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Series: The Wind At My Back A Cycling Life Paperback Paul Maunder 9781472948151 $20.50 SPORTS & RECREATION Jan 05, 2021

A beautifully written exploration of the links between cycling, creativity and the landscape. In this deeply personal and lyrical exploration of what it means to ride a bicycle, Paul Maunder explores how our memories have a dialogue with landscape and how cycling and creativity are connected. Taking a journey through the places that have shaped him, we ride across wild moorland, through suburbia and city streets, into quintessentially English pastoral scenes. We see too some of the darker parts of the British countryside, sites of great secrecy... + Read More
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Series: Spot Outdoor Fun Biking Paperback Nessa Black 9781681525358 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jan 21, 2020

Grab your gear and head outdoors! The series of search-and-find books highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find the picture, and learn the words! This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about bike riding.
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Series: The Cycling Mind The Psychological Skills for Peak Performance on the Bike - and in Life Paperback Ruth Anderson 9781472948892 $27.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 20, 2019

This practical and highly accessible guide by British Cycling's Lead Psychologist explores the importance of psychology in achieving peak cycling performance. For the last three Olympic Games, the Great Britain Cycling Team has dominated the Velodrome events and is regarded as one of the most successful elite sporting set-ups in Olympic history. The emergence of sport psychology as a critical aspect of the Great Britain Cycling Team's success has sparked wide interest in the psychological skills required to perform. In The Cycling Mind, British... + Read More
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Series: Epic Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the Americas 1 1st Ed. Hardcover Lonely Planet 9781788682572 $50.00 TRAVEL Aug 20, 2019

Get ready to explore America's most thrilling gravel, road and trail bike routes.This definitive companion for cycling enthusiasts showcases 200 of North, Central and South America's best and most celebrated routes, from epic adventures off the beaten path to shorter urban rides. Go bikepacking in Baja, road riding in Colombia, mountain biking in Canada and gravel riding in Pennsylvania. Each ride is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - ... + Read More
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Series: Epic Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World 1 1st Ed. Paperback Lonely Planet 9781788683036 $28.99 TRAVEL Aug 20, 2019

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherDiscover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated paperback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. The book is organised by continent. In the Americas we join a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; we pedal... + Read More
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Series: Bikes for Sale (Story Books for Kids, Books about Friendship, Preschool Picture Books) Hardcover Carter Higgins 9781452159324 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 02, 2019

"[This] gentle story celebrates the ways in which serendipity can lead to friendship and sharing." – BooklistThought provoking book about the power of friendship: Maurice rides his bike to his shop every day. Lotta rides her bike to collect sticks every day. Both go about their separate routines, unaware of the friendship that awaits them just a few blocks away. But what happens when a branch and a lemon peel get in the way? Bikes for Sale is a delightful falling-in-like story from acclaimed picture book creators Carter Higgins and Zachariah OH... + Read More
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Series: Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists Off the Bike Conditioning for Performance and Life Paperback Phil Burt 9781472940131 $32.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 20, 2018

Phil Burt and Martin Evans have worked with the world's best cyclists, including the Great Britain Cycling Team, devising and implementing highly effective off the bike training plans. Now, inStrength and Conditioning for Cyclistsyou can benefit from their wealth of knowledge and experience and apply it to make you a stronger, faster and more robust cyclist.Use the self-assessment, inspired by the Functional Movement Screening used by the Great Britain Cycling Team, to identify your strengths and weaknesses.Discover the mobility and strengtheni... + Read More
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Series: The Road Cycling Performance Manual Everything You Need to Take Your Training and Racing to the Next Level Paperback Nikalas Cook 9781472944443 $32.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 14, 2018

Aimed at cyclists who take their riding seriously, The Road Cycling Performance Manual disseminates the most up-to-date training approaches ÂÂÂÂ– based on the latest sports-science thinking and the work of the elite cycling teams – to help riders reach their peak level and improve their overall performance. Written by leading cycling journalist and former Masters Team Pursuit World Champion Nikalas Cook, this authoritative and insightful book provides cyclists with everything they need to know to train and perform at their highest level. Fe... + Read More
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Series: The Wind At My Back A Cycling Life Hardcover Paul Maunder 9781472948137 $32.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 17, 2018

A lone cyclist, disappearing into a wild landscape--brave, free, engaged with the world. It's the kind of image that sells bikes, magazines, clothing; a romantic image that all cyclists aspire to. For cycling is an activity deeply and intimately involved with landscape. The bicycle allows us to explore, to engage with wild places, and return in time for dinner. It also allows us to investigate our surroundings closer to home. It is an activity which, for most of us, happens at a speed that allows a great deal of voyeurism. We peer into houses a... + Read More
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Series: Racing Bicycles The Illustrated Story of Road Cycling Hardcover Nick Higgins 9781786271662 $25.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 19, 2018

Everything you need to know about road cycling – the bikes, the races, the famous riders – in an intricately illustrated, compact volume. Every major historical development of the road bicycle and the road race is illustrated, from the first geared bikes to modern-day time-trial machines, and from the first penny-farthing races up to the modern Tour de France. Also included are a wealth of facts, figures, and stats, as well as intriguing and quirky stories from the history of competitive cycling.
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Series: Re:cyclists 200 Years on Two Wheels Paperback Michael Hutchinson 9781472925602 $23.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 05, 2018

Somewhere in a German forest 200 years ago, during the darkest, wettest summer for centuries, the story of cycling began. The calls to ban it were more or less immediate.Re:Cyclists is the tale of the following two centuries. It tells how cycling became a kinky vaudeville act for Parisians, how it was the basis of an American business empire to rival Henry Ford's, and how it found a unique home in the British Isles. The Victorian love of cycling started with penny-farthing riders, who explored lonely roads that had been left abandoned by the co... + Read More
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Series: The Obree Way A Training Manual for Cyclists (UPDATED AND REVISED EDITION) Paperback Graeme Obree 9781472947116 $34.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 10, 2018

A fully updated edition of two-time World Hour Record holder and World 4000m Pursuit champion Graeme Obree's popular guide to cycling.No one but Graeme Obree has the clarity of vision to get to the heart of the problem of how to improve as a racing cyclist. His innovative approach took him to the top of world cycling. This is his practical guide to revolutionizing your cycling training--applicable to all cyclists, from the weekend warrior to the serious competitor.The Obree Way swerves conventional wisdom and strips cycling back to its elements... + Read More
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Series: Cycle City (City Books for Kids, Find and Seek Books) Hardcover Alison Farrell 9781452163345 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 20, 2018

When little Etta the Elephant goes to her Aunt Ellen's house, she takes a journey through bicycle-filled Cycle City, a town filled with bikes of all kinds! At the end of the day, a special surprise awaits Etta—the most amazing bicycle parade imaginable. Detail-rich illustrations in this fun seek-and-find book paint the colors of this unusual town where everyone rides some kind of bike—whether a penny-farthing, a two-wheeled unicycle, or a conference bike, everyone is on wheels! Packed with prompts and lots to see on every page, this is a sweet ... + Read More
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Series: Cycling the Pacific Coast The Complete Guide from Canada to Mexico Paperback Bill Thorness 9781594859861 $35.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 27, 2017

Covers the entire 2,000-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including alternate and side-route optionsInformation on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and more The Pacific Coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the U.S., according to Mountaineers Books’ non-profit partner, the Adventure Cycling Association. And for 33 years, our very own Bicycling the Pacific Coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route—until now!Cycling the Pacific Coast continues the trusted legacy with a... + Read More
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Series: Rainbows in the Mud Inside the intoxicating world of cyclocross Paperback Paul Maunder 9781472925954 $27.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 05, 2017

Cyclocross is no longer cycling's hidden gem. Its rapid growth in the US--and its new popularity as off-season training--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 fueled by heavy drinking, ringing... + Read More
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Series: Fuelling the Cycling Revolution The Nutritional Strategies and Recipes Behind Grand Tour Wins and Olympic Gold Medals Paperback Nigel Mitchell 9781472936936 $34.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 15, 2017

If you're looking for success on the bike what you eat is at the core of all you do. You are what you eat--and if you're on the bike for long periods and expecting results then your diet is even more crucial. Get it wrong and you can feel sluggish and below par--but eat right and all the training and preparation is worth it. Nigel Mitchell is at the pinnacle of delivering cutting edge nutrition, and has demonstrated this at the elite level of cycling. Now Nigel lifts the lid on his nutritional secrets and the knowledge and experience gained f... + Read More
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Series: The Cycling Cartoonist An Illustrated Guide to Life on Two Wheels Hardcover Dave Walker 9781472938893 $20.00 HUMOR Jun 13, 2017

A delightful celebration of cycling from renowned cartoonist and multiple-bike owner Dave Walker. With over 100 full-page cartoons that give an affectionate take on cycling in all its different forms, featuring cartoons about road cycling, mountain biking and bike ownership, via sportives and commuting--celebrating the simple pleasure of getting from A to B on two wheels.
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Series: Ultra-Distance Cycling An Expert Guide to Endurance Cycling Paperback Simon Jobson 9781472919878 $35.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 06, 2017

This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast.Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships.What was once elite is now commonplace, and today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to and over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Ra... + Read More
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Series: Words to Ride By Thoughts on Bicycling Hardcover Michael Carabetta 9781452145365 $18.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 09, 2017

Notable luminaries throughout history have been inspired and humbled by the simple joy of riding a bicycle. For centuries, this powerful connection between people and bikes has driven humans forward as inventors, travelers, and thinkers. From Susan B. Anthony and Mark Twain to Eddy Merckx and Greg LeMond, collected here are entertaining, inspiring, and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) reflecting on the pleasures, power, and freedom of the bicycle. With beautiful black-and-white photos and illustrations on every spr... + Read More
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Series: Mountain Bike Bend 46 Select Singletrack Routes Paperback Katy Bryce 9781680510645 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 01, 2017

- Bend has approximately 300 miles of continuously linked singletrack close to town - Includes classic routes, as well as some little-known gems Bend is the "Tahoe" of Oregon mountain biking, and this new guidebook will put you on the best-of-the-best of the area's singletrack. Whether you're a local looking for new routes, or a vacationer needing quick, well-described choices to fit your skill, fitness, and appetite for adventure, this is the book you'll want to reach for.
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Series: Green Power Pedal Power How One Community Became the Bicycle Capital of the World Hardcover Allan Drummond 9780374305277 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 28, 2017

Pedal Power is a nonfiction picture book about the women and children who led the social movement that made Amsterdam the most bike-friendly city in the world!Cycling rules the road in Amsterdam today, but that wasn't always the case. In the 1970's, Amsterdam was so crowded with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move, but moms and kids relied on their bicycles to get around the city. PEDAL POWER is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little p... + Read More
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Series: Mountain Bike Tahoe 50 Select Singletrack Routes Paperback Jeremy Benson 9781594859885 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 01, 2017

MOUNTAIN BIKE: TAHOE 50 SELECT SINGLETRACK ROUTES Jeremy Benson - Author bikes and skis throughout the year in the Tahoe backcountry - Detailed guide to one of the nation's seminal mountain biking locations Northern California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking, and Tahoe is its most famous destination. The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) circumnavigates the sparkling blue lake along the spine of the Sierra and Carson Ranges that circle it, and serves as the backbone of Tahoe's intricate trail skeleton. Over its course, numerous ... + Read More
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Series: Epic Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World 1 1st Ed. Hardcover Lonely Planet 9781760340834 $50.00 TRAVEL Sep 20, 2016

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherDiscover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. The book is organised by continent. In the Americas we join a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; we pedal ... + Read More
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Series: Texas Hill Country Loop Bicycle Route Paperback Adventure Cycling Association 9780935108965 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 15, 2016

From Gruene, riders will enjoy peddling beside the Guadalupe River and into the real Texas Hill Country begins, with its ups and downs, scenic roads and relatively light traffic. This is an area many consider Texas cycling NirvanaGillespie County, which includes the ranch of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, now a national park.
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Series: Dude Making a Difference Bamboo Bikes, Dumpster Dives and Other Extreme Adventures Across America Paperback Rob Greenfield 9780865718074 $19.95 SELF-HELP Jan 01, 2016

How far would you go to save the planet? One man’s cross-country journey to radical sustainability. You want to do something for the planet, but what? Change a light bulb, install a low-flow faucet, eat organic? How about ride 4,700 miles across America on a bamboo bicycle, using only water from natural sources, avoiding fossil fuels almost completely, supplying your few electrical needs with solar power and creating nearly zero waste? Sound crazy? Maybe. But not if you're Rob Greenfield. Then it sounds like a pretty amazing way to bring you... + Read More
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Series: Urban Cycling How To Get To Work, Save Money, and Use Your Bike For City Living Paperback Madi Carlson 9781594859434 $27.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 15, 2015

• Fresh approach that every beginning bicycle commuter needs to get started with confidence • Illustrations throughout help explain cycle safety, route planning, etiquette, maintenance, and more • Author is a family cycling advocate Bicycle commuting is growing by leaps and bounds, especially among women. For many prospective bike commuters, simply seeing a bicyclist cruise past their car or bus while stuck in heavy traffic is enough to inspire a change. But many novice bike commuters crave a manual. The largest percentage of would-be bicycle... + Read More
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Series: Get on Your Bike! Stay safe, get fit and be happy cycling Paperback Rebecca Charlton 9781472904041 $27.00 SPORTS & RECREATION May 12, 2015

This book isn't like other cycling books. It's not designed to help you shave seconds off your time trial, help you corner like a pro, or help you eat a like an Olympic athlete. It's not trying to get you into racing or make you the next Tour de France rider. What it will do is show you how to choose the right bike, what to wear, how to cycle safely so that you will feel confident making cycling part of your everyday life, and how to keep your bike going. But as well as that, you will learn how to use the bike as a fitness and wellness tool--t... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route 66 #1 Chicago, Illinois - St. Louis, Missouri Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339707 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. The route begins at Grant Park in downtown Chicago along Lake Michigan. Youll be riding trails and city streets to make your way through the city and its suburbs. Due to high traffic levels and safety concerns , the route does not follow historic Route 66 leaving the city. The riding through Illinois is over flat to rolling terrain that originally supported the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Central Illinois is characterized by small ... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route 66 #2 St. Louis, Missouri - Joplin, Missouri (327 Miles) Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339714 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. This map section begins in St. Louis, the largest city on Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles. In St. Louis the route follows city streets that require extra vigilance due to significant traffic. Plan your itinerary accordingly to get through the city and its suburbs. Missouri is hilly. Between St. Louis and Springfield, cyclists will encounter some bigger hills as you are riding through the northern reaches of the Ozark Mountai... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route 66 #3 Joplin, Missouri - Adrian, Texas (567 Miles) Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339721 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. Youll encounter both flat terrain and rolling hills on this section of Bicycle Route 66. Oklahoma tends to slope gradually upward from its eastern to western boundaries. Woodlands and transitional prairie grasslands, composed of shortgrass, mixed-grass, and tallgrass prairie cover the central portion of the state. In the upper portion of Texas, referred to as the Panhandle, the Great Plains become a reality in the flat, wide open ex... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route 66 #4 Adrian, Texas - Gallup, New Mexico (500 Miles) Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339738 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. Many miles of the route parallels interstates. When the interstate system was built, U.S. 66 became I-55, I-44 and I-40 so youll ride on interstate shoulders and multiple frontage roads. Wide open space is the theme across west Texas and New Mexico with semiarid landscapes and generally long distances between services. Shoulder widths vary on I-40 and I-25 and contain rumble strips and road debris. Elevation will increase at Clines ... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route 66 #5 Gallup, New Mexico - Oatman, AZ (404 Miles) Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339745 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. Many miles of the route parallels interstates. When the interstate system was built, U.S. 66 became I-55, I-44 and I-40 so youll ride on interstate shoulders and multiple frontage roads. Between Gallup, New Mexico and Oatman, Arizona the country is open and semiarid; there are generally long distances between services provided by the few trading posts along I-40. Traffic on I-40 is fast and can be heavy due to it being a major east/... + Read More
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Series: Bicycle Routes Bicycle Route Oatman, AZ - Santa Monica, CA (360 Miles) Folded sheet map Adventure Cycling Association 9780986339752 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 15, 2015

Bicycle Route 66 does not always follow Historic Route 66. Deviations were made based on present-day conditions. Many miles of the route parallels interstates. When the interstate system was built, U.S. 66 became I-55, I-44 and I-40 so youll ride on interstate shoulders and multiple frontage roads. Between Oatman, Arizona and Los Angeles this map section contains some of the most isolated stretches and some of the busiest urban stretches of Bicycle Route 66. Plan to carry extra provisions through the Mojave Desert between Needles and Barstow. ... + Read More
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Series: Cycling the Great Divide From Canada to Mexico on North America's Premier Long-Distance Mountain Bike Route Paperback Michael McCoy 9781594858192 $27.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 11, 2013

CLICK HERE to download the first chapter fromCycling the Great Divide, 2nd Edition* Mountain bikers from around the world test their mettle on this 2,745-mile route each year* Ultra cycling, including this route through the Rockies, are increasing in popularity* 245 miles have been added to the route since the first edition was published and are now covered in this new updateMostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Cyclists dream of and plan ... + Read More
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Series: Bike Snob Journal Blank book BikeSnobNYC 9781452117171 $18.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 20, 2013

This journal from blogger and cyclist BikeSnobNYC features tips, tricks, and rules for the road alongside classic cycling wisdom from famous bike lovers. With plenty of space for recording musings while cycling around the city or countryside, the Bike Snob Journal is the perfect addition to any cyclist's tool kit.
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Series: Battle of the Bikes A Trump Card Game Cards David Sparshott 9781856699327 $14.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 20, 2013

Fixie or Brompton–Pinarello racer or Mongoose BMX–which is the fastest? The most expensive? How about their ride-by kudos, or their crash survival rate?These playing cards allow bike lovers of all ages to play iconic makes and models off against each other to discover who's got the best set of wheels.
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Series: Film and Media Studies Two Bicycles The Work of Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville Paperback Jerry White 9781554589357 $39.99 PERFORMING ARTS Aug 01, 2013

Two Bicycles examines all of the films, videos, and television works that Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville, two of the most important postwar filmmakers, did together. Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville worked across forms, across media, and across countries. This book, the first to be devoted specifically to the work they did together, examines the way they expanded the possibilities of cinema by using cutting-edge video equipment in a constant search for a new kind of filmmaking. Two Bicycles moves slowly across France and Switzer... + Read More
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Series: Bike Snob Abroad Strange Customs, Incredible Fiets, and the Quest for Cycling Paradise Hardcover BikeSnobNYC 9781452105253 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 02, 2013

In his new book, BikeSnobNYC reaches the final frontier of cycling: riding with the family. As his choice to take to the road with his toddler son in tow is met with bewilderment and disapproval from onlookers and the occasional motorist, he ponders why it's such a taboo. And what does it really mean to be a bike-friendly country? Seeking answers, he heads from the U.S. to London, Amsterdam, Gothenburg, and San Vito dei Normanni in search of an alternative. With humorous anecdotes and his trademark biting wit and wisdom, BikeSnobNYC takes us on... + Read More
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Series: How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers A Simple but Brilliant Plan in 24 Easy Steps Hardcover Mordicai Gerstein 9781596435124 $23.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Apr 02, 2013

In this simple, step-by-step instructional picture book, learn how you too can visit the moon on your bicycle! All you need is a very long garden hose, a very large slingshot, a borrowed spacesuit, and a bicycle . . . and plenty of imagination. With tongue firmly in cheek, Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstein outlines the steps needed in glorious comic book-style panels and a deadpan voice, leaving nothing out: the food you'll eat, how to deal with loneliness in space, how to water those sunflower seeds once they're planted—even how to deal... + Read More
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Series: The Custom Road Bike Paperback Guy Andrews 9781856698139 $42.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 14, 2012

This lavishly illustrated book reveals the state of the art of the custom racing bicycle. Chapter by chapter, the book builds up the complete guide to specifying and buying your dream bike. Each chapter covers a particular part of the bike, from frames to forks, headsets, wheels, tyres, hubs, gear components, chains, brakes, saddles, handlebars, pedals and accessories. There are also interviews with and opinions from the top designers and manufacturers. There is advice on getting your own frame custom measured and made and which bike is suited ... + Read More
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Series: Bike Snob Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling Hardcover BikeSnobNYC 9780811869980 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Age (years) from 18 Apr 21, 2010

Cycling is exploding in a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYC cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders, and offers a unique look at the ins and outs of cycling, from its history and hallmar... + Read More
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Series: Making Camp A Complete Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Paddlers & Skiers Paperback Steve Howe 9780898865226 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 01, 1999

* Basic camping information followed by activity-specific advice * The only multi-activity camping book available * Covers trip preparation, site and equipment selection, and breaking camp No matter how you plan to enjoy the backcountry -- by foot, water, bike, or skis -- there are some basic steps to creating a home away from home. This manual will help you avoid mishaps and effectively plan the camping component of your trip. Gleaned from the life-time experiences of fourBackpacker field experts, this compendium of advice, checklists, sugges... + Read More
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Series: Mountain Bike Emergency Repair Paperback Tim Toyoshima 9780898864229 $11.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 31, 1995

* Pocket-sized to fit in your backpack or bike bag * Structured to help you fix your bike fast * Lists several alternatives to fixing a problem, even with no tools So you wiped out on your new mountain bike? Cool! That's half the reason you bought it. But now you're miles from nowhere with a broken derailleur, and you're not sure how to fix it. That's why there'sMountain Bike Emergency Repair. This pocket-sized manual gives you the dirt on performing trailside repairs with a minimum of tools. The 7-Point Post-Crash Inspection helps diagnos... + Read More