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En el sureste mexicano, con más precisión, en Yucatán, la bicicleta ha sido y es un elemento esencial en su evolución socio urbana, ya que a partir de su arribo a finales del siglo XIX y durante muchas décadas siglo del XX, fue un objeto de movilidad básico en una sociedad que se transformó, de una eminentemente rural a una preponderantemente urbana.
Esta es una crónica de la bicicleta en el contexto socioeconómico de Yucatán, pero también...
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Get the Summary of Phil Cavell's The Midlife Cyclist in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Midlife Cyclist" by Phil Cavell is a comprehensive guide for cyclists over 50, focusing on how to maintain health and performance despite the challenges of aging. Cavell discusses cellular aging and its impact on conditions like cataracts and arthritis, emphasizing the benefits of endurance sports like cycling on cellular...
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Interest in bicycling is growing rapidly, with worldwide industry sales up 10 to 25% per year over the past decade. There are currently 450 million bicycles owned in the US, with over 60 million adult riders. Interest in commuting (gas prices), health and fitness (boomers retiring), and environmental concerns (zero emissions) are converging to make bicycling a subject area of continued high growth. This book is designed as an introduction to bicycling,...
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Written for cyclists of all stripes, “Best Bike Rides” books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all are included. Most rides are in the 5-to-30-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, point-by-point miles and directions, and...
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Kevin Lynch or Kevee as he is affectionately known was part of the "Route 66 Cycle Challenge" team that attempted to ride the mother road in seven days. It's a heart wrenching tale of eight riders and six crew all doing their upmost to make this happen. Throughout the journey tensions rise and as the week progresses we get an insight into what life was really like on the road. This story takes you back to the very beginning of this epic challenge...
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The fourth in a series of eight new cycling climbs guides from bestselling author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren. Spanning the width of England, the Midlands contain numerous (literally) breath-taking climbs. The isolation of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the desolation of the Long Mynd are home to a myriad of challenges, and no matter where you look, you're never too far from an absolute killer....
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From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this take-along guide has everything you need to know when you're out on your mountain bike. Mountain bike racer and trainer, Clive Forth, emphasizes practical skills that a surprising number of riders lack, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures. Included is information on getting the best out of your bike and your ride – from cornering effectively...
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A light-hearted and humorous journey of the joys of two wheels through the eyes of an everyday cyclist. There are the ups of the mountains and the downs of the crashes with some historical context thrown in for good measure. If you like your cycling, you'll love this and if you don't like your cycling, why ever not...?
49) Fix Your Bike
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Everyone's cycling nowdays. City streets are thronged with cyclists on the latest cool bikes, and more and more of us are cycling for fun at the weekends. You may love to cruise the streets and lanes with the wind in your hair, but would you be able to fix your bike if it let you down? Fix Your Bike is a brilliantly straightforward, stylish and no-fuss approach to getting you geared up and back on your bike in no time. It's a visually stunning, clear-cut...
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Composite of hiking and biking trails throughout Cook County, Illinois. Illustrated and in color. Easy to reference and use. Directions to trail sites and accesses. Trail distances, general setting, conditions, points of interest, and riding tips. Includes contacts for additional information.
51) Southern England
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The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...
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Ever wanted to take a bicycle vacation? Go on a bike date? Convert your beater into a fixie? Or are you just curious about the anthropology of urban cycling culture? The Urban Biking Handbook teaches you the anatomy of your bike, how to dismantle it, how to reassemble it, how to make it pretty, how to make it ugly"and most importantly, how to make it yours. Bike your way through car-jammed cities, under overpasses, and over the hills and far away...
53) Vive le Tour!
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The Observer, July 1, 2007 "A quirky and inventive collection of history, statistics and random trivia, Brownlee's book would be perfect for whipping out of the back pocket of your cycling jersey to settle arguments or impress your friends." The Guardian, 30 June, 2007 "an accessible if at first unprepossessing blend of history-lite, helpful explanation and bizarre factoids." The Tour De France is one of the most revered, thrilling sporting events...
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La historia personal de Samuel Sánchez, el único campeón olímpico español en la prueba de ruta.
Los retos y obstáculos en la trayectoria de uno de los mejores ciclistas de nuestro país en el siglo XXI.
El 9 de agosto de 2008, Samuel Sánchez se convertía en el primer ciclista español de la historia en conseguir la medalla de oro en la prueba de ruta de unos Juegos Olímpicos. El dorado metal, que abría el medallero de la delegación española...
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The basic thesis of the manifesto is as follows: The American aversion to bicycling for transportation is a unique historical-cultural absurdity that is based largely on false assumptions and bad information. As the nation's acute energy predicament intensifies, the most simple and elegant remedy available is the one that almost never gets mentioned. The avoidance of the bicycle in recent public discourse has been conspicuous, ridiculous, and downright...
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Segundo número de este libro recopilatorio de narraciones ciclistas que pretende ofrecer textos de calidad redactados cada año por periodistas, escritores/as, deportistas que si tienen algo en común, es su pasión por el ciclismo y las letras.
Llega el vol. 2 de la colección El Afilador, tras el primer, número publicado en 2016. A algunas firmas ya presentes en el vol. 1, se suman nuevos nombres: el redactor de ciclismo del diario El País Carlos...
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Cycling is Britain's biggest boom sport and nowhere is the boom more evident than on the road: once seen as the preserve of serious racers, the road bike has recently found a new lease of life due to the popularity of challenge rides and Sportives. It is now possible for cyclists of all abilities to ride a well marked, well marshalled event just about any weekend of the year, usually based around one, two or sometimes as many as ten fearsome hills....
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Fascinante libro de Tim Lewis sobre el ciclismo en Ruanda. Repasa genialmente la historia de un país que se levanta tras la guerra y en el que la bicicleta sirve para cambiar vidas. Como la de Adrien Niyonshuti, ahora corredor del Team Dimension Data. O la del inventor del mountain bike Tom Ritchey o la del primer estadounidense en disputar el Tour de Francia: Jock Boyer.
Conoce a Adrien Niyonshuti, ciclista ruandés que con 7 años perdió a toda...
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Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual is a must for cyclists of...
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Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, “Basic Illustrated” books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the “Basic Illustrated” series shows you what you need to know.
Discover how to:
• Choose the proper bike
• Select appropriate gear
• Properly pack your equipment
• Identify the best...
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