My Life In Bikes

Author : Tommy Simpson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781446444221

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Cycling is My Life by Tommy Simpson Pdf

The cyclist Tom Simpson is a legend. The first British world champion, the first Briton to pull on the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France - he brought professional cycling to a nation and inspired generations of riders. His autobiography, Cycling is My Life, was written the year before he died tragically on the barren moonscape of Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour aged just twenty-nine. Forty years on, hundreds of fans still make the pilgrimage to the windswept memorial which marks the spot where he died. In an age where each Tour de France seems more blighted by scandal than the next, Simpson's story is as relevant now as it was then. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs, yet the dapper 'Major Tom' inspired awe and affection from the British public for the obsessive will to win which was ultimately to cost him his life. First published in 1966, Simpson's autobiography is essential reading for every dedicated cycling fan and an engaging story of the life of an iconic sportsman.

Author : Dave Richardson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798643614401

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My Life in Bikes by Dave Richardson Pdf

Dave Richardson bought his first motorcycle at 14. He wasn't much of a racer but wanted motorcycles to be his life. After a few odd jobs, he became a partner in newly-forming Moto International, and in no time, was thrust into running it. "It's a motorcycle shop. How hard can it be?" How hard indeed. Dave thought the hard part would be attracting customers. He never dreamed of the unexpected challenges. In these pages, the author of Guzziology tells the surprising story of dealing with banks, motorcycle manufacturers and distributors, defense contractors, finance companies, the public, and the EPA. He tells of fixing problems ignored by manufacturers, advocating for improvements in bikes, and trying to get distributors to fix customer's bikes. His career in motorcycle shops spanned 34 years, representing at various times Aprilia, Cagiva, Ducati, Husqvarna, Hyosung, KTM, Laverda, MuZ, and Ural. But always, Moto Guzzi.Recommendation:During the 1990's, I was in Mandello del Lario, Italy as part of the Moto Guzzi design team and Dave was in Seattle Washington trying to keep his Moto Guzzi shop solvent. Despite the distance, our paths crossed often. Dave was frequently invited to the Guzzi factory and became an advisor to the management. Dave is a great storyteller and this one is fascinating. It's about five decades of a life dedicated to motorcycles, starting as a kid drooling over the bikes in a motorcycle shop and ending as a savvy businessman using all his skills to keep his motorcycle shop alive. It's about a love for the sport bordering on obsession, about adversity and perseverance. If you have ever thought that the owner of your local bike shop selling those gorgeous, expensive Italian motorcycle might be stuffing money under his mattress then this tale could change your thinking. If you have ever wondered what it might be like to be a motorcycle shop owner then this book is for you too.Dr. John WittnerUS middleweight/open Endurance and Pro Twins Champion,Motorcycle engineer, and former Moto Guzzi technical consultant

Author : Amy Walker
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781608680238

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On Bicycles by Amy Walker Pdf

Once the quaint province of European cities such as Amsterdam, daily cycling is currently exploding in North American cities. People ride folding bikes to the train, slip through traf?c on tricked-out ?xed-gears, and carry children and groceries on their utility bikes. Commuters are giving up their cars Monday through Friday, bike lanes and bike parking are sprouting up all over, and Talking Head David Byrne has designed arty bike racks for various New York City neighborhoods. It’s healthy for riders and clean for the environment, but is it fun? Amy Walker, who has been at the forefront of the urban cycling trend, knows that the answer is yes. She presents stories by a diverse group of cycling enthusiasts and activists that, accompanied by the illustrations of bike culture artist Matt Fleming, show readers why. They say you never forget how to ride a bike; this collection helps us remember why we ride.

Author : Roy M. Wallack
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780738217567

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Bike for Life by Roy M. Wallack Pdf

Do You Want to Ride to 100—and Beyond? BIKE FOR LIFE! Now with training plans, worldwide adventures, and more than 200 photos Ride a century when you turn a century: that was the promise Bike for Life offered when it was first published. A decade later, this blueprint for using cycling to achieve exceptional longevity, fitness, and overall well-being has helped tens of thousands of cyclists to ride longer and stronger. Now, nationally-known fitness journalist and lifelong endurance road and mountain biker Roy M. Wallack builds upon his comprehensive Bike for Life plan with even more practical tips and strategies to keep you riding to 100—and beyond. Fully updated, revised, and illustrated, Bike for Life features: - Cutting-edge workout strategies for achieving best-ever fitness at any age - Science-based 8- and 16-week Century training schedules - A radical new workout method that'll make you fly up the hills - An anti-aging plan to revive muscularity, strength, and reaction time - An exclusive 10-step Yoga for Cyclists routine - Strategies to fix "cyclist's knee" and "biker's back" - Advice on avoiding cycling-related impotence and osteoporosis - Ways to survive mountain lions, bike-jackers, poison ivy, and headwinds - Handling skills and bike-fit advice from famous coaches - Tips on staying motivated with worldwide adventures and challenges - The Bike for Life hall of fame: stories of amazing riders in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and up With oral-history interviews and profiles of the biggest names of the sport, including: John Howard, Gary Fisher, Rebecca Rusch, Ned Overend, Tinker Juarez, Juli Furtado, Marla Streb, Missy Giove, Johnny G, Eddie B, Mike Sinyard, and Rich "The Reverend" White.

Author : Dave Richardson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798642093887

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My Life in Bikes by Dave Richardson Pdf

Dave Richardson bought his first motorcycle at 14. He wasn't much of a racer but wanted motorcycles to be his life. After a few odd jobs, he became a partner in newly-forming Moto International, and in no time, was thrust into running it. "It's a motorcycle shop. How hard can it be?" How hard indeed? Dave thought the hard part would be attracting customers. He never dreamed of the unexpected challenges. In these pages, the author of Guzziology tells the surprising story of dealing with banks, motorcycle manufacturers and distributors, defense contractors, finance companies, the public, and the EPA. He tells of fixing problems ignored by manufacturers, advocating for improvements in bikes, and trying to get distributors to fix customer's bikes. His career in motorcycle shops spanned 34 years, representing at various times Aprilia, Cagiva, Ducati, Husqvarna, Hyosung, KTM, Laverda, MuZ, and Ural. But always, Moto Guzzi.

Author : Lance Armstrong
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0425179613

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It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong Pdf

The champion cyclist recounts his diagnosis with cancer, the grueling treatments during which he was given a less than twenty percent chance for survival, his surprising victory in the 1999 Tour de France, and the birth of his son.

Author : Frank Clements
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426963186

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A Bike Ride Through My Life by Frank Clements Pdf

A Bike Ride through My Life chronicles the life of author Frank Clements with bicyclesfollowing the twists and turns that his life has taken in pursuit of his passion for riding. Clements is the younger brother of Ernie Clements, winner of several British Cycling Championships and a Silver Medal in the 1948 Olympic Games Bicycle Race. Despite his love of cycling, he first chose to join National Service in the RAF to establish a unique place for himselfand spent virtually all of his final twelve months of service riding a bike. After his tour of duty ended, he began training to become the best cyclist in the world, his lifes ambition since his success as a potential world class cyclist as a teen. Clements has had many ups and downs in his cycling life. At a young age, he came in second in the British under-eighteen championships and just missed being a member of the British Olympic Cycling team for the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He also designed, built, and loaned five special Cross country bikes to Roger Hammond and he won the Worlds Cyclo Cross Championship with them. This memoir follows Clements from youth to retirement, offering a fascinating trip through an amazing life.

Author : Tristan Bogaard,Belen Castello
Publisher : Lannoo Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2390251153

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Bike Life by Tristan Bogaard,Belen Castello Pdf

- Discover various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia- With beautiful photographs, personal anecdotes and practical advice to organize your own trip- A visual invitation to discover breath-taking scenery and meet new people- Tristan and Belén share their advice and personal experiences with bike traveling- Includes numerous short stories that appeal to one's imagination For the travel and adventure enthusiasts: Bike Life shares the story of Tristan and Belén's adventures on various bicycle tours throughout Europe, North America and Central Asia. A book full of beautiful photographs and personal anecdotes, advice, and the many things they learned while being on the road. The book breathes adventure, but also bursts with interesting tips on how to plan your own bicycle tour, and provides some recommended routes. The book also provides an answer on the most commonly asked questions and concerns surrounding this exciting way of exploring the world, and gives inspiration to go out and pedal to a new place.

Author : Katrina Rosen
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781771603164

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With You by Bike by Katrina Rosen Pdf

After many years together Katrina and Mike's marriage has unravelled. In a quest to mend their relationship they embark on a year long, 13,000 kilometre cycling tour with the hope of strengthening their commitment to one another. Katrina is an adventure athlete who craves the wild; her husband, Mike, watches sports with his buddies. Like many couples, after 11 years in a relationship they've grown apart and have become mere acquaintances, as opposed to husband and wife. When they hit rock bottom they realize it's time for a change and they make the dramatic decision to travel the world by bike. The couple ride through barren landscapes, scorching fires, and humid jungles. From backcountry roads in New Zealand, sharing a picnic with a man and his multiple wives in Malaysia, or camping at an orphanage in Cambodia; at every turn, they are touched by locals who feed them stories and laughter. Together they repair 54 flat tires, navigate heat exhaustion in Vietnam, altitude sickness in Tibet, and two robberies before they face the last hard climb to the world's tallest mountain. With You By Bike is honest and raw, describing Katrina's search for forgiveness, acceptance, and change. It's about rediscovering choice from the seat of a bicycle, exploring the world, and finding love by veering off the beaten path.

Author : Rob Hayles
Publisher : Random House
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781448127726

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Easy Rider: My Life on a Bike by Rob Hayles Pdf

The son of a wrestler turned cycling coach called Killer Kowalski, Rob Hayles was soon winning races himself and realizing that he didn't really want to work for a living. The world of amateur club cycling in the 1990s was a long way from the millionaire sport of today though. When Rob first rode for Great Britain, it was with his own bike, one spare tyre, and a hand-me-down jersey. Yet Rob became an integral part of the amazing success story of British cycling, and has been at the centre of the sport for the past two decades. With Bradley Wiggins, he was a member of the first GB team to become world champions at the team pursuit, the most demanding and thrilling discipline on the track. With teammate David Millar, he witnessed first-hand the drug-strewn, often demeaning life of the professional road cyclist. And as Mark Cavendish's training partner, Rob has been the experienced influence at the side of the fastest man on two wheels. Easy Rider is an unforgettable journey through revolutionary times. Sharp, down-to-earth, packed with anecdotes and just plain fun, it takes you from the humblest of beginnings through a golden era in British cycling.

Author : Louella Holter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Autobiography
ISBN : 0982372701

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Bikes, Dreams, and the Inner Life by Louella Holter Pdf

Author : Martijn Doolaard
Publisher : Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Bicycle touring
ISBN : 3899559061

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One Year on a Bike by Martijn Doolaard Pdf

"Martijn Doolaard traded in the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through travelling. Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible." -- Provided by publisher.

Author : Charles C. Palmer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1469732483

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It's My Life by Charles C. Palmer Pdf

Born on the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, author Charles C. Palmer shares a lifes worth of experiences in this, his memoir. Recalling the good times, the bad times, and everything in between, Palmer narrates the hardships of growing up at a time when there was no electricity and no running water and even fewer conveniences. Its My Life tells of what life was like from the 1950s to the late 1990s, including his childhood, his parents, his siblings, his schooling, and the uniqueness of the island lifestyle. Palmer details his experiences and explains how God blessed his lifefrom being the first native to manage a small hotel to owning a restaurant to winning the lottery. Filled with an array of anecdotes, Its My Life provides insight into one mans life as he sought to overcome the hardships and make a better life for himself and his family.

Author : Stev Peter
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780359967810

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Bike is my life by Stev Peter Pdf

A lovely photo book that showcases the world of cycling, bikes, and the roads we take. Enjoy page after page of the bicycles we all love, and add a bit of retro vibes to your collection.

Author : David Jason
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781448164202

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David Jason: My Life by David Jason Pdf

Winner of the National Book Awards Autobiography of the Year The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britain's best-loved actors Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jason spent his early life dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making people laugh, found himself working with the leading lights of British comedy in the 1960s and '70s: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Bob Monkhouse and Ronnie Barker. Barker would become a mentor to David, leading to hugely successful stints in Porridge and Open All Hours. It wasn't until 1981, kitted out with a sheepskin jacket, a flat cap, and a clapped-out Reliant Regal, that David found the part that would capture the nation's hearts: the beloved Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. Never a one-trick pony, he had an award-winning spell as TV's favourite detective Jack Frost, took a country jaunt as Pop Larkin in the Darling Buds of May, and even voiced a crime-fighting cartoon rodent in the much-loved children's show Danger Mouse. But life hasn't all been so easy: from missing out on a key role in Dad's Army to nearly drowning in a freak diving accident, David has had his fair share of ups and downs, and has lost some of his nearest and dearest along the way. David's is a touching, funny and warm-hearted story, which charts the course of his incredible five decades at the top of the entertainment business. He's been a shopkeeper and a detective inspector, a crime-fighter and a market trader, and he ain't finished yet. As Del Boy would say, it's all cushty.