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The World's Fastest Man - The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero... The World's Fastest Man - The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero (Paperback)
Michael Kranish
R501 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R85 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this "sharp-eyed account of a nearly forgotten African-American sports legend" (Publishers Weekly)-the remarkable Major Taylor who became the world's fastest bicyclist at the height of the Jim Crow era-"Kranish has done historians and fans a service by reminding us that such immortals as Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods all followed in Major Taylor's wake" (The Washington Post). In the 1890s, the nation's promise of equality had failed spectacularly. While slavery had ended with the Civil War, the Jim Crow laws still separated blacks from whites, and the excesses of the Gilded Age created an elite upper class. When Major Taylor, a young black man, announced he wanted to compete in the nation's most popular and mostly white man's sport, cycling, Birdie Munger, a white cyclist who once was the world's fastest man, declared that he could help turn the young black athlete into a champion. Twelve years before boxer Jack Johnson and fifty years before baseball player Jackie Robinson, Taylor faced racism at nearly every turn-especially by whites who feared he would disprove their stereotypes of blacks. In The World's Fastest Man, years in the writing, investigative journalist Michael Kranish reveals new information about Major Taylor based on a rare interview with his daughter and other never-before-uncovered details from Taylor's life. Kranish shows how Taylor indeed became a world champion, traveled the world, was the toast of Paris, and was one of the most chronicled black men of his day. From a moment in time just before the arrival of the automobile when bicycles were king, the populace was booming with immigrants, and enormous societal changes were about to take place, "both inspiring and heartbreaking, this is an essential contribution to sports history" (Booklist, starred review). The World's Fastest Man "restores the memory of one of the first black athletes to overcome the drag of racism and achieve national renown" (The New York Times Book Review).

The Hardmen - Legends of the Cycling Gods (Paperback): The Velominati, Frank Strack, Brett Kennedy, John Andrews The Hardmen - Legends of the Cycling Gods (Paperback)
The Velominati, Frank Strack, Brett Kennedy, John Andrews; Foreword by David Millar 1
R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's time we all stopped whining and learned a thing or two from The Toughest Cyclists Ever. Including:

Stephen Roche, whose cure for exhaustion was to go up a gear and fight harder, all the way to the ambulance. Eddy Merckx, who hurt himself so badly in breaking the Hour record that, he estimated, he shortened his career by a year. Beryl Burton, who crushed her (male) rival's morale with the offer of a piece of liquorice, before speeding past to victory. Nicole Cooke and Edwig Van Hooydonck, who rejected dope and became legends.

The Hardmen tells the stories - the good bits, anyway - of the 40 most heroic Cyclists ever. Their bravery, their panache and their Perfect Amount of Dumb.

It reminds us that suffering on a bike liberates us from our daily lives, and that, in the words of Lance Armstrong 'pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever'; proof that even assholes can be insightful.

Start at the End - How Reverse-Engineering Can Lead to Success (Paperback): Dan Bigham Start at the End - How Reverse-Engineering Can Lead to Success (Paperback)
Dan Bigham
R278 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An inspiring and thought-provoking new book that explains the power of applying reverse-engineering to all areas of your life, from a cycling champion who has proven its success. Dan Bigham is the captain of an amateur British track cycling team who rose from obscurity to beat professional, multi-million-pound teams at the highest level. Alongside hard work and dedication, Dan credits his success to one thing: reverse-engineering the result. In Start at the End, Dan uses his own story as well as wider examples and case studies from the worlds of business, personal development and other sports to demonstrate how this approach can help you succeed in any walk of life. Following each stage of the process, from setting goals and assessing your tools to developing the plan and delivering optimum performance, this book will fully explain how to set out and enact the system. A revolutionary new look at a powerful age-old wisdom, Start at the End is a fascinating exploration of how we can achieve success and proof that no goal is impossible. *** 'Start at the End isn't just a great story, but a really nice reminder of how to approach performance forensically, intelligently and purposefully - and that these lessons don't just belong in cycling but in all areas of high performance' Dr Josie Perry 'Phenomenal ... Absolutely fascinating ... Incredible stuff, really clever' Stephen Dixon, Sky News

The Wolfpack Way - Winning is an Attitude. And Hard Work (Hardcover): Wout Beel, Deceuninck-Quick-Step The Wolfpack Way - Winning is an Attitude. And Hard Work (Hardcover)
Wout Beel, Deceuninck-Quick-Step
R993 Discovery Miles 9 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The year 2021 was another amazing year for the Wolfpack, the dream cycling team of Patrick Lefevere. Davide Ballerini won the Omloop, Kasper Asgreen took the E3 and the Tour of Flanders, and Sam Bennett, Mark Cavendish, Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe all gathered victories, while Michael Morkov took Olympic Gold on the track. In this book you'll follow the cyclists through the lens of Wout Beel: in an intimate family circle during their few free moments, in total ecstasy after a victory, in decompression on the team bus. See them fall, get up and win again. A group portrait that will stay with you forever.

The Little Book Of Cycling (Hardcover): Orange Hippo! The Little Book Of Cycling (Hardcover)
Orange Hippo!
R220 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

There's little that can beat the perfect simplicity of a bike ride.

There are many reasons why cycling has such enduring appeal. For some, it is the relaxation and freedom that biking offers – what could be better than pedalling away and leaving our troubles behind? For others, cycling is the perfect means of building strength and fitness. Indeed, it can be one of the most challenging sports on the planet – from amateurs testing themselves to the limit to professionals competing in some of the toughest races in the world.

Packed full of wise, witty and inspirational quotes, The Little Book of Cycling is the perfect gift for cyclists of all levels. From the simple exhilaration of freewheeling downhill to the arduous challenges faced by the endurance cyclist, this is the ultimate ode to the love of two wheels.

Desktop Cycling Class - Spin Your Stress Away! (Mixed media product): Eliza Berkowitz Desktop Cycling Class - Spin Your Stress Away! (Mixed media product)
Eliza Berkowitz
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now you can sneak in a workout without leaving your chair with Desktop Cycling Class's miniature stationary bike, complete with pump-up jams! * Get those fingers moving: The kit contains a tiny (3-inch) exercise bike ready for you to pedal with your fingers * Plays music: Press a button to play three high-energy tracks to set the mood for your workout: pop, rock, and hip-hop * Book included: Explore tips for your finger workout and use of your desktop bike in the 32-page illustrated miniature book * Unique gift: Perfect for any cycling class enthusiast and fun for all ages

A Biker's Tale (Paperback): John Hellemans A Biker's Tale (Paperback)
John Hellemans
R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. To be able to appreciate the story, the reader needs to be young at heart, have a vivid imagination and a love for adventure. If that sounds like you, join the writer on his journey, and experience his daily ups and downs with him. The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike ‘brevet’ (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. It starts at the most northern point of the North Island, Cape Reinga, and finishes at Stirling Point, just south of Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. The Tour is held biennially and requires participants to follow a set route covering 3,000 km which consists of existing mountain bike trails scattered throughout the country and connected by back country roads. The Tour is unsupported, so participants carry their own gear. To be awarded the brevet, the riders need to cover the full distance within 30 days. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour. His experience was different from what he expected. He encountered all types of challenges, from getting lost to physical ailments, serious weather events and loneliness. In between he had plenty of time to contemplate and let his thoughts and imagination run free. It helped him pass the time. He was seen late at night, furiously hammering away on his laptop, regardless of how tired he was, reliving the events and contemplations of the day. It helped him make sense of his journey and how it fitted into the complex world we live in. He called it his ‘administration’.

Elite Youth Cycling (Hardcover): Alfred Nimmerichter Elite Youth Cycling (Hardcover)
Alfred Nimmerichter
R3,911 Discovery Miles 39 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elite Youth Cycling showcases the latest cutting-edge research in youth cycling performance. Covering both endurance and sprint cycling events, the book explores the effect of cycling on the maturation of the body from childhood to adolescence, suggests long-term training and nutritional strategies for young athletes, and discusses issues such as injury prevention, long-term athlete health, and body image in endurance cyclists. Divided into sections on growth and maturation, training and testing, sports medicine and nutrition, and coaching and psychology, the book includes chapters on: Muscle, bone and cardiopulmonary development of young cyclists Performance assessment in the laboratory and on the track Longitudinal training strategies and concurrent strength training Overuse injuries and injury prevention Nutrition and ergogenic aids Personal and psychosocial development Including directions for future research in each section, Elite Youth Cycling is an authoritative and comprehensive anthology of the latest research in youth cycling. It is vital reading for any physiologist, psychologist, strength and conditioning coach or sport therapist working with young cyclists, and any academic researching youth sport and the development of young athletes.

Cycling the Camino de Santiago - The Way of St James - Camino Frances (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Mike Wells Cycling the Camino de Santiago - The Way of St James - Camino Frances (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Mike Wells
R453 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R118 (26%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Frances or Way of St James) is among the world's most famous pilgrimages: Christian pilgrims have travelled to the shrine of St James in Santiago, northern Spain, since the ninth century. This guide provides all the information you need to successfully cycle the Camino. The Camino Frances is the most popular variant of the Camino, linking St Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French-Spanish border with Santiago via Pamplona, Burgos and Leon. The guide presents the journey in 18 stages. Two versions of the route are described, the first (770km) based closely on the walkers' route and suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes; the second (798km) a 'road route' for road and touring cycles. It can be cycled in around 10-14 days and is very well provisioned. Clear route description and mapping are accompanied by notes on local points of interest, as well as background information on Spanish history and the history of the Camino. The practicalities are also thoroughly covered, including travel to and from the route, accommodation, facilities, kit and how to qualify for and obtain your Compostela (pilgrims' certificate). Whether you're seeking a spiritual journey, a physical challenge or just a holiday, the Camino promises an unforgettable experience - from the beautiful landscapes, historic towns and rich culture of northern Spain to the famed camaraderie with other wayfarers. Blending information with inspiration, this guide is an ideal companion to cycling this UNESCO-listed route.

Cycle Tours in & Around the Lake District - 20 Rides on Quiet Lanes (Spiral bound): Nick Cotton Cycle Tours in & Around the Lake District - 20 Rides on Quiet Lanes (Spiral bound)
Nick Cotton
R394 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R43 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Lake District boasts some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the country, providing a dramatic backdrop to many of the rides featured in this book. The practical spiral-bound guide describes 20 wonderful lane rides of 24-35 miles in South Lakeland and the Eden Valley. All of the rides are highlighted on Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 mapping, seen as the gold standard of mapping for cyclists. Junction-by-junction route instructions guide you through the region's beautiful countryside. Each ride contains details of distance, grade of difficulty and refreshments along the way (with phone numbers of pubs and cafes so that you can check on opening hours). A height profile gives you warning of the hills to expect and schematic maps show how the ride can either be shortened or linked to adjacent rides for a longer day out. The rides have been designed to use quieter roads and are divided into three main areas: the first is around Cockermouth and Keswick where three rides explore the breathtaking landscape either side of Bassenthwaite Lake. To the west lie Wythop Woods, Whinlatter Forest, Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere; to the east of Bassenthwaite is the classic circuit around the back of Skiddaw to Caldbeck. The second area covers the southeast of Cumbria, encompassing the upper Eden Valley and the Lune Valley, with rides starting from the handsome towns of Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale. The weather tends to be drier here as the two valleys lie in the rain shadow of the Lakeland Fells. These rides also offer panoramic views of the Pennines and the Howgills to the north of Sedbergh. The final area features rides in and around the southern half of the Lake District National Park. There are fantastic views of many of the central lakes and fells including those to be enjoyed from the Windermere Ferry, featured on the ride north from Backbarrow. You may well be pleasantly surprised that there are so many quiet lanes to explore in such a popular tourist area. Choose your time well and you will enjoy your rides even more.

How to Build a Bike (in a Weekend) (Hardcover): Alan Anderson How to Build a Bike (in a Weekend) (Hardcover)
Alan Anderson; Illustrated by Lee John Phillips
R463 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R85 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The bike that is most fun to ride is the bike that you have made yourself, and the good news is that anyone can do it. This simple guide walks you through the process, from working out what you need, creating the specification, sourcing parts, to the enjoyable weekend spent building your new bike from scratch. When your bike is finished it will need looking after, and the book includes equally clear maintenance guidelines; those expensive and inconvenient trips to the bike shop will become a thing of the past. Beautifully illustrated by Lee John Phillips, the book is a useful self-purchase and equally makes a great gift for cyclists and hobbyists.

Made in England - The Artisans Behind the Handbuilt Bicycle (Hardcover): Matthew Sowter, Ricky Feather Made in England - The Artisans Behind the Handbuilt Bicycle (Hardcover)
Matthew Sowter, Ricky Feather; Photographs by Kayti Peskhke
R1,135 R995 Discovery Miles 9 950 Save R140 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Made in England is a book by frame builders, about frame builders. It takes a unique look at the world of bespoke frame building by showcasing the artisans in England who craft these bicycle frames. The authors, Matthew Sowter and Ricky Feather, travelled around the country along with talented photographer Kayti Peschke, to interview the people who are leading this industry. Each artisan shares their methods, their passion, their skills and their quirks. Through these intimate conversations they express what makes them unique in this international art. The book showcases exquisite photography of the frame builders and their working environment, contrasting the raw, rough workshops with sleek images of the beautifully finished final products.

Cycling Futures - From Research into Practice (Paperback): Regine Gerike, John Parkin Cycling Futures - From Research into Practice (Paperback)
Regine Gerike, John Parkin
R1,428 Discovery Miles 14 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pointing the way to the future of research and development in relation to cycling as a mode of transport, this book investigates some of the significant recent developments in the technology, provision for, and take up of cycling in various parts of the world. Tensions at the heart of the nature of cycling remain: on the one hand cycling is frequently viewed as being a risky activity, while on the other hand it is seen as being a way of allowing populations to live healthier lives. Reviewing this dichotomy, the authors in this book consider the ways that cycling is planned and promoted. This is done partly in relation to these issues of risk and health, but also from the broader perspective of behavioural response to the changing nature of cycling. A section on methodologies is also included which outlines the current state-of-the art and points a way to future research.

Around Glasgow (Paperback, Revised edition): Philips Around Glasgow (Paperback, Revised edition)
Philips
R288 Discovery Miles 2 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Around Glasgow is one of 20 titles in the new Philip's Cycle Tours series. The series is directly derived from the highly successful Ordnance Survey Cycle Tours series, but has been updated and improved, with a new focus on the needs of cyclists and the cycling market in the 21st century.Each book in the series contains 20 routes, both on-road and off-road, taking you along low-traffic or traffic free roads, tracks and paths. The route takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside and prettiest villages in Britain, and past some of the finest and most interesting houses, churches, castles, gardens and monuments in the land.Around Glasgow takes cyclists through the great natural beauty of the western half of southern Scotland around Glasgow, with rides in the area from the Trossachs to the north to Stranraer in the south. The region provides fantastic hill riding, together with the pleasures of river, lochs, forest and coastline.A unique feature of Philip's Cycle Tours is the superb Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping showing the routes of the rides. This mapping not only gives the detail and clarity you need to follow the route with ease and safety, but allows you to plan short-cuts and detours, to look out for new places of interest, and to become truly involved in the lansdcape you are cycling through. The mapping now shows National Cycle Network routes and National Long-Distance Footpaths.Clear directions are given alongside the mapping, and cross-profile diagrams make planning the pacing of each ride an easy task, even for the beginner. Extra information includes an introduction to the area of the route, nearest railway stations, places of interest with descriptions, guides to refreshment stops, and clear indications of distance, grade and terrain.The books are beautifully and practically designed, with colour photographs throughout the ultra-clear layout.Main map scale: 1:50,000

Tech Deck: Shred It! (Paperback): Rebecca Shapiro Tech Deck: Shred It! (Paperback)
Rebecca Shapiro
R405 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Ramp up your skills with this new and improved Tech Deck guidebook - including a brand-new, exclusive fingerboard and ramp! Learn how to do sick fingerboard tricks with this Tech Deck guidebook - which includes a new, exclusive Tech Deck board and killer ramp! Packed full of tips and info to help you perform awesome stunts and become a Tech Deck master. This book will include basic tricks that kids need to know - but also many advanced moves for boarders who want to take their moves to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to shred it! Learn new tricks & tips and become a pro in no time with the official guidebook! The Tech Deck 96mm skateboards are for skate-lovers ages 6+ It brings fans the real deal with authentic 96mm fingerboards from real skate companies! Tech Deck boards are fully customizable! Readers can deck it out with different wheels and trucks to create their own special board

Alps Mountain Biking - From Aosta to Zermatt: The best singletrack, enduro and downhill trails in the Alps (Paperback): Steve... Alps Mountain Biking - From Aosta to Zermatt: The best singletrack, enduro and downhill trails in the Alps (Paperback)
Steve Mallett
R613 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R128 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Alps Mountain Biking is a guide to the western Alps. It reveals epic rocky descents, high-altitude blasts and hidden Alpine singletrack, all set against a backdrop of snowy peaks, pine forests and clear blue skies. This is some of the greatest singletrack, enduro and downhill riding the mountains have to offer. Featuring the Alpine hot spots alongside the best lesser-known areas, you can ride the main lines of Morzine and Chamonix, and then escape the crowds and head to La Plagne, Martigny or Sauze d'Oulx. Using lifts, buses and good old pedal power, you can really exploit the massive vertical gains each area has to offer and enjoy trails that cater for every taste and ability. Alps Mountain Biking has everything you need to get out of the concrete resorts and plan a great riding trip. Written by Samoens-based guide Steve Mallett, it gives you the local riders' inside knowledge on trails, and information on accommodation, lifts and travel. Packed with fantastic photography, it is guaranteed to inspire you to get out and explore this huge mountain bike playground.

The Year - Reawakening the legend of cycling's hardest endurance record (Hardcover): Dave Barter The Year - Reawakening the legend of cycling's hardest endurance record (Hardcover)
Dave Barter
R626 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R349 (56%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In 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.

22,000 Miles - A Father and Son's Cycling Adventures (Paperback): Richard Seipp 22,000 Miles - A Father and Son's Cycling Adventures (Paperback)
Richard Seipp; Foreword by Steve Bate MBE
R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

22,000 Miles is the distance Richard Seipp has ridden with his 15-year-old son Tom over the past ten years. Starting out on their local trails in the Peak District when Tom was 5, they soon progressed to longer rides. As Tom grew, so did his ambitions - the Coast-to-Coast, the Strathpuffer 24-hour solo mountain bike race, multi-day bikepacking in the Scottish Highlands. Having ridden the 1955 route of the Tour de France during the summer holidays when Tom was 12, they continued to push their limits - Everesting the infamous Kemmelberg cobbles in Belgium and then heading to North America to ride the 2,745-mile Tour Divide, which runs the length of the North American Continental Divide along the spine of the Rocky Mountains from Banff in Canada south to the Mexican border at Antelope Wells. This book is their story in Rich's words alongside his atmospheric photographs of his and Tom's adventures. 22,000 Miles is the story of a father and son bonding over their combined love of adventure.

Cotswold off-Road Bike Routes (Paperback): AL Churcher Cotswold off-Road Bike Routes (Paperback)
AL Churcher
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Explore the Cotwolds off road with this laminated, waterproof Cotswolds map. With 10 clearly-marked routes this easy-to-use map will help you discover the best of the Cotswolds on your bike and off the road. From the gorgeous, honey-coloured stone villages to the dramatic rolling hills, the Cotswolds are a visual feast and perfect for exploring by bike. The Cotswolds are ideal for the touring cyclist and day-tripper. They represent England at her very best. Long, winding lanes connect beautiful villages with excellent pubs and friendly tearooms. The landscape you cycle through is rich in imagery with some of the tracks being prehistoric in origin. For the cross-country rider who wants long green lanes criss-crossing some of England's most beautiful landscapes, and linking some of the most beautiful villages, and all 100% rideable - then this is for you. 10 fantastic routes are included, from the Bibury Circuit and the Northleach Circuit to the Stow Slaughters Trail.

Hawk - Occupation Skateboarder (Paperback): Tony Hawk Hawk - Occupation Skateboarder (Paperback)
Tony Hawk; As told to Sean Mortimer
R371 R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Save R93 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The world's leading professional skateboarder and a hero to thousands of Generation Xers, Tony Hawk relives a lifetime of incredible highs and lows in the sport. Tony Hawk, aka The Birdman, has won more than 60 contests, invented close to 50 new manoeuvres and made skateboarding history at the 1999 international championships by landing the first ever 900 degree turn. A veteran of some 20 TV commercials for clients such as Gap and Disney, he is one of the leading heroes of modern-day youth culture. Growing up in Serra Mesa, California, Tony was a hyperactive, tantrum-throwing child, whose only outlet was through boarding. Initially mocked for being an unorthodox 'circus skater', before long the doubters were learning the tricks he had pioneered. Tony had invented a new style of skateboarding. His life has been a rollercoaster of incredible highs and spectacular crashes. Tony's quest to land the fabled 900 resulted in broken bones and spells of unconsciousness too numerous to mention. A millionaire at the age of 18 in the 1980s on the back of the boom in skateboarding, Tony fell into near destitution almost overnight when the fad died away. However he successfully reinvented himself as an extreme boarder in the 1990s and now owns two multi-million dollar companies, Birdhouse Projects and Hawk Clothing, has just produced the bestselling cult skateboarding movie 'The End' and released his own PlayStation game. In Hawk Tony goes behind the scenes of competitions, demos and movies and shares the less glamorous demands of being a skateboarder. With brutal honesty he recalls the stories of love, loss, embarrassing 80s clothes and determination that have shaped his life. Depsite the many ups and downs of his career, Tony Hawk's dedication has made him a god to generations of skateboarders and countless other Generation Xers. His story is a touching tale of perseverance and determination.

Danube Bike Trail 3 Vienna to Budapest GPS 2022 (Spiral bound, 6th edition): Danube Bike Trail 3 Vienna to Budapest GPS 2022 (Spiral bound, 6th edition)
R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Need for the Bike (Paperback): Paul Fournel Need for the Bike (Paperback)
Paul Fournel; Translated by Alan Stoekl, Claire Read 1
R305 R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Save R37 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A TRUE CLASSIC OF CYCLING LITERATURE

'Nobody evokes the transformative joy of cycling the way Fournel does here ... magical' - Herbie Sykes

"I ride to rest and to tire myself out; I ride to do myself good and to do myself harm"

... one of the many cycling paradoxes explored in this unique and delightful book.

"I've never got over this miracle"

Starting with the childhood joy of learning to ride a bike, Need for the Bike goes on to relate the agony of climbing, the angst of crashing, and all the other universal moments and feelings which all cyclists will recognise.

"To get on a bike is to take possession of the landscape"

The sounds, smells, pains and joys of riding with friends or alone, finding things on the road; getting lost, "re-reading" familiar routes; Paul Fournel's classic comes as close as any book has to an encapsulation of why we all need the bike ...

How to be a Cyclist - An A-Z of Life on Two Wheels (Paperback): John Deering, Phil Ashley How to be a Cyclist - An A-Z of Life on Two Wheels (Paperback)
John Deering, Phil Ashley 1
R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

No bicycle repair was ever made easier by turning your bike upside down. White shorts are for other people. A helmet perched on the back of your head is perfect if you ride your bike backwards - These and a host of other handy pointers jostle for attention within this A - Z guide to being a cyclist. It's an essential manual and source of wisdom for those who would be kings of the road. Many pitfalls await the unwary middle-aged-man-in-Lycra, but fear not, for the Guide is here to steer you through choppy waters. No more passing out halfway up a hill. No more ridicule in the work place. No more hurty knee. And no more sock crimes. Pearls of wisdom are scattered throughout this book like rose petals before a princess on her wedding day. For instance, who could deny that life is too short to drink bad coffee? That a noisy bike is marginally more annoying than a whiney toddler? Or that style should ever be sacrificed for speed? Written by experts who know everything there is to know about cycling, yet never forget that there is nothing funnier than a rabbit playing a trumpet, How to be a Cyclist is mandatory reading for all bike riders.

Great British Bike Rides - 40 classic routes for road cyclists (Paperback, Reprinted with updates in January 2020.): Dave Barter Great British Bike Rides - 40 classic routes for road cyclists (Paperback, Reprinted with updates in January 2020.)
Dave Barter
R895 R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Save R289 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Great British Bike Rides is a celebration of British road cycling. Author Dave Barter brings together 40 of the best road rides in England, Scotland and Wales, searching out the country's most celebrated routes, toughest climbs and most scenic roads. The rides are challenging, they are adventurous, and they are quintessentially British - tackle the classic Fred Whitton in the English Lake District; pit yourself against fearsome climbs inspired by the Dragon Ride in Wales; and feast upon Scotland's stunning scenery following wild roads through Assynt and across Skye. Already a fanatical cyclist, author Dave Barter packed in his job and hit the road, embarking on a 9000-mile tour of Britain to bring together the best riding the country has to offer. His cycle routes are devised specifically for this book, enchaining unforgettable climbs, quiet roads and stunning scenery. Each ride is accompanied by detailed route information, bespoke mapping and a statistical breakdown including every detail the committed cyclist requires. The book is complemented with a set of downloadable GPX files to further aid navigation. Join the cycling revolution and discover the best road cycling in Great Britain.

Cycling Futures - From Research into Practice (Hardcover, New Ed): Regine Gerike, John Parkin Cycling Futures - From Research into Practice (Hardcover, New Ed)
Regine Gerike, John Parkin
R3,932 Discovery Miles 39 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pointing the way to the future of research and development in relation to cycling as a mode of transport, this book investigates some of the significant recent developments in the technology, provision for, and take up of cycling in various parts of the world. Tensions at the heart of the nature of cycling remain: on the one hand cycling is frequently viewed as being a risky activity, while on the other hand it is seen as being a way of allowing populations to live healthier lives. Reviewing this dichotomy, the authors in this book consider the ways that cycling is planned and promoted. This is done partly in relation to these issues of risk and health, but also from the broader perspective of behavioural response to the changing nature of cycling. A section on methodologies is also included which outlines the current state-of-the art and points a way to future research.

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