Long Distance Cyclists Handbook

Download or read book The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook written by Simon Doughty and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From charity rides to touring, everything you need to know to ride your bicycle farther than the end of your driveway.

Download or read book Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook written by Ben Hewitt and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2005-11-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for beginners is revised to include the sport's most up-to-date advances, sharing comprehensive advice on such topics as riding safely in traffic, preventing and treating injuries, and basic bicycle maintenance. Original.

Download or read book The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook written by Simon Doughty and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with straightforward information, The Long Distance Cyclist's Handbook details the preparation and equipment needed to take a novice from the challenge of a 50-mile charity ride to gearing up and comfortably covering 66 km in a weekend randonnée. It also tackles marathon events such as 12-hour time trials, and the ultimate test - the 3000-mile Race Across America. Fully updated, this is essential reading for anyone contemplating a cycling holiday or any challenge that takes you outside your usual comfort zone. It brings you the most up-to-date information on training, technique, nutrition, health and travel, and combines the latest in sports science research with years of experience cycling beyond the horizon.

Download or read book Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook written by Ed Pavelka and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2000-08-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for novice cyclists offers tips on choosing the right equipment, presents different techniques for riding on paved roads or dirt trails, and provides information on improving skill.

Download or read book The Rambler's Handbook written by The Ramblers' Association and published by Greenfinch. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best of Britain's rambles, all year round. Britain is brimming with stunning walks, and this go-to guide sets out our 40 favourite routes around the UK. Arranged by season, each walk includes detailed route instructions, a map, and notes about landmarks and wildlife to keep an eye out for. Amble through bluebell-carpeted West Country woodlands in spring, and explore North Yorkshire's limestone slopes ablaze with wildflowers in early summer. Experience the fiery autumnal hues of the Wye Valley forest, or take a winter walk to see the fallow deer in Richmond Park. We've included a beautiful selection of varied walks all over the UK, from short country strolls to challenging hill hikes, gentle woodland wanders to breathtaking cliff-path adventures, there are routes to cater for all levels of fitness and experience. So, pack your bag, grab your boots and join us for a ramble around our beautiful landscape.

Download or read book The Urban Biking Handbook written by Charles Haine and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wanted to take a bicycle vacation? Go on a bike date? Convert your beater into a fixie? Or are you just curious about the anthropology of urban cycling culture? The Urban Biking Handbook teaches you the anatomy of your bike, how to dismantle it, how to reassemble it, how to make it pretty, how to make it ugly...and most importantly, how to make it yours. Bike your way through car-jammed cities, under overpasses, and over the hills and far away to a cyclist’s paradise. - Learn to repair a flat, modify your handlebars, true your wheel, and fix your bike on the fly. - Not just for gearheads: Learn about what to wear, what to eat, how to pack, and how not to get doored. - Want to build your own bike? Get started with fully photographed tutorials and inspiration from the bike lovers profiled inside. Get your bike on with The Urban Biking Handbook!

Download or read book Handbook of Neurological Sports Medicine written by Petraglia, Anthony and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides techniques for diagnosis and treatment of concussion and other injuries to the head, spine, and peripheral nervous system. This evidence-based reference bridges the gap between principles and practice to better manage these serious injuries.