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Plunge down steep, rugged singletrack, relax along leisurely lakeside trails, or travel off-road through Virginia's scenic horse and wine country with “Mountain Biking Virginia”. Local mountain biker Martín Fernández shows both novice and experienced cyclists how to get out of the gridlock and into the woods.
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Detailed ride descriptions, GPS coordinates, Full-color photos throughout, Tips on riding, trip preparation, and...
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With 57 miles of well-tended carriage paths-skirting some of the most beautiful sights on Mount Desert Island and free of automobile traffic-Acadia National Park is a very popular destination among bicyclists. Audrey Minutolo-Le provides cyclists with an in-depth look at 18 of the island's finest loop routes, both on and off-road, and gives valuable tips on the prime times to cycle busy sections of Acadia. She also includes many great rides outside...
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First published in 1895, this classic by Frances Willard provides a fascinating insight into the explosion in popularity of the bicycle at the turn of the century, and explores the new freedom it offered women in the West. "A Wheel within a Wheel" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the bicycle, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Frances Willard Facts (September 28, 1839 - February 7, 1898)...
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With cities across the country adding miles of bike lanes and building bike-share stations, bicycling is enjoying a new surge of popularity in America. It seems that every generation or two, Americans rediscover the freedom of movement, convenience, and relative affordability of the bicycle. The earliest two-wheeler, the draisine, arrived in Philadelphia in 1819 and astonished onlookers with the possibility of propelling themselves "like lightning."...
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For the first time, Chasing the Rainbow tells the history of both the men's and women's road cycling's World Championships.Chasing the Rainbow recounts the famous routes, momentous victories and the characters, climbs, and of course, the riders behind the infamous pursuit for one of road cycling's greatest prizes: the Rainbow Jersey. Giles Belbin has conducted exclusive interviews with a whole host of Champions from the Tour's illustrious past, including:...
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Proving to themselves that a cycle tour needn't be a cross-continental expedition, Marie and Adi pedal out of their front gate and off into the Welsh summer. Six short days spin out into miles of lanes, crisscrossing borderland valleys and majestic uplands where they discover new lanes and vistas in their home of North Wales, rediscover old ones, and remind themselves once again that there's no better way of exploring than on the back of a bike.
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Cycling is much more than simply pedaling. It's an experience that connects us with freedom, nature, and adventure. Whether you venture into steep mountain trails, ride along scenic coastal paths, or simply explore your neighborhood on two wheels, every pedal stroke is an opportunity to challenge yourself and savor the journey.Being a good amateur cyclist doesn't require exceptional skills or expensive gear. It's about adopting simple habits that...
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What's on your bucket list? Do you think about how extraordinary your life would be if you fulfilled those dreams? What have you always wanted to achieve but kept saying, "I'd love to do that...one day"? It's time to make "one day" today with Live Your Bucket List. In Live Your Bucket List, Julia Goodfellow-Smith guides you through the proven process that will take you from dreaming to achieving. You'll find steps to: Decide which bucket list dream...
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Tiny is a little red fox with a passion for cycling. He rides his bright red bicycle every day. But then one morning something happens, and Tiny can't find his bicycle. What is he going to do…?
This charming story captures the importance of friendship and coming together in the face of adversity, and of sharing and giving back to your community.
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Hidden in and around the Detroit and Ann Arbor area are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. “Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor” describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 35 miles-including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides-it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of...
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This volume contains a detailed guide to owning, maintaining and using the vintage "American Star Bicycle," a popular contemporary bicycle brand. First published in 1883, this handbook will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in vintage cycling, and especially that which pertains to the "American Star Bicycle." Profusely illustrated and full of timeless information, "The Star-Rider's Manual" is not to be missed by cycling enthusiasts...
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The fun begins when the twins wake up to a yard filled with snow. When Tío Alex comes over, the snowballs fly as the three run and play. When hunger strikes, Tío Alex is ready with a special mystery recipe from Mexico. Readers will be as surprised as the twins when they learn what's cooking in the oven. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon,...
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ROAD BIKING TM WISCONSIN: A Guide to Wisconsin's Greatest Bicycle RidesM. Russ Lowthian(Falcon) A new cycling guide to 41 different routes in the Badger State. Each ride contains complete details for directions, mileage, terrain, traffic flow, rest stops, and notable landmarks, along with easy-to-read maps, black and white photos, and listings for accommodations. Perfect for cyclists from beginner to advanced levels, this book opens up Wisconsin tours...
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This volume constitutes an exhibition of artistic poster designs submitted as part of a competition ran by Columbia Bicycles in the early twentieth century. It presents an outline of the competition, a list of winners and competitors, comments from contemporary newspapers, and full-page images of the winning entries. "Exhibition of Columbia Bicycle Art Poster Designs" will appeal to those with an interest in vintage bicycle art, and it would make...
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First published in 1889, this vintage book constitutes an interesting an informative treatise on cycling, being an exploration of energy, locomotion, and the history and development thereof. Profusely illustrated and accessible, "Cycling Art" will appeal to modern cycling enthusiasts and would make for a worthy addition to collections of sporting literature. Contents include: "The Cycle Art", "Can we Improve upon the Creator's Methods?", "The Direct...
298) Sky Watchers
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Themes: Science Fiction, Teamwork, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Dez and Jax are both in the sixth grade. Now they can be Sky Watchers, kids who patrol the sky path to school on their sky bikes. The Sky Watchers protect...
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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...
300) Extreme Land Sports
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Extreme land sports such as skateboarding, BMX, motocross, rock climbing, and parkour are thrilling to watch. Jump on board and explore the world from the eyes of an extreme athlete.
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