Our Bodies Our Bikes

Author : Elly Blue,April Streeter
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781621062776

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Our Bodies, Our Bikes by Elly Blue,April Streeter Pdf

Our Bodies, Our Bikes is a resource and companion for women who ride bicycles. Through personal stories, how-to guidelines, and factual information, contributors explore the intersection of cycling and women's health, from bike fit to clothing, from periods to childbirth, from media representation to gender presentation and reproductive rights. Our diverse contributors demystify and elucidate women's issues in cycling in a practical, friendly, and down to earth manner.

Author : Elly Blue
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781621069430

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Bikenomics by Elly Blue Pdf

Bikenomics provides a surprising and compelling new perspective on the way we get around and on how we spend our money, as families and as a society. The book starts with a look at Americans' real transportation costs, and moves on to examine the current civic costs of our transportation system. Blue tells the stories of people, businesses, organizations, and cities who are investing in two-wheeled transportation. The multifaceted North American bicycle movement is revealed, with its contradictions, challenges, successes, and visions.

Author : April Streeter
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781621069744

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Women on Wheels by April Streeter Pdf

A feminist history of bicycling for sport and adventure spans a century of women who changed the world from two wheels. This vivacious tale, peppered with fascinating details from primary sources, shows how women were sometimes the stars of bicycle races and exhibitions, and other times had to overcome sexism, exclusion, and economic inequalities in order to ride. From the almost burlesque show races and creative performances of the 19th century to the evolution of cycling as a modern sport and form of transportation, April Streeter brings her exuberant eye for character, fashion, and story to convey the evolving emotional resonance of bicycling for women and their communities. Interweaving pedal-powered history with profiles of bicyclists who made their mark, like Katharine Hepburn, Annie Londonderry, Kittie Knox, Dorothy Lawrence, Louise Armaindo, and more.

Author : Elly Blue
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781621064275

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Bikes Not Rockets by Elly Blue Pdf

As you ride down the intergalactic bike path, you come to a crossroads. Which path will you take? Your choice could determine your future, or the future of all humanity, forever. These twelve stories explore a variety of intersections set in distant, outlandish, or disturbingly realistic futures and dimensions—all involving bicycles and the breaking of gender stereotypes. A bicycle race spans a rift between worlds. A teenager learns a valuable lesson from her prepper mom. A young fruit seller gets closer to her dream of becoming an astronaut. An overwhelmed mom finds unexpected solace at a bicycle collective. And much more! Contributors include Tuere T.S. Ganges, Gretchin Lair, Ayame Whitfield, Julia K. Patt, Elly Bangs, Osahon Ize-Iyamu, Monique Cuillerier, Kat Lerner, Hella Grichi, and Summer Jewel Keown, with illustrations by Elly Bangs and Paul Abbamondi.

Author : Phil Cavell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472961396

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The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell Pdf

'I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.' – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist 'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus 'An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won't want to put it down.' – Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator 'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury – and maximise their achievement levels. Time's arrow traditionally plots an incremental path into declining strength and speed for all of us. But we are different to every other generation of cyclists in human history. An ever-growing number of us are determined to scale the highest peaks of elite physical fitness into middle-age and beyond. Can the emerging medical and scientific research help us achieve the holy triumvirate of speed and health with age? The Midlife Cyclist offers a gold standard road-map for the mature cyclist who aims to train, perform and even race at the highest possible level.

Author : Selene Yeager
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781605294063

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Ride Your Way Lean by Selene Yeager Pdf

Delivers a weight-loss plan designed to help you lose 30, 50, or even 100 pounds.

Author : Adonia E. Lugo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Cycling
ISBN : 1621067645

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Bicycle / Race by Adonia E. Lugo Pdf

"A study of the U.S. bicycle transportation movement against a backdrop of racism and history in Los Angeles and Washington, DC"--

Author : Elly Blue
Publisher : Elly Blue Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Cycling
ISBN : 1621062066

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Biketopia by Elly Blue Pdf

In a world with an uncertain future, do you imagine for the best - or worst-case scenario? Twelve writers tackle extreme utopias and dystopias - and the gray areas in between - in Biketopia, the fourth volume of the Bikes in Space series of feminist science fiction stories about bicycling. Whatever your own future or present reality, these stories will motivate and inspire you to envision something different... and maybe even better.

Author : Anna Brones
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781621064473

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The Culinary Cyclist by Anna Brones Pdf

The first cookbook of its kind, The Culinary Cyclist is a gorgeous staple for any kitchen where bicycling and healthy, delicious food are priorities. This lovingly illustrated cookbook is your guide to hedonistic two-wheeled living. Recipes are all gluten free and vegetarian. Decadent basics such as a creamy sea salt chocolate cake and baked eggs in avocado halves are paired with cheerful instructions for gracefully hosting a dinner party, gifting food, bulk shopping by bicycle, and two-wheeled picnics. The cookbook is suitable for experienced cooks looking to add kitchen flair to their repertoire as well as beginners in the kitchen who want to start out their culinary lives on the right foot.

Author : Elly Blue,Anika Ledlow
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781621062721

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Cycletherapy by Elly Blue,Anika Ledlow Pdf

Can you pedal your way through everything life throws at you? Taking on the bicycle as a means of making sense of life and death, contributors write about their experiences on a bicycle, enjoying the little things about everyday life, dealing with the most difficult, and overcoming loss, trauma, and fear. Contributions range from the lyrical to the profane, the deeply personal to the keenly analytical. Includes essays, art, and a short story.

Author : Nigel Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Athletes
ISBN : OCLC:1143273181

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The Plant-based Cyclist by Nigel Mitchell Pdf

Author : Carla Fountain
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982256173

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Bicycle Odyssey by Carla Fountain Pdf

When author Carla Fountain set off on her year-long cycling journey, she expected new discoveries about the world. But she hadn’t anticipated a shocking rediscovery of herself. Bicycle Odyssey, a travel memoir, follows Carla and her husband, Dermot, as they embark on a challenging bicycling adventure that not only tests their survival skills, but ultimately their relationship. Armed with a will to persevere, they face unexpected danger and a cultural learning curve that nearly costs one of them their lives. In a time before modern conveniences, these two travelers off the beaten path lived disconnected from all communication. No cell phones to call home. No ATM for quick cash. No internet cafes to send a message. Relying solely on themselves, and a few helpful angels along the way, they experienced the lush beauty of Uganda, the welcoming people of Vietnam, the isolated mountains and hill tribes of Thailand, the terror of traffic in India, and the magic of Bali. Their journey did not end the moment they stepped foot at home. In fact, it continued for almost three decades as the couple digested the trip and acted on the lessons they learned. By telling their story, they hope to inspire and give confidence to others in pursuing dreams. Told with vivid observation about the world and the people in it, Bicycle Odyssey shares the story of a rich and enlightening pilgrimage.

Author : Brian Benson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101634929

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Going Somewhere by Brian Benson Pdf

Brian has a million vague life plans but zero sense of direction. So when he meets Rachel, a self-possessed woman who daydreams of bicycling across the States, he decides to follow her wherever she'll take him. Brian and Rachel soon embark on a ride from northern Wisconsin to Somewhere West, infatuated with the promise of adventure and each other. But as the pair progress from the Northwoods into the bleak western plains, they begin to discover the messy realities of life on the road. Mile by mile, they contend with merciless winds and brutal heat, broken bikes and bodies, each other and themselves—and the looming question of what comes next. Told in a voice "as hilarious as it is wise" (Cheryl Strayed), Going Somewhere is a candid tale of the struggle to move forward.

Author : Carley Moore
Publisher : Feminist Press at CUNY
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781952177026

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Panpocalypse by Carley Moore Pdf

During the coronavirus pandemic, a queer disabled woman bikes through a locked-down NYC for the ex-girlfriend who broke her heart. Orpheus manages to buy a bicycle just before they sell out across the city. She takes to the streets looking for Eurydice, the first woman she fell in love with, who also broke her heart. The city is largely closed and on lockdown, devoid of touch, connection, and community. But Orpheus hears of a mysterious underground bar Le Monocle, fashioned after the lesbian club of the same name in 1930s Paris. Will Orpheus be able to find it? Will she ever be allowed to love again? Panpocalypse—first published as an online serial in spring of 2020—follows a lonely, disabled, poly hero in this novel about disease, decay, love, and revolution.

Author : Anna Brones
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781607748830

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Hello, Bicycle by Anna Brones Pdf

An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels, from packing a bike picnic to crafting art projects using spare parts. Believe or not, anyone can be great at cycling. Let Hello, Bicycle empower you. Riding a bike is one of life’s simple joys—it’s fun, freeing, and good for the planet and our health. Hello, Bicycle is a practical guide to the bike life with real-world advice, covering everything you need to know to up your bicycling game and ride with confidence and style. Filled with everything you need to know about: • Buying new, used, and custom bikes • Making the switch to bike commuting • Riding, locking, and storing your bike • Maintaining your bike at home (and what your mechanic should handle) • Picnicking, traveling, camping, and touring by bicycle • Creating DIY bike projects • And much more! Adorable illustrations and friendly tips will make even the most daunting cycling endeavors seem doable! This inspiring, giftable, informative, and fun handbook offers something for cyclists of all types, whether you’re new to biking, looking to get back into it, or a seasoned rider who wants to take it to the next level.