Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.'Cycling has always been about a great deal more than its winners, and The Racer is quite a ride' Spectator

    Along the way he reveals cycling's clandestine codes and secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy and Cav, the pivotal races and essential etiquette. Geraint Thomas is treasured for treating his sport just as the rest of us see it: not a job but an escape and an adventure. He's been with Team Sky since its inception, and is one of our most successful and gifted track and road riders, but Geraint reminds us that getting on the bike still puts a smile on your face and fire in the legs like nothing else.Funny, informative, diverting and droll, this is a joyful celebration of the world of cycling.

    Covering what sort of bike you need, how fit do you need to be (not super-fit) and whether or not you should bring luxuries (of course you should), Cycle Touring For Beginners encourages you to try exploring your world by bicycle, whether that’s an overnight trip in your own county or a two-month tour in another country, and whether you’re staying in guest houses or camping. With encouragement and tips on everything from how to eat to keep yourself healthy to what to bring in your tool kit, this book will have you itching to saddle up and start your own bike touring adventure this weekend.

    The book is packed full of beautiful photographs, maps, useful information and the account of the journey made by Tom and Harry. Starting in the city of Chandigahr, they cycled along the famous Manali to Leh Highway and then over the highest motorable pass in the world. On the way they experienced stunning landscapes, fascinating wildlife, the kindness of strangers, wonderful campsites, illness, negotiated their way around landslides and visited Buddhist monasteries. Reading this book is a great adventure in itself and is an excellent resource for people planning a bicycle tour in the Himalayas.

    Accompanied by his wife, Cathie and their two hardy bikes christened Jenny and Craig, this is an absorbing adventure across the heartland of the continent. The only pastime more important than cycling is sampling the culinary delights of French restaurants, German beer halls and the bars and cafes of Belgium, The Netherlands and the Czech Republic - from steak tartare to schnitzel; gateaux to goulash; and beaujolais to beer. The author never loses sight of his life’s mantra, ‘cycling is just an interlude between meals.’‘Cycling to Bohemia’ is a bicycle adventure, a restaurant safari and a handbook for those who enjoy slow food, grassroots travel and long-distance cycling.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Steven Herrick is an Australian poet and author who has published twenty-one books for children and young adults. His books have twice won the NSW Premiers Literary Award (2000, 2005) and have been shortlisted seven times for Book of the Year in the prestigious Children's Book Council of Australia Book Awards. He regularly tours throughout Australia, Asia and Europe performing his work in schools and at festivals.In 2012, he published his first travel book, 'baguettes and bicycles: a cycling adventure across France.' This was followed by 'bordeaux and bicycles: a cycling journey along the canals of France' and 'bratwurst and bicycles: a cycling adventure along the Danube.'He is an avid football (soccer) fan and cyclist who lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife, Cathie. They have two adult sons, Jack and Joe.REVIEWS for 'cycling to Bohemia': 'I read this on my daily commute. A lovely distraction from the glum faces in my train carriage. It made me want to get off at the next station, buy a bicycle and begin my own adventure. A well-written book that entertains and educates in equal measure.' Amazon.com review'Honest, funny and well-researched. Inspirational reading for those of us who want to escape the day-to-day existence of suburbia.' Amazon.com.au review

    Enjoy 36 rides with maps: * Ride on traffic free cycle tracks from the seashore into the heart of Snowdonia and the birthplace of British mountaineering. * Cruise from cove to cove along the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, on quiet lanes bejewelled with wildflowers. * Explore the ruins of the lower Wye Valley, from lost medieval villages to Roman remains, Norman strongholds and the aweinspiring Tintern Abbey. 36 specially selected rides with downloadable information. Graded from easy to challenging, with handmade maps, best pubs and tea stops, wild swims and finest viewpoints. Overnight stops, from B&Bs to camping under the stars. Most rides are accessible by train.

    I followed the roads of the TransAmerica bike route and experienced extremes of weather and scenery, both good and bad and had random encounters along the way that were sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always interesting. This trip allowed me to see this country with new eyes and gave me a new appreciation for the diversity of geography, climate, and culture. It was also an adventure that tested me to my limits, both physically and mentally, and taught me a great deal about myself and my strengths and limitations.

    

    Relive the 2015 Tour de France day by day, stage by stage, from the Grand Depart in Utrecht right through to the grand climax on the Champs Elysee. The Official Review takes you to the heart of one of the greatest sporting events in the world and follow stars such as Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome, Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan as they chase glory at the biggest race of them all. Compiled by the journalists and photographers of legendary French sports newspaper L'Equipe and fully endorsed by Le Tour, the bestselling review will be available just a few weeks after the conclusion of the world's greatest cycling event.

    The Pilgrim Way is an essential guide for those considering long-distance touring in general, or a cross-country trek specifically.Written for the cyclist considering unsupported long-distance touring without a mountain of gear, The Pilgrim Way offers a minimalist approach to bicycle touring, focusing on the enjoyment of the ride more than the schlepping of gear.- Detailed route, directions, descriptions- Preparation and training- The minimalist touring style- Bicycles and gear- Provisions and fuel for the body- On riding alone

    Following a brief history of the development of the cycle this book chronicles the journeys of the men and women who used the cycle to explore the world, showcasing the rise and fall of cycling interest. The book reminds readers that since the cycle's first appearance, people have always enjoyed traveling in the slow lane.-- "Seven Day Cyclist"

    Cycling Climbs of South East England