Cycling in Sports & Nonfiction eBooks

One More Croissant for the Road

by Felicity Cloake ...

‘Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it’ – DIANA HENRY‘Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing – this book will get you hooked’ – YOTAM OTTOLENGHIThe nation’s ‘taster in chief’ cycles 2,300 km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes.A green bike drunkenly weaves its way up a cratered hill ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

‘Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it’ – DIANA HENRY‘Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing – this book will get you hooked’ – YOTAM OTTOLENGHIThe nation’s ‘taster in chief’ cycles 2,300 km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes.A green bike drunkenly weaves its way up a cratered hill
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Bicycle Diaries

by David Byrne ...

**“...an engaging book: part diary, part manifesto.”—The GuardianA round-the-world bicycle tour with Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne, one of the most original artists of our day.**Urban bicycling has become more popular than ever as recession-strapped, climate-conscious city dwellers reinvent basic transportation. In this wide-ranging memoir, artist/musician and co-founder of Talking Heads ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

**“...an engaging book: part diary, part manifesto.”—The GuardianA round-the-world bicycle tour with Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne, one of the most original artists of our day.**Urban bicycling has become more popular than ever as recession-strapped, climate-conscious city dwellers reinvent basic transportation. In this wide-ranging memoir, artist/musician and co-founder of Talking Heads
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The Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners

Everything a new cyclist needs to know to gear up and start riding

by Tori Bortman, Editors of Bicycling Magazine ...

Bicycling is undergoing a renaissance in this country as millions of people are taking to the streets in this nostalgic, beloved pastime. From purchasing one's first bike to learning all its different components, Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners is the go-to guide for any beginning cyclist's collection. The vast territory of cycling and its facets will become a welcome terrain for any ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Bicycling is undergoing a renaissance in this country as millions of people are taking to the streets in this nostalgic, beloved pastime. From purchasing one's first bike to learning all its different components, Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners is the go-to guide for any beginning cyclist's collection. The vast territory of cycling and its facets will become a welcome terrain for any
... Read more
The Rhine Cycle Route

Cycle touring EuroVelo 15 through six countries

by Mike Wells ...

Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey along the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), one of Europe’s most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. Spanning 1,368 km (850 miles) from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the route follows the majestic Rhine River through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. With diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and smooth ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Embark on an extraordinary cycling journey along the Rhine Cycle Route (EuroVelo 15), one of Europe’s most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. Spanning 1,368 km (850 miles) from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the route follows the majestic Rhine River through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. With diverse landscapes, historic landmarks, and smooth
... Read more
Draft Animals

Living the Pro Cycling Dream (Once in a While)

by Phil Gaimon ...

From the author of the cult favorite Pro Cycling on $10 a Day and Ask a Pro, the story of one man’s quest to realize his childhood dream, and what happened when he actually did it.Like countless other kids, Phil Gaimon grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete. But unlike countless other kids, he actually pulled it off. After years of amateur races, hard training, living out of a suitcase, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

From the author of the cult favorite Pro Cycling on $10 a Day and Ask a Pro, the story of one man’s quest to realize his childhood dream, and what happened when he actually did it.Like countless other kids, Phil Gaimon grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete. But unlike countless other kids, he actually pulled it off. After years of amateur races, hard training, living out of a suitcase,
... Read more
Bike Fit 2nd Edition

Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance

by Phil Burt ...

The must read, fully updated guide to Bike Fit.Burning thighs and lungs aside, cycling shouldn't be a painful or uncomfortable experience. If you suffer from numb hands, hot-spots on your feet, back pain or saddle discomfort when you're riding, chances are something isn't right with your bike set-up, your body or how they interact.But not all cyclists can afford a professional bike fit. This ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

The must read, fully updated guide to Bike Fit.Burning thighs and lungs aside, cycling shouldn't be a painful or uncomfortable experience. If you suffer from numb hands, hot-spots on your feet, back pain or saddle discomfort when you're riding, chances are something isn't right with your bike set-up, your body or how they interact.But not all cyclists can afford a professional bike fit. This
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The Midlife Cyclist

The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy

by Phil Cavell ...

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRENOWNED CYCLING BIOMECHANICS PIONEER, PHIL CAVELL, EXPLORES THE GROWING TREND OF MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER CYCLISTS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE HIGH-LEVEL PERFORMANCE.Using contributions fro...
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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance

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

by 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 ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... Read more
Momentum Is Your Friend

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

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
Fallen Angel

The Passion of Fausto Coppi

by William Fotheringham ...

Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century, Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions. The greatest cyclist of the immediate post-war years, he was the first man to win cycling's great double, the Tour de France and Tour of Italy in the same year - and he did it twice. He achieved mythical status for his crushing solo victories, world titles and world ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century, Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions. The greatest cyclist of the immediate post-war years, he was the first man to win cycling's great double, the Tour de France and Tour of Italy in the same year - and he did it twice. He achieved mythical status for his crushing solo victories, world titles and world
... Read more
The Art of Cycling

by James Hibbard ...

A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, THE ART OF CYCLING traces the journey of a former professional racer regaining his love for the sport and shows how cycling can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose.Interweaving cycling, philosophy, and personal narrative, THE ART OF CYCLING provides readers with a deep understanding into the highs and lows of being ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, THE ART OF CYCLING traces the journey of a former professional racer regaining his love for the sport and shows how cycling can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose.Interweaving cycling, philosophy, and personal narrative, THE ART OF CYCLING provides readers with a deep understanding into the highs and lows of being
... Read more
The Cyclist's Bucket List

A Celebration of 75 Quintessential Cycling Experiences

by 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 ... Read more

Was $9.99 CAD Now $6.99 CAD

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
... Read more
A Highly Unlikely Bicycle Tourist

by 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, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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,
... Read more
Gironimo!

Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy

by 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 ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

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
... Read more
The Tour According to G

My Journey to the Yellow Jersey

by 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 ... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

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 ...
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At the Edge

Riding for My Life

by 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 ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

'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
... Read more
Fitter, Further, Faster

Get Fit for Sportives and Road Riding

by Ms Rebecca Charlton, Mr Robert Hicks, Ms Hannah Reynolds ...

Fitter, Further, Faster is a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced.In the same way as mass-participation events in running have captured the public imagination, cycling events in which everyone can take part have burgeoned in popularity since they were first introduced in the UK in the late 1990s. There are now a ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Fitter, Further, Faster is a complete guide to how to prepare for road riding and sportive events aimed both at first timers and those more experienced.In the same way as mass-participation events in running have captured the public imagination, cycling events in which everyone can take part have burgeoned in popularity since they were first introduced in the UK in the late 1990s. There are now a
... Read more
Limitless

Nine Pillars to Unlock Extraordinary Human Potential

by Mitch Hutchcraft ...

'Inspirational’ Ben Fogle'Incredible' Bear Grylls‘Extraordinary’ Bill Bailey13,000KM. 240 days. A journey no one thought possible.________What are you capable of when you stop believing your own limits?When Mitch Hutchcraft set out to swim, cycle, run, and climb from the English channel to the summit of Everest, he made history. Over 240 days, he crossed two continents and re... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

'Inspirational’ Ben Fogle'Incredible' Bear Grylls‘Extraordinary’ Bill Bailey13,000KM. 240 days. A journey no one thought possible.________What are you capable of when you stop believing your own limits?When Mitch Hutchcraft set out to swim, cycle, run, and climb from the English channel to the summit of Everest, he made history. Over 240 days, he crossed two continents and re...
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A Ride In The Neon Sun

A Gaijin in Japan

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
The Man Who Cycled the World

by Mark Beaumont ...

The remarkable true story of one man's quest to break the record for cycling around the worldOn the 15th of February 2008, Mark Beaumont had pedaled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris—194 days and 17 hours after setting off in an attempt to circumnavigate the world. His journey had taken him, alone and unsupported, through 18,297 miles, 4 continents, and numerous countries. From broken wheels ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The remarkable true story of one man's quest to break the record for cycling around the worldOn the 15th of February 2008, Mark Beaumont had pedaled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris—194 days and 17 hours after setting off in an attempt to circumnavigate the world. His journey had taken him, alone and unsupported, through 18,297 miles, 4 continents, and numerous countries. From broken wheels
... Read more
A Significant Other

Riding the Centenary tour de France with Lance Armstrong

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
Long Cloud Ride

A 6,000 Mile Cycle Journey Around New Zealand

by Josie Dew ...

After two months on board a Russian container ship sailing 15,000 miles across the world, Josie finally arrives in New Zealand with her bike. Over the next nine months she cycles 10,000 kilometres all over North and South Islands while experiencing the wettest, windiest and stormiest year on record. During this time Josie was spat at, shouted at, honked at, and both run off and blown off the road. ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

After two months on board a Russian container ship sailing 15,000 miles across the world, Josie finally arrives in New Zealand with her bike. Over the next nine months she cycles 10,000 kilometres all over North and South Islands while experiencing the wettest, windiest and stormiest year on record. During this time Josie was spat at, shouted at, honked at, and both run off and blown off the road.
... Read more
Road to Valour

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

by 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 ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

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
... Read more
Remarkable Bicycle Rides

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more

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