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"The furthest I'd ever cycled in a day was thirty miles; a one off.
And I had no experience of camping or cycle maintenance. But all I
could envisage was some romantic notion about becoming a cycling
nomad: travelling wherever my heart desired, camping in the great
outdoors, visiting beautiful and historic places, and searching for
a place to call home. The universe though had other ideas." An
honest and detailed account by a first-time cycle tourist, riding
from Lands' End to John O' Groats. Travel with Dawn as she
describes the challenges of bicycle travel, bringing her journey to
life from moments most magical, to most miserable: from deluge to
heatwave, bustling cities to remote landscapes, friendly welcomes
to threats of violence, Dawn experiences it all, transforming her
from a woefully unprepared novice, attempting a one-off challenge,
and into a life-long advocate of bicycle travel. For aspiring cycle
tourists and armchair travellers alike, read a travelogue of a
journey through Britain, told from the unique perspective of a
young woman on a bicycle, who decides to go it alone.
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Wheelmen
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Reed Albergotti, Vanessa O'Connell
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Discovery Miles 3 650
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With a new Afterword. Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven
Tour de France yellow jerseys after staring down cancer, and in the
process became an international symbol of resilience and courage.
In a sport constantly dogged by blood doping scandals, Armstrong
seemed above the fray. Never had cycling - or any sport-boasted
such a charismatic and accomplished champion. Then, in the summer
of 2012, the legend imploded. The rumors that had long dogged
Armstrong began to solidify. Buried evidence surfaced. Hushed-up
witnesses came forth. Armstrong's Tour victories were stripped from
him. His sponsors abandoned him. In January 2013, Armstrong finally
admitted doping during the Tours, and in an interview with Oprah,
described his "mythic, perfect story" as "one big lie." But his
admission raised more questions than it answered. With over three
years of extensive reporting, deep sourcing, and interviews with
nearly every key player, including Armstrong, Reed Albergotti and
Vanessa O'Connell have established themselves as the undisputed
authorities on this story. Wheelmen reveals the broader tale of how
Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge
science to conquer the world's most difficult race. It offers a
riveting look at what happens when enigmatic genius breaks loose
from the strictures of morality. It reveals the competitiveness and
ingenuity that sparked blood doping as an accepted practice, and
shows how Americans methodically constructed an international
operation of spies and breakthrough technology to reach the top.
Lance Armstrong survived and thrived against nigh-insurmountable
odds and built a team of unprecedented accomplishment. But in the
end, his own outsized ambition destroyed it. At last exposing the
truth about Armstrong and American cycling, Wheelmen paints a
living portrait of what is, without question, the greatest
conspiracy in the history of sports.
Ride lays bare the harrowing beginnings and the tough life lessons
learned by superstar John Buultjens on his rise to BMX Glory,
Against All the Odds. Raised by his poor family on Glasgow's
Drumchapel estate, he slept rough to escape his violent father's
beatings. Placed in a children's home by his mother, he was then
adopted by a bi-racial couple. After conquering his own racism, his
life turned around, and the blockbuster movie E.T. inspired a love
of BMX. Although spurred by bitterness, John's emigration to
Australia saw him take his sporting enthusiasm to new levels,
becoming one of BMX's biggest names. Then came the call from
California to lead the most famous BMX brand of them all, Haro. As
their global brand manager, he now backs and sponsors riders across
the globe. Hollywood has since turned his unbelievable journey into
a movie, set for release in November 2017. Here, John reveals inner
secrets including family murders, hatred, sexual abuse - and how
his white-knuckle ride has taken him to the top against all the
odds.
Cyclocross is no longer cycling's hidden gem. Its rapid growth in
the USA and UK means this intense and dramatic sport is exploding
into the mainstream. With a season running from September to
February, cyclocross is cycling's only purely winter discipline,
demanding a combination of athleticism, supreme technical skill and
ruthless tactics for the muddy conditions. In the sport's heartland
of Belgium, major races attract crowds of thousands and have a
carnival atmosphere fuelled by heavy drinking, ringing cowbells and
pumping airhorns. Many top riders have enthusiastic fan clubs and
are national celebrities - one even had his own reality TV show. On
race day, Belgian and Dutch television coverage is akin to a major
football match in the UK, stretching for hours with pre race
interviews, pundits and behind-the-scenes films. In Rainbows in the
Mud, Paul Maunder spends a season soaking up the sport's rich
culture and history, and mixing with the obsessive fans, celebrity
riders, and old-fashioned patriarchs of the sport. Following the
riders - novices, veterans, American, British - as they slog their
way through the season, he captures the spirit of this flamboyant
cult sport, and paints a picture so vibrant you can almost feel the
mud under your feet and taste the beer, mulled wine and frites.
How much power does your human engine have? How much power do you
need for cycling in different conditions? How can you optimize your
training and racing performance? How can you use power meters to
improve your results? What are the ultimate limits of human
performance? The Secret of Cycling answers all of these questions.
All factors determining the performance in cycling are explained
step by step: training, nutrition, body weight, bike weight,
wheels, frame, aerobars, power meters, wind, hills, temperature,
the world hour record and much more. Many graphs, tables and
examples from practice make it very easy to understand for the
reader. Get 20% fitter, healthier and faster! This title also
contains brand new insights on how the balance of the power of your
human engine and the power requirement for cycling in different
conditions determines your performance. It shows how power meters
can be used to optimize your training and your race result..Already
a bestseller in the Netherlands and Belgium, The Secret of Cycling
can be considered the ultimate textbook for all serious cyclists
and their coaches.
Who is The Secret Cyclist and why all the secrecy? "Every public
aspect of our lives is so tightly controlled that being truly
honest is all but impossible in a newspaper interview, never mind a
whole book. You try write a warts-and-all blog about your office.
Question how the business is run, make sure you remember to call
your boss a moron, and then tell me how it goes." He's ridden for
World Tour teams for ten years. He's achieved top ten finishes in
Grand Tours. He likes coffee. These are just a few details about
the professional rider who wants you to know what the view looks
like from the centre of the peloton. What do the riders really make
of Team Sky? How does the pay structure work? Why should you never
trust a kit endorsement from a professional? Is doping still an
issue? The Secret Cyclist tackles the big questions head-on,
revealing a side to cycling that fans have never seen before.
Around the world it is estimated that 130 million bicycles are sold
every year, making the trusty bike our favourite mode of transport
whether we are commuting to work or cycling for pleasure. Bikes
come in all shapes and sizes, from the most basic, least expensive
models to the most sophisticated sports cycles that can cost as
much as a family car. But whether it was bought cheaply or cost a
packet, people form a bond with their bikes that becomes a true
affair of the heart. Donato Cinicolo has sought out and
photographed scores of bicycle lovers including the naturist
stuntman who rides a ladies' racer dressed in nothing but
fluorescent yellow shorts; the retired postman who rides a retired
GPO delivery bike; the old lady who carries her enormous cat in the
basket on her handlebars; and the penny farthing fan. From racing
geeks to affectionate collectors, every one of Donato's pictures
tells a story and, of course, every devoted bike rider has a story
to tell.
Regular cycling is the perfect sport to reduce stress, improve
fitness and lose weight. This book traces the history of the
bicycle, from its development in the early 19th century to the
present day. It will guide you through general riding skills, the
best clothing and equipment, navigating urban cycling and how to
help your children towards independence by becoming involved in
cycling.
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike,
paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Asheville details
forty of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within an hour's
drive of the Land of the Sky (along with extra information on
climbing and camping adventures), perfect for the urban dweller and
suburbanite who may be hard-pressed to find great outdoor
activities close to home.
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