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1961

L'anno in cui vinse il fantasma di Coppi

de Marco Ballestracci ...

Series series Battiti
Alla partenza del Giro d'Italia del 1961 Arnaldo Pambianco, romagnolo di collina, venticinque anni, è un bel corridore, ma non un campione. Per questo nessuno s'aspetta che, tre settimane dopo, possa arrivare primo in maglia rosa a Milano. A Bertinoro non se l'aspetta Fabiola, la morosa, e neppure il padre che nella sua bottega di macellaio quasi si taglia una mano da quanto è nervoso mentre ... Leer más

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Alla partenza del Giro d'Italia del 1961 Arnaldo Pambianco, romagnolo di collina, venticinque anni, è un bel corridore, ma non un campione. Per questo nessuno s'aspetta che, tre settimane dopo, possa arrivare primo in maglia rosa a Milano. A Bertinoro non se l'aspetta Fabiola, la morosa, e neppure il padre che nella sua bottega di macellaio quasi si taglia una mano da quanto è nervoso mentre
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The Midlife Cyclist

The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy

de Phil Cavell ...

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro... ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro...
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Biking Uphill in the Rain

The Story of Seattle from behind the Handlebars

de Tom Fucoloro ...

**Finalist for the 2024 Washington State Book Award in General NonfictionThe rise of an improbable bike culture in the Emerald City**Seattle was recently named the best bike city in the United States by Bicycling magazine. How did this notoriously hilly and rainy city become so inviting to bicyclists? And what challenges lie ahead for Puget Sound bike advocates? Tom Fucoloro, a leading voice on ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

**Finalist for the 2024 Washington State Book Award in General NonfictionThe rise of an improbable bike culture in the Emerald City**Seattle was recently named the best bike city in the United States by Bicycling magazine. How did this notoriously hilly and rainy city become so inviting to bicyclists? And what challenges lie ahead for Puget Sound bike advocates? Tom Fucoloro, a leading voice on
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Three Weeks, Eight Seconds

de Nige Tassell ...

“I was convinced deep inside that I could not lose. I could not see how it could happen.” —Laurent Fignon “I didn't think. I just rode.” —Greg LeMondFor a race as long as the mighty Tour (three weeks of testing the limits of human endurance), to have the ultimate victory decided by a margin of just eight seconds almost boggles the mind. But that’s exactly what happened between American legend Greg ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

“I was convinced deep inside that I could not lose. I could not see how it could happen.” —Laurent Fignon “I didn't think. I just rode.” —Greg LeMondFor a race as long as the mighty Tour (three weeks of testing the limits of human endurance), to have the ultimate victory decided by a margin of just eight seconds almost boggles the mind. But that’s exactly what happened between American legend Greg
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Bicycle/Race

Transportation, Culture, & Resistance

de Adonia E. Lugo, PhD ...

Bicycle/Race paints an unforgettable picture of Los Angeles—and the United States—from the perspective of two wheels. This is a book of borderlands and intersections, a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting infrastructure before culture, and a coming-of-age story about power and identity. The colonial history of southern California is interwoven through Adonia Lugo's story of growing up ... Leer más

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Bicycle/Race paints an unforgettable picture of Los Angeles—and the United States—from the perspective of two wheels. This is a book of borderlands and intersections, a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting infrastructure before culture, and a coming-of-age story about power and identity. The colonial history of southern California is interwoven through Adonia Lugo's story of growing up
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Going Somewhere

A Bicycle Journey Across America

de Brian Benson ...

Brian has a million vague life plans but zero sense of direction. So when he meets Rachel, a self-possessed woman who daydreams of bicycling across the States, he decides to follow her wherever she'll take him. Brian and Rachel soon embark on a ride from northern Wisconsin to Somewhere West, infatuated with the promise of adventure and each other. But as the pair progress from the Northwoods into ... Leer más

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Brian has a million vague life plans but zero sense of direction. So when he meets Rachel, a self-possessed woman who daydreams of bicycling across the States, he decides to follow her wherever she'll take him. Brian and Rachel soon embark on a ride from northern Wisconsin to Somewhere West, infatuated with the promise of adventure and each other. But as the pair progress from the Northwoods into
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The Chain

de Sir Bradley Wiggins ...

'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I've made peace with myself.'Shortlisted for Autobiography of the Year at the 2026 Sports Book AwardsA WATERSTONES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025A GUARDIAN BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2025A DAILY T... ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I've made peace with myself.'Shortlisted for Autobiography of the Year at the 2026 Sports Book AwardsA WATERSTONES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025A GUARDIAN BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2025A DAILY T...
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Peach Street to Lobster Lane

Coast to coast in search of real American cuisine

de Felicity Cloake ...

'A glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!' – Tim SpectorWhen the nation’s ‘taster-in-chief’ Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were… mixed: “You’ll get squashed,” warned a Californian colleague. “You’ll be murdered,” added her mum. Friends panicked: “But… what will you eat?”Determined to prove there’s ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

'A glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!' – Tim SpectorWhen the nation’s ‘taster-in-chief’ Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were… mixed: “You’ll get squashed,” warned a Californian colleague. “You’ll be murdered,” added her mum. Friends panicked: “But… what will you eat?”Determined to prove there’s
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The Mountain Bike Experience

A Complete Introduction to the Joys of Off-Road Riding

de Dave King, Michael Kaminer ...

In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges.With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges.With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain
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The Cycling Bible

The complete guide for all cyclists from novice to expert

de Robin Barton ...

Whether you are a novice, a mountain-bike enthusiast, a competitive cyclist or one who rides for fitness or pleasure, this book provides all you need to know to get the best out of your bike.Beginning with the anatomy of the bicycle, it explains what to look for when buying a bike so that you get the right one for you, whether it be a folding bike, tandem, electric bike, track bike or BMX.There's ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Whether you are a novice, a mountain-bike enthusiast, a competitive cyclist or one who rides for fitness or pleasure, this book provides all you need to know to get the best out of your bike.Beginning with the anatomy of the bicycle, it explains what to look for when buying a bike so that you get the right one for you, whether it be a folding bike, tandem, electric bike, track bike or BMX.There's
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Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul

Great Recreational Rides In The Twin Cities Area

de Steve Johnson ...

Hidden in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Hidden in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Minneapolis and St. Paul describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes
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One Less Car

Bicycling and the Politics of Automobility

de Zack Furness ...

Series series Sporting
Although millions of people in the United States love to ride bicycles for exercise or leisure, statistics show that only 1% of the total U.S. population ride bicycles for transportation—and barely half as many use bikes to commute to work. In his original and exciting book, One Less Car, Zack Furness examines what it means historically, culturally, socioeconomically, and politically to be a ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Although millions of people in the United States love to ride bicycles for exercise or leisure, statistics show that only 1% of the total U.S. population ride bicycles for transportation—and barely half as many use bikes to commute to work. In his original and exciting book, One Less Car, Zack Furness examines what it means historically, culturally, socioeconomically, and politically to be a
... Leer más
Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual

de Eugene Sloane ...

Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New
... Leer más
Ultralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking

The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Cycling Adventures

de Justin Lichter, Justin Kline ...

Written by experts Justin Lichter and Justin Kline, Ultralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking is a detailed guide to ultralight, self-contained cycling trips for pleasure and adventure. Bike tours can last a single day or take weeks, months, and years - this guide will explain the basics and intricacies no matter how far you go. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this is the most comprehensive ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Written by experts Justin Lichter and Justin Kline, Ultralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking is a detailed guide to ultralight, self-contained cycling trips for pleasure and adventure. Bike tours can last a single day or take weeks, months, and years - this guide will explain the basics and intricacies no matter how far you go. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this is the most comprehensive
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From Lance to Landis

Inside the American Doping Controversy at the Tour de France

de David Walsh ...

For eight years, the Tour de France, arguably the world’s most demanding athletic competition, was ruled by two men: Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis. On the surface, they were feature players in one of the great sporting stories of the age–American riders overcoming tremendous odds to dominate a sport that held little previous interest for their countrymen. But is this a true story, or is there a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

For eight years, the Tour de France, arguably the world’s most demanding athletic competition, was ruled by two men: Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis. On the surface, they were feature players in one of the great sporting stories of the age–American riders overcoming tremendous odds to dominate a sport that held little previous interest for their countrymen. But is this a true story, or is there a
... Leer más
Sticky Bottle

The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby

de Carlton Kirby ...

'Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read' – Phil Liggett MBE*'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times'**–*Rouleur'Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like' – Road.ccLegendary commentator Carlton Kirby's professional cycling race year t... ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

'Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read' – Phil Liggett MBE*'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times'**–*Rouleur'Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like' – Road.ccLegendary commentator Carlton Kirby's professional cycling race year t...
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Life Is a Wheel

Memoirs of a Bike-Riding Obituarist

de Bruce Weber ...

Life Is a Wheel chronicles the cross-country bicycle trip Bruce Weber made at the age of fifty-seven, an “entertaining travel story filled with insightful thoughts about life, family, and aging” (The Associated Press).During the summer and fall of 2011, Bruce Weber, an obituary writer for The New York Times, bicycled across the country, alone, and wrote about it as it unfolded. Life Is a Wheel is ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Life Is a Wheel chronicles the cross-country bicycle trip Bruce Weber made at the age of fifty-seven, an “entertaining travel story filled with insightful thoughts about life, family, and aging” (The Associated Press).During the summer and fall of 2011, Bruce Weber, an obituary writer for The New York Times, bicycled across the country, alone, and wrote about it as it unfolded. Life Is a Wheel is
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From Rails to Trails

The Making of America's Active Transportation Network

de Peter Harnik ...

If, as Wallace Stegner said, the national park is “the best idea we ever had,” the rail-trail is certainly a close runner-up. Part transportation corridor, part park, the rail-trail has revolutionized the way America creates high-quality, car-free pathways for bicyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and more.It was only a few decades after railroad barons had run roughshod over America’s ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

If, as Wallace Stegner said, the national park is “the best idea we ever had,” the rail-trail is certainly a close runner-up. Part transportation corridor, part park, the rail-trail has revolutionized the way America creates high-quality, car-free pathways for bicyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and more.It was only a few decades after railroad barons had run roughshod over America’s
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Rail-Trails Iowa & Missouri

The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails

de Rails-to-Trails Conservancy ...

Series series Rail-Trails
Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Rail-Trails Iowa and Missouri. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the region. In this ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Rail-Trails Iowa and Missouri. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the region. In this
... Leer más
Road Biking™ Massachusetts

A Guide To The Greatest Bike Rides In Massachusetts

de Tom Catalini ...

Series series Road Biking Series
Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Massachusetts, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Massachusetts, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
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The Secret Race

Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France

de Tyler Hamilton, Daniel Coyle ...

“The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’t just a game changer for the Lance Armstrong myth. It’s the game ender.”—OutsideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’t just a game changer for the Lance Armstrong myth. It’s the game ender.”—OutsideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
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Minnesota Adventure Weekends

Your Guide to the Best Outdoor Getaways

de Jeff Moravec ...

Series series Adventure Weekends
Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling!Whether you’re a novice or an experienced adventurer, you’ll find a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Minnesota—from camping along the North Shore to canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to biking near the Root River. There’s no need to spend hours researching the best destinations or go on long, expensive trips. This ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling!Whether you’re a novice or an experienced adventurer, you’ll find a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Minnesota—from camping along the North Shore to canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to biking near the Root River. There’s no need to spend hours researching the best destinations or go on long, expensive trips. This
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Vuelta Skelter

Ein Mann, ein Rad und eine denkwürdige Spanien-Rundfahrt

de Tim Moore ...

Traducido por Olaf Bentkämper ...

Der »Bill Bryson auf zwei Rädern« hat es wieder getan: Tim Moore vollendet seine epische (und nicht minder unvernünftige) Trilogie der großen Landesrundfahrten des Radsports.Julián Berrenderos Sieg bei der Vuelta a España 1941 war eine denkwürdige Form von Wiedergutmachung mit den Mitteln des Sports. Der spanische Radprofi hatte gerade 18 Monate in Francos Konzentrationslagern verbracht, als ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Der »Bill Bryson auf zwei Rädern« hat es wieder getan: Tim Moore vollendet seine epische (und nicht minder unvernünftige) Trilogie der großen Landesrundfahrten des Radsports.Julián Berrenderos Sieg bei der Vuelta a España 1941 war eine denkwürdige Form von Wiedergutmachung mit den Mitteln des Sports. Der spanische Radprofi hatte gerade 18 Monate in Francos Konzentrationslagern verbracht, als
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75 Classic Rides Northern California

The Best Road Biking Routes

de Bill Oetinger ...

CLICK HERE to download a sample route from 75 Classic Rides Northern CaliforniaBill Oetinger calls Northern California “something approaching cycling paradise.” But, as he says in the introduction to 75 Classic Rides: Northern California, “Even paradise will be a muddled maze if you don’t know your way around it, and that’s where this book comes into play.” this guide is intended ... ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

CLICK HERE to download a sample route from 75 Classic Rides Northern CaliforniaBill Oetinger calls Northern California “something approaching cycling paradise.” But, as he says in the introduction to 75 Classic Rides: Northern California, “Even paradise will be a muddled maze if you don’t know your way around it, and that’s where this book comes into play.” this guide is intended ...
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