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Author
Publisher
Distributed to the book trade by St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
292 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The century, or 100 mile bike race, is the most popular distance even with thousands of these races occurring in the country each year. And to date, nothing this extensive or practical has ever been published on cycling events from 30 to 3,000 miles. It includes the latest in cycling technology, bikes, clothing, accessories, components and shoes on the market for long-distance cycling. Helps you choose the right equipment, train step-by-step, and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era ... Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than by any other form of transportation. ... Combining history, reportage, travelogue, and memoir, Rosen's book sweeps across centuries and around the globe, unfolding the bicycle's saga from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a 'green machine,' an emblem of sustainability in a world afflicted by...
Publisher
Red Bull Media House
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A film following the world's top freeride mountain bikers as they search for un-ridden terrain around the globe. Documents man's challenge of mother nature and himself.
"This is the most progressive and ambitious mountain biking ever attempted, resulting in an entertainment adventure unlike anything experienced before"--Publisher.
5) 50 climbs (by bike) in Utah: a guide to cycling climbing and the most difficult hill climbs in Utah
Author
Publisher
Extreme Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
50 Climbs (By Bike) In Utah is the first book to cover in detail the state s greatest cycling ascents. Actually covering more than 50 uphill challenges, it includes detail on the route, statistics such as length, elevation gain and grade along with appendices that include climb rankings and additional data. There is also a section on improving climbing ability. Cycling has increased in popularity in recent years in Utah. In addition, the annual week...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Book
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
297 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Jason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race. It changed his life. He writes, “Becoming a cyclist meant exploring my home state in ways I never had before. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, I get to share what I discovered with you.” This guide is intended for cyclists from novice to expert. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting less-driven back roads, scenic views,...
Author
Publisher
Wasatch Publishers
Pub. Date
1995, c1991
Physical Desc
281 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Guide to forty of Moab area's most popular mountain bike rides which includes description and maps for each ride. Over 80 maps all together that cover 11 different areas in southeastern Utah; open desert, canyon and mountain terrain.
Author
Series
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
ix, 518 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
100 rides for fat-tire enthusiasts on a tour of Utah's unique landscapes, from the mountains to the central plateaus and canyon country. An assortment of rides varying in length and difficulty for mountain bikers of all abilities. Detailed route descriptions, elevation profiles and maps.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
199 p. : ill., map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Robert Penn has saddled up nearly every day of his adult life. In his late twenties, he pedaled 25,000 miles around the world. Today he rides to get to work, sometimes for work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to travel, to go shopping, to stay sane, and to skip bath time with his kids. He's no Sunday pedal pusher. So when the time came for a new bike, he decided to pull out all the stops. He would build his dream bike, the bike he would ride for the...
Author
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
xxii, 290 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mountain bikers, beginner to expert, all share a common need - a place to ride. Mountain Biking New Mexico gives fat-tire enthusiasts the skinny on where to ride. Here are seventy-eight of the best rides in the Land of Enchantment, from the lowlands of the Rio Grande Valley to the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Take your pick from scenic road routes, hot singletracks, lung-popping climbs, and demented downhills. Detailed ride descriptions make...
Series
Bikes in space volume 1
Publisher
Elly Blue Publishing, an imprint of Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
So long, car-dependent space heroes and co-dependent space romances! Here are a dozen stories set in speculative futures where gender norms are questioned, bicycle power is harnessed, and badass protagonists do things a little differently at every turn, on-planet and off. This is the zine that launched the Bikes in Space series; when you're done with these stories, you can find even more of the bicycle-intersectional sci fi in Bikes in Space 2, Pedal...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers
Pub. Date
[c1990]
Physical Desc
192 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Forty-eight trips, all on logging roads, jeep paths, and single-track trails where off-road vehicles are allowed, take mountain bike enthusiasts through spectacular and challenging riding country. The guide features accurate route descriptions and tips on responsible riding, and highlights wildlife, scenery, and historic and natural sites. For each ride featured in this guide, two dozen more await discovery.
Author
Series
Publisher
Falcon Press
Pub. Date
c1994
Physical Desc
xxi, 361 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes eighty routes for mountain bikers in the state of Utah, covering a variety of landscapes, lengths, and difficulty levels, and includes maps and listings of mountain bike shops in each area.
Author
Publisher
The Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
361 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the low desert to the high peaks, from rolling midlands to red slickrock, Arizona offers some of the finest, most diverse mountain biking in the world. A year-round riding season and a staggering array of trails make Arizona a destination for mountain bikers from every corner of the globe. The state is also the home and training ground for some of the most accomplished riders you'll ever meet. If you're ready to get pushed to the limits of body...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From travel writer and Instagram phenomenon Jedidiah Jenkins, a long-awaited memoir of adventure, failure, and lessons learned while bicycling the 10,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia. On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being sucked into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and profound reflections...
18) Bike & Trike
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
When Lulu graduates to a bicycle with training wheels, rusty, old Trike feels lonely in the garage and worries about Lulu's safety on her shiny, new bike.
Author
Publisher
Microcosm Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
191 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"An instant classic when it was first published in 2013, Bikenomics has been revised and updated for its second edition, including an all-new introduction by the author. Elly Blue's Bikenomics provides a surprising and compelling new perspective on the way we get around, where we live, and how we spend our money. The book provides an unflinching look at the real costs of transportation and roads, for households and society at large, and shares the...
Author
Publisher
Canyon Country Publications
Pub. Date
1990
Physical Desc
288 p. : ill ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces an approach to hiking and mountain biking that is unique to the canyon country of southeastern Utah, then describes and gives detailed directions for reaching many places where these forms of recreational activity can be sampled.
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