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Histoire du Tour de France

par Jean-François Mignot ...

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Cet ouvrage retrace l'histoire du Tour, depuis sa création en 1903, sur fond d'affaire Dreyfus. Pour la première fois, il se fonde sur les données statistiques du groupe de presse qui organise l'épreuve, afin de mieux comprendre les évolutions de long terme de la course et retrace, par la même occasion, plus d'un siècle d'histoire économique, sociale et culturelle de la France.Cette édition ... En savoir plus

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Cet ouvrage retrace l'histoire du Tour, depuis sa création en 1903, sur fond d'affaire Dreyfus. Pour la première fois, il se fonde sur les données statistiques du groupe de presse qui organise l'épreuve, afin de mieux comprendre les évolutions de long terme de la course et retrace, par la même occasion, plus d'un siècle d'histoire économique, sociale et culturelle de la France.Cette édition
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Faster

The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists

par Mr Michael Hutchinson ...

A fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport's top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

A fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport's top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on
... En savoir plus
The Masked Rider

Cycling in West Africa

par Neil Peart ...

Neil Peart’s travel memoir of thoughts, observations, and experiences as he cycles through West Africa reveals the subtle, yet powerful writing style that has made him one of rock’s greatest lyricists. As he describes his extraordinary journey and his experiences — from the pains of dysentery, to a confrontation with an armed soldier, to navigating dirt roads off the beaten path — he reveals his ... En savoir plus

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Neil Peart’s travel memoir of thoughts, observations, and experiences as he cycles through West Africa reveals the subtle, yet powerful writing style that has made him one of rock’s greatest lyricists. As he describes his extraordinary journey and his experiences — from the pains of dysentery, to a confrontation with an armed soldier, to navigating dirt roads off the beaten path — he reveals his
... En savoir plus
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance

The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide

par Lennard Zinn ...

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance.From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone. Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly ... En savoir plus

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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance.From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone. Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly
... En savoir plus
La cassure

par Geneviève Jeanson ...

« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé ... En savoir plus

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« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé
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Gironimo!

Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy

par Tim Moore ...

A 3,162 km race. A 48-year-old man. A 100-year-old bike. Made mostly of wood. That he built himself.Tim Moore sets off to recreate the most appalling bike race of all time. The notorious 1914 Giro d'Italia was an ordeal of 400-kilometre stages, cataclysmic night storms and relentless sabotage - all on a diet of raw eggs and red wine. Of the 81 who rolled out of Milan, only eight made it back ... En savoir plus

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A 3,162 km race. A 48-year-old man. A 100-year-old bike. Made mostly of wood. That he built himself.Tim Moore sets off to recreate the most appalling bike race of all time. The notorious 1914 Giro d'Italia was an ordeal of 400-kilometre stages, cataclysmic night storms and relentless sabotage - all on a diet of raw eggs and red wine. Of the 81 who rolled out of Milan, only eight made it back
... En savoir plus
Momentum Is Your Friend

The Metal Cowboy and His Pint-Sized Posse Take on America

par Joe Kurmaskie ...

“A reader’s trifecta: a humorous travelogue, a stirring adventure tale, and a touching family story.” —Bart King, author of The Big Book of Boy Stuff Most people bring their inner child on an epic adventure. Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie actually took his two kids along. For a 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America, Joe’s seven-year-old son, Quinn, rides a tagalong bike attached to his dad’s; and ... En savoir plus

$8.23 CAD

“A reader’s trifecta: a humorous travelogue, a stirring adventure tale, and a touching family story.” —Bart King, author of The Big Book of Boy Stuff Most people bring their inner child on an epic adventure. Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie actually took his two kids along. For a 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America, Joe’s seven-year-old son, Quinn, rides a tagalong bike attached to his dad’s; and
... En savoir plus
The Cyclist's Bucket List

A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences

par Ian Dille ...

An inspiring and definitive guide to the top rides that every adventurous cyclist should experience in their lifetimesThe smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The payoff of a Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii’s Haleakala volcanic crater after five hours of uphill riding. A fresh Fat Tire Ale hitting your lips at the New Belgium ... En savoir plus

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An inspiring and definitive guide to the top rides that every adventurous cyclist should experience in their lifetimesThe smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The payoff of a Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii’s Haleakala volcanic crater after five hours of uphill riding. A fresh Fat Tire Ale hitting your lips at the New Belgium
... En savoir plus
Etape

The untold stories of the Tour de France’s defining stages

par Richard Moore ...

In ETAPE, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore will take readers on a virtual Tour de France, with each chapter focusing on a single rider in a single stage that came to define the Tour’s history.In Étape, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore tells the stories behind some of the defining stages in the Tour de France’s history through the eyes of the protagonists: the heroes and villains, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

In ETAPE, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore will take readers on a virtual Tour de France, with each chapter focusing on a single rider in a single stage that came to define the Tour’s history.In Étape, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore tells the stories behind some of the defining stages in the Tour de France’s history through the eyes of the protagonists: the heroes and villains,
... En savoir plus
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance

The World's Best-Selling Guide to Mountain Bike Repair

par Lennard Zinn ...

Join the millions of cyclists who swear by the name Zinn. Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to the maintenance and repair of mountain bikes, hybrids, and fat bikes.Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools and parts you'll need to repair new and old mountain bikes, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Join the millions of cyclists who swear by the name Zinn. Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to the maintenance and repair of mountain bikes, hybrids, and fat bikes.Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools and parts you'll need to repair new and old mountain bikes,
... En savoir plus
Road to Valour

A True Story of World War II Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation

par Aili McConnon, Andres McConnon ...

Road to Valouris the inspiring, against-the-odds story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatestcomeback in Tour de France history and, between his Tour victories, secretly aided the Italian resistance during World War II.Gino Bartali is best known as an Italian cycling legend: the man who not only won the Tour de France twice, but also holds the record for the longest time span between ... En savoir plus

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Road to Valouris the inspiring, against-the-odds story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatestcomeback in Tour de France history and, between his Tour victories, secretly aided the Italian resistance during World War II.Gino Bartali is best known as an Italian cycling legend: the man who not only won the Tour de France twice, but also holds the record for the longest time span between
... En savoir plus
A Highly Unlikely Bicycle Tourist

par Stephen John Peel ...

A highly unlikely bicycle touristThe astonishing true story about a 350-pound middle-aged, disabled, working-class husband and father. I was never a regular cyclist, and I knew nothing about bicycle maintenance and repair. And yet, without a single day of bicycle touring practice, I loaded up my shiny new bike with everything I thought I'd need and cycled out of Cheshire to see the world. Solo, ... En savoir plus

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A highly unlikely bicycle touristThe astonishing true story about a 350-pound middle-aged, disabled, working-class husband and father. I was never a regular cyclist, and I knew nothing about bicycle maintenance and repair. And yet, without a single day of bicycle touring practice, I loaded up my shiny new bike with everything I thought I'd need and cycled out of Cheshire to see the world. Solo,
... En savoir plus
How Cycling Can Save the World

par Peter Walker ...

Peter Walker—reporter at the Guardian and curator of its popular bike blog—shows how the future of humanity depends on the bicycle.Car culture has ensnared much of the world—and it's no wonder. Convenience and comfort (as well as some clever lobbying) have made the car the transportation method of choice for generations. But as the world evolves, the high cost of the automobile is made clearer ... En savoir plus

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Peter Walker—reporter at the Guardian and curator of its popular bike blog—shows how the future of humanity depends on the bicycle.Car culture has ensnared much of the world—and it's no wonder. Convenience and comfort (as well as some clever lobbying) have made the car the transportation method of choice for generations. But as the world evolves, the high cost of the automobile is made clearer
... En savoir plus
The Secret Race

Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France

par Tyler Hamilton, Daniel Coyle ...

“The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’t just a game changer for the Lance Armstrong myth. It’s the game ender.”—OutsideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

“The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’t just a game changer for the Lance Armstrong myth. It’s the game ender.”—OutsideNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
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Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Canada

par Robert Isenberg, Jeff Bartlett, Mary Fitzpatrick, Ashlyn George, Amy McPherson, Darcy Rhyno, Tamara Elliott ...

Collections series Travel Guide
Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes – with maps – so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Canada and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire wild and rugged beaches wit... ... En savoir plus

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Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes – with maps – so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Canada and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire wild and rugged beaches wit...
... En savoir plus
To Shake the Sleeping Self

A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret

par Jedidiah Jenkins ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “With winning candor, Jedidiah Jenkins takes us with him as he bicycles across two continents and delves deeply into his own beautiful heart.”—Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful ThingsOn the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funneled into a life he didn’t choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent sixteen months cycling from Oregon to ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “With winning candor, Jedidiah Jenkins takes us with him as he bicycles across two continents and delves deeply into his own beautiful heart.”—Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful ThingsOn the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funneled into a life he didn’t choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent sixteen months cycling from Oregon to
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The Tour According to G

My Journey to the Yellow Jersey

par Geraint Thomas ...

The inspirational inside story from the 2018 Tour de France and Sports Personality of the Year winner"This year G was the strongest rider, and he finally had Lady Luck on his side. An unstoppable combination" Chris Froome"I understood what Geraint's win meant: for him, for me, for the team, and for Wales, too" Dave Brailsford"Wow!" Thierry HenryFor years Geraint Thomas appeared blessed with ... ... En savoir plus

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The inspirational inside story from the 2018 Tour de France and Sports Personality of the Year winner"This year G was the strongest rider, and he finally had Lady Luck on his side. An unstoppable combination" Chris Froome"I understood what Geraint's win meant: for him, for me, for the team, and for Wales, too" Dave Brailsford"Wow!" Thierry HenryFor years Geraint Thomas appeared blessed with ...
... En savoir plus
At the Edge

Riding for My Life

par Danny MacAskill ...

'I've already had my nine lives on the bike...'Danny MacAskill lives on the edge. The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like 'The Ridge': nerve-jangling blurs of stunts and speed over towering buildings and mountain peaks. His life is one of thrills, bloody spills and millions of online hits.It hasn't been an easy ride. Fear, stress and the 'what if?' factor circle every ... En savoir plus

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'I've already had my nine lives on the bike...'Danny MacAskill lives on the edge. The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like 'The Ridge': nerve-jangling blurs of stunts and speed over towering buildings and mountain peaks. His life is one of thrills, bloody spills and millions of online hits.It hasn't been an easy ride. Fear, stress and the 'what if?' factor circle every
... En savoir plus
A Ride In The Neon Sun

A Gaijin in Japan

par Josie Dew ...

It's not easy landing unprepared in a country like Japan. The eccentricities of the calendar, the indecipherable postal system, not to mention the alien alphabet, language and culture, have all to be confronted before the disorientated traveller can feel at ease. Trying to ride a bicycle through the streets of one of the most congested cities in the world would seem to compound your problems. For ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

It's not easy landing unprepared in a country like Japan. The eccentricities of the calendar, the indecipherable postal system, not to mention the alien alphabet, language and culture, have all to be confronted before the disorientated traveller can feel at ease. Trying to ride a bicycle through the streets of one of the most congested cities in the world would seem to compound your problems. For
... En savoir plus
A Significant Other

Riding the Centenary tour de France with Lance Armstrong

par Matt Rendell ...

An inside view into cycling's most prestigious event and the people who have helped Lance Armstrong win an unprecedented six timesLance Armstrong's place in the cycling history books is assured. Winner of the Tour de France a record-breaking six times, he is regarded as one of the greatest individual talents the sport has ever seen. Perhaps his most compelling victory was in 2003 when he won the ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

An inside view into cycling's most prestigious event and the people who have helped Lance Armstrong win an unprecedented six timesLance Armstrong's place in the cycling history books is assured. Winner of the Tour de France a record-breaking six times, he is regarded as one of the greatest individual talents the sport has ever seen. Perhaps his most compelling victory was in 2003 when he won the
... En savoir plus
Remarkable Bicycle Rides

par Colin Salter ...

Remarkable Bicycle Rides continues the format established in the best-selling ‘Remarkable’ series, which has combined spectacular photography of popular and niche sporting venues from around the world.Remarkable Bicycle Rides includes a wide variety of cycling challenges from the exhilaration of high alpine trails to more gentler touring routes, such as Hadrian’s Cycleway, which crosses from ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Remarkable Bicycle Rides continues the format established in the best-selling ‘Remarkable’ series, which has combined spectacular photography of popular and niche sporting venues from around the world.Remarkable Bicycle Rides includes a wide variety of cycling challenges from the exhilaration of high alpine trails to more gentler touring routes, such as Hadrian’s Cycleway, which crosses from
... En savoir plus
The Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Women

Everything You Need to Know for Whatever, Whenever, and Wherever You Ride

par Selene Yeager, Editors of Bicycling Magazine ...

It's a fact: Women are built differently than men. That means that women's bodies react differently to training, nutrition, and sometimes even riding itself. Yet most bicycling books are written without addressing any of these differences. This comprehensive cycling book addresses how to gear up and prepare for any goal--whether you want to ride for pleasure, complete your first 100 miles, or line ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

It's a fact: Women are built differently than men. That means that women's bodies react differently to training, nutrition, and sometimes even riding itself. Yet most bicycling books are written without addressing any of these differences. This comprehensive cycling book addresses how to gear up and prepare for any goal--whether you want to ride for pleasure, complete your first 100 miles, or line
... En savoir plus
Bicycling: A Reintroduction

A Visual Guide to Choosing, Repairing, Maintaining & Operating a Bicycle

par Karen Ruth ...

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 ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
French Revolutions

Cycling the Tour de France

par Tim Moore ...

Self-confessed loafer Time Moore, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting even in the world, sets out to cycle the course of the Tour de France. All 3,630km of it. Racing old men on butchers' bikes and chased by cows, Moore soon resorts to standard race tactics - cheating and drugs - in a hilarious and moving tale of true adventure. ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Self-confessed loafer Time Moore, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting even in the world, sets out to cycle the course of the Tour de France. All 3,630km of it. Racing old men on butchers' bikes and chased by cows, Moore soon resorts to standard race tactics - cheating and drugs - in a hilarious and moving tale of true adventure.
... En savoir plus

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