Robert Hurst: 13 books
Art of Mountain Biking
Singletrack Skills for All Riders
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2011
An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of Cycling
Riding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seductive challenges that can never be fully mastered, even by the most talented and experienced....
Cyclist's Manifesto
The Case for Riding on Two Wheels Instead of Four
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2009
The Cyclist's Manifesto makes the most powerful case to date for a simple fact: America can no longer afford to ignore the bicycle as a tool for serious transportation. Robert Hurst takes off his gloves to lay out the case in favor of the bicycle as today's superior mode of transport—and to voice...
The Art of Cycling
A Guide to Bicycling in 21st-Century America
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
The bicyclist is under attack from all directions - the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride. After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists...
Bicycle Commuter's Handbook
* Gear You Need * Clothes to Wear * Tips for Traffic * Roadside Repair
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2013
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn’t necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules?...
Art of Cycling
A Guide to Bicycling in 21st-Century America
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
The bicyclist is under attack from all directions - the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride.
After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American...
Bicycle Commuter's Pocket Guide
*Gear You Need * Clothes to Wear * Tips for Traffic * Roadside Repair
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn’t necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules?...
Family Biking
The Parent's Guide to Safe Cycling
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2015
Family Biking is a guide for parents and parents-to-be on how to introduce their children to the joys and responsibilities of bicycle riding. The guide includes safe methods of transporting children via trailer bike or tandems, taking young children on bicycle tours, fitting a child to a bicycle,...
Hiking through History Colorado
Exploring the Centennial State's Past by Trail
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016
From historic landmarks to early settlement sites and more, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an interest in history. Make no mistake—this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
Road Biking Colorado
A Guide to the State's Best Bike Rides
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Road Biking Colorado features 40 of the best road biking routes in Colorado. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, and safety tips and notes on local attractions.
Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder
Great Recreational Rides in the Front Range Area
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2013
Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America’s largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing...
The Adventure MEGAPACK ®
25 Classic Adventure Stories
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2012
Hours of great reading await, with adventure tales culled from the pulp magazines of the early 20th century by some of the most renowned pulp authors, including Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian), Harold Lamb, William Hope Hodgson, Dorothy Quick, E. Hoffmann Price, and many more! More...
Societies in Eclipse
Archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands Indians, A.D. 1400-1700
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2005
While contact with explorers, missionaries, and traders made a significant impact on natives of the Eastern Woodlands, Indian peoples cannot be solely understood from the historical record. Here, in Societies in Eclipse, archaeologists combine recent research with insights from anthropology, historiography,...
by Hurst Robert
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2012
For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Motor coach tour drivers job, or to apply for a better job. What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines....