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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading > Cycling
Examines what it means historically, culturally, socioeconomically,
and politically to be a bicycle transportation advocate/activist.
Presenting an underground subculture of bike enthusiasts who
aggressively resist car culture, this title maps out the cultural
trajectories between mobility, technology, urban space and everyday
life.
On the eve of the 2016 Olympic Games, the biggest moment of her
life, Lizzie Armitstead's career was thrown into turmoil. After
being cleared to ride the Games at the final hour following a
successful court appeal to overturn an alleged missed drugs test,
the ensuing leak and backlash threatened to engulf her. Now, for
the first time, she tells her story, and reveals how she went from
World Champion and darling of Team GB road cycling, to one of the
most scrutinised athletes in British sport - how it happened, why
it happened, and how Lizzie cleared her name and came out fighting.
In Steadfast Lizzie Armitstead takes the reader to the heart of the
most demanding of endurance sports and the challenges faced by one
of its most gifted competitors: from sexism and the fight for
equality, to doping and the incredible sacrifices required to
self-coach herself to world titles. From the rolling hills of
Yorkshire through to the treacherous climbs of the Vista Circuit in
Rio de Janeiro - through setbacks, life lessons and ups and downs
of a professional life in cycling - Steadfast is an intense and
inspiring story of sporting triumph.
With some of Ireland's most beautiful and untamed scenery, 400km of
rugged coastline and enticingly peaceful roads, what better way to
explore County Kerry than by bike? These scenic cycles will guide
you along popular routes and bring you to hidden gems. In a county
famous for its climbs, some of the country's most spectacular
ascents, summit views and descents feature, including the Conor
Pass and Ballaghbeama. Each route description is illustrated with
colour maps, photos, a gradient graph and key facts and statistics.
Information is provided on the natural landmarks and historical
sites you'll see along the way. With over 2,500km of road covered,
the graded routes suit all abilities, from casual to experienced
cyclists. So take a trip through majestic mountains and along wild
seashores: a cycle in Kerry will take your breath away in every
sense. Also available: 'Cycle Munster - Great Road Routes'
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