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A History of Cycling in 100 Objects


Free Download A History of Cycling in 100 Objects by Suze Clemitson
English | July 11, 2017 | ISBN: 1472918886 | 224 pages | MOBI | 91 Mb
A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling as seen through 100 objects that changed the bicycle as we know it. From the laufmachine to the Brompton, learn about the evolution of the bicycle from two wheeled toy of the aristocracy through to the boom years of the cycling revolution today. Find out why newspapers are so integral to the story of cycling, why the yellow jersey is yellow and why steak was so important to keep a ride comfortable back in the day.

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Riding High Shadow Cycling the Tour de France (Mainstream Sport)


Free Download Paul Howard, "Riding High: Shadow Cycling the Tour de France (Mainstream Sport)"
English | 2004 | pages: 240 | ISBN: 1840188944, 1840187115 | EPUB | 0,6 mb
The Tour de France is a world-renowned, almost mythical sporting competition. The demands on the riders are so great that the achievements and rivalries of those involved have passed into sporting legend. Recently, however, the event has been tarnished by the institutionalised doping of some riders and teams. As a result, the authenticity of these very achievements and rivalries has been called into doubt. To find out whether an increasingly sceptical public could once again laud the exploits of the past century with conviction, club cyclist Paul Howard set out to complete the Tour on level terms with today’s riders. But instead of teammates, mechanics, and possibly the contents of the local pharmacy as support, he had a handful of friends, his dad and a sense of humour to see him through. With only three weeks to complete over 2,000 miles, was it possible to put a human face on a super-human undertaking?

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Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway Third Edition


Free Download Dan Langford, Sandra Langford, "Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway: Third Edition"
English | 2011 | pages: 280 | ISBN: 0921102887 | EPUB | 9,8 mb
With over 15,000 copies sold, Cycling the Kettle Valley has proven to be a remarkable resource for anyone interested in the stunning abandoned railbed located in the southern interior of British Columbia. One of the premier rail trails in North America, it contains spectacular sections through impressive canyons requiring tunnels and trestles to carry the railbed through rock ridges and across mountain streams. Growing public interest in conservation of the railbed and its structures, along with government support, has resulted in many improvements in both access and safety.

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Cycling ’74 Max v8.5.7


Free Download Cycling 74 Max v8.5.7 | 656.8 Mb
What is Max? Max is a visual programming language for the specialized needs of artists, educators, and researchers working with audio, visual media, and physical computing.

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The Cycling Anthology Volume Two


Free Download Lionel Birnie, "The Cycling Anthology: Volume Two"
English | 2015 | pages: 272 | ISBN: 0224099566 | EPUB | 1,3 mb
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic, and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business in collections of amazing and original writing about cycling.

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The Cycling Anthology Volume Three


Free Download Lionel Birnie, "The Cycling Anthology: Volume Three"
English | 2015 | pages: 272 | ISBN: 0224092456 | EPUB | 1,8 mb
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic, and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business in collections of amazing and original writing about cycling.

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The Cycling Anthology Volume One


Free Download Lionel Birnie, "The Cycling Anthology: Volume One"
English | 2015 | pages: 272 | ISBN: 0224092448 | EPUB | 1,6 mb
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic, and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business in collections of amazing and original writing about cycling.

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