Cycling category: 1003 books

Every July hundreds of thousands flock to the Champs-Élysées in Paris—and millions more to their televisions and computers—to witness the dramatic conclusion of the grueling three weeks of the Tour de France. There is no better measure of the worldwide love of the bicycle. But of the 1.2 billion...

This cycling guidebook follows the course of a new cycling route around the North Coast of Scotland, described as Scotland's own Route 66. Since its launch in 2015 this route, branded as 'North Coast 500' (NC500), it has proved to be a resounding success, with motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists...

First published in 1953, Teach Yourself Cycling is a beautiful, lovingly reproduced window into a distant age, where understanding the good manners of the road and enjoying the innocence of the family picnic dominated life on two wheels. Yet few vehicles have changed as little as the bicycle...

Many amputees want to know how it feels to be able to cycle, and some even want to be professional amputee cyclists. The disability market offers many options for amputee cycling. This book shows you how to get started and take those exciting first steps on your way to a higher level of mobility and...

First published in 1895, this vintage guide to cycling presents a wealth of interesting information about the sport from a time when it experienced an explosion of popularity. With chapters on buying, appropriate attire, and health benefits, this timeless volume will be of utility to modern cycling...

Cycling in Northern Ontario is taken from the Cycling in Ontario from Ulysses Green Escapes guides. This affordable chapter is a great tool to organize your next cycling trip in this region. Ontario’s northeastern region extends from the narrow band of land surrounding Lake Nipissing between Georgian...

Cycling in Central Ontario is taken from the Cycling in Ontario from Ulysses Green Escapes guides. This affordable chapter is a great tool to organize your next cycling trip in this region. Central Ontario is the province’s heartland. Beginning along the north shore of busy Lake Ontario, it follows...

The Complete Guide to Studio Cycling has been written for people who want to know how to train effectively on indoor stationary bikes, from instructors, personal trainers and coaches, to sportspeople and anyone who just wants to get fit. Studio cycling, or 'spinning' should be fun and motivating,...

The cyclist Tom Simpson is a legend. The first British world champion, the first Briton to pull on the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France - he brought professional cycling to a nation and inspired generations of riders. His autobiography, Cycling is My Life, was written the year before he...

Bernard Hinault is "Le Blaireau," the Badger. Tough as old boots, he is the old warrior of the French peloton, as revered as he is feared for his ferocious attacks. He has won 5 Tours de France, marking his name into the history books as a member of cycling's most exclusive club. Yet as the...

This is your complete guide to Mountain Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about mountain cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Mountain Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic mountain cyclist!

This is your complete guide to Track Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about track cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look Track Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic track cyclist!

This is your complete guide to Road Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about road cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Road Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic Road cyclist!

Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Volume Two is...