Pick the right bicycle for your travels and you'll be sure to come home with those wonderful bicycle touring memories you've been dreaming about. But pick the wrong bicycle and your trip could be over before it has even had a chance to begin.
The Essential Guide To Touring Bicycles is a short, descriptive book designed to teach you about:
The features, components and characteristics that are unique to touring bicycles. The five main styles of touring bikes. The different metals used in touring bicycle frames (and why they are so important). Words and definitions you should know before purchasing a touring bicycle. The different types of touring bicycle brakes, handlebars, shifters and gears. How to find the right size bicycle for your body type. Things to look out for when purchasing a new touring bicycle. And a tip that could save you hundreds of dollars when purchasing your new bicycle touring vehicle.
Written by Bicycle Touring Pro, Darren Alff, The Essential Guide To Touring Bicycles is a book that every cyclist should read before purchasing a touring bicycle of any kind.
This is a book for people who are totally new to touring bicycles - not a book for experienced bicycle riders.
CONDUCT THE BICYCLE TOUR OF YOUR DREAMS
The dream you are likely having involves going on a bicycle tour and having magical experiences you will remember for the rest of your life. Experiences so incredible you will tell your friends and family about them for years to come.
The reality, however, might be that you never complete your bike tour, because you picked the wrong touring bicycle - a bicycle that wasn't built for the kind of bike tour you were participating in - and you were unable to return home with those magical memories you were hoping for.
What many first-time bicycle tourists don't realize is that there are several different types of bicycles made for bicycle touring. There are touring bicycles made for short day trips around your home; fast, sporty touring bicycles made for racing and light touring; and an entire separate breed of touring bicycles made to carry you and your gear all the way around the world. Plus, there are bicycles made for all kinds of other types of bike rides (that aren't designed for bicycle touring at all).
Let the Bicycle Touring Pro help you find your ideal touring bicycle
The Essential Guide To Touring Bicycles is a book designed to teach you about the different types of touring bicycles, their various uses, and most importantly - to help you select the right bicycle for the type of bicycle tour that you wish to participate in.
With The Essential Guide To Touring Bicycles, you will not only learn about what to look for in your next touring bike, but you will be given access to the world's largest collection of touring bicycles (included for free with this book)- a detailed directory where you will be introduced to more than 130 different types of touring bicycles made in various countries all over the world.
From this database of 130+ bicycles, the author will help you narrow down your selection and find the touring bicycle that will help to make your bicycle touring dreams come true.
The Essential Guide To Touring Bicycles comes with three free digital bonus gifts (worth more than $25 USD):
1) A bonus eBook called "A Buyer's Guide To Bicycle Touring Panniers & Trailers"
2) An hour-long video recording where the author speaks at great length about touring bicycles, panniers and trailers.
3) And access to the world's largest touring bicycle database (where more than 130 touring bicycles are shown in great detail with their name, photo, product description, price and more).

Tour de France: The Inside Story The Tour de France is the greatest bike race in the world, but it -began as a humble promotional gimmick for a floundering newspaper. More than 100 years later the Tour still captivates the world and is broadcast to over 180 countries. How did a few men looking for some way to save their struggling business become masters of a giant, successful enterprise? Les Woodland tells the inside story of the Tour de France through the prism of the men who started it, and those who now run it. As he explores the creation and evolution of the Tour, he never runs out of those fascinating illustrative tales that make his books impossible to put down. This book was originally published in a slightly altered form in 2009 as Tourmen: The Men Who Made the Tour de France. It has been updated to reflect the events that have happened since the original publication. About the author: Les Woodland has been cycling for 50 years and has been writing about cycling since 1965, when he wrote his first reports for the British publication Cycling. Since then he has been a prolific contributor to newspapers, magazines and radio stations in the U.K. and Belgium. Mr. Woodland, who currently lives in France, speaks several of the languages of cycling: English, Dutch and French.

An off-bike training program to help you: Ride with more control and power Get stronger in 10-30 minutes per session, with minimal equipment WHAT IS THE F6? The F6 is a six-move circuit to help you: Stay more balanced in gnarly terrain. Both up and down. Carve corners tighter and faster. Pump, manual and jump better. Sprint and climb more powerfully. Ride longer and faster on crazier terrain - with less fatigue and injury. While you're getting stronger on the bike, you'll also be getting stronger for moving day, the airport and other real-life adventures. The F6 is: Simple. But not easy. Quick. Do it in 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Scalable. Anyone can adjust the program to his or her needs. Made for real people who love to ride. Spend a little time learning great movement. Spend the rest of your time shredding Ebook is available here: http: //www.leelikesbikes.com/f6-six-moves-to-build-your-foundation

Cycling Nutrition 102: Fast Weight Loss by expert Cathy Wilson introduces with spunk how to Blast Fat Fast learning PRACTICAL Cycling Nutrition. Developing a Personalized plan touching on . . . * ESSENTIAL Nutrients Your Body Craves * DEFINING Serving Size * ENCOURAGING Effective Health Changes * CONSIDERATION of Preferences and Tolerances * BENEFITS of Eating for Your Body * ADVANTAGES of Cycling Nutrition Plan * MOTIVATION Importance * INSTRUCTIVE Eating Plan Fat interferes with longevity, quality health, sound mind, productivity, fulfilling relationships and POSITIVE self-esteem. Wilson serves up the knowledge and KNOW-HOW to . . . * DEMOLISH Fat * INCREASE Metabolism * SUSTAIN Weight Loss * MAGNIFY Lean Muscle * INDENTIFY Blockages * DISCOURAGE Serious Illness and Disease * MINIMIZE Annoying Aches and Pains * INITIATE Positive Life Changes * GUIDE Toward Reasonable Expectations * POSTIVELY Influence Mindset Cycling Nutrition 102 offers DIVERSE, Practical, Sustainable, Enjoyable and Specialized SOLUTIONS to Your Specific Health Concerns and Queries. You are in charge of you and with an open mind to change and a Dazzling PLAN of attack you WILL Succeed. . . . - Gaining Energy - Getting Smarter - Eating More and Losing More - Overflowing with Confidence and Optimism - Abolishing Sickness CREATING and basking in the glory of transforming your health and wellness dreams into UNBELIEVABLE REALITY Make the decision to get it done. Get Cycling and CHOOSE to do whatever it takes to look and feel Fabulous RIGHT NOW Cycling Nutrition 102: Fast Weight Loss is your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Don't keep your wealth waiting

Discover how this father and daughter adventure team truly compliments each other as they prepare for a world wide bicycle tour. After facing a layoff and retirement when the last Space Shuttle flight ended in 2011 Mike decided to bicycle across the country. His daughter Jocelyn caught wind of this and immediately said, "I want to go " Thus began the father and daughter bicycling adventures. Follow them through heartbreak and a major fall as they try to just make it out of Florida. As they battle the heat, wind, bicycle problems, then cold fronts they press on and enjoy the daily challenges. When Mike traveled to work in Antarctica a whole new playground, New Zealand, awaited this father and daughter duo. It was here they learned the real meaning of the Kiwi term "push bike" as the hills, mountains, wind and rain tried their best to slow this team down. The reward was an absolutely stunning journey. During both adventures they came to realize that a bicycle tour is all about the people you meet along the road.

In July 2014 the greatest cycle race in the world visited God's Own County of Yorkshire. The 101st edition of the Tour De France started in Leeds and spent two days cycling over 240 miles through the county. Inspired by Yorkshire's wonderful landscape and history A Bicycle Ride in Yorkshire is an illustrated guide to the route of Le Tour Yorkshire, by cyclist, writer and artist Heather Dawe. It is a guide to riding the route, to the sights and landscape seen along the way and to the rich cycling heritage found on Yorkshire's roads. Beautifully illustrated with Heather's paintings, the route is brought to life. On the first day Le Tour departed from Leeds into the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, past the breweries of Masham to finish in the spa town of Harrogate. Day two began in the historic city of York, from where it explored the industrial valleys of the South Pennines, skirting the Peak District before finishing in the steel city of Sheffield. A Bicycle Ride in Yorkshire is an essential read for any cycling, Tour de France or Yorkshire aficionado.

The inspiring story of the first people to ride mountain bikes across the vast deserts of Australia, the dangerous bushlands of Africa, and the mountains of South America Fed up and disillusioned with corporate life, Andy persuaded Tim to leave his job and cycle around the world--convinced there could be more to life. Their goal was to become the first people to ride mountain bikes unsupported across the three southern continents and, in doing so, to raise money for the charity Intermediate Technology. This is a fast-moving tale of self-discovery, full of adventure, conflict, humor, danger, and a multitude of colorful characters. Much more than a travelogue, it proves ordinary people can chase great dreams.

Each year hundreds of intrepid cyclists line up for the 3.000 mile Race Across America, which is billed as the "toughest bicycle race in the world." STEP ON IT is the story of Amy Shonstrom, who, as a member of a four woman team set out to establish a new record. From Oceanside to Annapolis, the race plunges into the heart of America, on a non-stop journey. She endures blistering temperatures in the Sonoran Desert, climbs the high mountain passes of the Rockies in the dead of night, survives 50 mph winds on the Kansas plains before reaching the steep grades of the Appalachian Mountains. Amy is one of only a handful of women her age to have ever undertaken the race. In order to do so, she must squeeze hundreds of hours of training while cycling thousands of miles, which she accomplishes while working full time as a high end real estate broker in her hometown of Denver. Her team, Love, Sweat & Gears, is supported by 12 crew members including her husband Michael. With 2 vans and a large RV capable of sleeping 10 people, the group hop scotches across the country, keeping one rider on the road at all times. Hit by unfavorable winds at the start, the team begins to claw back time as they descend the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Will they be able to sustain 20 + mph speeds as they cross the Great Plains, pass the Mississippi River and close in on the steep climbs of the Appalachian Mountains? Will they eclipse the 6 1/2 day record set in the prior year? Find out from this engrossing story of one woman's adventure.

This book takes experiences from every day life on a bike ride and gives an interesting twist of how they relate to life. Its a fun and light way of looking at life through another perspective. Fun and great for any cycling enthusiast, or any one else dealing with life.

From the day he joined a ramshackle Kenyan cycling club made up of orphans and street children, Chris Froome was destined for greatness. Froome: The Ride Of His Life chronicles Froome's journey from the dusty mountain tracks outside Nairobi to the historic roads of the world's most famous bicycle race and his victory in the 2013 Tour de France.

It's a journey that begins by learning to fix punctures in a Kenyan village under the mentorship of his longtime friend David Kinjah. It's the story of a boy who once sold avocados on the side of the road and lived with his mother in the servants' quarters at the back of a lavish homestead in Nairobi, but who had a free spirit and a drive to follow his dream.

From his challenges and triumphs on the road to the tragedy of his mother's death, Froome emerges as a man apart but loyal and compassionate to those nearest to him as he sought to capture road cycling's ultimate prize - the Tour de France. From Africa to the Alps, this is the story of Africa's greatest cycling moment. This is the ride of Chris Froome's life.

Defying Poverty with Bicycles lays out all the necessary steps for providing durable, affordable transportation bicycles and new careers to people who need them the most. It will give you the tools you need to create and manage a healthy, long-lasting organization as well as tips on designing your own bicycle community center that will become a focal point for your community. Beyond these important building blocks, you will also learn what it takes to design and manufacture bicycles for your program as you look ahead to creating bicycle art and machines run by pedal power. If you have ever watched as a bicycle transformed a struggling person's life or dreamed of creating a place where that magic happened for many people every day, this book will help you turn that dream into reality. "Defying Poverty with Bicycles is easy to read and inspiring. I especially like the way it addresses Social Bike Business as a means for directly opposing globalization, outsourcing, redlining, bias, discrimination and mass marketing for consumerism. It does an excellent job of presenting these harmful trends while sticking to the how-to steps of launching one of these programs to counteract them." - Dr. Paul Simpson, Centre Region Bicycle Coalition, State College, Pennsylvania, USA "Defying Poverty with Bicycles represents a powerful vision, thought through in careful detail. It pleases me to think of the many entrepreneurs who will be as inspired as I was reading through its content. It's really going to be an awesome resource for this new type of business " - Stuart Shell, AIA, Community Bike Project Omaha, Nebraska, USA "I only wish I had had Defying Poverty with Bicycles at my disposal eight years ago The writing style is very clear, concise and accessible. The content certainly rang true based on my experience and will be a great asset to start-ups and established entities alike." - Michael Linke, Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia, Africa Sue Knaup discovered the magic bicycles can bring to people when she worked as a San Francisco bike messenger in the 1980s. She later opened her own bike shop, which she ran for 13 years. Finally, she tapped her more than 35 years working for and leading nonprofits to found One Street where nonprofit and business leaders come together to help people with bicycles.

Contrary to popular belief, building a strong well-aligned bicycle frame does not require thousands of dollars of tools or weeks of hands-on training. This manual instructs the reader how to construct a quality lugged bicycle frame using inexpensive tools. Sections of this manual describe: principals of bicycle design; brazing technique; the use of inexpensive air-fuel and industrial grade oxy-fuel torches; tube mitering; jigging using inexpensive materials; builds for 26 inch, 650c, 650b, and 700c wheels; builds for tires up to 45 mm wide; and a step-by-step walkthrough of the frame building process. Build the following: road racing bicycles, all-road bicycles, touring bicycles, commuting bicycles, fixies and single speed bicycles, cyclocross and monstercross bicycles.

Aggro Rag Freestyle Mag Plywood Hoods Zines '84-'89: The Complete Collection contains all 12 issues of the underground BMX freestyle fanzine that rider and indie publisher Mike Daily made from '84 through '89. Limited to small print runs from the Xerox machine at a local video games arcade in York, PA, Aggro Rag was distributed at shows, AFA/2-Hip contests or by mail. Now is your chance to get them all in one comprehensive volume featuring exclusive new interviews with Kevin Jones and Dave Mirra; previously unpublished photos of Plywood Hoods and friends; classic interviews with innovative flatland and street riders including Gary Pollak, Craig Grasso, Ceppie Maes, Dizz Hicks, Jason Parkes and Pete Augustin; plenty of "fidge" and more. 43 footnotes Foreword by Andy Jenkins. Introduction by Mark Lewman. "If you own a copy of the A-Rag, you've got probably THE premier freestyle 'zine."--FREESTYLIN' Magazine, April '88

More Than a Race is about the notorious Race Across America (the RAAM) known as the world's toughest bicycle race. The story tracks a four-man team of septuagenarians who proved that age is no obstacle to superlative performance. Adding to the narrative are the voices of families and crew members, whose perspectives on the racers and crew dynamics enrich the account. Leaving Oceanside CA on June 12, 2012, the team and their hard-working support crew of 15 raced to Annapolis MD in 6 days, 13 hours, 13 minutes, at an average of 19.04 mph. They not only broke the 70+ record by 27 hours, but also bested the 60+ record by more than 3 hours. Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, the team overcame more than its share of obstacles, including 100-degree desert heat, a hospitalization, fierce Kansas winds, a bike dropped at high speed onto a highway in Illinois, and the final agony of the Appalachian Mountains. More Than a Race is a must-read for all cyclists and armchair adventurers alike.

This Real World User Guide tells of my (painful) experiences and ebiking realisations whilst riding some 2500kms (1500 miles) on Swiss urban and mountain trails. Hopefully my mistakes, learned the hard way, will help you (or a loved one ) make the right decisions when buying, building or riding an expensive (and fast) ebike. *New Chapter update:23/09/2010 Essential reading for all ebike users and potential ebike users The guide also pulls together a variety of BIONX information and help that the author has learnt from 3 years of surfing the online E-bike forum world And: The Big Brother Section - Tips on Staying Alive, including the telling of my 5 very close calls to meet the Great Kahuna in the sky

PUMP UP THE BASE: Rock the trainer this winter. Rock the trails this summer. A 12-week plan to: Improve your pedaling skills and power Ride faster and easier on all terrain Train quickly and efficiently

The Paris-Roubaix bicycle race, nicknamed "The Hell of the North," is famous for sending riders over brutal cobblestone roads. Only the strong, brave and lucky survive the hours of bone-shaking racing without suffering some mishap or catastrophe. It is so difficult no one wins it by accident, and winning Paris-Roubaix automatically puts a rider among the immortals of the sport. How did that come to be? At one time roads everywhere were paved with cobbles. Why did Paris-Roubaix emerge to be such a special race? Les Woodland tells the inside story: how one of cycling's classics grew from several 19th century businessmen's plan to bring cycling to the mill town of Roubaix. It wasn't a sure thing, and several times it seemed the race might die. It's a fascinating tale, so fasten your seat belts, Les is going to take you on a bumpy ride.

Sticky Buns Across America is the story of one of the four continents and one of the countries Leo Woodland has crossed by bike, this time with patient wife Steph: a tale of riding across small-town America (and occasional bits of Canada, although to Americans that doesn't count). It's not a tale of heroic battling with storms, riots, poison ivy, Americans and other problems. Instead, sit back and enjoy an eccentric account of encounters made and experiences lived. Plus, it has to be admitted, a lot of sticky buns eaten.

IF PAUL WERE A CYCLIST is the amazing story of how God pursues one man across his self doubts, fears, anxieties, and the imperfections of his faith; and shows him the power of the miracles that can happen through him to others, and the miracles that happen to him that God works through those around him, when he chooses to be led by the Holy Spirit. A sad yet sweet tale of how God moves in, around, and through us all so that the truth carries on.

This manual provides step-by-step instructions for the construction of a classic style lugged bicycle fork.

This title presents a humorous and eventful account from author Fred Johnson, taking the reader with him on his journey by bike on the famous route from John O Groats to Lands End - for the second time! Enjoy the ride down with none of the pain, through the struggles, hardship and laughter and through some of Britains most beautiful scenery. "How NOT to cycle from John O Groats to Lands End", Fancy cycling John O Groats to Lands End?Fred did it once to raise money for cancer research after his wife died of cancer, he enjoyed it that much he vowed never to get on his bike again at the finish. With a new wife Chris and a new job, despite his best efforts he is railroaded into doing it again with work colleague Bill. Have a taste of it; join them, the months of training, the journey to Scotland. Enjoy the ride down with none of the pain, through the struggles, hardship and laughter, through rain and sun. Toiling up hills and mountains and sailing down the other side, through some of Britain's most beautiful scenery. Following a calamity in Inverness it becomes a race against time to get to Lands End before Chris has to leave for home. Enjoy it, the good, the bad, the highs, the lows, nice meals and wine; G&Ts by the score, the cigar stops along the way but you know that today or tomorrow, "There's Always Another Hill".