Cycling: general and touring Books

Book SynopsisIn 1939 British cyclist Tommy Godwin cycled 75,065 miles in a single year. Think about that for a second: it’s an average of over 200 miles each day. And it’s a mark that still stands after almost eighty years. In The Year, Dave Barter resurrects the legend of the year record – a challenge nearly as old as bicycles themselves – and the cyclists who pushed themselves to establish and break it. Barter uncovers the stories behind these riders who would routinely cycle over a hundred miles a day in the race to set new records. Americans such as John H. George who recorded over 200 ‘centuries’, nineteen double ‘centuries’ and three triple ‘centuries’ in the late 1800s. The British advertising executive Harry Long, whose annual tallies of over 20,000 miles in the early twentieth century led to the founding of the formal cycling year record and Cycling magazine’s Century Competition. The Englishman of French descent, Marcel Planes, whose 1911 record of 34,666 miles stood for over twenty years. Not forgetting the legends of the job-seeking Arthur Humbles, the one-armed vegetarian communist Walter Greaves, the ‘keep-fit girl’ Billie Dovey and the staggering mark set by Godwin who left a youthful Bernard Bennett trailing in his wake. Meticulous research through the annuals, archives and news stories of the bicycling world is backed up with insights from the families of these legendary cyclists, as well as Dave’s own analysis of the riders’ years in numbers. There is no more difficult challenge in cycling. The Year is the definitive story of these phenomenal cyclists.

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Book Synopsis Keep your bike on the road for the long haul! Whether you're training, competing, or simply riding for fun, a properly tuned bike is essential to performance, efficiency, and safety. That's where Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair comes in. Author Daimeon Shanks takes a straightforward you can do it approach to maintaining and repairing your bike so it's ready to go when you are. Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair provides simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by up-close photos, illustrations, and advice, for more than 100 repairs. You'll learn these skills and more: Adjust derailleurs and troubleshoot shifting problems. True your wheels and tweak your hubs for a silky-smooth ride. Install caliper, cantilever, or V-brakes. Repair a broken chain on the roadside. Fix flats in no time flat. Maintain pedals and cleats for efficiency and comfort. Install or adjust a headset. Install handlebars, including aero bars and flat bars. Adjust your saddle for a perfect fit. Determine if a triple crankset is right for you. So spend more time in the saddle and less time and money in costly repair shops. Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair is the one guide no cyclist should be without! Trade Review"In Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, Daimeon Shanks takes a straightforward approach to repair and creates the go-to resource for cyclists." Tom Danielson-- Professional cyclist with team Garmin-Cervelo “Daimeon Shanks belongs to an elite stratum of bicycle mechanics. Seasoned by the triage nature of top professional cycling on the road, trail, and track, Shanks' experience and ability to eloquently advise show through in Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair.”Nicholas Legan-- World and Olympic Champion Mechanic, Tech Editor for Velo/VeloNewsTable of Contents Chapter 1 The Modern Road Bike Chapter 2 Basic Maintenance Chapter 3 Frame and Fork Chapter 4 Handlebars and Stem Chapter 5 Saddles and Seatposts Chapter 6 Wheels Chapter 7 Tires Chapter 8 Brakes Chapter 9 Cranks and Chainrings Chapter 10 Shifters and Derailleurs Chapter 11 Chains and Cogsets Chapter 12 Pedals and Cleats Chapter 13 Customizing Your Fit

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook presents 60 routes covering some of the best day walks, scrambles, hut-to-hut walks, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing, via ferratas, mountain-biking routes, road rides, city and trail runs and family activities the Innsbruck area has to offer. Ideal for a multi-activity holiday or for the keen amateur seeking a summary of the local highlights, it includes suggestions to suit most abilities and ambitions, from gentle strolls to adrenalin-filled mountain adventures, suitable only for those with the appropriate equipment and experience. Nearly all the activities are accessible by public transport from Innsbruck and many take advantage of the region's fantastic network of alpine huts. Route descriptions are illustrated with maps, profiles and photo topos, and you'll also find practical advice on transport, accommodation and equipment. Long popular as a winter sports destination, Innsbruck also has much to offer the summer visitor, with many kilometres of paths and trails, sport climbing crags, via ferrata routes and engaging activity trails for children.Table of ContentsMap key Regional overview map Innsbruck city map Overview map: walks and family activities Overview map: adventure walks and scrambles, alpine mountaineering, sport climbing and via ferratas Overview map: cycling and running routes Introduction History of the region Geography and geology Plants and wildlife Art and culture Other activities Getting there and getting around When to go Accommodation Tourist information Language Health and safety Mountain guides Using this guide Walking Day walks Route 1 Innsbrucker Almenweg Route 2 Zirbenweg Route 3 Grawa waterfall Route 4 Dreiseen hiking trail Route 5 Elferhütte Route 6 Three lakes, Seefeld Plateau Route 7 Arzler Alm Route 8 Aldranser Alm Route 9 Bodenstein Alm Route 10 Kreither Alm Adventure walks and scrambles Route 11 Wildewasserweg Route 12 Südlicher and Nordlicher Polleskogel Route 13 Glungezer klettersteig Route 14 Brandjochspitze Route 15 Nordgrat-Vordere Sommerwand Route 16 Nordgrat Zwölferkogel Overnight hut walks Route 17 Halltal hike Route 18 Nordkette traverse Route 19 Karwendel traverse Route 20 Rofan Range hike Alpine mountaineering Route 21 Habicht Route 22 Wilder Freiger Route 23 Zuckerhütl Route 24 Wildspitze Sport climbing Route 25 Arzbergklamm Route 26 OeAV klettergarten Route 27 Engelswand Route 28 Rofan cragging, Achensee Route 29 Klettergarten Oetz Route 30 Emmentaler multi-pitch Via ferratas Route 31 Innsbrucker klettersteig Route 32 Achensee 5 Gipfel Route 33 Crazy Eddy klettersteig Route 34 Peter Kofler klettersteig Route 35 Ochsenwand/Schlicker klettersteig Route 36 Geierwand klettersteig Route 37 Kühtai Panorama klettersteig Route 38 Absamer klettersteig (plus Westgrat and Eisengattergrat klettersteig) Mountain biking Route 39 Nordkette singletrail Route 40 Karwendel loop Route 41 Rinn to the Rinner Alm Route 42 Aldrans to Aldranser Alm Route 43 Maria Waldrast tour Route 44 Mutters loop Road cycling Route 45 Gnadenwald Plateau Route 46 Innsbruck loop Route 47 Igls loop Route 48 Innsbruck to the Mieminger Plateau Route 49 Innsbruck - Telfs - Innsbruck City and trail running Route 50 Brücken Runde Route 51 Bergisel-Lauf city run Route 52 Sill-Inn-Schleife Route 53 Wolfele-Wilde-weg Route 54 Mühlau Runde Family activities Route 55 Wusel lake trail, Achensee Route 56 Ghost trail, Oberperfuss Route 57 Scheibenweg trail Route 58 Kugelwald Adventure World, Glungezer Route 59 Patscherkofel summit path Route 60 Piburgersee Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Index of routes by location

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook details the 137 mile sea-to-sea / C2C cycle route. This much loved short cycle tour across northern England takes you from Whitehaven or Workington on the west coast to Tynemouth or Sunderland on the east across 3 days. The ride is suitable for all bike types (including e-bikes) with detailed on and off road alternatives routes given. The guide contains easy-to-use route descriptions accompanied by 1:100,000 maps and useful gradient profiles. Facilities are given for each stage of the ride and a useful accommodation guide is included in the appendices. The ride weaves through the Lake District National Park, northern Pennines and County Durham, providing a balance of challenge and reward as you climb through the mountain passes of Whinlatter, Hartside Top and Black Hill. This cycle tour is a 'must have' on on any cycle tourers ticklist.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map and profile Route summary tables Introduction Why choose the C2C? How tough is the ride? How many days? Where to start and where to end West to east or east to west? What kind of bicycle? Unsurfaced off-road options Getting there and back Where to stay Before setting off on your bike Equipment Carrying your gear What to wear Maps and apps Signage Using this guide The C2C Day 1 Whitehaven to Greystoke Day 1A Workington to Greystoke Day 2 Greystoke to Allenheads Day 3 Allenheads to Tynemouth Day 3A Allenheads to Sunderland Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts

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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.'This is an evocatively written homage to the 1919 Tour… This inspirational sports story demonstrates the power of a race to unite a country suffering from the wounds of war and is immersed in wartime historical detail. Cycling fans will get more than an account of the race in this volume, which will also appeal to readers interested in WWI.' — Booklist

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Book SynopsisThere were vultures circling above us and I was told to keep moving in case they thought I was dead... Travels with a Brompton is a sparkling narrative about the adventures of an English couple and their folding bicycles over nearly 30 years of exploring France. This is a wine-fuelled account of sweaty pedalling and hard-earned freewheeling via cols, war memorials, lavender fields, and vineyards. It is a travel guide for those who long for two-wheeled trips in France and a lively read for the armchair traveller who chooses sofa over saddle. The author's Brompton, Modestine, is a descendant of the donkey Robert Louis Stevenson took on his travels in the Cévennes.

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022A SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES AND THE GUARDIANThe remarkable untold story of the mercurial cycling prodigy Frank Vandenbroucke, written by William Hill award-winning author Andy McGrath.They called him God. For his grace on a bicycle, for his divine talent, for his heavenly looks. Frank Vandenbroucke had it all, and in the late Nineties he raced with dazzling speed and lived even faster.The Belgian won several of cycling''s most illustrious races, including Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Paris-Nice and Ghent-Wevelgem. He was a mix of poise and panache who enthralled a generation of cycling fans. Off the bike, he only had one enemy - himself. Vandenbroucke dabbled in nocturnal party sessions mixing sleeping pills and alcohol and regularly fell out with team managers. By 1999 his team had suspended him and this proved to be the start of a long, eventful fall from grace. Depression, a Trade ReviewHow doping killed cycling's 'golden boy'. A shocking, clear-sighted and sympathetic account of a talent destroyed by drugs. -- Melanie Reid * The Times *'With his talent, Frank is the Johan Cruyff of cycling. He could win anything.' * Eddy Merckx *A stunning biography of this troubled individual. 320 pages of brilliance. * Washing Machine Post *Superb. A riveting, warts-an-all dive into a complex, deeply flawed rider and man during professional cycling's lowest ebb. * Cycling Plus *The fact that we know the tragically opaque ending of this story from the start is what lends such a devastating quality to McGrath's careful biography. Soberly told and with a clear affection for its wayward subject, McGrath's account explores the narcotically corrupting power of sport itself. -- Jonathan Liew * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMiguel Indurain is Spain’s greatest cyclist of all time and one of the best Tour racers in history. He is the only bike rider to have won five successive Tours de France, as well as holding the title for the youngest ever race leader in the Tour of Spain. This is his story. As the all-conquering hero of the 90s, Indurain steadfastly refused to be overwhelmed by fame; remaining humble, shy and true to his country roots. Along with his superhuman calmness, iron will-power and superb bike handling skills, he was often described as a machine. Yet 1996 saw Indurain, the Tour’s greatest ever champion, spectacularly plummet, bringing his career and supremacy to an abrupt end.In Indurain, Alasdair Fotheringham gets to the heart of this enigmatic character, reliving his historic accomplishments in vibrant colour, and exploring how this shaped the direction taken by generations of Spanish racers - raising Spanish sport to a whole new level.

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Book Synopsis'I have success, money, women. I've been lionised by the public and the media. The world is at my feet. I've spread my wings and here I am, soaring above everything and everyone. But in reality, the descent has already begun.' Thomas Dekker was set to become one of pro cycling’s superstars. But before long, he found himself sucked in by the lure of hedonistic highs and troubled by the intense pressure to perform. In The Descent, Dekker tells his story of hotel room blood bags, shady rendezvous with drug dealers and late-night partying at the Tour de France. This is Dekker’s journey from youthful idealism to a sordid path of excess and doping that lays bare cycling’s darkest secrets like never before.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary autobiography… Dekker luridly details how he embraced the dark side * i Newspaper *

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Book SynopsisMatt Seaton’s critically acclaimed memoir about his obsession for cycling and how that obsession was tamed. For a time there were four bikes in Matt Seaton’s life. His evenings were spent 'doing the miles' on the roads out of south London and into the hills of the North Downs and Kent Weald. Weekends were taken up with track meets, time trials and road races – rides that took him from cold village halls at dawn and onto the empty bypasses of southern England. With its rituals, its code of honour and its comradeship, cycling became a passion that bordered on possession. It was at once a world apart, private to its initiates and, through the races he rode in Belgium, Mallorca and Ireland, a passport to an international fraternity. But then marriage, children and his wife's illness forced a reckoning with real life and, ultimately, a reappraisal of why cycling had become so compelling in the first place. Today, those bikes are scattered, sold, or gathering dust in an attic. Wry, frank and elegiac, ‘The Escape Artist’ is a celebration of an amateur sport and the simple beauty of cycling. It is also a story about the passage from youth to adulthood, about what it means to give up something fiercely loved in return for a kind of wisdom.Trade Review'As poignant an elegy as I have ever read. I finished the last chapters of this book just before I went to sleep, and in the morning, with a swoop of grief in my guts, it was the first thing I thought of.'Toby Clements, Daily Telegraph ‘Thoroughly tragic and almost brilliant. The Escape Artist is an achingly sad account of what Seaton now refers to as 'my former life.'Robert MacFarlane, Observer 'A heart-stopping examination of how, why and for what we push ourselves to the edge. I never thought I'd cry about bikes and cycling. It is one of those rare books you could give to absolutely anyone – and one you'll want to keep by you and read again and again.'Julie Myerson ‘This book is, above all, about passion and loss. It's about the passion of life at the very edge of athletic and mechanical achievement that is eventually lost to love of a wife and children, which in turn gives way to the loss of the wise and mother herself. I read and relished this book.'Jon Snow, Guardian

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to 35 full and half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The graded routes, which range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness and confident bike handling skills, vary in length from 12km to 59km. Routes are located in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central and North Eastern Slovenia. Full route descriptions are accompanied by gradient profiles and 1:75,000 mapping, together with practical information such as getting to and around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation and dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included. Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska and the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region and the forests of the Nanos plateau in the country's south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents and technical trails - as well as slow, scenic trips lakeside and through vineyard-laced landscapes - making it a perfect travel destination for the avid mountain biker.Table of ContentsEmergencies Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Food and drink Langauge Money Equipment Waymarking Maps Emergency situations Using this guide Gorenjska Route 1 The high alpine at Uskovnica Route 2 In the foothills of Črna Prst Route 3 Across the Jelovica Plateau Route 4 To the Crone's Tooth Route 5 Grahovše circular Route 6 Lake and mountain Route 7 The three borders route Route 8 Kranjska Gora circular The Soča Valley Route 9 Kobarid and the River Soča Route 10 Stol epic Route 11 Kobarid and the River Nadiža Route 12 Stol and the long descent Route 13 Planina Razor Route 14 Most na Soči Široko Route 15 The war memorial at Trnovo Route 16 The dark forests of Trnovo The south Route 17 The industrial heritage of Črni Vrh Route 18 Javornik Route 19 Vineyards and sunshine Route 20 Komen and its surrounds Route 21 Postojna classic Route 22 Caves, springs and forests Route 23 Lake Cerknica circular Route 24 The Partisans' forest Route 25 Spas and forests Central and north-eastern Route 26 Velika Planina Route 27 Menina Planina Route 28 Black pudding Route 29 The churches of Čreta Route 30 The nature reserve of Pohorje Route 31 Maribor and its surroundings Route 32 The Maribor downhill park Route 33 The Najevnik Linden Tree Route 34 The three valleys route Route 35 Peca Appendices Appendix A Slovenian language Appendix B Accommodation Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Courier;} Appendix C Useful information

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Book SynopsisCycling in the Peak District presents 20 graded day rides in the national park, along with a challenging five-day 250km (155-mile) 'Tour de Peak District'. The circular day rides are centred around Ashbourne, Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton and many other charming Derbyshire towns, while the more challenging Tour de Peak District circumnavigates the National Park. Routes include sections of the Tissington Trail, Monsal Trail and Transpennine Trail, with a focus on quiet lanes, gratifying downhills and not overly technical bridleways, tracks and trails. The routes are ideal for gravel/adventure bikes (or hybrid/cross), though most can be easily adapted for road bikes. Each ride features step-by-step route description accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping. Overview stats and profiles are provided to aid route selection, along with details of refreshments, parking facilities and cycle hire, and full accommodation listings for the Tour de Peak District. The guide also includes tips for cycling the routes and advice for novices. The scenic Peak District boasts an abundance of country lanes, tracks, towpaths and railway trails that are perfect for two-wheeled exploration.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface to the 2nd edition Introduction Geology Wildlife Plants and flowers History Art, culture and local festivities When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Money Bike setup/Choice of bike Cycling technique What to wear What to take Maps Waymarking and access Emergencies and first aid Using this guide Day rides Route 1 Ashopton loop via Derwent Reservoir Route 1a Ladybower west and Thornhill extensions Route 2 Rail Trails loop from Friden Route 3 Chesterfield loop via Transpennine Trail Route 4 Carsington Reservoir loop Route 5 Middlewood loop via Lyme Park Route 6 Ashbourne loop via Hognaston Route 7 Chesterfield loop via Holymoorside and Leash Fen Route 8 Tissington loop via Elton Route 9 Wirksworth loop via Hartington Route 10 Bakewell loop via Hartington Route 11 Buxton loop via Bakewell (White Peak loop) Route 12 Waterhouses loop via Morridge and Longnor Route 13 Penistone loop via Holmfirth Route 14 Tideswell loop via Peak Forest Route 15 Leek loop via the Roaches Route 16 Grindleford loop via Edale Route 17 Tideswell loop via Mam Tor Route 18 Middlewood loop via Pym Chair Route 19 Marsden loop via Saddleworth Moor Route 20 Macclesfield loop via the Roaches Tour de Peak District Day 1 Matlock to Dungworth Day 2 Dungworth to Marsden Day 3 Marsden to New Mills (main route) Day 3a Marsden to Whaley Bridge (road route) Day 4 New Mills (or Whaley Bridge) to Blackshaw Moor Day 5 Blackshaw Moor to Matlock Appendix A Route summary table and distance chart Appendix B TdPD table of accommodation Appendix C Accommodation on the TdPD Appendix D Cycle maintenance

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Book SynopsisAs the wildest of the northern coast-to-coast cycle routes, the Reivers Route explores the rich Border Reiving history of northern England and the Scottish Borders. Travelling 173 mile (280km) from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, this four-day cycle tour takes in the Cumbrian coast, northern Lake District, Northumberland National Park and North Tynedale, offering memorable off-road cycling through Kershope Forest and around Kielder Water. The route offers both on and off-road cycling, and is suitable for cyclists using touring or hybrid bikes. Places to stay overnight include Carlisle, Bailey Mill and Bellingham. The guidebook also offers the Borderers Ride, an alternative coast-to-coast ride along the England-Scotland border from Gretna to Berwick-upon-Tweed. This route joins up the fantastic middle section of the Reivers Route with a route heading north via Wooler and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to finish at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Whether on the Reivers Route or the Borderers Ride, these cycle tours offer exceptional cycling on gated roads and quiet cycle paths as they explore rolling hillsides, remote forests and plenty of historic sites. This guidebook provides everything you need to enjoy a successful cycle tour on the Reivers Route or Borderers Ride. Each stage includes detailed 1:100,000 mapping, profiles and comprehensive route description containing insights into points of interest along the way. The introduction offers plenty of information about the area's history, as well as practical advice about suitable bikes, equipment, and transport to and from the route. The appendices feature useful contacts for bike shops and available accommodation.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map and profile Route summary tables Introduction Why choose the Reivers Route? Who were the Reivers? How tough is the ride? How many days? West to east or east to west? Alternative: The Borderers Ride Getting there and back Where to stay What kind of bike? Equipment Carrying your gear What to wear Maps and apps Signage Using this guide The Reivers Route: The four-day ride Day 1 Whitehaven to Carlisle Day 2 Carlisle to Bailey Mill Day 3 Bailey Mill to Bellingham Day 4 Bellingham to Tynemouth The Borderers Ride Gretna to Berwick-upon-Tweed Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts Appendix C Further reading

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to the Way of the Roses, a 170-mile coast-to-coast cycle route across Lancashire and Yorkshire. The three-day journey (alternative two, four and five day itineraries are also outlined) begins in Morecambe and finishes in Bridlington, linking scenic country lanes, minor roads and traffic-free cycle paths. Six excellent day rides, located in the vicinity of the main route, are also described. Clear and concise route description is accompanied by 1:100K mapping and gradient profiles, guaranteeing problem-free navigating. Also included is handy advice on practicalities such as preparation, equipment, accommodation and travel logistics to and from the start and finish of the route. A challenge within the reach of cyclists of all abilities and a satisfying traverse across country, the Way of the Roses takes in idyllic villages such as Burnsall, Pocklington and Settle, castles and cathedrals including York, Ripon abbey and prehistoric sites, along with stunning natural features such as the Three Peaks, Brimham Rocks and Flamborough Head.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map and profile Route summary tables Introduction Why do the Way of the Roses? How tough is it? Logistics - getting there and back How many days? Cycling the route east to west Where to stay What kind of bike? Equipment What to wear Maps and apps Signage Cycling dos and don'ts What's in a name? Cycling in Roses country Using this guide The Way of the Roses The three-day ride Day 1 Morecambe to Burnsall Day 2 Burnsall to York Day 3 York to Bridlington Day rides Route 1 Arnside and Silverdale tour Route 2 The Way of the Dales Route 3 Brontë country and the dark satanic hills Route 4 Otley and Knaresborough round Route 5 Around the Wolds in a day Route 6 Bridlington to Scarborough extension Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisRides using Trans Pennine Trail, Pennine Bridleway and featuring a 110 mile 'Pike to Peak' circular route, linking the famous landmarks of Stoodley Pike near Hebden Bridge to Rushup Edge and Mam Tor in the Peak District National Park. The Pike to Peak is around 75% off-road and uses old packhorse trails and turnpike roads to take in some of the area's most stunning scenery and attractive towns and villages. An ideal long weekend challenge! - Off-road riding with the emphasis on broad, rideable tracks for adventurous leisure riders. Ideal for electric mountain bikers getting their first taste of the activity. - 14 epic circular bike rides along classic trails such as Cut Gate, Wessenden Valley, Holme Valley, Reddyshore Scout, Ladybower Reservoir and the Hope Valley. - 20 family trails including sections of the Calder Valley Greenway, Longdendale Trail, Tame Valley Trail, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Sett Valley Trail and many more. - Cycle-friendly accommodation listings located on the map. - Internet links guide users to web pages where they can download GPX route files and get lots more background information about the routes.

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Book SynopsisThe maps are all produced at a scale of 1:100 000 showing important features including the National cycle Network. Sections on road, off road and traffic free are all shown in differing colours along with their route number. Other roads and their classification are shown enabling you to link rides or explore sections and discover new routes at home or further afield. Facilities such as toilets, pubs, accommodation, bike shops, repair stations and railway stations are all shown. The mapping also has relief shading giving you a clear picture of the terrain (and steepness of any hills) you will encounter. Scale: 100 000 (10mm = 1 Km, 16mm = 1 Mile) Folded size: 163mm x 105mm Unfolded: 650mm x 800mm Tear and water-resistant paper Double sided

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Book Synopsis'...the definitive guide to how, where, why and what to do on a cycle expedition...' Adventure Travel Magazine (UK) Every cyclist dreams of making the Big Trip, the Grand Cycle Tour abroad. Whether that's a two-week trip or a year-long journey, the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook is the comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Riding across Asia, cycling in Africa or pedaling from Patagonia to Alaska, whether you're planning your own Big Trip or just enjoy reading about other people's adventures, the Handbook is guaranteed to illuminate, entertain and above all, inspire. This fully revised 3rd edition includes: PART 1 - Practical information *How to prepare for a long-distance trip*What to look for in a new bike with reviews of some of the world's best touring- and trekking-bikes*Adapting a standard bike for the Big Ride*Choosing components, equipment for the road and reviews of camping gear*Health precautions, inoculations, visas, money and safety PART 2 - Worldwide route outlines Across Europe, Asia, Australasia, North and South America and Africa; recommended routes within countries and overland. Everything from popular routes eg India's Leh-Manali Highway to lesser-known cycle-touring areas such as Mongolia. PART 3 - Tales from the Saddle Ten first-hand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide. Introduction Why are so many people going bike touring these days? A minority pastime during the heyday of the car, cycling has once again become a popular choice for travellingespecially for long overseas trips. The first cycle-touring craze began in the 1870s. Then, as now, the bicycle offered a revolutionary way of touring: you go exactly where you want, when you want, and all under your own steam. This was before the age of the car and walking or riding a horse were the only other options until the bicycle. In 1885 the Rover Safety Bicycle came along, and for all the innovation since then, most modern touring bicycles would be recognizable to a Victorian, as would their derailleur gears. Bike touring is undergoing a boom at the moment but it is really one of many periodic rediscoveries. Bicycle design, components and gear are evolving to suit the changing needs and tastes of people. It's a combination of experimentation and using tried and tested designs, such as the 'diamond' frame of the Rover Safety Bicycle. The Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook is all about looking at what people are choosing and using: what kind of bikes, what gear and what destinations are being chosen by today's bike tourers. There are many reasons for taking a bike on your next long trip. My own guess as to why bike touring is back in fashion is that many travellers get burned out by backpacking, which really amounts to travelling by bus and train for most of the time. Buses are certainly fast but they go from one noisy town to another, leaving little possibility of exploring the spaces in between, the places where the bus doesn't stop. Others use bikes to go even further off the beaten track: they want to go where buses don't go at all and perhaps where other vehicles cannot get to either. Paul Woloshansky built his own racks to carry extra gear after being told all too often: 'There's a prettier way to go but there's nothing out there at all.' Other adventurers, such as Sweden's Janne Corax (see p122), have said the same thing: there were times when there was no other way of getting to where they wanted to go. You couldn't get there on foot and you couldn't get there in a truck. It was possible only on a bicycle. Half the adventure, though, is in the riding itself. Being out in the fresh air and seeing much more than is possible from a bus or train window is always a good feeling, whether you are wandering around France or riding across India. A lot of today's cycle tourists are interested in the riding but not that interested in bikes. It's a means of transport and a way to carry bags comfortably, while sitting down and enjoying the view. Not everyone is drawn to the high passes of the Andes or the Himalaya but they are all enjoying that same sense of freedom and all that comes with itunexpected discoveries, off-route detours or an impromptu day off when you find a great place to stay. Trips like these are not as arduous as some expeditions but they are every bit as satisfyingand they are still adventures, for they allow for spontaneity. And if you are carrying a tent and camping gear, you're prepared for just about any eventuality because you've always got a place to spend the night. This book looks at the possibilities out there, the different styles of travelling and the basic gear and know-how that you need. We also look at some of the more exciting cycling destinations around the world, complete with suggestions as to which routes to take and what you need to plan a trip in that region. The Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook does not set out to tell you exactly where to go: it's your adventure, after all. But it's good to have a general idea of a destination and what you're likely to find when you're there and this is what this book aims to do. In the final part of this book we include stories from all around the world, not just about the biking but also about the adventures cyclists had on their journeys. It's the old idea that a bike ride isn't just about the riding but also about the places you were able to get to and the people you got to meetand all because you decided to travel by bicycle.Trade Review'a real bible for adventure cyclists' Cycle magazine, CTC, December 2015/ January 2016; Review for previous edition: 'the definitive guide to how, where, why and what to do on a cycle expedition...' Adventure Travel Magazine.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION (1) PART 1: PRACTICAL INFORMATIONWhat kind of bike? (Touring , MTB, Trekking, Tandem, Recumbent, Which frame material- steel or aluminum, Folding bikes), Buying new: Top ten internationally available bikes, Setting up your bike for the Big Ride (Wheels, Tires, Gears, Pedals, Saddle, Comfort, Seat position, Saddle position, Handlebars - type, adjustment, padding), Load carrying (Racks, Panniers, Trailers, Bar bag and other add-ons), Bike Equipment Checklist (Tools, Spares & Repairs), Clothing (Bike shorts, Footwear, General clothing suggestions & lists), Camping Gear (Tent, Bag & Mat, Stove, Filter), Other gear (bike computer, altimeter, GPS, headlights. Electronics & Communications), Health and ailments (Vaccinations, First Aid kit, bikers ailments, Stress & fatigue, Survival rules) (2) PART 2: TRANS-CONTINENTAL ROUTE OUTLINESEurope (France & Spain, Mediterranean route, Northern Europe, Danube, Alps. Eastern Europe), Asia (Overland - Central Asian route, Southern route (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan etc.), India, Central Asia, China & Tibet, Himalaya and Karakoram, SE Asia, Japan), North America (Classic routes, East to West, West coast, Great Divide MTB route, Baja California), Central & South America, Australasia (Gold Coast, Nullarbor & South coast, Biking NZ), Africa, Capetown to Mombassa (3) TALES FROM THE SADDLE10 new tales of contributors' adventures (4) APPENDICES (5) INDEX

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Book SynopsisWritten by the author of London’s most popular cycling blog and using years of experience and contributions from readers, it offers more than 30 leisurely routes covering both inner and outer London. Each itinerary is described in detail with a series of points of interest also pinpointed on an accompanying route map. Boxed information with each route shows at-a-glance the start point, likely duration, and some suggestions for where to eat and drink along the way. The book also covers important practical information on cycling, such as choosing the right bike for your style of cycling; tips on urban cycling, social cycling, and cycling with children; and guidance on security and insurance as well as information on accessories and clothing. This best selling guide to cycling in London is completely updated with new routes, maps, and colour photographs. It also includes full details of Santander Cycles, London's public bike sharing scheme. Trade Review"The best cycling guide I have used and a must have for all those who wish to explore London by bike.” Cycle magazine * Cycle magazine *

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Book SynopsisEat Bike Cook brings together 40 delicious easy recipes created to meet the energy demands of cyclists, with tips, hacks and food diaries from women cyclists, both professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. There are quick, up-and-at-'em breakfast ideas to charge you up pre-ride, energy-boosting back pocket picnics to keep you going strong while you're on the road and wonderfully restorative main meals to share with friends once you've crossed the finish line. With stunning food photography and illustrations by Kitty Pemberton-Platt, whose drawings have lit up Instagram with their honest visualisations of what female cyclists really eat. As well as providing inspiration on easy and tasty ways to fuel for days on the bike, Eat Bike Cook is a celebration of the female cycling community: of the great chat in a cafe mid-ride, of the handful of Haribos that gets you through the last 25km and the shared beer and burger at the end of the day.Trade Review'Both a genuinely useful collection of solid recipes for Sunday spinners and sportive-smashers alike, and a fascinating and refreshingly non-judgemental glimpse into other people’s ride-day routines – who knew you could cram so much into a jersey pocket?!' -- Felicity Cloake, author of Another Croissant for the Road'A really intelligent & usable format for a cookbook, with insights from some serious hitters like Tiffany Cromwell and Lizzy Banks - clever stuff' -- Alan Murchison (author of The Cycling Chef)

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Book SynopsisTwo-in-one cycling map of Dartmoor, one side for mounting biking, one side for cycle touring, this tough, durable, waterproof map of Dartmoor and the surrounding area is purpose-made for the outdoors. Made in cooperation with Dartmoor National Park Authority, the mountain biking side shows graded off- road cycle routes. The cycle touring side shows the network of minor roads, highlighting recommended ones. Useful information such as cycle shops, cycle hire, steep hills, is also included. The cycle tourer covers the area from Exeter to Plymouth, including enlargements of Haldon Forest and the Tamar Valley. The whole of the National Park is included on off-road map. 2-in-one, mountain biking map, with cycle touring map on the other side Graded off-road routes Printed on XT40: Tough, durable, 100% waterproof Light to carry weighs less than 100gms Routes tried and tested by the Dartmoor National Park Authority Detailed, yet easy to read Highlights recommended minor roads Includes all legal bike routes Steep hills, cycle shops, cycle hire Useful local phone numbers and websites Supplied in protective plastic pocket

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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 Synopsis55 Olympic medals. 6 Tour de France victories. Countless world records and world championship victories. Since the year 2000, British Cycling, Team Sky and INEOS have dominated the sport of cycling to an unprecedented degree. But at what cost? Did Sir David Brailsford, Peter Keen and the other brains behind British Cycling's massive and sudden dominance in the modern era find a winning "Moneyball" formula? Or did their success come down to luck and personal chemistry? Did this organisation, founded on relentless, ruthless efficiency contain contradictions which threatened to overwhelm it, amid accusations of drug-taking, bullying and sexism? The Medal Factory tells the full story from amateurish beginnings through a sports-science revolution to an all-conquering, yet flawed, machine. Through interviews with Brailsford and Keen, Shane Sutton, Fran Millar, Chris Boardman, Sir Chris Hoy and many other key players, Kenny Pryde interrogates the parts of the story - lottery funding, marginal gains - that we think we know, and reveals others that have remained hidden, until now.Trade ReviewA fine, reasoned and informed book * Herald *Pryde has done an excellent job of explaining the other side of the British cycling story, making sense of the machinations behind medal-winning performances. * Road.cc *Pryde's narration of events bears comparison with Matt Rendell's The Death of Marco Pantani, predominantly on the strength of his investigative tenacity, and unquestionably lays claim to pride of place on your bookshelf * TheWashingMachinePost.net *

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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 SynopsisSecond in a new series of cycle maps covering the whole country. The London and Essex map covers from Uxbridge in the west to Harwich in the east. As far north as Luton and Halstead and as far south as Canterbury and Leatherhead. The maps are all produced at a scale of 1:100 000 showing important features including the National cycle Network. Sections on road, off road and traffic free are all shown in differing colours along with their route number. Other roads and their classification are shown enabling you to link rides or explore sections and discover new routes at home or further afield. Facilities such as toilets, pubs, accommodation, bike shops, repair stations and railway stations are all shown. The mapping also has relief shading giving you a clear picture of the terrain you are likely to encounter. Scale: 100 000 (10mm = 1 Km, 16mm = 1 Mile) Folded size: 163mm x 105mm Unfolded: 650mm x 800mm Tear and water-resistant paper Double sided

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Book SynopsisFirst in a new series of cycle maps covering the whole country. The maps are all produced at a scale of 1:100 000 showing important features including the National cycle Network. Sections on road, off road and traffic free are all shown in differing colours along with their route number. Other roads and their classification are shown enabling you to link rides or explore sections and discover new routes at home or further afield. Facilities such as toilets, pubs, accommodation, bike shops, repair stations and railway stations are all shown. The mapping also has relief shading giving you a clear picture of the terrain (and steepness of any hills) you will encounter. Scale: 100 000 (10mm = 1 Km, 16mm = 1 Mile) Folded size: 163mm x 105mm Unfolded: 650mm x 800mm Tear and water-resistant paper Double sided

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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 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 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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