King Of Mountain Biking
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| Author | : Matt Rendell |
| Publisher | : White Lion Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : History |
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For the first time Matthew Rendell tells the little-known story of a Latin American country in which cycling is the national sport, whose sportsmen, denied the enormous benefits of prosperity, cutting-edge technology and unlimited sponsorship, have nevertheless achieved prodigious cycling feats both at home and abroad, and helped to forge for Colombia a heroic national identity. He tells of how, during the fifties, Colombia's own top cycle race, the Vuelta de Colombia, was still being held on dusty, unpaved roads - with consequentially ghastly accidents; of how the first top European cyclists who came to race in Colombia found themselves utterly vanquished by its endless mountain climbs; of how the biography of Colombia's first cycling superstar was written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Then, following the story through to the seventies and eighties, he shows how Colombia's cyclists began to make their mark abroad, even in the ultimate competition, the Tour de France - and, while they may have lacked the team discipline and the pace training to win the race itself, how to them the premier accolade was to become King of the Mountains, by beating everyone else in the Tour's most drainin
| Author | : Dave King |
| Publisher | : Holt Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 1996-04-15 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1466838302 |
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 biking," King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont. Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail. After all, says King, "mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Attitude, not ability, sets your limits." Comprehensive in scope, The Mountain Bike Experience covers: Conquering fear and embracing challenges Skills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain Basic bike maintenance, including "Dave's 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition" Trail selection and navigation Safety, repairs, training and conditioning Buying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it Exploring and protecting the natural environment In addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking. Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.
| Author | : Mountain Bike Magazine Editors |
| Publisher | : Rodale |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 1996-02-15 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0875963005 |
Describes equipment and techniques for beginners and experts
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| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 2008-09 |
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Mountain Bike magazine has everything for the mountain bike enthusiast, from the best mountain bike and equipment reviews to a trail database with the recommended MTB trails.
| Author | : Robert Penn |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2011-04-26 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1608195767 |
Robert Penn has saddled up nearly every day of his adult life. In his late twenties, he pedaled 25,000 miles around the world. Today he rides to get to work, sometimes for work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to travel, to go shopping, to stay sane, and to skip bath time with his kids. He's no Sunday pedal pusher. So when the time came for a new bike, he decided to pull out all the stops. He would build his dream bike, the bike he would ride for the rest of his life; a customized machine that reflects the joy of cycling. It's All About the Bike follows Penn's journey, but this book is more than the story of his hunt for two-wheel perfection. En route, Penn brilliantly explores the culture, science, and history of the bicycle. From artisanal frame shops in the United Kingdom to California, where he finds the perfect wheels, via Portland, Milan, and points in between, his trek follows the serpentine path of our love affair with cycling. It explains why we ride. It's All About the Bike is, like Penn's dream bike, a tale greater than the sum of its parts. An enthusiastic and charming tour guide, Penn uses each component of the bike as a starting point for illuminating excursions into the rich history of cycling. Just like a long ride on a lovely day, It's All About the Bike is pure joy- enriching, exhilarating, and unforgettable.
| Author | : Ned Overend |
| Publisher | : Rodale |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 1999-08-27 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781579540814 |
A legendary mountain biking champion offers practical instructions, accompanied by entertaining anecdotes and reminiscences, on the essential techniques, skills, and tactics of mountain biking, offering tips on safety, developing a training program, equipment, and more. Original. 20,000 first printing.
| Author | : Chris Hayhurst |
| Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 1999-12-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780823930135 |
Describes the history, styles, equipment, and techniques of mountain biking, and discusses getting started, safety measures, and competitions
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| Total Pages | : 60 |
| Release | : 1995-04 |
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Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
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| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2006-04 |
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Mountain Bike magazine has everything for the mountain bike enthusiast, from the best mountain bike and equipment reviews to a trail database with the recommended MTB trails.
| Author | : Lopes, Brian |
| Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1492544493 |
Advance your mountain biking experience even further with Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition. Learn from the firsthand advice and personal experiences of world champion Brian Lopes. The third edition features more high-quality photos, improved instruction, and new techniques and tips for every riding style.
