Sport Cycling

Das Abenteuer Atlantik sind zwei Reisen mit dem Rennrad und "schmalem Gepäck" entlang der Atlantikküste Europas: von Rotterdam (NL) über Belgien, den Pays du Nord und der Normandie in die Bretagne - Brest (F) (1350 km) ; von Huelva (ES) über die portugiesische Küste, Galicien, Asturien ins Baskenland weiter an der Küste nach Norden wieder in die Bretagne nach Brest (F) (2800 km). Die Bilder entstehen lebhaft im Kopf von den vielen Geschichten und Begegnungen mit den Menschen, den Kulturen und Landschaften.

This telling of the 2023 Tour de France is an addition to our two-volume The Story of the Tour de France: How a Newspaper Promotion Became the Greatest Sporting Event in the World, and four supplements.

The year begins positively with George and Rachel running every single street of their local town. Just days before the country goes into lockdown, they take on the 20 miles of the Grizzly. A race so muddy that firefighters are stationed at the finish line to hose down runners. Then the year takes a dramatic turn. Food shortages, homeschooling, quiet roads, home haircuts, yoga, Rachel’s new marathon a month challenge and a walking holiday...in a different part of Devon.

2019 had a stunning surprise winner in 22-year-old Egan Bernal, the youngest rider to wear the race-leader’s Yellow Jersey in Paris since that jersey was first awarded in 1919, and the third-youngest rider ever to have won the Tour de France.

Goin’ Nowhere Fast chronicles the summer of 2019. On May 20th, I set out for a cycling tour from Central Florida to Maine. The essays within this book are what came of the road, the freedom, the solitude. There is much repetition throughout this work. Common themes repeat themselves again and again, making them impossible to forget. It is important to know that each essay was written as a separate piece, a log from each day, a distinct moment in time. On the road, I saw many parallels.

The Ecovia do Litoral (the coastal eco-way) is a cycle route that, as the name suggests, follows the coast across the beautiful Algarve region of Southern Portugal. This audiobook follows numerous attempts at the route but focuses mainly on the author's first and, albeit unplanned, disastrous solo expedition in 2012 and two more successful but nonetheless traumatic trips made with equally unprepared friends in 2014 and 2018.

Except for the two world wars, the Tour has been run annually since that 1903 race, and yearly addendums seem the best way to keep telling the story. So please join us as we go on the 108th trip around La Belle France.

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will inspire our Olympians of the future!

How does steel become a shiny new bicycle? Follow each step in the process - from shaping the steel to testing the finished bike - in this fascinating book!

"Der er blod i Ginos årer. I Faustos er der benzin." Rivaliseringen mellem de to cykelhelte Fausto Coppi og Gino Bartali antager episke dimensioner i essayet fra 1949 af den italienske forfatter og krigskorrespondent Curzio Malaparte (1898-1957). Hans skarpe prosa tager læseren med ind i hjertet af cykelsporten, og den berømte duel bliver et billede på kløften mellem tro og rationale, tradition og udvikling i Europa i tiden omkring Anden Verdenskrig.

If you want to know more about bike tours, but you are not ready to go on your own bike touring experience yet, then this book will answer a couple of questions you may have, and, hopefully, it will also show you the way to have a successful bike tour. This guide focuses on everything you need to know about bike touring, but it also gives you information about the things you must do before, during, and after a bike tour.

Except for the two world wars, the Tour has been run annually since that 1903 race, and yearly addendums seem the best way to keep telling the story. So please join us as we go on the 107th trip around La Belle France. Let’s see how those new faces of the 2019 Tour did in 2020.

Prepare yourself for How to Cycle Faster, which is packed full of proven methods that give rapid and remarkable results. Focus on techniques using established and powerful systems to guarantee success.

This guide is a must for both visitors and residents who want to enjoy the wide range of recreational opportunities offered here. Connecticut measures 90 miles east to west, 75 miles north to south, with the Connecticut River cutting the state in half. It is rolling and hilly and ever changing. It is tiny, to say the least, but this wonderful state offers some of the best kept parks and forests anywhere and will not disappoint you.

Max Radlers alltägliche wahre Erlebnisse im Straßenverkehr und auf Radreisen mit einem Augenzwinkern beschrieben. Der tägliche Kampf als Radfahrer, im Straßenverkehr zu bestehen. Von "schatzsuchenden" Radlern, Radtechnik und Stürzen. Wenn einer eine Radreise tut, dann kann er was erzählen.

Imagine understanding the importance of mindset before advancing your personal skill level. The amount of growth we experience as youth is tremendous and has a permanent impact on the development of our future. Mountain biking is a combination of physical discipline, technique, and mindset, all of which young riders need to grasp, not just for the sport, but more importantly the life lessons.

Conversations Across America is about the father-son journey of a lifetime: a 73-day, 4,600-mile, cross-country bike trip Kari took in 2015 with his 75-year-old dad, Merv, who had early stage Alzheimer’s. Their adventure reminds us of the power of perseverance and adaptability in the face of uncertainty. It’s also a heartwarming example of listening and discovery, including 300 short conversations with people who approached them along the way, providing a rich snapshot of America--especially rural America.

From Tour de France legends Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain to British cycling heroes Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins, relive the careers of the finest riders ever to have competed in the world's greatest bike race. Also featuring Britain's top 10 Tour moments, this publication is an homage to pedal power and the men who push themselves to the limit to achieve the ultimate in sporting glory.

Unlock the full potential of your bicycle with this comprehensive bicycle cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks guide. From simple DIY repairs to advanced modifications, this book is packed with valuable information for both experienced cyclists and those who are riding a bicycle for their very first time. You'll learn how to save money on maintenance, improve your cycling efficiency, and customize your ride to suit your needs.

Sarah Bayaidah is a heartful cyclist from England who has been travelling the world creating heart shaped bicycle routes since 2011. Her debut poetry book features a collection of her poems inspired by her heartful routes. Divided into six parts each chapter takes you on a poetic ride through self sabotage, toxic dating, fear, and eventually towards heartfulness, love and inner peace. If you've ever struggled to follow your heart, or been ashamed of your sensitivity, this book is for you, because the meaning of heartful cycling is really the magic of you.