Author: Raquel Harris
Publisher: Raquel Harris
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The first segment of this three-part book, In Bikes We Trust, reveals a glimpse into one of the most notorious figures in the Bike Life movement. Learn how Leeky, aka Leeky Da Bikestar, went from a slow learner to acclaimed by VICE as “the most infamous rider in New York City.” Included are recollections from his Mother depicting what it’s like supporting her son in a risky endeavor and perspectives from his mentor Chico, who has seen the beauty and ugly of this emerging sport. The second segment of In Bikes We Trust reveals the undocumented history, essence, and structure behind the culture of Bike Life. From Influences starting with early Hip Hop leading to educational programs in K-12 schools. In addition, examining legal issues or how criticism from large police organizations shapes the community perspective of street dirt-biking. In the third segment of the book, Leeky offers a how-to guide for inspiring riders. The guide shares everything you need to know before you start riding; such as terminology, bike parts, and lessons from his wheelie school system. Whether it’s choosing the perfect dirt bike or improving your skills, we've got you covered.
Bike Life
Author: Tristan Bogaard
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9782390251156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
- Discover various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia- With beautiful photographs, personal anecdotes and practical advice to organize your own trip- A visual invitation to discover breath-taking scenery and meet new people- Tristan and Belén share their advice and personal experiences with bike traveling- Includes numerous short stories that appeal to one's imagination For the travel and adventure enthusiasts: Bike Life shares the story of Tristan and Belén's adventures on various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia. A book full of beautiful photographs and personal anecdotes, advice, and the many things they learned while being on the road. The book breathes adventure, but also bursts with interesting tips on how to plan your own bicycle tour, and provides some recommended routes. The book also provides an answer on the most commonly asked questions and concerns surrounding this exciting way of exploring the world, and gives inspiration to go out and pedal to a new place.
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9782390251156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
- Discover various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia- With beautiful photographs, personal anecdotes and practical advice to organize your own trip- A visual invitation to discover breath-taking scenery and meet new people- Tristan and Belén share their advice and personal experiences with bike traveling- Includes numerous short stories that appeal to one's imagination For the travel and adventure enthusiasts: Bike Life shares the story of Tristan and Belén's adventures on various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia. A book full of beautiful photographs and personal anecdotes, advice, and the many things they learned while being on the road. The book breathes adventure, but also bursts with interesting tips on how to plan your own bicycle tour, and provides some recommended routes. The book also provides an answer on the most commonly asked questions and concerns surrounding this exciting way of exploring the world, and gives inspiration to go out and pedal to a new place.
Life Is a Wheel
Author: Bruce Weber
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451695020
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"Based on his popular series in the New York Times chronicling his cross-country bicycle trip, bestselling author Bruce Weber shares his adventures from his solo ride across the USA. Riding a bicycle across the US is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few achieve. Bestselling author and New York Times reporter Bruce Weber made the trip, solo, over the summer and fall of 2011--at the age of fifty-seven. Expanding upon his popular series published in The New York Times, Life Is a Wheel is the witty and inspiring account of his journey, where he extols the pleasures of cycling and reflects on what happened on his adventure, in the world, in the country, and in his life. The story begins on the Oregon coast with a middle-aged man wondering what he's gotten himself into and ends in triumph on the George Washington Bridge, wondering how soon he might try it again. Part travelogue, part memoir, part paean to the bicycle as a simple and elegant mode of both mobility and self-expression--and part wry and panicky account of a fifty-seven-year-old man's attempt to stave off mortality--Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and entertaining escape for any armchair traveler"--
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451695020
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"Based on his popular series in the New York Times chronicling his cross-country bicycle trip, bestselling author Bruce Weber shares his adventures from his solo ride across the USA. Riding a bicycle across the US is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few achieve. Bestselling author and New York Times reporter Bruce Weber made the trip, solo, over the summer and fall of 2011--at the age of fifty-seven. Expanding upon his popular series published in The New York Times, Life Is a Wheel is the witty and inspiring account of his journey, where he extols the pleasures of cycling and reflects on what happened on his adventure, in the world, in the country, and in his life. The story begins on the Oregon coast with a middle-aged man wondering what he's gotten himself into and ends in triumph on the George Washington Bridge, wondering how soon he might try it again. Part travelogue, part memoir, part paean to the bicycle as a simple and elegant mode of both mobility and self-expression--and part wry and panicky account of a fifty-seven-year-old man's attempt to stave off mortality--Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and entertaining escape for any armchair traveler"--
Bike for Life
Author: Roy M. Wallack
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0738217565
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
Do You Want to Ride to 100—and Beyond? BIKE FOR LIFE! Now with training plans, worldwide adventures, and more than 200 photos Ride a century when you turn a century: that was the promise Bike for Life offered when it was first published. A decade later, this blueprint for using cycling to achieve exceptional longevity, fitness, and overall well-being has helped tens of thousands of cyclists to ride longer and stronger. Now, nationally-known fitness journalist and lifelong endurance road and mountain biker Roy M. Wallack builds upon his comprehensive Bike for Life plan with even more practical tips and strategies to keep you riding to 100—and beyond. Fully updated, revised, and illustrated, Bike for Life features: - Cutting-edge workout strategies for achieving best-ever fitness at any age - Science-based 8- and 16-week Century training schedules - A radical new workout method that'll make you fly up the hills - An anti-aging plan to revive muscularity, strength, and reaction time - An exclusive 10-step Yoga for Cyclists routine - Strategies to fix "cyclist's knee" and "biker's back" - Advice on avoiding cycling-related impotence and osteoporosis - Ways to survive mountain lions, bike-jackers, poison ivy, and headwinds - Handling skills and bike-fit advice from famous coaches - Tips on staying motivated with worldwide adventures and challenges - The Bike for Life hall of fame: stories of amazing riders in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and up With oral-history interviews and profiles of the biggest names of the sport, including: John Howard, Gary Fisher, Rebecca Rusch, Ned Overend, Tinker Juarez, Juli Furtado, Marla Streb, Missy Giove, Johnny G, Eddie B, Mike Sinyard, and Rich "The Reverend" White.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0738217565
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
Do You Want to Ride to 100—and Beyond? BIKE FOR LIFE! Now with training plans, worldwide adventures, and more than 200 photos Ride a century when you turn a century: that was the promise Bike for Life offered when it was first published. A decade later, this blueprint for using cycling to achieve exceptional longevity, fitness, and overall well-being has helped tens of thousands of cyclists to ride longer and stronger. Now, nationally-known fitness journalist and lifelong endurance road and mountain biker Roy M. Wallack builds upon his comprehensive Bike for Life plan with even more practical tips and strategies to keep you riding to 100—and beyond. Fully updated, revised, and illustrated, Bike for Life features: - Cutting-edge workout strategies for achieving best-ever fitness at any age - Science-based 8- and 16-week Century training schedules - A radical new workout method that'll make you fly up the hills - An anti-aging plan to revive muscularity, strength, and reaction time - An exclusive 10-step Yoga for Cyclists routine - Strategies to fix "cyclist's knee" and "biker's back" - Advice on avoiding cycling-related impotence and osteoporosis - Ways to survive mountain lions, bike-jackers, poison ivy, and headwinds - Handling skills and bike-fit advice from famous coaches - Tips on staying motivated with worldwide adventures and challenges - The Bike for Life hall of fame: stories of amazing riders in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and up With oral-history interviews and profiles of the biggest names of the sport, including: John Howard, Gary Fisher, Rebecca Rusch, Ned Overend, Tinker Juarez, Juli Furtado, Marla Streb, Missy Giove, Johnny G, Eddie B, Mike Sinyard, and Rich "The Reverend" White.
It's Not About the Bike
Author: Lance Armstrong
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425179611
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The champion cyclist recounts his diagnosis with cancer, the grueling treatments during which he was given a less than twenty percent chance for survival, his surprising victory in the 1999 Tour de France, and the birth of his son.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425179611
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The champion cyclist recounts his diagnosis with cancer, the grueling treatments during which he was given a less than twenty percent chance for survival, his surprising victory in the 1999 Tour de France, and the birth of his son.
Nice Bike
Author: Mark Scharenbroich
Publisher: Echo Bay Publishing
ISBN: 9780982656204
Category : Interpersonal communication
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses and exemplifies the importance of relating to others in ways that involve mutual acknowledgment and respect.
Publisher: Echo Bay Publishing
ISBN: 9780982656204
Category : Interpersonal communication
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses and exemplifies the importance of relating to others in ways that involve mutual acknowledgment and respect.
Swim, Bike, Bonk
Author: Will McGough
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493036394
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Just as George Plimpton had his proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL as the un-recruited and certainly unwanted fourth-string quarterback for the Detroit Lions, so, too, did Will McGough immerse himself in a sport he had no business trying. Like Plimpton, whose football folly turned into the bestselling Paper Lion, travel and outdoor writer McGough writes of his participation in, around, and over the course of one of the world's premier triathlons, the annual 140.6-mile Ironman in Tempe, Arizona. McGough chronicles the Ironman’s history, his unorthodox training, the pageantry of the race weekend, and his attempt to finish the epic event. The narrative follows not just his race but also explores the cult and habits of the triathlete community, beginning with the first Ironman competition in Hawaii in 1978. This is a light-hearted, self-deprecating, and at times hilarious look at one man's attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport, with a conclusion that will surprise and delight both dedicated triathletes as well as strangers to the sport.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493036394
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Just as George Plimpton had his proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL as the un-recruited and certainly unwanted fourth-string quarterback for the Detroit Lions, so, too, did Will McGough immerse himself in a sport he had no business trying. Like Plimpton, whose football folly turned into the bestselling Paper Lion, travel and outdoor writer McGough writes of his participation in, around, and over the course of one of the world's premier triathlons, the annual 140.6-mile Ironman in Tempe, Arizona. McGough chronicles the Ironman’s history, his unorthodox training, the pageantry of the race weekend, and his attempt to finish the epic event. The narrative follows not just his race but also explores the cult and habits of the triathlete community, beginning with the first Ironman competition in Hawaii in 1978. This is a light-hearted, self-deprecating, and at times hilarious look at one man's attempt to conquer the ultimate endurance sport, with a conclusion that will surprise and delight both dedicated triathletes as well as strangers to the sport.
Bicycle Man
Author: Alan Snel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949720525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Bicyclist/journalist Alan Snel decided to pack a lifetime of bicycle misadventures, crazy times and tender moments into a collection of bicycle stories thatspan nearly 40 years. Bicyclingcan be about giving you a ride to work, a front-row seat to see nature, a meditation session, a workout or a ride across the country. Alan has bicycled it all and tried it all, even trying to increase the profile of bicycling in Tampa Bay -- talk about a long uphill ride. This is Alan's love sonnet to bicycling in all its forms. Never stop pedaling.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949720525
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Bicyclist/journalist Alan Snel decided to pack a lifetime of bicycle misadventures, crazy times and tender moments into a collection of bicycle stories thatspan nearly 40 years. Bicyclingcan be about giving you a ride to work, a front-row seat to see nature, a meditation session, a workout or a ride across the country. Alan has bicycled it all and tried it all, even trying to increase the profile of bicycling in Tampa Bay -- talk about a long uphill ride. This is Alan's love sonnet to bicycling in all its forms. Never stop pedaling.
One Year on a Bike
Author: Martijn Doolaard
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
ISBN: 9783899559064
Category : Bicycle touring
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Martijn Doolaard traded in the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through travelling. Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible." -- Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
ISBN: 9783899559064
Category : Bicycle touring
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Martijn Doolaard traded in the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through travelling. Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible." -- Provided by publisher.
If You Give a Girl a Bike
Author: Hayley Diep
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578757445
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
If you give a girl a bike, she may also ask for a skateboard, climbing shoes, and a surfboard! Follow these adventurous girls as they learn new sports.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578757445
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
If you give a girl a bike, she may also ask for a skateboard, climbing shoes, and a surfboard! Follow these adventurous girls as they learn new sports.
In Bikes We Trust
Author: Raquel Harris
Publisher: Raquel Harris
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The first segment of this three-part book, In Bikes We Trust, reveals a glimpse into one of the most notorious figures in the Bike Life movement. Learn how Leeky, aka Leeky Da Bikestar, went from a slow learner to acclaimed by VICE as “the most infamous rider in New York City.” Included are recollections from his Mother depicting what it’s like supporting her son in a risky endeavor and perspectives from his mentor Chico, who has seen the beauty and ugly of this emerging sport. The second segment of In Bikes We Trust reveals the undocumented history, essence, and structure behind the culture of Bike Life. From Influences starting with early Hip Hop leading to educational programs in K-12 schools. In addition, examining legal issues or how criticism from large police organizations shapes the community perspective of street dirt-biking. In the third segment of the book, Leeky offers a how-to guide for inspiring riders. The guide shares everything you need to know before you start riding; such as terminology, bike parts, and lessons from his wheelie school system. Whether it’s choosing the perfect dirt bike or improving your skills, we've got you covered.
Publisher: Raquel Harris
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The first segment of this three-part book, In Bikes We Trust, reveals a glimpse into one of the most notorious figures in the Bike Life movement. Learn how Leeky, aka Leeky Da Bikestar, went from a slow learner to acclaimed by VICE as “the most infamous rider in New York City.” Included are recollections from his Mother depicting what it’s like supporting her son in a risky endeavor and perspectives from his mentor Chico, who has seen the beauty and ugly of this emerging sport. The second segment of In Bikes We Trust reveals the undocumented history, essence, and structure behind the culture of Bike Life. From Influences starting with early Hip Hop leading to educational programs in K-12 schools. In addition, examining legal issues or how criticism from large police organizations shapes the community perspective of street dirt-biking. In the third segment of the book, Leeky offers a how-to guide for inspiring riders. The guide shares everything you need to know before you start riding; such as terminology, bike parts, and lessons from his wheelie school system. Whether it’s choosing the perfect dirt bike or improving your skills, we've got you covered.