Download or read book Cycling Home from Siberia written by Rob Lilwall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “ It is late October, and the temperature is already –40 degrees . . . My thoughts are filled with frozen rivers that may or may not hold my weight; empty, forgotten valleys haunted by emaciated ghosts; and packs of ravenous, merciless wolves.” Having left his job as a high-school geography teacher, Rob Lilwall arrived in Siberia equipped only with a bike and a healthy dose of fear. Cycling Home from Siberia recounts his epic three-and-a-half-year, 30,000-mile journey back to England via the foreboding jungles of Papua New Guinea, an Australian cyclone, and Afghanistan’s war-torn Hindu Kush. A gripping story of endurance and adventure, this is also a spiritual journey, providing poignant insight into life on the road in some of the world’s toughest corners.
Download or read book Building the Cycling City written by Melissa Bruntlett and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is rediscovering the bicycle as a multi-pronged solution to acute, 21st-century problems, including affordability, obesity, congestion, climate change, inequity, and social isolation. The Netherlands has built an accessible cycling culture that cities around the world can learn from. Chris and Melissa Bruntlett share the incredible success of the Netherlands through engaging interviews with local experts and stories of their own delightful experiences riding in five Dutch cities. Building the Cycling City examines the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch while also presenting stories of North American cities already implementing lessons from across the Atlantic. Discover how Dutch cities inspired Atlanta to look at its transit-bike connection in a new way and showed Seattle how to teach its residents to realize the freedom of biking, along with other encouraging examples.
Download or read book Cycling written by William Coutts Keppel Earl of Albemarle and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Every Woman s Guide to Cycling written by Selene Yeager and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More women than ever before are jumping on their saddles to enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the country-and to improve cardiovascular fitness, control their weight, and liven up their social lives. At the same time, cycling remains very much a "man's sport," an intimidating world that can be difficult for women to navigate. Now celebrity spokeswoman Selene Yeager covers all the basics-for all ages and fitness levels. Women will learn... - How to find the perfect bike and other essential equipment - How to shift, spin, climb mountains, and get back down - Training techniques that take it up a notch - What to eat off-and on-a bike - Competition craziness-race information and strategies - Why guys who work in bike shops act the way they do - And more!
Download or read book Pedaling to Lunch written by Stan Purdum and published by The University of Akron Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consider a man riding a bicycle. Whoever he is, we can say three things about him. We know he got on the bicycle and started to move. We know that at some point he will stop and get off. Most important of all, we know that if at any point between the beginning and the end of his journey he stops moving and does not get off the bicycle he will fall off it. That is a metaphor for the journey through life. - William Golding, author of Lord of the Files and Rites of Passage Hop on your bicycle, discover Northeast Ohio, and grab a bite to eat along the way. Pedaling to Lunch is your guide to twenty bicycle trips that traverse sixteen counties. You will ride through Burton, Conneaut, Hartville, and Zoar. Pedal past Amish farm land, the vestiges of the Ohio and Erie Canal, the gracious homes of the National Historic Trust, and picturesque covered bridges. Halfway through each ride, you'll have the opportunity to rest and dine at scenic eateries such as the Spread Eagle Tavern, Des Dutch Essenhaus, and the Sunrise CafÃÂ(c). The bicycle rides of Pedaling to Lunch take you on an historic journey across the Western Reserve and its unique sights, including the childhood home of Clarence Darrow; the summer resort where Dean Martin got his start; the farthest point north raided by Confederate troops; the town where the barnstorming pitcher, Alta Weiss, grew up; and the restored residence of Daniel McCook of the Fighting McCooks. Even more, you'll pedal past wineries, old mills, and spacious lakes along the back roads and byways where the flow of life is still serene, and the countryside undeveloped. Pedaling to Lunch includes detailed maps, accurate mileage notations, and precise directions. Purdum, an experienced cyclist who has ridden along U.S. Route 62 from Niagara Falls to El Paso adds his whimsical commentaries and editorial verve to the scenes and miles. The book is rich with interesting facts and snippets about Ohio towns, characters, and events both famous and infamous. A book for novice and expert cyclists alike, Pedaling to Lunch invites readers to jump into the saddle and let Stan Purdum serve as guide to the scenic sights in your own backyard. Save some gas and get some exercise, or imagine it all from the comfort of your armchair.
Download or read book Cycling written by Arlene Plevin and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 1992 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Richard Ballantine/Byron Preiss book."
Download or read book The Outlook written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1034 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Close Enough to Touch written by Colleen Oakley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin County Library. A cloth bag containing 10 copies of the title, including: regular print, 1 large print copy, may also include a folder.
Download or read book Oh Canada My Canada written by John Ronald Smith and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This effort by an author with first-hand experience is a potent portrayal of British colonialism's effect on people from whom Canada was originally stolen by "uninvited English 'settlers', ruthless primitives who arrived with bibles, guns, greedy intentions, the British flag and disease." Superbly written, Oh Canada, My Canada. Impressions of an Alien Son provides an easy-to-digest and sometimes humorous perspective on the British colonial presence in the Canadian mind. Guaranteed to grab you and hold you, this material is insightful and inspirational. There's a great deal to learn about a systemically racist Canada that's been hiding all these years behind the lie of social equality.
Download or read book The Last Best Days of Summer written by Valerie Hobbs and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twelve-year-old Lucy Crandall, the last week of August is the most perfect time in the world. It's the week she gets to spend with Grams at the lake house, canoeing, baking cookies, and glazing pots in Grams's potting shed. Grams has a way of making Lucy feel centered, like one of the pots on her kick wheel—perfect, steady, and completely at peace. But this summer, Grams doesn't seem to be exactly the person she once was. And as the week turns into a roller coaster of surprises—some good, some awful—Lucy can't help but wonder: Will things ever be centered again?
Download or read book Argent Vite written by Kaye Bellot and published by Kaye Bellot. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast-moving contemporary fantasy story set in current-day Paris. What happens when an antiques dealer is given a power she never wanted, and coerced into using it by a mysterious man with his own personal agenda?
Download or read book The National Geographic Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indexes kept up to date with supplements.
Download or read book There is a Season written by L. D. Bergsgaard and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pursuit of dark secrets hidden for decades beckons Special Agent Doc Martini and journalist Ann Rand to the exotic tropics of Vietnam. Terrifying memories of the savage battlefields in the highlands return when Doc is arrested and accused of being a spy. Murky intelligence agents emerge from the shadows to assure that at all costs the secrets never see the light of day. While Doc negotiates for his life, Ann becomes increasingly tangled in the messy spider’s web. What price is Doc willing to pay to survive?
Download or read book The Cuckoo s Egg written by Cliff Stoll and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-09-13 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first true account of computer espionage tells of a year-long single-handed hunt for a computer thief who sold information from American computer files to Soviet intelligence agents
Download or read book Justin Doyle s I Am Nobody I Am Somebody written by Justin Doyle and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 7 Week Cycling for Fitness written by Chris Sidwells and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-20 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a tailor-made seven-week workout that will kick-start any cyclist''s quest for fitness, this book will help anyone get fit fastwhile having fun. Fast, fun exercises for all ages and fitness levels Includes workouts for road, off-road, and indoor bikes Contains a nutritional and supplementary exercise program A structured program to get fit fast
Download or read book Cycling written by Earl of Abermarle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on cycling, with information on its history, racing, touring, notable clubs and unions, and much more. Although old, "Cycling" contains a wealth of timeless information that will appeal to cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. This profusely-illustrated handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in historic cycling and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "The Introductory", "Historical", "Riding", "Racing", "Touring", "Dress", "Cycling for Ladies", "Racing Paths", "The National Cyclists' Union", "The Cyclists' Touring Club", "Construction", "Mechanism", "Modern Cycles", "The Hygiene of the Cycle", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the History of the Bicycle. First published in 1887.
