Best of
Cycling

2007

In Search of Robert Millar: Unravelling the Mystery Surrounding Britain's Most Successful Tour De France Cyclist


Richard Moore - 2007
    Cyclist Robert Millar came from one of Europe's most industrialized cities, Glasgow, to excel in the most unlikely terrain—over the high mountain passes of the Pyrenees and the Alps. He was crowned King of the Mountains during the 1984 Tour de France and remains the only ever Briton to finish on the podium of the world's toughest race. Through interviews with Millar's friends, acquaintances, cycling colleagues and ex-classmates, the author seeks to unravel the mystery of this maverick Scotsman, arguably one of the greatest enigmas in a sport full of remarkable characters.

Bicycling & the Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist


Bob Mionske - 2007
    Of these, more than 9 million describe themselves as "active cyclists" -- weekend riders, off-road riders, commuters, and amateur and professional athletes. These 9 million face the daily hazards of commuting in traffic, overenthusiastic dogs, faulty roads, harassment, road rage, and bicycle theft. This book was written for them. Bicycling and the Law is designed to be the primary resource for cyclists faced with a legal question. It provides readers with information that can help them avoid many legal problems in the first place, and informs them of their rights, their responsibilities, and what steps to take if they do encounter a legal problem. This useful guide makes the law both entertaining and comprehensible, presenting an accurate and thorough explanation of the laws governing bicycles and the activity of bicycling.

The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike): A Guide to Cycling Climbing and the Most Difficult Hill Climbs in the United States


John Summerson - 2007
    From the incredibly steep roadways of New England, to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southeast and the high altitude assaults of the mountain west, the most difficult climbs are all included. Includes: climbing tips, easy to read directions with maps, climb profiles, appendices with climb rankings and other information, descriptions and accurate climb information.

The Official Treasures: Le Tour de France


Serge Laget - 2007
    With a foreword by Tour legend Bernard Hinault and more than 275 archival photographs, The Official Treasures: Le Tour de France presents an authoritative account of each major era in the sport (including the 2009 Tour), as well as features on the superstars and 40 facsimile items of rare of memorabilia from the past 105 years.

Bike Scotland Book Two: 40 Great Highlands And Islands Routes (Pocket Mountains): Book Two


Fergal MacErlean - 2007
    Following on from Bike Scotland Book One, the essential guide to cycling routes in Central Scotland, this collection features 40 classic rides, from easy loops that all the family can enjoy to epic multi-day road trips and mountain biking adventures.

The 2007 Tour de France: A New Generation Takes the Stage


John Wilcockson - 2007
    In this especially eagerly awaited edition of an annual favorite, John Wilcockson and the editors of VeloNews follow the jersey winners from the start of the Pro Tour season all the way to the Champs-Elysees, capturing the heroics of cycling's most famous and watched race. Each stage of France's grueling three-week Tour comes to life here with maps, stage profiles, daily commentary by the riders themselves, and photographs of the pivotal moments. With close-up coverage of each jersey pursuit, "The 2007 Tour de France" delivers much more than a race recap. It captures the heat and drama as the "peloton's" most promising riders -- climbers, sprinters, newcomers, and top contenders -- stop at nothing to get the maillot jeune.