Mountain Biking Marin

Mountain Biking Marin
Author: Theresa Martin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-10-26
Genre: Marin County (Calif.)
ISBN: 9780961704476

Mountain biking was invented in Marin County, and this authoritative guide describes the area's 40 best runs, from well-known rides on Mount Tamalpais and Pine Mountain to off-the-beaten-track adventures. The authors describe each ride in detail, rate them for difficulty on a one-to-five scale, and illustrate each route with a high-quality relief map and an elevation profile. Seven appendices pinpoint top rides, provide tips for beginners, and much more.

Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area

Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area
Author: Lorene Jackson
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780762727155

This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.

Pass Over

Pass Over
Author: Antoinette Nwandu
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2020-02-27
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 0571361773

A lamppost. Night. Two friends are passing time. Stuck. Waiting for change. Inspired by Waiting for Godot and the Exodus, Antoinette Nwandu fuses poetry, humour and humanity in a rare and politically charged new play which exposes the experiences of young men in a world that refuses to see them. Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu received its UK premiere at the Kiln Theatre, London, in February 2020.

Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway

Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway
Author: Fred Runner
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738559421

"A hundred years ago, high on the summit of Mount Tamalpais, stood a grand lodge with a breathtaking view. For 33 years, elegantly dressed men and women came to visit on the gritty steam trains of a famous twisting railroad known affectionately as the Crookedest Railroad in the World. They could dine, dance, and spend the night, and in the morning coast down the mountain in a gravity car. The Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway had 281 curves in 8 1/5 miles. It had a branch into Muir Woods. It was built by business-minded conservationists in seven months in 1896 and climbed from a depot on the dirt streets of Mill Valley through a redwood forest and on to the rocky summit one-half mile above San Francisco Bay"--P. [4] of cover.

Bay Area Ridge Trail

Bay Area Ridge Trail
Author: Jean Rusmore
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975968

The official guide to the ever-growing Bay Area Ridge Trail, a proposed 400-mile route that circles the ridgeline of the San Francisco Bay, crossing over nine counties. Five new trails and 13 more miles await discovery in this new edition, bringing the mileage of the completed Ridge Trail to 225.

The Birth of Dirt

The Birth of Dirt
Author: Frank Berto
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-11
Genre: Mountain bikes
ISBN: 9781892495723

"This is the story of the birth of the mountain bike and the new off-road sport which spurred its development. It also settles once and for all the oft-disputed question, 'who invented the mountain bike?' The expert author has left no stone unturned to get to the facts, including taped interviews with all the major players from Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly to Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey - and many other luminaries in the history of the sport. Illustrated with 160 period action photographs and technical drawings."--Amazon website.

Hiking Marin

Hiking Marin
Author: Don Martin
Publisher: Martin Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780961704452

BMX and Mountain Biking

BMX and Mountain Biking
Author: Paul Mason
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011
Genre: Bicycle motocross
ISBN: 1429654996

Discusses the sport of bicycle motocross and mountain biking, and includes expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety.

Mastering Mountain Bike Skills

Mastering Mountain Bike Skills
Author: Brian Lopes
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2017-07-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492586536

If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.

The Racing Bicycle

The Racing Bicycle
Author: Richard Moore
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0789324652

The most informative book on the precision and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle—essential reading for gearheads. This beautifully illustrated volume is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle. Easily the most well-researched book available on the subject, it covers every aspect of the art and design of the beloved cult object, whose rich history intertwines with that of design, engineering, and sports. With special feature sections dedicated to the fifty most legendary brands, this is the story of the visionaries who created two-wheeled legends. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of northern Italy to the rugged trails of Marin County, where mountain biking was born, the book explores the most hallowed names in bicycle design, from Cannondale and Campagnolo to Shimano and Specialized. It is a fascinating look at how the racing bicycle’s design and parts have evolved over time. Complete with sublime photography of the design features that make each bike unique, including gears, shifters, cranks, handlebars, and wheels, this book represents a heartfelt tribute to the precision, craftsmanship, and speed of the racing bicycle. Edited by a seasoned cycling veteran and long-time cycling journalist, this is the perfect book for cycling fanatics and design aficionados alike.