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In Geography of Hearts, Jim Crawford records his observations and experiences as he and new wife, Cathy, trek across the U.S. on bicycles, camping gear and supplies packed in panniers. The mission of their 1996 honeymoon excursion is to travel at a leisurely pace, allowing the wonder of this country to authentically reveal itself. Fast-forward twenty-six years. Jim and Cathy retrace their route in a 2014 Prius, accompanied by their 12-year-old Airedoodle, Jetta. This time, Jim journals on his reflections and comparisons between the two trips.While revealing the vast countryside and introducing the reader to people they meet along the way, Geography of Hearts is more than a narrative about bicycling. It captures a spiritual essence of acknowledging and succumbing to the beauty of each day's here-and-now. It speaks to a couple's love of life, each other, and the country they encounter. It is their snapshot of America, as they mark milestones, joy, conflicts, and epiphanies along their journey.

A unique journey around the UK's National Cycle Network and one journalist's quest to investigate the state of our country's cycling.At 42, the National Cycle Network (NCN) is just a few years older than cycling journalist Laura Laker. Half of the UK population live within a mile of the 16,000+ mile-long network but many of us don't even know it exists. Post-lockdown Laura sets off around the NCN on her pink e-bike to determine the state of the nation of the country's unifying cycling network. Despite the threat of carbon emissions, our roads are still geared to drivers and it remains a challenge to navigate the UK on two wheels. What has gone right - and wrong - with this piece of national infrastructure? Why is it run by a charity whose CEO once admitted it's 'a bit crap'? Could it be because it is dependent on the mercy of landowners, councils and, in one case, a caravan park proprietor outside of Oban? Laura lifts the lid on this maddening, patchy, and at times dangerous cycle infrastructure, and the similarly precarious politics and financing that make it what it is. Along the way she includes visits to the Lakes, heads down to Cornwall via her hometown of Wiveliscombe in Somerset, travels from Bristol to Bath and along the Thames Path, and makes trips to Scotland and Wales. On her mission to pin down what the NCN is and what it means to those she meets en route, she also speaks to high-profile travelling companions, including Chris Boardman and Ned Boulting. The NCN could be our salvation, but right now it can't even save itself. Join Laura as she experiences the NCN first-hand to understand how it came to be and explores the future of our nation's cycling.

¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Discover the Unforgettable Journey of Tour de France Champions! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿The Ultimate Tour de France Book Bundle: Pedaling Through the CenturiesAre you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating history of Tour de France? Look no further! Introducing the "Tour de France Champions: Pedaling Through the Centuries" book bundle, a four-book collection that will immerse you in the epic tales of triumph, grit, and glory that have shaped the world's most prestigious cycling race.Book 1 - Pedaling Through History: The Early Heroes of Tour de France (1903-1930)Step back in time and witness the dawn of a cycling legend! In this captivating volume, we delve into the awe-inspiring accounts of the early pioneers who braved uncharted roads and grueling terrains to become the heroes of the first-ever Tour de France. From heart-stopping rivalries to historic victories, relive the moments that laid the foundation for a race that would change the world of sports forever.Book 2 - Wheels of Triumph: A Golden Era in Tour de France (1950-1975)Experience the exhilaration of the Tour's golden era as we take you on a thrilling ride through cycling's most enthralling period. Revisit the legendary battles for the yellow jersey, witness the meteoric rise of cycling titans, and revel in the breathtaking moments that defined an unforgettable era of dominance and drama.Book 3 - Breaking Barriers: Women Champions of Tour de France (1977-2005)Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary stories of fearless women who broke down barriers in a male-dominated sport. Celebrate the courage, determination, and unwavering spirit of the women who defied the odds to compete on the grandest stage of cycling. From their uphill struggles to the groundbreaking moments of victory, this volume shines a spotlight on the trailblazers who changed the face of women's cycling forever.Book 4 - Legends of the Modern Peloton: Tour de France Winners (1990-2023)Zoom into the modern era of the Tour de France, where technological advancements, fierce rivalries, and global talent converge to create an unparalleled spectacle. Discover the electrifying tales of the contemporary champions who have etched their names in cycling lore. From record-breaking feats to stunning comebacks, this volume celebrates the superstars who continue to shape the Tour's legacy in the 21st century.¿¿¿¿ Why Choose "Tour de France Champions"? ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Immerse Yourself in History: Take an unprecedented ride through the milestones and defining moments that have shaped the Tour de France over 120 thrilling years.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Embrace Empowerment: Be inspired by the courageous women who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for gender equality in professional cycling.¿¿¿¿ Global Impact: Witness the evolution of a race that transcends borders and captures the hearts of millions worldwide.¿¿¿¿ Unforgettable Stories: Experience the highs and lows of the champions who conquered the grueling stages and left an indelible mark on the world of cycling.¿¿¿¿ Comprehensive Collection: Dive deep into the complete anthology, covering every epoch of the Tour de France from its inception to the modern-day.¿ Secure Your Tour de France Champions Bundle Today! ¿Click the "Add to Cart" button now to secure your Tour de France Champions bundle and begin the epic journey of "Pedaling Through the Centuries" today! Happy reading and may the spirit of the Tour guide you on a thrilling adventure! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

At a time when justice not only needs to be done but also needs to be seen to be done, Kangaroo Justice and the Death of Mike Hall: An Australian Miscarriage of Justice asks some difficult questions that deserve to be heard and answered.On 31 March 2017 British ultra-endurance cyclist Mike Hall was struck and killed in Australia while riding his bicycle towards Canberra. At the inquest into his death, Mike was portrayed as not being conspicuous enough to motorists. Yet his reflective clothing was not retained by police, and other physical evidence was inexplicably sent back to the family.The driver was never charged even though he was speeding, with headlights that he stated could only project two metres and brakes that worked intermittently. Meanwhile the driver's blood toxicology results were not presented to the Coroner until the eleventh hour, and have been kept from scrutiny - until now.Kangaroo Justice and the Death of Mike Hall: An Australian Miscarriage of Justice is not an easy read. It recounts the avoidable death of Mike Hall in Australia, and the flawed investigation and coronial inquest that followed. This book may anger you and it may frustrate you, and perhaps it will move you to tears. But if it also motivates you to speak out, or speak up, then we have done right by Mike.

Aged 36 and ready for a change in her life, Naomi set off to cycle the world on the adventure of a lifetime - with a man she'd met only three times before!With early school reports noting Naomi would be better at sport if she at least turned up, this is not an athlete's journey - but the story of an ordinary person with a great opportunity and a can-do attitude. The trip would be life changing, seeing Naomi travel almost 20,000 miles and through 26 countries, including riding from Cairo to Capetown and crossing over the 5,416m Thorong-la pass in Nepal.Naomi's inspiring memoir is a story of overcoming challenges, making the most of life's opportunities and, of course, of travel, cycling, relationships and the oft missed part of travel writing - how do you adjust to life on your return home?

¿The weekend is here! Where to go? Plan your next great day ride with this handy trail guide. ¿ 60 Bike Trail Reviews, 140 pages ¿ 30 Park Paths + 30 Rail Trails ¿ 60 Trail Maps and Elevation Charts ¿ Most routes are 100% car-free, easy, off-road paths ¿ Consistent review ratings from one source - the author ¿ Trail Reviews List - Length, Elevation, Terrain, Skill, Traffic, Maps, Facilities, Highlights, Phone#, Websites, Similar Trails, Local Cycling Clubs, Trail Access and best locations to Park ¿ Bonus PDF eBook version includedMore great off-road riding trail reviews from Dan Roitner in the follow-up to Best Bicycle Park and Rail Trails in Ontario - Volume 1To complement the trails detailed in his first book, Dan has scouted and reviewed 60 MORE of the best bike trails in Ontario, Canada. In this collection, Dan introduces easy Park Paths and longer Rail Trails-car-free, self-guided routes, suitable for hybrid and gravel bikes - in all corners of the province. This concise, well-researched guide features detailed maps, graphs, trail photos, and bicycling tips to optimize your time cycling. It's an excellent resource to plan your next weekend outing and discover new regions in this diverse province.Chapters at the end of the book cover the fascinating history of Ontario Railways. How to keep your bicycle secure and yourself safe riding your bike. Why you may want an eBike in the future. An examination of how signage works or doesn't. Carpooling and Bikepacking concepts are discussed. And finally, where else can cyclists ride trails in Canada and the USA?

On June 14, 2018, when almost at the halfway mark of the 4,208-mile Trans Am Bike Race from Oregon to Virginia, Minnesotan cyclist John Egbers was struck from behind, in broad daylight, by a car driven by Mr Angel Labra. The weather that day was clear, and the road was straight and dry. Three weeks later, John's heart stopped beating. Mr Labra's excuse was that he was distracted by the nearby fields. The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Wichita County Sheriff's Office failed to charge Mr Labra, and Wichita County Attorney Laura Lewis agreed with them that John's death was just a tragic accident. In doing so, she failed to hold the driver accountable for his actions or to deliver justice for John, his wife and their family.That same week two other competitors in the race were also struck from behind by Kansan drivers - Englishman Ash Sharp and American T.C. Cheng. While Ash made a full recovery, T.C. struggles daily with life-changing spinal injuries. In telling their stories, Diminished By One celebrates their love of cycling and the friendships that develop in races like the Trans Am Bike Race. It is also a testament to how the human spirit can triumph over adversity.

This isn't an ordinary journey. Old enough to know better, Kenneth Wilson sets off to cycle from Hadrian's Wall to Rome - with a cello on the back of his bike. Every day en route he makes music - at impromptu as well as formal concerts, busking, and just responding to the people and events of each day. Highway Cello is about the 1800 mile journey through England and France, over the Alps and into Italy, and the music and the mishaps along the way. But it's about more than that too. Through the medium of travel and cello, of encounter and exhaustion, of people and places, Kenneth unpacks the real questions of what life is really all about.

With new updates, this full-colour guidebook introduces backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking.Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada, and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on beginner, intermediate, and expert journeys in the following locations:Front Range - 496 km gravel grind down the Alberta foothillsHigh Rockies - 183 km opening sampler for the Great DivideBeaverfoot - 389 km expedition along the Rocky Mountain TrenchDevil's Gap - 214 km backcountry passage into Banff National ParkHighwood - 357 km over Highwood Pass into the Crowsnest regionCastle - 266 km circumnavigation of Waterton and Castle parksTop of the World - 347 km of remote climbs in the East KootenaysFlathead Valley - 291 km through "Grizzly Bear Alley" in southeast British ColumbiaThree Point - 173 km hike-a-bike adventure around KananaskisIcefields Parkway (in winter) - 291 km fat-bike trek up the world-renowned Highway 93 to JasperThe result of Correy's remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider.

"At a personal and professional crossroads, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love, and 618 bird species, cycling his way to a very Big Year. In Birding Under the Influence, Dorian Anderson, a neuroscience researcher on a pressure-filled life trajectory, walks away from the world of elite institutions, research labs, and academic publishing. In doing so, he falls in love and discovers he has freed himself to embrace his lifelong passion for birding. A North American Big Year-a continent-spanning adventure in which a birder attempts to see as many species as possible in twelve months-is a massive undertaking under any circumstances. But doing it on a bike while maintaining sobriety? That's next level. As Dorian pedals across the country, describing the birds he sees, he confronts the challenges of long-distance cycling: treacherous weather, punctured tires, speeding cars, and injury. He encounters eccentric characters, blistering blacktop, dreary hotel rooms, snarling dogs, and an endless sea of smoking tailpipes. He also confronts his past struggles with alcohol, drugs, and risky behaviors that began in high school and followed him into adulthood. Birding Under the Influence is a candid, honest look at Dorian's double life of academic accomplishment and addiction. While his journey to recovery is simultaneously poignant and inspiring, it is ultimately his love of birds and nature that provides the scaffolding to build a new and radically different life"--

Cycling is not just a form of locomotion. Bike culture is in constant interaction with fashion, music, design, politics and urban planning. Cycling is a way of life and a form of protest. The Easy Rider Road Book shows the wild, subversive side of cycling and the powerful bond it can create between people. It aims to inspire utopian thinking and show where the bike can take us. The pioneers of this new bike culture can be found in subcultures across the globe. In New York and Berlin, bike punks are building both fantastic and sustainable vehicles out of scrap metal and old bike frames. Riding a bike is a form of emancipation: When thousands of teenagers ride through London during BikeStormz, they are expressing their hope for a better future. Similarly, the Chilangos Lowbike Club's Sunday rides through Mexico City are a symbol against violence. The bicycle is a promise of freedom. This book presents the bicycle as a vehicle for communal action that has the potential to change life in the city and, ultimately, the city itself.The MUSUKU, MUSEUM OF SUBCULTURES, is a Berlin-based project of artists and creatives. IT aims to reflect the enormous relevance of subcultures, to give space to their narratives, and to be a place of experimentation, discussion and discourse. The projects are conceived in collaboration with a diverse community as temporary exhibitions in changing venues as well as in the open street.

DE BIVOUAC EN BIVOUAC, UN VOYAGE À VÉLO VERS LE SOLEIL ANDALOU.Pour raviver la flamme de l'exaltation, il me faut repartir vers des horizons éloignés de la tiédeur des milieux tempérés, mais aussi et surtout totalement nouveaux. C'est pourquoi, après m'être lancé vers le Grand Nord, je rêve de son extrême opposé, et suis bel et bien décidé à aller chercher le point le plus méridional de mon continent : Gibraltar.Depuis plusieurs mois, j'ai la tête ailleurs. J'imagine les volcans d'Auvergne, les causses d'Occitanie, les jardins de Gaudí, les moulins de la Mancha, les neiges de la Sierra Nevada, le soleil d'Andalousie, les horizons infinis... Et pas un jour ne s'écoule sans que je pense à la mer ! J'ai les rêves qui débordent. Peu importent les obstacles, je reprendrai ma tente et mon vélo, et m'enfuirai à nouveau de cette société malade et détraquée pour retrouver la Nature et ses grands ciels étoilés !EXTRAIT : "Lorsqu'on quitte un lieu de bivouac, prônait Baden-Powell, prendre soin de laisser deux choses. Premièrement : rien. Deuxièmement : ses remerciements." Bivouaquer, c'est installer discrètement un campement léger en fin de journée, s'y reposer une nuit, tout retirer au petit matin, puis repartir. Mais pas seulement, et au-delà de ce postulat, il existe sans doute autant de visions du bivouac que d'adeptes du bivouac.J'ai donc ma petite définition du bivouac, une définition personnelle et affective qui n'a rien d'universel [...]. Bivouaquer, c'est d'abord choisir méthodiquement un emplacement. C'est étudier les charmes d'un paysage, la configuration d'un relief. C'est songer à l'heure et à l'endroit où le soleil se lèvera, afin de ne pas rater le spectacle primordial de l'aurore. C'est anticiper le froid et l'humidité, l'évolution des vents, les risques relatifs à la pluie, à la neige, aux orages et aux tempêtes. [...] Mais bivouaquer, ce n'est pas que prévoir et se protéger, c'est surtout se laisser porter. C'est redevenir minuscule, retrouver la Nature, croiser ses regards silencieux, s'imprégner de ses innombrables secrets et savourer. Telle la merveilleuse récompense d'une journée d'efforts, bivouaquer, c'est dîner sous la lune opaline, écouter les caresses du vent, s'endormir dans une chambre couverte de millions d'étoiles, laisser ses rêves voguer vers l'infini et se réveiller en contemplant l'immensité d'un monde qui s'illumine (enfin, quand tout se passe bien, c'est-à-dire occasionnellement).149 pages. 9,95 euros. AUCUNE PHOTO.

All Texts in German and Englisch Früher sah man nach Amsterdam oder Kopenhagen, heute ist die Liebe zum Fahrrad auch in anderen europäischen Metropolen nicht mehr zu übersehen. Bunt, vielseitig und kreativ bewegen sich die Radfahrer:innen durch die Städte. Die Wahl des Rades sagt dabei viel darüber aus, wer sie sind oder sein wollen. Der Berliner Zeichner Jakob Hinrichs, Fahrer eines betagten Hollandrades, hat genau hingesehen und mit seinem unvergleichlichen Strich eine Typologie entwickelt, die nicht nur für Zweirad-Fans eine Augenweide ist. Von Trash-Radler:innen über die Speed-Queen bis zur Beigen Brigade vom Lande rollen die "Modern Cyclists" durch die Stadt. Hinrichs' Zeichnungen lassen sofort weitere Bilder im Kopf entstehen und die Beschreibungen seiner Radler-Typen werden zu einer pointierten Gesellschaftssatire: Der moderne Mensch fährt Fahrrad! Ein garantiert autofreies Buch. Mit einem Vorwort von Ingwar Perowanowitsch und einem wiederentdeckten Text von Theodor Herzl über das Radfahren. Colorful, versatile and creative, cyclists move through the cities. Their choice of bike says a lot about who they are or want to be. The Berlin based illustrator Jakob Hinrichs, rider of an old but beloved Dutch bike, has taken a close look and created a trenchant social satire with his incomparable stroke: 55 humorously described and portrayed cyclists types - from the trash cyclist to the speed queen to the beige brigade from the countryside. With a foreword by Ingwar Perowanwitsch and a rediscovered tribute to cycling by Theodor Herzl from the year 1896.

"Learn basic and advanced techniques for mountain biking from an expert who is also a renowned cartoonist! William Nealy has revolutionized learning how to mountain bike. Whether you're a rank beginner or a cycling pro ... The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge educates and entertains like no other how-to manual you've ever read! His crash-and-burn experience, four-dimensional drawings, and twisted sense of humor give you the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and detailed book on mountain biking ever written"--

Das schöne Tirol ist der Startpunkt des Lech-Radweges, der bis zu seinem Übertritt nach Deutschland ganz auf Tuchfühlung mit dem Lech geht. Die Fahrt führt durch eine der letzten wilden Flusslandschaften in Europa, durch die sich der gletscherblaue Fluss mit seinen malerischen weißen Kiesbänken und flankiert von hohen Bergen, seinen Weg bahnt. Das Naturschauspiel Lechfall markiert den Übergang nach Bayern, das die Reisenden mit seiner Bilderbuchlandschaft aus hügeliger Voralpengegend mit grünen Weiden, den prachtvollen Königsschlössern und blitzblauen Seen empfängt. Das lebensfrohe Füssen läutet dann den Reigen sehenswerter, historischer Städte ein, der sich nordwärts mit dem mittelalterlichen Landsberg am Lech und der Fuggerstadt Augsburg fortsetzt. Auf der Höhe des schmucken Städtchens Donauwörth mündet der Lech schlussendlich in die Donau und der Lech-Radweg in den Donauradweg.

Mark Perkins brings the story behind one of the most punishing cycling events in California to life in The Fresno Uphill Climb to Kaiser: The First 38 Years of the Fresno Cycling Club's Greatest Event. He chronicles how one group of friends' fateful excursion to Kaiser Pass to train for the Sierra Super Tour evolved into an honored and grueling tradition that has spanned decades in its running. Mark's colorful accounts of the origins and development of this strenuous but much-loved tradition do much to illustrate its effect on the culture of the Fresno Cycling Club and on California cycling, strongly supported by his extensive collection of FCC correspondence, collectibles, and keepsakes. In addition to Mark's well-told and engaging recollections of the FCC's Uphill Climb to Kaiser over the years, you'll also be presented with:Club flyers, announcements, and the only existing collection of The Rough Draft (FCC's newsletter)Newspaper articles, poetry, jokes, and other pieces associated with the eventRoute sheets, route maps, sponsor/supporter sheets, and elevation graphsPhotographs of or relating to the Climb to Kaiser-all in color!More than 2600 names of previous participants, listed alphabetically (including year, nation, and time)A treasure trove of many other pieces of trivia and memorabilia, such as each year's event t-shirt design.When you pick up a copy of The Fresno Uphill Climb to Kaiser, know you're in for a wild ride through one of the most storied chapters in the Fresno Cycling Club's history!

It's intimate, raw, sensitive, sexual, funny. Share the adventures of a young man who dared to do what the majority will never dare, and live his daily life for more than a year from Europe to Asia, in 1990.For all those who dream of vacations in large hotels, organized group trips, lazing around on deckchairs-pool or who like crowded cruises, this book is not for you. But if you like seeing the country differently, confronting yourself with wacky, funny, crazy, sometimes torrid or downright chilling situations, then you're going to enjoy this dry and snappy style, without frills, and always with humor and sensitivity.Pages full of questioning and exposure of the author. He is like you. Aren't we all the same? You enter his heart, which is not so different from yours, with perhaps a little more courage, and a need for new spiritual answers. He gives us his intimate version of his experiences to better understand our lives. It's day by day. The adventure takes us, we are there, we travel and it goes fast!Between meditative serenity and debauchery, stupor and lust in Asia. From noisy capitals to the depths of the Thai jungle, in a Buddhist monastery surrounded by cobras where his life will take on a new spiritual impetus, he takes us on a thrilling and warm inner adventure.Extract :At the Reggae Pub, I am accosted by the prettiest Thai girl I have ever seen, very sexy, too much so perhaps. I can't tell if it's a guy or a girl because the result is amazing, I'm stunned. I'm amazed, drooling at the corners of my mouth, fine droplets beading on my temples... Immediately after the usual "What's your name", he or she offers me to have sex, because her parents are poor and she wants to get an ostrich clitoris, something like that. It was too quick anyway for her not to be a whore who whores. Well, gently, I tell her to fuck off to the smurfs and get herself another sucker, but she doesn't know smurfs. I go back to the bar. There, I meet another Thai girl, pretty, nice, not aggressive like "hello, what's your name, you want to fuck ?", so more in my idealo-romantic-obsessed state of mind. We spend the evening dancing, kissing. God, it's good to touch a woman again!

Saddle up! 8400km solo on the bike, along the Atlantic Coast, from the South of Portugal to the North Cape of Norway, one summer long. Follow the merry Tour d'Europe through delightful encounters, culinary delicacies, breathtaking nature experiences, minor mishaps and luxurious nights under the stars. In addition to the cycling adventure, our author fulfilled one more dream -you are looking at it. "Sporty, challenging, a fair bit of adventure, fun to read!" Jonas Deichmann, long-distance exceptional athlete and Spiegel bestselling Author"A text that inspires and always brings a smile. For explorers of all ages." Paul Maar, Author

Aus dem Alltag ausbrechen, selbst bestimmen, wo man schläft, wie lange man unterwegs ist und welcher Route man folgt - das sind nur einige Gründe, warum sich Bikepacking immer größerer Beliebtheit erfreut.Dennoch scheint der Sprung von der Feierabendrunde zur mehrtägigen Bikepacking-Tour für viele Radler eine große Hürde darzustellen. Dass diese leicht zu nehmen ist, zeigt dieses Buch. Klar strukturiert, verständlich und mit pragmatischen Tipps. Und das Ganze ohne Fachchinesisch und Tech-Talk.

Die Via Claudia Augusta, eine ehemalige römische Staatsstraße, verläuft von der Donau bis nach Italien. Der Fernwanderweg zieht nun viele Radfahrer und Wanderer an. Atemberaubende Aussichten, historische Sehenswürdigkeiten und kulinarische Genüsse warten auf die Reisenden. 2022 waren Wir Zwei auf ihren Spuren unterwegs und erzählen von so manchem Abenteuer.