Download or read book The Complete Book of Road Cycling Racing written by Willard Peveler and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-09-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies and tactics Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round And much more

Download or read book Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair written by C. Calvin Jones and published by Park Tool. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BBB-4 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Calvin Jones is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures, color photos and repair tips for keeping almost any road or off-road bike running smoothly and trouble-free. Whether it's repairing a flat tire, adjusting brakes and shifting systems, truing wheels, or maintaining hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems, the BBB-4 has you covered. Thoroughly researched and revised, the 4th edition of the Big Blue Book contains updated photos, torque specifications and troubleshooting tables, along with new content on wheel building, electronic shifting, 12-speed and 1X drivetrains, tubeless tires, disc brakes, headset and bottom bracket standards, and more. Truly an indispensable tool and reference source for both the novice and advanced bicycle mechanic.

Download or read book Maximum Control written by Pat Hahn and published by MotorBooks International. This book was released on 2010-01-03 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first how-to guide for riding a big bike, with clear information on differences in equipment and handling, steering, positioning, powering up, braking and carrying a passenger.

Download or read book Cycling Paradises written by Claude Droussent and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic and panoramic, these are the best routes to ride on two wheels whether you are a passionate newbie or a seasoned pro Discover the best places to bike in this carefully curated guide to seeing the world on a bike. Organized by terrain - urban, mountain, on-road, scenic - each tour was constructed by leading French cycling expert Claude Droussent who co-founded "L'Étape du Tour" which is an organized mass participation event that allows amateur cyclists to race over the same route as the Tour de France on the tour's official rest days. From family-friendly urban sightseeing tours to epic rides off the beaten track, the destinations featured here range from easy bike tours of Paris to more challenging adventures in diverse locales like Utah's Zion National Park, the Ecuadorean Andes, or Mt. Snowdonia in Wales. Included also are some of the world's favorite cycling destinations: Normandy's lush countryside, the historic Hudson River Trail, an exotic Phnom Penh-to-Laos trail along the Mekong River. Explore the hills of Tuscany with stops for regional cuisine and great art and architecture, or soak up the local color on the Bolivia-to-Peru loop along the shores of Lake Titicaca. Each tour comes fully illustrated including details about length, estimated duration, elevation, difficulty, and points of interest.

Download or read book Nice Bike written by Mark Scharenbroich and published by Echo Bay Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses and exemplifies the importance of relating to others in ways that involve mutual acknowledgment and respect.

Download or read book I m Ok written by Patti Kim and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Asian/Pacific American Literature Award Honor Book Ok Lee is determined to find the perfect get-rich-quick scheme in this funny, uplifting novel that bestselling author Gene Luen Yang called “So funny and heartfelt.” Ok Lee knows it’s his responsibility to help pay the bills. With his father gone and his mother working three jobs and still barely making ends meet, there’s really no other choice. If only he could win the cash prize at the school talent contest! But he can’t sing or dance, and has no magic up his sleeves, so he tries the next best thing: a hair braiding business. It’s too bad the girls at school can’t pay him much, and he’s being befriended against his will by Mickey McDonald, the unusual girl with a larger-than-life personality. Who needs friends? They’d only distract from his mission, and Ok believes life is better on his own. Then there’s Asa Banks, the most popular boy in their grade, who’s got it out for Ok. But when the pushy deacon at their Korean church starts wooing Ok’s mom, it’s the last straw. Ok has to come up with an exit strategy—fast.

Download or read book Just Ride written by Grant Petersen and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No matter what or how you ride, read this book and remind yourself just how enjoyable cycling can and should be.”—Eben Weiss, author of The Enlightened Cyclist Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it. A reformed racer who’s commuted by bike every day since 1980, whose writings and opinions appear in major bicycling and outdoor magazines, and whose company, Rivendell Bicycle Works, makes bikes for riders ready to opt out of a culture overrun by racing, Grant Petersen shares a lifetime of unexpected facts, controversial opinions, expert techniques, and his own maverick philosophy. In 87 short, two-to-three page chapters, it covers: Riding: Count Days, Not Miles; Corner Like Jackie Robinson; Steer with Your Hips, Shift with Your Legs Suiting Up: The Shoes Ruse; Ponchos—the Ultimate Unracer’s Garment Safety: #1 Rule—Be Seen; Helmets Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be Health and Fitness: Why Riding Is Lousy All-Around Exercise; Saddles Don’t Cause Impotence; Drink When You’re Thirsty—Not Before Also includes chapters on Accessories, Upkeep, and Technicalities, and a final chapter titled “Velosophy” that includes the essential, memorable thought: Your Bike Is a Toy—Have Fun with It. Winner Silver Medal 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards

Download or read book They Told Me I Was Everything written by Gregory Ashe and published by Hodgkin and Blount. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auggie is starting his first year at Wroxall College. It’s a punishment, and he’s determined to make his way through the year, prove himself, and earn the right to go back home. Theo is a grad student recovering from a terrible car accident. He’s lost his husband and their daughter, and he’s trying to figure out how to keep going. When both are tangled up in a murder, though, they have to set their personal problems aside and work together—first to clear their names, and then, when the killer turns his attention on them, to survive. But what might really kill them is finishing a seminar together on King Lear.

Download or read book Bike Ride written by Stanley Sprocket and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Stanley Sprocket for a 5 day cycle ride across France. Using a simple road map, without a tent or a sleeping bag, a mobile phone or a watch, Stanley proves to himself that roughing it in cardboard houses, en-route, is perhaps every bit as grim as you think it could be.

Download or read book Back in the Frame written by Jools Walker and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'We'll all recognise ourselves somewhere in this book' Emily Chappell 'One of the best cycling books of all time' BookAuthority A joyful dose of inspiration that every cyclist, from rookie to randonneur, can take something valuable from' Road.cc If your bike has become your biggest escape of late, Back in the Frame from award-winning blogger, Lady Vélo, is the book for you Jools Walker rediscovered cycling aged 28 after a decade-long absence from the saddle. When she started blogging about her cycle adventures under the alias Lady Vélo, a whole world was opened up to her. But it's hard to find space in an industry not traditionally open to women - especially women of colour. Shortly after getting back on two wheels, Jools was diagnosed with depression and then, in her early thirties, hit by a mini-stroke. Yet, through all of these punctures, one constant remained: Jools' love of cycling. Funny, moving and motivational, this book tells the story of how Jools overcame these challenges, stepped outside her comfort zone and learned to cycle her own path. Along the way she shares a wealth of inspirational stories and tips from other female trailblazers, and shows how cycling can and should be a space for everyone. A celebration of cycling, Back in the Frame will motivate you to get back on your bike and enjoy the ride, no matter what life throws at you.

Download or read book In The Haze written by Emily Bourne and published by Halo & Claws Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an accident reunites the sisters, their lives turn upside-down. Can they claw their way out of the darkness before it consumes them? After months away, Charli returns home. A piece of herself has died, and she yearns to rid the pain. Finding a joint presents a perfect solution. Unable to cope after a tragic accident, Charli masks her demons with drugs. Can she claw her way out of the darkness before her family finds out and disowns her for good? Brittany has her sister back, but is lonelier than ever. The accident snatched away the identity she spent a year building. Unable to recognise herself, how can she face school when her friends view her as an outcast? Even worse, what if it causes her boyfriend to dump her? If Brittany can’t salvage her reputation, will her anxiety cripple her into the nobody she fought so hard to kill? In The Haze is the gripping sequel to In A Mirror, and will have you emotionally wrecked. Exploring the unity and the heartbreak of sisterhood, friendship, and romance in this contemporary coming-of-age teen drama.

Download or read book The Midlife Cyclist written by Phil Cavell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.' – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist 'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus 'An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won't want to put it down.' – Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator 'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury – and maximise their achievement levels. Time's arrow traditionally plots an incremental path into declining strength and speed for all of us. But we are different to every other generation of cyclists in human history. An ever-growing number of us are determined to scale the highest peaks of elite physical fitness into middle-age and beyond. Can the emerging medical and scientific research help us achieve the holy triumvirate of speed and health with age? The Midlife Cyclist offers a gold standard road-map for the mature cyclist who aims to train, perform and even race at the highest possible level.

Download or read book The Four written by T.C. Ashing and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In West Chambers, Georgia, conformity was the popular trend. If you stood out in any way, you were looked down upon, and nobody was more out of place than Nathan Kole. As the son of a hero cop, there were many high expectations on his shoulders, but he wasn’t exactly living up to any of them in the eyes of the towns people. He had enough trouble already, after a tragedy hit his home, triggering a series of nightmares that he has been unable to escape. The only person he ever confides in is the new girl at his college. Samantha Dowery was also a bit of an outcast, not following the popular feminine trends. She, like many others in town had her own secrets. Erick was born within a dark society, hidden well beneath the town. His father, still in prison, holds a tight grip on him even aft er his deployment and separation from the army. When they found Jessica, holding a book that written in a dark language that only Erick could understand, it became apparent that the four of them were connected in some mysterious way. Their journey to discover what ties them together will lead them down a path soaked in blood, and paved with the bodies of the unfortunate caught in the crossfire. ================================================ The Four is a Dark Fantasy novel I wrote during my tour in Afghanistan. It ́s a tale of four young individuals who develop unique and somewhat unstable powers as they attempt to survive the tragedies that seem to fall onto them. The eventually become aware of a connection between them, and attempt to discover what this connection is. ================================================ Time and Place The book takes place in early 2012, in the town of West Chambers, Georgia. The town is deep into the bible belt and there are some people who are almost fanatical about what they believe is right and wrong. There are those who are less inclined to conform to the majority of the town ́s single-mindedness. ================================================ Main Characters Nathan Kole Age: 19 Height: 6 ́2 ́ ́ Weight: 195 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Black (Past Shoulders) Bio: Nathan is the son of a hero cop, who was killed in the line of duty. He lives with his mother Audrie who works at East Chambers Hospital. After his father ́s death, he has been haunted by nightmares, of violent acts of human destruction. He is currently enrolled in West Chambers University. Generally likes to keep to himself, and has alienated himself from his friends, over the past few years. ================================================ Samantha Dowery Age: 19 Height: 5 ́9 ́ ́ Weight: 155 Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown (Shoulder Length) Bio: Samantha lives in a small house with her father. Her mother and father divorced after an incident that happened when she was only 6. A bit outgoing and tomboyish, she doesn ́t quite fit in with all of the other female trends around town. ================================================ Erick Locke Age: 23 Height: 5 ́11 ́ ́ Weight: 215 (Toned) Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark Brown (Crew Cut) Bio: Recently relieved of his duties in the army, Erick has returned home to his father ́s estate. Erick ́s father, Damien Locke, was the leader of a dark cult that kept themselves hidden beneath the town. Damien currently resides in prison, after convincing his followers to parti

Download or read book The Wheels of Friend written by Eric Norland and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 797 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one mans attempt to make peace with a world that was on the brink of mutually agreed upon destruction. He chose a bicycle as his medium of expression and named it Friend. His intent was to go from California and head east until going to The Soviet Union. He wanted to meet Soviets and show others that they were alright. He made it as far as East Germany but was not allowed travel any farther east. From there the traveling cyclist heades for the Mediterranean and the Middle East. And then onward around the world. He ran out of money after one year of traveling. He traveled across large continents like Australi and China and circumvented the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. In all he comes away with a world experience and a new way of looking at the planet.

Download or read book The Stacey Heart Collection written by William Bailey and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stacey Heart Collection is a group of short stories with Stacey Heart staring as the protagonist in all. Stacey portrays numerous different characters in various situations of life. From an ill little girl on her deathbed, to a futuristic society survivor, Stacey continues to amaze us in her numerous and unique roles. Stacey Heart's persistence, intelligence, maturity, and her desire for adventure, makes The Stacey Heart's Collection a page-turner.

Download or read book Strong Towns written by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Download or read book Mr DARK SIDE n mero uno written by S. K. Hubba and published by Hubbell Electric, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHAPTER 1 “In the beginning there was only Chaos. Then out of the void appeared Erebus, the unknowable place where death dwells, and Night. All else was empty, silent, endless, dark. Then, Love was born bringing along the beginning of order. From Love emerged Light, ….” greekmythology.com “Distal phalangeal fracture,” the too young Doctor stated, factually, as she pointed at my bare big toe. She glanced back at her computer screen. “Old injury.” I nodded. “Yeah. I don't remember doing it, the actual, ahh, event. But my Mother would tell the story about me, as a toddler, dropping Great Uncle Edger's model locomotive, either a Lionel or Märklin, the make changed each time she told the story, on my toe.” Uh oh, I getting ahead of myself. OK, let me start again. ... Mom, as in 'She Who Must Be Obeyed', had made it crystal clear. I was going to take advantage of our Heath Insurance Program's full medical exam and 'free' body scan. Part of her 'crystal clarity' was that I had no say in the matter. It had made me seriously think about giving up my rent-free living at home status. The small, semi-furnished, presently available, studio apartment just down the street from my favorite bar was looking better and better. A good deal better than sitting answering questions about the how and why of old injuries. In silence, I questioned 'why' it was so important to Mom that she'd have confirmation of me being a member of humanity. I did question though, in silence, for sure. Her demanding that she follow me in her car to the clinic and personally deliver me to the front desk, should have tipped me off to her motivation. Yup, it never dawned on me, at that instant in time, what she was plotting. Clueless, I dutifully sat as she filled out forms which she then allowed me to sign. Surprisingly, she didn't insist on accompanying me down the hallway to a small health clinic type room. The young woman, to my eye way too young to be a medical doctor, introduced herself as Doctor Hickok. Well, of course I asked about the OK Coral. Didn't even get a smile. All business, Doc Hickok. Yup, 'High Noon'.