Автор: Andrew M. Homan Название: Iron Mac: The Legend of Roughhouse Cyclist Reggie McNamara ISBN: 0803254806 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780803254800 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 37580.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
At a time when cycling in the United States rivaled baseball as the nation’s most popular professional sport, along came Reggie McNamara, a farmer’s son from Australia. Within a month of his arrival in the United States in 1913, he had earned the moniker “Iron Man” for his high tolerance of pain and his remarkable ability to recover from seemingly catastrophic injury. The nickname proved justified. Not only was he tough, he was also one of the best and highest-paid athletes in the world.
During his thirty-year career, McNamara won seventeen punishing six-day races along with an inestimable number of shorter distance races, including high-profile events on three different continents, peaking in 1926–27 at the age of thirty-nine. The fans, media, and his fellow professionals all idolized him as an example of the true grit needed to succeed in this grueling and dangerous sport. Late in his career, however, hard drinking and injuries took their toll, and McNamara became estranged from his wife and children. He fought back just as he always had on the race course, conquering his addiction to alcohol and becoming one of the earliest success stories of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In this humorous and exciting biography of the original Iron Man, Andrew M. Homan pulls McNamara back into the spotlight, depicting a flawed but beloved man whose success in those unrelenting six-day races came at a price.
Автор: Irvine Ben Название: Einstein and the Art of Mindful Cycling ISBN: 1908005475 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781908005472 Издательство: Hachette UK Рейтинг: Цена: 10110.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Einstein and the Art of Mindful Cycling shines new light onto one of the great scientific icons, and explores how pushing that pedal can nurture mindfullness in a spiritually stressful age.
Автор: Glaskin Max Название: Cycling Science ISBN: 1782406433 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781782406433 Издательство: Quarto Рейтинг: Цена: 14510.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Cycling Science investigates the scientific wonders that keep the cyclist in the saddle, and how machine and rider work together.
Автор: Joseph W. Connolly Название: Understanding the Magic of the Bicycle: Basic Scientific Explanations to the Two-Wheeler`s Mysterious and Fascinating Behavior ISBN: 1681749157 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781681749150 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 56370.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Although cycling is viewed by most as a fun activity, and almost everyone acquires the basic skills at a young age, few understand the laws of nature that give magic to the ride. This is a closer look at some of the fun, exhilarating, and magical aspects of cycling. In the reading, you will also understand other physical principles such as motion, force, energy, power, heat, and temperature.
Автор: Rea Steven Название: Hollywood Rides a Bike: Cycling with the Stars ISBN: 1883318637 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781883318635 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 19930.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
As National Public Radio puts it, "Bikes have come to connote coolness, urbanity and romance." And as a senior executive at one of those world-class advertising agencies opines, "Everyone loves a bike--sometimes it's a metaphor, sometimes it's an archetype."
But come on, people Hollywood always knew the appeal of the bicycle That's the "why" of film critic Steven Rea's homage to Hollywood on two wheels (okay, sometimes three wheels), Hollywood Rides a Bike: Cycling with the Stars. This image-filled tome is proof positive that Hollywood, well, yes, pedaled its wares, long before biking became ber-trendy. Rea has assembled the ultimate tribute to twentieth-century foxes and a universal collection of cycles . . . these photos of film folks on spokes are sure to be treasured by fans of all ages, genders and persuasions. Already the leader of the bike pack online with his universally recognizedRides a Bike blog on Tumblr, Rea has preserved the best in Hollywood's documented cyclology in these pages, never to be lost in cyberspace.
Hollywood Rides a Bike shows classic stars--from Shirley Temple, Betty Grable, and Brigitte Bardot to Bogie, Gable, and Bing--on wheels, then proves there's way less than six degrees of separation between Kevin Bacon and all the best bikes Hollywood prop shops have to offer. One hundred twenty-five rare vintage photographs will make bicycle lovers drool over classic models and one-of-a-kinds. Then, especially for cycling aficionados, there's a special index just about the bicycles Not to disappoint movie fans, another index is devoted to the book's Who's Who of Hollywood stars.
For everyone who ever pedaled to the movies, ate popcorn in a cinema, or watched a classic movie channel, Hollywood Rides a Bike is a coffee table must-have. In fact, it's a double-copy must-have . . . keep an extra in your pannier for easy reference.
Steven Rea writes about movies. He is a member of the National Society of Film Critics, and he teaches film studies courses at Drexel University, and produces the popular photo blog Rides a Bike. He also rides a bike.
Автор: Reid Carlton Название: Bike Boom: The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling ISBN: 1610918169 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781610918169 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 35730.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: An optimistic book about the history and future of cycling in Europe and the US.
Название: Doping in Cycling ISBN: 1138477907 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138477902 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Doping in Cycling provides an up-to-date overview of the knowledge about doping and anti-doping in cycling. Featuring cross-disciplinary contributions from international leading scholars, it critically addresses overarching questions, and topical issues being raised in the agenda of policy-makers at the global level.
Автор: Veltkamp Martijn Название: The Hidden Motor: The Psychology of Cycling ISBN: 1911121111 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781911121114 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 24510.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Cycling is one of the world's great sports. From The Tour de France to the Paris-Roubaix to velodromes across the globe, it encompasses many disciplines: from climbing mountains to massed sprints to the loneliness of the time trial.
But what separates race winners from the nearly men? Top cyclists are physically similar, train the right way, eat the right things, and yet there is something that separates them. It's their hidden engine - not a secret mechanical aid - but what's between their ears that makes the difference.
In this superbly-researched and accessible book for fans of cycling, psychologist and cycling author Martijn Veltkamp gets to the heart of the supremely demanding and challenging sport of professional cycling, and the mental side of performance that drives success. He addresses fundamental questions in an easy-to-read way, including: what motivates riders and how does motivation affect performance? Where does a rider's fear of descending originate from, and how do you get rid of it? Why do some cyclists succumb under pressure, whilst others do not? Why is cycling on your own mentally more challenging than when in a group?
Written for connoisseurs of cycling, but equally rewarding for general readers, the book examines cycling from the viewpoint of classic psychological studies, and stage and race histories, as well as interviews with former professional riders. The Hidden Motor is a must-read book for anyone who wants to know all about this most exceptional of sports.
This book is the English language translation of De Verborgen Motor, originally published in The Netherlands in 2015.
About the Author
Martijn Veltkamp is a psychologist based in The Netherlands. He graduated from the University of Utrecht in 2009, and specializes in motivation and behaviour. He is a passionate cyclist, writer, and follower of cycling.
Praise for the original Dutch version of the book
"Fun and informative for cyclists and those interested in pro-cycling. All scientific theories are explained brilliantly with examples and anecdotes from practice. Recommended " HetisKoers
"An original, interesting view of the peloton. One that forces you to look beyond merely the results." WielerRevue
"An accessible, clear and entertaining story on the most important mental aspects of cycling." Fiets magazine
"Clearly structured with nice examples from practice, all supported with scientific evidence or otherwise strong arguments. This is material that the peloton can take advantage of. Very impressive when you can achieve that on paper." ProCycling
"To get a good impression of what is going on in the peloton one might want to read "De verborgen motor" by psychologist Martijn Veltkamp. It sharpens the senses, refreshes your memory, and awakes the cycling fever." Trouw
"The most surprising Tour de France book of the year. Veltkamp shows himself not only a cycling connoisseur, but a good writer as well. With clear argumentation and good examples from practice he explains how there are multiple sources of motivation or how to deal with the fear of descending. Interesting, informative, entertaining." De Volkskrant
Автор: Tom Houff, Aynsley Miller Название: On Richmonds Wheel: A Celebration of Cycling ISBN: 0990368718 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780990368717 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 51470.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: On Richmonds Wheel is a book celebrating the long tradition, the sport and lifestyle of cycling and the rebirth of Virginias capital city as a cycling town. As the host city for the 2015 UCI World Championships, Richmond becomes a hotspot on the world map of international cycling and the bicycle will continue to emerge -- from the casual cyclist to the sports elite -- as an integral part of our River City culture.
Автор: Kevin J. Hayes Название: The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer ISBN: 080325525X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780803255258 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 24200.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Cyclotourism has recently risen to prominence with growing national media coverage and thousands of participants taking to America’s roadways on two wheels and under their own pedal power.
But the concept is not new. More than a century ago, George B. Thayer took his own first “century,” or one-hundred-mile bicycle ride. The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer brings to life the experience of late nineteenth-century cycling through the heartfelt story of this important cycling pioneer.
In 1886, just two years after his first century, Thayer rode his high wheeler across the United States, traveling from his home in Connecticut to California and back. Thayer took an indirect route without any intent to set speed records, but his trip was full of adventure nonetheless. Thayer loved going downhill, his legs over the handlebars, risking life and limb atop the large wheel on often rough and muddy roads. With aplomb and humor, he dealt with the countless other hazards he encountered, including dogs, mule teams, and wild hogs. Even bad weather and poor sleeping conditions could not keep Thayer down.
After his epic tour across the United States, Thayer had the urge to cycle abroad and eventually toured England, Germany, Belgium, and Canada on his bike. His later travels were in part aided by his hometown of Hartford, Connecticut, which was the epicenter of American bicycle manufacturing in the late 1890s. In addition to telling Thayer’s cycling story, Kevin J. Hayes brings to life the culture of cycling and its rise at the end of the nineteenth century, when bikes became more affordable and the nation’s riding craze took off.
Автор: Fiona McIntosh Название: Freewheeling: Southern Africas Best Multi-Day MTB trails ISBN: 1920289534 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781920289539 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 22870.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: From short, easy one-night escapes suitable for the whole family, to hard-core mountain adventures that will test even the most experienced, competitive racers, the 34 trails of southern Africas best multi-day trails and wilderness journeys featured in this book cover the full spectrum of mountain bike tours on offer in South Africa and neighbouring countries. A guide and support vehicle accompanies most of the tours, meaning that someone else takes care of the logistics and you are left free to enjoy the best that mountain biking offers. Whether you want to ride with big game, along empty beaches, through verdant forest or across barren deserts youll find a trail to suit, and there are also some specialist trails that are aimed at birders, gourmands and culture-vultures. As the waiting lists for the stage races grow (and with them the entry fees) touring offers an alternative way to get your dirt fix an active holiday with a group of friends or family.
Автор: Corley Jackie Название: The Joy of Cycling: Inspiration for the Urban, Sport & Recreational Cyclist - Includes Over 200 Quotations ISBN: 1578268044 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781578268047 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 7670.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Israel has fought many wars since its founding in 1948, from conventional military conflicts with Arab forces to irregular clashes with guerrilla and terror groups. A study of these confrontations reveals strategic and military patterns. Written by a former member of the Israel Defense Forces, this book compares the wars fought in Lebanon against the PLO and Hezbollah, and in the Gaza Strip.
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