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Welcome
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Below
is a selection of the best Cycle Books and DVDs.
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books and dvds can be purchased by clicking on the “Check
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ISBN
1864500379
This
guide, like all other Lonely Planet guides, contains the essentials
you need to know about Britain before travelling, as well
as essential facts for cyclists, including many specialist
cycling organisations and contacts. It is good also to see
sections dealing with cycling specific health and safety issues,
as well as a basic but thorough, and easy to understand, guide
to bicycle selection and maintenance.
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ISBN
0711027056
Essential
information on the many miles of paths and lanes on which
to cycle safely, away from the dangers and pollution caused
by cars - routes often close to many of the most attractive
features of the landscape.
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ISBN
0007191839
Lance
Armstrong's achievement (as vividly detailed in Daniel Coyle's
Lance Armstrong: Tour de Force) has been one of the most astonishing
in recent sporting history, not least for the reasons detailed
in the book's strapline: tough guys, flawed heroes and one
man's battle for ultimate supremacy. This is the remarkable
story of a man who triumphed over all the odds -- a behind-the-scenes
record of the 2004 professional cycling season and the manner
in which Armstrong landed his sixth Tour de France victory.
What makes the book particularly inspiring is the fact that
Armstrong is no superman -- he talks about the many strikes
against him (his age, the dissolving of his team and -- most
of all -- his triumph over potentially lethal illness (his
struggle against cancer is, of course, well-known).
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ISBN
0875963005
I am
pretty impressed with this book, when I first flicked through
the pages I was a bit dissapointed at its slightly 'out of
date' look that was mostly reflected in the pictures. However
when I started reading it, it's really quite hard to put down.
There are a lot of tips and tricks for every possible aspect
of mountain biking, it even has some training routines. The
great thing about this book is it gets you out on your bike
trying things you never wanted/thought you could do. Also,
you end up going back to it time and time again and reading
pages that you didn't read before, like tips on altitude,
winter riding and building up to racing.
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ISBN
0684844435
More
people are taking to the roads or exploring the wilderness
on bicycles. This text provides advice on preventing and treating
all kinds of bicycling-related aches and pains. It explains
how to diagnose problems, offers solutions and alerts readers
to conditions that require medical attention. This book does
not deal with training programs. Its sole focus is on riders
health, what makes a good cyclist,vo2 max, power etc what
role each plays in performance how to improve these in general
terms Finally it deals in depth with how to take care of your
health with FAQ and advice. An excellent book if you are any
way curious about what training is really about. A huge amount
of information for the beginner or most experienced rider.
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ISBN
0736056246
I purchased
this book recently as I felt my MTB skills were somewhat lacking,
particularly with regards to switchbacks, drop-offs and jumps.
This book is well laid out, with fantastic photography, detailed
instructions that are for once easy to follow in conjunction
with the photographs. The book is also written with a huge
element of humour, and I found myself laughing aloud at the
comments and language. I have already gained some speed and
control since reading this book, which in my humble opinion
is an excellent addition to any mountain biker's library,
whether you call yourself a cross country rider, a downhiller,
weekend warrior or stunt king!
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ISBN
193138259X
The
reference guide to mountain bike maintenance and repair. Over
360 illustrations. Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular
maintenance plus in-depth instructions for front & rear
shocks and suspension. Sections on how to build wheels and
maintain and set up disc brakes. How to choose a bike' including
fitting and sizing. Problem solving and Shimano's latest.
Complete bolt tightening specifications.
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ASIN
B000AM6NEU
Tells
the incredible story of Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong
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ISBN
0875964869
Take
your road cycling to the next level with the newest techniques,
equipment and skills from Bicycling Magazine. After the surge
of interest in mountain biking, road cycling is in the ascendant
again.
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ISBN
095470410X
Most
guide books simply give selected routes and maps, this one
is refreshingly different. It lists areas within the UK where
there is good biking, tells you what the riding's like there,
what maps you need and suggests routes in very broad terms.
You then need to get the relevent maps out and plan a detailed
route yourself. The downside of this is you need to competent
in map reading but the plus side is the guide book covers
the whole UK.
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ISBN
0071360190
With
the latest on bikes, gear, training techniques, and with new
coverage of short tours, group rides, and touring internationally,
this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist will appeal
to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Written by
a cyclist with thousands of miles on the road, including a
months-long California to Maine trek and a tour of Iceland,
this thorough, comprehensive, and empathetic guide covers
everything an aspiring cyclist needs, from choosing a bike
and equipping it, training, health and safety issues, packing
for a weekend or a month, touring solo or with groups, repairs,
and an extensive resource section.
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ISBN
1859603009
Combining
factual information on the major cycling events and personalities,
with practical advice for cyclists of all standards and abilities,
this book covers all the classic events, including the tour
de France, Paris-Roubaix and RAAM expanding on both the history
and the heroes. The technology of the latest racing bikes
is fully explained, with practical advice on what to buy and
what to avoid. The workshop section shows how to maintain
a racing bike as well as everything you need to know to go
faster.
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ISBN
1864500360
In Lonely
Planet: Cycling France, Lonely Planet has created an excellent
guide, chock-full of itineraries, maps, and information and
advice for those who want to get off the bus and set their
own pace. They've mapped out the best rides in the country
for neophytes, veterans and off-roaders, with itineraries
ranging from a few hours to two months.
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ISBN
1740593162
Covering
both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, this travel
guide includes information on: history, culture, politics,
architecture and the arts. It also features an Irish-English
language section and an activities chapter.
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ISBN
1740593154
Visit
Roman ruins, study the art of the Renaissance, stay in medieval
hilltowns, go mountaineering in the Alps, participate in traditional
festivals and visit beautiful churches. This comprehensive
guide includes a range of options for places to stay and eat,
as well as details on getting around the country.
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ASIN
B0006OQYZK
The
filming of the riding instruction bits is pretty good there
are no sound problems and the video quality is good. As for
the acctual instruction, it's all sound advice and is clearly
and simply explained. There are some good riding sections
thoughout that break up the film a bit and help it avoid feeling
like a school video. The riding technique is very much aimed
at freeride and downhill skills with some jumping, but having
said that there is plenty to learn in there for XC and trails
riders like cornering and speed hops, and obviously the workshop
section applys to all bikes. If you ride mountain bikes then
this is certain to help your riding and maintanence skills,
so is well worth the money.
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