from fact.' The Metro '..a prodigious work of research, (which)..delivers overdue illumination of a fascinating Scot'. The Glasgow Herald ‘A classic bird-like climber, light and wiry in build, Millar was the best British cyclist, all round, since Tom Simpson.’ William Fotheringham 'A fine portrait of Britain's most successful Tour de France cyclist.' 'The author's meticulous but lively book traces Millar's journey from Glasgow's tenements to the Alps and the Pyrenees, in whose company he had few peers.' The Scotsman.

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Book SynopsisVeloscenic is one of France's most popular long-distance cycle routes. It links Paris via Versailles, Chartres and Alencon, to the incredible Mont St-Michel. It also takes in some of northern France's finest scenery, passing through the Chevreuse Valley, the Perche, Normandy Maine and the Bocage Normand. Following numerous traffic-free trails and many miles of quiet, rural roads it let's you enjoy four UNESCO World Heritage sites and three regional nature parks. This guide includes all you need to enjoy the route to the full; maps, directions, alternative route options, what to see, accommodation and much more.

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Book SynopsisCarolyn Highland's outdoor writing will drive readers and outdoor enthusiasts to get outside and experience all that the natural world has to offer.Out Here is a collection of essays that explores what the wilderness has to teach us about the human experience, using outdoor endeavours as extended metaphors for greater truths. Each carefully chosen piece embarks on a different physical and metaphorical journey: managing expectations and reality during a medical emergency in a 40-mile ski mountaineering race; staring down fear and consequences on exposed ski lines in Alaska; re-examining self-reliance and decision-making through heartbreak and snow science; and leaving room for unexpected magic as a female travelling through Patagonia.Highland's first book inspires a deeper connection to the wilderness, a deeper connection to ourselves, and will leave readers wanting more from this fresh new voice in mountain writing.

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Book SynopsisMiguel Indurain will pass into history not just as the first cyclist to win five straight Tours de France, but also as the standard-bearer for a whole nation. While Spain lived through the dream of his repeated victories the country came to a standstill, for Indur?!in stole people's hearts not just by the number, but by the manner of his victories. Seeing him on the road or away from the action, the gallant loser or the strong, calm victor, the Spanish gained hope, and then faith. And so did many others, for it was the dignity and modesty that Miguel Indur?!in invariably displayed, in victory and defeat, that endeared him to us all. A farmer's son from a small village in Navarra, he never strayed far from his roots, nor did he allow his extraordinary success to go to his head. Javier Garcia Sanchez is a prize-winning novelist with a passion for cycle racing. In this biography of Miguel Indur?!in he takes us on an emotional journey through Indurain's prodigious career. He recounts his exploits and great battles in the saddle, the glory moments and the disappointments, and describes his passions, his ideas, and his land.Trade Review'Not often has a book as insightful as this been written about a leading cyclist - the first biography that fully explains the tempered passion that made Indurain such a great competitor.' John Wilcockson, Velonews

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Book SynopsisRiders like Marco Pantani are made to be on the wall, and his remarkable riding feats are only part of it. The shaved head, the earring, that bandanna – Pantani could be the most iconic rider ever to have raced a bike. This poster book displays one of Italy’s most beloved sporting sons in technicolour glory, across sixteen 250gsm prints all ready to be displayed in pride of place. A graphic overlay on each image is reminiscent of hours spent feverishly viewing cycling on the television.

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Book SynopsisAs the world speeds up, as technology takes over, it is worth remembering how we used to live. This three-book series is a nostalgic hymn to an era when life was slower: a meandering ramble through the British countryside by bicycle, automobile and train. Squeeze the brakes, sit back and coast downhill with this irreverent collection of cycling memorabilia. The Bicycle is packed with pictures, fun facts, and light-hearted commentary, gathering photographs of vintage bikes, John Bull puncture repair kits, and misspelled signs rejecting the rights of 'Bycicles' to be locked to railings. Crossing the country from Cumbria to Cambridge, this quaint, pocket-sized manual is a compendium of all things two-wheeled.Trade Review“…fascinating new book The Bicycle – A Miscellany on Two Wheels (ACC Art Books), which explores the cultural impact of over 200 years of cycling. In the tome, you’ll discover ‘how this remarkable machine has been cycled for pleasure, put to work, sent to war and ridden very fast to set records’.” -- Ted Thornhill, Daily Mail;

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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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Book Synopsis19 circular rides of varying difficulty, with options for all abilities & different types of bikes available, including e-bikes. The routes include pleasant off-road cycling & on quiet lanes. The routes are graded on terrain, hills & fitness level, to help choose the perfect ride. Each scenic route has been perfectly planned avoiding busy roads.

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Book SynopsisA Cycling Year takes its inspiration from an old map of Wharfedale in Yorkshire. Each month of the year writer and artist, Heather Dawe, rides a route around the roads and trails of this Yorkshire Dale. Illustrated with Dawe's paintings the routes come alive, as she explores the geography, history and beauty of the places she visits along the way.

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Book SynopsisIn the never ending streams of traffic and the choking fumes of pollution this book gives the average cycle enthusiast or, indeed novice, a collection of quotes, sayings and proverbs on even more reasons why one should get on their bike.In the format of the bestselling Keep Calm and Carry On, Keep Calm and Pedal On is the perfect gift for keen bikers. It is a book that will give a cyclist comfort in the knowledge that their passion for bikes is shared with some of world''s greatest leaders, personalities and authors.After all, in the words of John F. Kennedy, ''Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.''

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Book SynopsisProfessional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Volume Four features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers. William Fotheringham remembers the journalist who was instrumental in bringing road-racing to a British audience; Ellis Bacon looks beyond Queen to the link between bikes and beats; Richard Moore finds out what happened to that little punk' (Lance Armstrong's words), Iban Mayo, and asks if he really did become a long-distance lorry driver; Daniel Friebe re-examines the ups and downs of Marco Pantani; Tom Southam explains what it's like not to ride the Tour de France; and much more.Between them, these writers have covered hundreds of Tours de France and written dozens of excellent books and some have evTrade ReviewProfessional pro cycling journalism for grown ups. These are the kind of stories that you may have wondered at, but don’t often get to see in this detail * Road.cc *A pleasure to read … packed with a variety of subject and rich prose * The Inner Ring *

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CYCLING IN FIVE VOLUMESVolume One of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport''s leading writers. Between them, they've covered hundreds of Tours de France and written dozens of excellent books and some have even ridden the Tour. Now, their work is showcased together for the first time.Volume One features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers, including:- William Fotheringham disects Bradley Wiggins'' transformation from track superstar to becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de France- David Millar discusses retirement and dark secrets as his friends'' careers start to fade- Daniel Friebe uncovers the fascinating role statistics has to play in cycling- Jeremy Whittle follows Team Sky to assess the Lance Armstrong''s legacy to the sportTrade ReviewProfessional pro cycling journalism for grown ups. These are the kind of stories that you may have wondered at, but don’t often get to see in this detail * Road.cc *A pleasure to read … packed with a variety of subject and rich prose * The Inner Ring *

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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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Book SynopsisA memoir of bikes, blogs and riding through depression from award-winning blogger, Lady Velo.

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Book SynopsisNigel Sylvester: GO is the first self-titled book by professional BMX athlete, entrepreneur, YouTube sensation and culture icon - Nigel Sylvester. His GO brand embraces the relentless, unapologetic and graceful pursuit of accomplishing a dream. His globally acclaimed digital film series, GO, captures his style and thrilling adventures in cities around the globe from his POV.Trade Review"Nigel Sylvester is a pioneer of the BMX scene, and now his ongoing legacy is being celebrated in his upcoming coffee table book, Nigel Sylvester: GO by Rizzoli. The photobook captures his energetic approach to the sport, exploring how he has turned BMXing from a hobby into career and, most importantly, a lifestyle. From cycling around his home of Queens, New York, to jumping out of a plane in the Dubai desert with his trusty bicycle in hand, Sylvester has gone on to prove that BMXing can be a true sport, eschewing negative connotations by celebrating the medium’s freedom. With photography by the director, cinematographer, and graphic designer Harrison Boyce, Nigel Sylvester: GO sees the professional athlete not just in his usual form, but also in a multitude of situations that better explain his travels and effervescent energy." —HYPEBEAST.COM"Nigel Sylvester: GO, a photography book out Oct. 11 from Rizzoli, features more than 200 pages of Sylvester and his trips around the world, which were taken by photographer and cinematographer Harrison Boyce... the collection features cameos from celebrities such as A$AP Ferg, former NBA player Nick Young and Super Bowl XLVI champion Victor Cruz. But between the famous faces and places featured on the book's pages, Sylvester — who also runs the Nigel Sylvester Foundation with the goal of donating thousands of bikes to underprivileged youth — hopes the images inspire more people to take up riding." —PEOPLE"Nigel Sylvester is a professional BMX athlete who has become a social media star and cultural icon. [For this book, photographer Harrison] Boyce followed him around the world and shot photos of the young star as he worked and played — and even jumped out of a plane with his bike." —BOOK RIOT"Known for his fast-paced, fun-loving video series, GO, pro BMX rider and all-around creative Nigel Sylvester is constantly expanding his vision into different mediums. In a new book with Rizzoli, Nigel Sylvester: GO, he revisits seven years of trips to Tokyo, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Dubai, Las Vegas and Miami through previously unseen photography...The book serves as a record of Sylvester’s growth while travelling and sharing his experiences online." —SOHO HOUSE"...an iconic coffee book inspired by [Nigel Sylvester's] globally acclaimed digital series." —NEW YORK HAUTE LIVING

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Book SynopsisIn Biking to Blissville, Kent Thompson leads his readers over highways and byways, giving precise directions and detailed maps for 35 of the most scenic cycling routes in eastern Canada. And Thompson has travelled them all â from the borders of New Brunswick to Québec's Magdalen Islands, along the shores of Nova Scotia and to the ends of Prince Edward Island. Most of the rides are loops, and each one leads from a country inn, motel or campground through beautiful, uncrowded countryside. Whether long or short, easy or difficult, each route has been Thompson-tested for enjoyment and challenge.Trade Review"Biking to Blissville takes you on a very pleasant journey, one spiced with snippets of poetry, laughter, nostalgia, adventure and just plain fun." -- Anne Ingram * Daily Gleaner *"[Biking to Blissville] works to both inform and entice his readers." -- Andrew Rippin * Explore *

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Book SynopsisA second volume of mountain bike trails which contains 36 new routes following approved rights of way for cyclists in these national parks, including family trips. From the MOUNTAIN BIKE GUIDE series.

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Book SynopsisTwenty-one routes in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.

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Book Synopsis30 mountain bike routes of mixed variety from 15km low level for family parties to plus 50km over high ground for the fit. Easy to follow route descriptions plus maps.

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Book SynopsisPart of the Ernest Press series of mountain bike guidebooks with 24 varied routes.

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Book SynopsisWith 29 routes covering the Dark and White Peaks of Derbyshire and the Peak District, this mountain bike guide provides information on bicycle choice and maintenance, the local bridleways, sources of local tourist information and ecological travel, where possible.

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