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Segundo número de este libro recopilatorio de narraciones ciclistas que pretende ofrecer textos de calidad redactados cada año por periodistas, escritores/as, deportistas que si tienen algo en común, es su pasión por el ciclismo y las letras.
Llega el vol. 2 de la colección El Afilador, tras el primer, número publicado en 2016. A algunas firmas ya presentes en el vol. 1, se suman nuevos nombres: el redactor de ciclismo del diario El País Carlos...
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Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual is a must for cyclists of...
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Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, “Basic Illustrated” books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the “Basic Illustrated” series shows you what you need to know.
Discover how to:
• Choose the proper bike
• Select appropriate gear
• Properly pack your equipment
• Identify the best...
84) Vive le Tour!
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The Observer, July 1, 2007 "A quirky and inventive collection of history, statistics and random trivia, Brownlee's book would be perfect for whipping out of the back pocket of your cycling jersey to settle arguments or impress your friends." The Guardian, 30 June, 2007 "an accessible if at first unprepossessing blend of history-lite, helpful explanation and bizarre factoids." The Tour De France is one of the most revered, thrilling sporting events...
85) 101 Cycling Workouts: Improve Your Cycling Ability While Adding Variety to your Training Program
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Whether you are a recreational cyclist, a bicycle racer or a triathlete, 101 Cycling Workouts is a must-have guide to help take your cycling to a new level. Rejuvenate and refresh your cycling training with a wide variety of workouts you've never thought of before. Add challenge to your training by trying new workouts that will develop you into a better and more fit cyclist. These workouts will add depth to your training by working on all the physiological...
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“Best Bike Rides Seattle” describes 41 of the greatest recreational rides in Seattle. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all are included. Most rides are in the 5-to-30-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
87) Central England
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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1949. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists.
Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling, and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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La biografía más completa de Lance Armstrong, escrita por Juliet Macur, periodista del New York Times. El relato definitivo del espectacular ascenso y caída de Lance Armstrong.
En junio de 2013, cuando Lance Armstrong abandona su palaciega residencia en Texas, acosado por multimillonarias demandas en su contra, Juliet Macur se encontraba allí con él, hablando con su novia y niños, y escuchando la versión de la verdad de Lance Armstrong. Ella...
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“Best Bike Rides Washington D.C.” describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Washington D.C. area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all are included. Most rides are in the 5-to-30-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
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El quinto y último número de esta colección arranca con Jesús Gómez Peña reflexionando sobre las dos décadas en las que ha cubierto el Tour de Francia como periodista.
Jorge Quintana rescata la memoria de Tarik Chaoufi, el ciclista marroquí que fichó el Euskaltel-Euskadi para el Pro Tour.
Julián García nos lleva al Giro de Italia, al de 1991 en el que Marino Lejarreta a punto estuvo de hacer historia.
La estrafalaria historia del primer...
91) Southern England
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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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Este libro recopilatorio de narraciones ciclistas pretende ofrecer textos de calidad redactados cada año por periodistas, escritores/as, deportistas que si tienen algo en común, es su pasión por el ciclismo y las letras.
En este primer volumen, encontraremos al periodista Jesús Gómez Peña con un artículo sobre los orígenes de las principales pruebas ciclistas: "De papel". Juanfran de la Cruz nos trae los comienzos de una de las pruebas históricas,...
93) I Love My Bike
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Cycling is about joy. Sure, it takes willpower, strength, and grit, but at its core, being on a bike is all about rejoicing in the greatest transportational invention in history. I Love My Bike is a photographic celebration of the grand kinship of bicycles, a bond shared by millions of people around the world. This distinctive and affordable coffee table book for cyclists collects the best of the stories, photographs, and bicycles encountered by the...
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An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of Cycling Riding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seductive challenges that can never be fully mastered, even by the most talented and experienced. In The Art of Mountain Biking, Robert Hurst deliberately avoids discussion of equipment, training, and other subjects that have already been beaten to death in...
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The fourth in a series of eight new cycling climbs guides from bestselling author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren. Spanning the width of England, the Midlands contain numerous (literally) breath-taking climbs. The isolation of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the desolation of the Long Mynd are home to a myriad of challenges, and no matter where you look, you're never too far from an absolute killer....
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From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this take-along guide has everything you need to know when you're out on your mountain bike. Mountain bike racer and trainer, Clive Forth, emphasizes practical skills that a surprising number of riders lack, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures. Included is information on getting the best out of your bike and your ride – from cornering effectively...
97) Fix Your Bike
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Everyone's cycling nowdays. City streets are thronged with cyclists on the latest cool bikes, and more and more of us are cycling for fun at the weekends. You may love to cruise the streets and lanes with the wind in your hair, but would you be able to fix your bike if it let you down? Fix Your Bike is a brilliantly straightforward, stylish and no-fuss approach to getting you geared up and back on your bike in no time. It's a visually stunning, clear-cut...
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A glorious, fully illustrated insider account from Team Sky of the greatest summer in British road cycling history, as team-mates Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome go head-to-head in the quest for glory
The summer of 2013 will be the most significant moment yet in Team Sky's short but wildly successful history and a landmark in the story of British cycling. After their glorious success in last year's Tour de France, where Sir Bradley Wiggins reigned...
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A light-hearted and humorous journey of the joys of two wheels through the eyes of an everyday cyclist. There are the ups of the mountains and the downs of the crashes with some historical context thrown in for good measure. If you like your cycling, you'll love this and if you don't like your cycling, why ever not...?
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Una dura carrera. Por los entresijos del ciclismo, a rueda de un ciclista profesional, es uno de los mejores libros nunca escritos sobre la vida de un ciclista profesional. Por primera vez, la obra de Paul Kimmage en castellano.
Un clásico de 1990 nunca traducido al castellano hasta ahora, que viene con un nuevo prólogo, así como con capítulos adicionales escritos en 1998 y 2007, en los que el autor reflexiona sobre su vida dentro y fuera del...