A guide to the world of cycling, which covers everything from mountain biking to the Tour de France. Find out what different types of competitive cyclists wear, how they train, and what rules they must follow. Also features information about road cycling, including hints, tips and vital safety precautions.

Over time, science and technology have played their part in making skateboarding a high-tech sport. Modern skateboards and the ramps on which the skaters ride are built with the latest materials and construction techniques. The skaters themselves rely on science to keep their bodies in top shape. They use the laws of physics to pull off the most amazing tricks. This volume explores these developments and how they make skateboarding one of the most exhilarating sports.

Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route… but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?

The first comprehensive history of the bicycle-lavishly illustrated with images spanning two centuries During the nineteenth century, the bicycle evoked an exciting new world in which even a poor person could travel afar and at will. But was the "mechanical horse" truly destined to usher in a new era of road travel or would it remain merely a plaything for dandies and schoolboys? In Bicycle: The History (named by Outside magazine as the #1 book on bicycles), David Herlihy recounts the saga of this far-reaching invention and the passions it aroused. The pioneer racer James Moore insisted the bicycle would become "as common as umbrellas." Mark Twain was more skeptical, enjoining his readers to "get a bicycle. You will not regret it-if you live." Because we live in an age of cross-country bicycle racing and high-tech mountain bikes, we may overlook the decades of development and ingenuity that transformed the basic concept of human-powered transportation into a marvel of engineering. This lively and engrossing history retraces the extraordinary story of the bicycle-a history of disputed patents, brilliant inventions, and missed opportunities. Herlihy shows us why the bicycle captured the public's imagination and the myriad ways in which it reshaped our world.

From grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick, Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl's day at a skateboarding competition until she says goodnight to her favourite extreme sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael Dahl captures the excitement and energy of the skatepark and the awesome athletes who skate. This delightful picture book will have skateboarding fans everywhere cheering for bedtime.

This exciting book introduces readers to BMX racing, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.