The Art Of Cycling

Author : James Hibbard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1639364242
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Cycling written by James Hibbard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, revealing 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 of the highs and lows of being an elite athlete, the limits of approaching any sporting pursuit from a strictly rational perspective, and how the philosophical and often counterintuitive lessons derived from sport can be applied to other areas of life. Accessible to everyone from the hardened racer to the casual fan, this updated American edition of The Art of Cycling engages the history of thought through the lens of cycling to undermine much of what is typically thought of as "intellectual," breathing new vitality into life, and countering society's obsession with progress and drive towards the abstract, detached, and virtual.

Author : Robert J. Hurst
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762743162
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Cycling written by Robert J. Hurst and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering much more than just riding a bike in traffic, author Robert Hurst paints, in uncanny detail, the challenges, strategies, and art of riding a bike on America's modern streets and roadways. The Art of Cycling dismantles the bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. Its primary concern is safety, but this book goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving in to the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics. It empowers readers with the Big Picture of riding a bicycle in America -- and gives cyclists useful insights to consider while pedaling the next commute, grocery run, or training ride.

Author : Robert Hurst
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762751975
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art of Cycling written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bicyclist is under attack from all directions - the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride. After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists fell out of the social consciousness, becoming an afterthought when our cities were planned and built. Cyclists today are left to navigate, like rats in a sewer, through a hard and unsympathetic world that was not made for them. Yet, with the proper attitude and a bit of knowledge, cyclists can thrive in this hostile environment. Covering much more than just riding a bike in traffic, author Robert Hurst paints, in uncanny detail, the challenges, strategies, and art of riding a bike on America's modern streets and roadways. The Art of Cycling dismantles the bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. Its primary concern is safety, but this book goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving in to the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics.

Author : D. Stephen Long
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666707155
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Cycling, Living, and Dying written by D. Stephen Long and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty years of avid bicycling came to a conclusion for D. Stephen Long in early October, 2020. Fearing his own imminent death required Long to reflect on life, on its beginnings, middle, and endings. This work uses the lessons learned from cycling, and the experience of the rapid onset of illness, to discuss God, friendship, racism, sexuality, justice, virtues, vices, and much more. It offers a moral theology but one more in keeping with how we take it up—not through theories but in the practices that make up everyday life. Attention to everyday life can help us live well and in so doing prepare us to die well.

Author : Stephen Holiday
Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pedal to Perfection: Mastering the Art of Cycling written by Stephen Holiday and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a novice rider eager to take your first pedal strokes or a seasoned cyclist looking to refine your skills, Pedal to Perfection is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of cycling. This comprehensive book is packed with practical advice, expert tips, and in-depth knowledge to help you become an amazing cyclist. Discover the joy of cycling through meticulously detailed chapters that cover everything from choosing the right bike and essential gear to advanced techniques and competitive strategies. Learn how to build your cycling skills, develop a personalized training plan, and maintain your bicycle like a pro. Explore the diverse world of cycling disciplines, from road biking to mountain biking and everything in between. In Pedal to Perfection, you'll find: A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of cycling Step-by-step guides to enhance your riding techniques Essential tips for bicycle maintenance and repairs Strategies for training, racing, and achieving peak performance Insights into the vibrant cycling culture and community Health benefits and injury prevention tips to keep you riding strong Inspirational stories and advice for becoming a lifelong cyclist Whether you aim to cycle for fitness, fun, or competition, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to ride with skill and passion. Embrace the freedom of the open road and the thrill of the trail as you pedal your way to perfection. Pedal to Perfection—your essential companion on the journey to becoming an extraordinary cyclist.

Author : Robert Hurst
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493012339
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art of Cycling written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bicyclist is under attack from all directions - the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride. After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists fell out of the social consciousness, becoming an afterthought when our cities were planned and built. Cyclists today are left to navigate through a hard and unsympathetic world that was not made for them. Yet, with the proper attitude and a bit of knowledge, cyclists can thrive in this hostile environment. Covering much more than just riding a bike in traffic, author Robert Hurst paints, in uncanny detail, the challenges, strategies, and art of riding a bike on America's modern streets and roadways. The Art of Cycling dismantles the bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. Its primary concern is safety, but this book goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving in to the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics.

Author : Cadel Evans
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
ISBN 13 : 1460705513
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Cycling written by Cadel Evans and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling autobiography of a cycling legend and winner of the 2011 Tour de France On the afternoon of Sunday, the first of February 2015, Cadel Evans crossed the finish line in the first-ever race of the event that would immortalise his name: the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. At that moment, an extraordinary cycling career, spanning 20 years and more than 750 professional races, came to a close. Now, looking back on his journey, Cadel Evans tells his story of the races and moments that mattered. Ranging from the dirt tracks of his early 1990s mountain-biking days to the Tour de France's famous podium in 2011 and beyond, The Art of Cycling is a tale of potential realised and ambition fulfilled. It's also the inspiring story of a young boy from the Australian bush, whose focus, talent and dedication conquered the elite world of international cycling in an era when few Australians competed, let alone won. Famous in the sport for his meticulous preparation and as an athlete who prided himself on his ability to give his all, Evans writes with forensic detail about the triumphs, the frustrations, the training, the preparation, the psychology of the sport, his contemporaries, the legends, the controversies and, above all, his enduring love of cycling.

Author : Robert Pittis Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cycling Art, Energy and Locomotion written by Robert Pittis Scott and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Fred DeLong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DeLong's Guide to Bicycles & Bicycling written by Fred DeLong and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jon Malnick
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 0719820529
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Into the Suffersphere written by Jon Malnick and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the website of The Velominati, the self-professed Keepers of the Cog, the optimal number of bikes owned is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes owned. But there's also an important corollary, s-1, where s is the number of bikes that will cause your wife or partner to leave you.' Into the Suffersphere: Cycling and the Art of Pain is a brilliantly witty account of one former racer's exploration of whether cycling is the one sport that pushes its participants to the very limits of human endurance, and delves painfully into the role that physical and mental suffering can play in this elite endurance sport. Drawing together sporting history and pro-cycling interviews, and investigating current medical, business and psychological theories, this is the story of the extraordinary lengths to which minds and bodies can be pushed. Peppered with recollections from the author's own racing experiences and offering a fascinating insight into the unique allure of pain in a sporting context, Into the Suffersphere explores a side of cycling that you would never have dreamed of - not even in your worst nightmare. An essential read for all MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra) and fans of sports writing and smart thinking.