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In this book, writer Samuel Abt and writer/photographer James Startt follow the world's premier professional bicycle racing event, the Tour de France and the events leading up to it. The book comprises 192 pages of text with black and white photographs and a 16-page full-color photo insert.
"The Tortured Tour," that's how the 1998 edition of the Tour de France, the w... [click here for more]
Mountain Bike! Los Angeles County is must-have literature for the cyclist who is eager to explore the wonderful terrain that housed the genesis of mountain biking in the late seventies. In this trail guide you'll find detailed maps of carefully planned routes, some popular and some unknown to many, as well as comprehensive descriptions of what hazards and delights you'll encounte... [click here for more]
From mountain biking’s origins on Mount Tamalpais, to the mountain biker-inspired trail systems in many of the region’s park, the San Francisco Bay Area has an incredible wealth of terrain to explore. Whether you are an experienced rider looking for a ride to test both endurance and technical ability, or a new rider looking for a good park to learn in without investing too much in term... [click here for more]
This is the first book on the new strength training technique called Human Resistance Training. It does away with weights and other exercise equipment and relies entirely on the resistance provided by a human partner or trainer. Contains 55 exercises for all essential muscle groups, with clear descriptions and illustrated with blac & white photographs. Whether you're a casual fi... [click here for more]
"After settling into a comfortable pace. I became totally focused on my breathing and the rhythmic movement of my legs pumping the pedals. I asked Monty if we were going faster than last time and he could barely talk; he just nodded his head. To me, the pace felt sluggish, so I picked it up. A few miles later I looked around and I was all alone...
The idea of participating in a triathlon may sound out of the realm of possibility for those without a typical jock-athlete's honed build, intense focus, and competitive mindset. But now Slow Fat Triathlete opens the door to those who may not come quite so equipped. After years of obesity, poor health, and self-doubt, Jayne Williams took part in her first triathlon in 2002 to prove something t... [click here for more]
A timely book, revealing what many have suspected but had never been so clear before: In sports and cheating, there's nothing new under the sun. * Fools on wheels: Cheating in six-day racing * Sharp end of the needle: a history of doping * Whatever happened to the Simpson afair? * The shadows behind the Festina affair * Bucking the system: the many... [click here for more]
After more than 100 years now, the Tour de France is still the sport’s premier event. But there’s much more to the Tour than the daily stage victories and the Yellow Jersey. This book takes a closer look behind the scenes of the Tour. Les Woodland recounts many of the fascinating episodes from the Tour’s past and present in a knowledgeable and ... [click here for more]
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