The first book to cover in detail every major climb ever used in the Tour de France, including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile), length, height, list of winners and route descriptions of how to emulate the King of the Mountains and get from the bottom to the top.
An urban and commuting cyclist's handbook that is both inspirational and practical. Chris Sidwells show us how cycling can make our lives safer, more enjoyable and much healthier, both physically and mentally, while reducing our impact on the planet.
No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France.
From mountain bikes and road racers to hybrid and leisure bikes find out how to keep yours in peak condition, in eBook format Fully updated �encyclopedic insight into how a bicycle works and how to maintain it.� (What Mountain Bike), for beginners and dedicated cyclists. Clear, jargon-free advice steers you through a complete maintenance programme Get up to speed with the hottest developments and pick up the latest in gear-shifter technology, new maintenance techniques for disc brakes and hints & tips for mountain-bike suspension.
An illustrated guide to 50 great, original rides off the beaten track in Britain, carefully chosen by Chris Sidwells
"Since the invention of the bicycle, people have raced them. The advent of the pneumatic tyre meant that these races could take place on any road in any country - and cycle road racing was born. In just over a century, the Tour de France has become the most watched sporting event and the Giro d'Italia, Vuela d'Espagne and Spring Classics are expanding. These routes are cycled by hundreds of thousands of amateurs, keen to discover what it is like to ride 200 arduous kilometres in one day, in some cases over the steepest of routes. Intertwined with these competitions is the history and characters who have graced the road cycling stage. Merckx, Indurain, Coppi, Pantani, Binda, Rominger and Hinault are names that have been raised to mythical status. The book reveals the epic battles of each racing season since the first Tour de France, looking beyond the results to see the drama - not just on the road but within the teams and between individuals - and the politics and scandal that continue to fascinate cycle road race fans everywhere."--Provided by publisher
The indispensable bike book for cyclists at all levels Complete Bike Book will help you choose the right bike, perfect your riding performance, and maintain your bike like the professionals. From bicycle maintenance to riding technique, all aspects are covered in this definitive cycling guide. Filled with essential information and step-by-step photographs on how to adjust your bike correctly and basic to advanced repair advice. You'll also find instructions on riding techniques, fitness exercises and cycling safely. Plus, tips and advice from the professionals. Includes foreword from Chris Boardman, MBE, 1992 individual pursuit Gold medal winner. Complete Bike Book, now with a great, new look, is the must-have handbook for beginners and experienced cyclists alike.
Eddy Merckx. Fausto Coppi. Jacques Anquetil. Bernard Hinault. Beryl Burton. Marianne Vos.
This text traces how racing in the Tour de France developed, and how tactics, bike technology, rider preparation and training developed. It profiles each of the men who have won the Tour de France, and others who have been key players.
An illustrated pocket guide to off-the-beaten-track cycling challenges suited to increasingly popular cyclo-cross and gravel bikes.