Graham Watson S Tour De France Travel Guide

Author : Graham Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : France
ISBN : 1934030384

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Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide by Graham Watson Pdf

In his over 30 years of following and photographing the race, Graham Watson has mastered the Tour de France's daily challenges. He shares his insights in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. In his easy-going style, he makes it simple to see the race while treating readers to tips on how to enjoy everything that the Tour -- and France -- has to offer. This guide includes easy-to-follow tips on planning, making reservations, and the first things to do upon arrival; information on where to find the best hotels, and how to find available rooms in each crowded town the Tour visits; campsites, hostels, auberges, and other economical lodging alternatives; and much more. Featuring hundreds of Watson's award-winning photographs, along with full-color maps, travel tips, checklists, and travel resources, this book puts readers in a front-row seat to view all the action.

Author : Jeroen Heijmans,Bill Mallon
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810871755

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Historical Dictionary of Cycling by Jeroen Heijmans,Bill Mallon Pdf

The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolvedinto racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well asdiscussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

Author : Rob Coppolillo
Publisher : Zest Books ™
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541581869

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Holy Spokes! by Rob Coppolillo Pdf

Biking is cheap, healthy, and can provide easy access into an incredible array of life experiences. In this wide-ranging and quick-hitting guide, author Rob Coppolillo explains how bikes work, why bikes matter (especially today, when gas is expensive and interest in green living is high), and how readers—whatever their level of experience—can indulge their tastes for mountain trails, competitive racing, city exploration, and basic transportation from point A to point B. Profiles from a raucous cast of health, racing, and travel experts shed light on common pitfalls and offer great ideas on pursuing your passions while on two wheels. So take the quiz, pick your bike, and let's get rolling!

Author : Leah Garcia,Jilayne Lovejoy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762763412

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Knack Cycling for Everyone by Leah Garcia,Jilayne Lovejoy Pdf

Knack Cycling for Everyone is the ideal new resource for anyone looking to get introduced, or reintroduced, to today’s world of cycling. With informative, full-color photos and tips throughout, it is a step-by-step, comprehensive guide that helps you determine which bike is right for you and what accessories you do and don’t need. It provides how-to descriptions of all styles of riding—road biking, mountain biking, commuter cycling, and touring. And it covers training, long-distance riding, riding with kids, riding with groups, and rules of the road. It will get the wheels turning both under your body and in your head. 400 full-color photos covering City Bikes * Off-Road Bikes Parts * Equipment * Accessories Helmets * Shoes * Clothing Changing Flats * Maintenance

Author : Graham Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bicycle racing
ISBN : 1931382484

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Landscapes of Cycling by Graham Watson Pdf

Bicycle races present some of the most dramatic action scenes in sports. Add to that the snowy Swiss Alps, the sunflowers of the South of France, the twisted mountain roads above the blue Mediterranean, and one has a book for both landscape lovers and bicycle enthusiasts. Organized by season, the book takes readers around the globe, from the Australian championships to the Tour de France, highlighting the majesty and grit of the sport against a backdrop of exquisite, compelling scenery. The book includes some of Watson's most famous landscape shots as well as many never-before published photographs.

Author : Phil Liggett,James Raia,Sammarye Lewis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781118070109

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Tour De France For Dummies by Phil Liggett,James Raia,Sammarye Lewis Pdf

A plain-English guide to the world's most famous-and grueling-bicycle race Featuring eight-pages of full-color photos from recent Tour de France races, this easy-to-follow, entertaining guide demystifies the history, strategy, rules, techniques, equipment, and competitors in what is arguably the most grueling and intriguing multiday, multistage sporting event in the world. Cowritten by the most popular English-speaking cycling commentator on the planet, this book is great reading for both experienced and the new bicycle racing fans alike.

Author : Rupert Guinness
Publisher : National Library of Australia
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780642279224

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Power of the Pedal by Rupert Guinness Pdf

In 'Power of the Pedal', read about cycling in Australia from the penny farthing to 21st-century commuters and Olympic stars. Bicycles changed our lives! They meant a new and faster way to get around and gave rise to ways of exploring, socialising and competing. In the nineteenth century cycling encouraged 'overlanders', adventurers who explored new routes through rugged terrain; cycling clubs that gave women a new kind of freedom to mix socially with men: and novel kinds of racing. In this book, cycling journalist Rupert Guinness reveals 200 years of the bike in Australian everyday life and the world of competition.

Author : John Wilcockson
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780306822124

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23 Days in July by John Wilcockson Pdf

Taking place over twenty-three days in July and across more than 2,100 miles of smooth blacktop, rough cobblestones, and punishing mountain terrain, the Tour de France is the most grueling sports event in the world. And in 2004, five-time champion Lance Armstrong set out to achieve what no other cyclist in the 100-year history of the race had ever done: win a sixth Tour de France.Armstrong had four serious challengers who wanted nothing more than to deny the man the French call Le Boss from achieving his goal. The major threat among them was the only other former Tour de France champion in last year's race, Germany's Jan Ullrich- The Kaiser. But when the race was over, Lance Armstrong once again wore the yellow jersey of victory.

Author : Richard Grady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1849145083

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One Day Ahead by Richard Grady Pdf

It didn't even seem like a good idea when first suggested so how did Richard Grady get hooked into a 5000 kilometre drive around France in a motorhome? Maybe it was the lure of the world's premiere cycle race - The Tour de France - or possibly the desire to help a friend that seduced him but somehow he found himself as a member of the backup team to four riders cycling the Tour route one day ahead of the professional racers. Driving hundreds of kilometres every day, performing a variety of mundane chores and dealing with the vagaries of his travelling companions all combined to create a three week journey he regretted from the start. In this hilarious account Richard relates the misadventures of the 'One Day Ahead' team as they battle with the challenge of cycling the 3,497 km Tour de France route and he and the stalwart Sara battle to give the riders the best possible chance of achieving their goal. Filled with amusing anecdotes and facts this is a fascinating insight into the Tour de France for avid fans and the general reader alike. 'One Day Ahead: A Tour de France Misadventure' was written on the suggestion of his psychologist girlfriend/therapist(!) after Richard struggled for two years to get over the experience. Every book sold helps.

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839812361

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France by Simon Warren Pdf

Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist's guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, and from Mont Ventoux to Planche des Belles Filles, these climbs are the beating heart of the world's greatest bike race. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache; they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And, yes, the greatest arenas of the world's oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour are open 365 days of the year for every one of us to go and ride. So, take up the challenge and emulate your heroes on the greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

Author : J. P. Partland
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0399532552

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Tour Fever by J. P. Partland Pdf

A comprehensive overview of the world's premier cycling race looks at the varied stages of the race, the characteristics of a racer, the meaning of the various jerseys, team strategies and roles, and scoring.

Author : Chris Sidwells
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780007282081

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Tour Climbs: The complete guide to every mountain stage on the Tour de France by Chris Sidwells Pdf

The first book to cover in detail every major climb ever used in the Tour de France, including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile), length, height, list of winners and route descriptions of how to emulate the King of the Mountains and get from the bottom to the top.

Author : Ellis Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780007585427

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Mapping Le Tour: The unofficial history of all 100 Tour de France races by Ellis Bacon Pdf

Recommended for viewing on colour device. Mapping Le Tour charts the course of every race route in cycling’s most prestigious event, including a special section on the 2014 Tour de France.

Author : Graham Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 096226301X

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The Tour de France and Its Heroes by Graham Watson Pdf

Author : Rupert Guinness
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Cyclists
ISBN : 9781742692821

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What a Ride by Rupert Guinness Pdf

The behind the scenes story of the evolution of the Australian rider from a curiosity to a major contender in the world's greatest bike race, the Tour de France.