The Christmas Day Cyclist

Author : Peter Brunsden
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 180381635X
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Christmas Day Cyclist written by Peter Brunsden and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gladys Lancashire and Cynthia Tilling live in a retirement community called 'The Village' where little happens to disturb their daily routine until a newspaper report on the cold case of banker Richard Pennington catches their eye. Pennington's body was left thirty years previously on the common next to 'The Village' on the exact spot where riding his bicycle on Christmas Day he knocked over and injured an eight-year-old girl, Jekina Iqbal who later died. Their curiosity aroused, the women visit the scene of the two incidents and find a credit card buried in the undergrowth which dates to the time the body was found. Together with their fellow 'Village' resident, ex-senior police officer George Skelton they follow a trail which leads to Jekina's aunt, a lawyer and one of the leading supporters of women's rights in the world being put on trial for murder....

Author : Tom Kevill Davies
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007278845
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hungry Cyclist written by Tom Kevill Davies and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From New York to Rio de Janeiro, with nothing but a puncture repair kit for protection. Tom Kevill-Davies embarks upon an epic pedal-powered quest in search of the perfect meal ... he discovers the real flavours of the Americas, eating guinea pigs one day and armadillos the next, dining with beauty queens and sleeping with dogs. From the Great Plains of the Mid West to the golden beaches of Brazil ... This is a gripping story of determination, daring and culinary adventure"--Publisher's description.

Author : Ian Dille
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 1623364477
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cyclist's Bucket List written by Ian Dille and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii's Haleakala volcanic crater (after 5 hours of uphill riding). A fresh Fat Tire ale hitting your lips at the new Belgium brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado. These, and a wide-ranging variety of other experiences, all rooted to a specific location or event, comprise The Cyclist's Bucket List. The book definitively catalogs both the iconic and little known-the accessible and aspirational-sensory and emotional experiences that instill cyclists with a deep passion for the sport. In this book, Ian Dille compiles and showcases the world's quintessential cycling experiences through extensive research and interviews with expert sources, vivid storytelling, stunning photography, and compelling design. The format includes lengthy in-depth descriptions as well as much shorter, easy to consume write-ups, ranging from locations such as Italy and Belgium to Nova Scotia and Texas. The Cyclist's Bucket List will serve as an indispensible, lifelong guide for every cyclist.

Author : Dominic Burkhalter
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781973742197
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Santa's Bicycle written by Dominic Burkhalter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's illustrated book that shows how Santa on Christmas Eve finds as many different ways to deliver the presents all around the world! The reindeer have decided they want to watch TV so he has to quickly jump on his bike along with his magic present sack, and the adventure begins!

Author : David V. Herlihy
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 0547487177
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Cyclist written by David V. Herlihy and published by HMH. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “fascinating” story of a nineteenth-century mystery “should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended” (Library Journal). In the late 1880s, Frank Lenz of Pittsburgh, a renowned high-wheel racer and long-distance tourist, dreamed of cycling around the world. He finally got his chance by recasting himself as a champion of the downsized “safety-bicycle” with inflatable tires, the forerunner of the modern road bike that was about to become wildly popular. In the spring of 1892 he quit his accounting job and gamely set out west to cover twenty thousand miles over three continents as a correspondent for Outing magazine. Two years later, after having survived countless near disasters and unimaginable hardships, he approached Europe for the final leg. Lenz never made it. His mysterious disappearance in eastern Turkey sparked an international outcry and compelled Outing to send William Sachtleben, another larger-than-life cyclist, on Lenz’s trail. Bringing to light a wealth of information, David Herlihy’s gripping narrative captures the soaring joys and constant dangers accompanying the bicycle adventurer in the days before paved roads and automobiles. This untold story culminates with Sachtleben’s heroic effort to bring Lenz’s accused murderers to justice, even as troubled Turkey teetered on the edge of collapse.

Author : Dean Nicholson
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1538718804
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nala's World written by Dean Nicholson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the nationally bestselling, true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world. When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion. Three months after leaving home, on a remote road in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia, he came across an abandoned kitten. Something about the piercing eyes and plaintive meowing of the bedraggled little cat proved irresistible. He couldn't leave her to her fate, so he put her on his bike and then, with the help of local vets, nursed her back to health. Soon on his travels with the cat he named Nala, they forged an unbreakable bond -- both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous. The video of how they met has had 20 million views and their Instagram has grown to almost 750k followers -- and still counting! Experiencing the kindness of strangers, visiting refugee camps, rescuing animals through Europe and Asia, Dean and Nala have already learned that the unexpected can be pretty amazing. Together with Garry Jenkins, writer with James Bowen of the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, Dean shares the extraordinary tale of his and Nala's inspiring and heart-warming adventure together.

Author : Owen Slot
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141961112
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cycling for Gold written by Owen Slot and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam has discovered a talent no-one knew he had . . . Sam is the fastest boy on his paper delivery round - and under suspicion for being too speedy. But when Sam's boss spots his talent for cycling, he also sees an opportunity. And so years of rigorous training begin as Sam prepares to race in the Olympic Velodrome. Can Sam handle the expectation, now his skills have been recognised? **From an award-winning chief sports reporter for The Times. Owen will be reporting on the Olympics for The Times, lending even more authority as the author of this series in the lead-up to the Games. ** In addition to the success of Team GB's cyclists, the Velodrome is one of the most iconic Olympic buildings for London 2012. Cycling for Gold features non-fiction facts and figures woven into an inspiring fictional story.

Author : Gavin Wright
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0730307840
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bike Maintenance For Dummies written by Gavin Wright and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep your bike and yourself in good shape If you're a part of the Lycra brigade and need some guidance on maintaining your machine, this book is for you! Discover practical advice on testing your brakes, adjusting your seat height, replacing a wheel, and much more. Open the book and find: Help with attaching safety lights How to clean your chain properly Tips for finding and fixing a puncture Ways to check tyre pressure

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cycling Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Guilhamon
Publisher : SPCK
ISBN 13 : 0281077460
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cycling Out of the Comfort Zone written by Charles Guilhamon and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just out of university, Charles Guilhamon and his friend Gabriel de Lépinau decide to take a year out to tour the world by bike. With a budget of a few euros a day, their travels bring them out of their comfort zone and into contact with people living in isolated or persecuted Christian communities in Syria, Iraq, India, China (Tibet), Thailand, the Amazon (Brazil), Senegal and Algeria. With a delightfully ironic sense of humour, Guilhamon’s vivid storytelling, intelligent analysis and authentic testimonies make for a hugely enjoyable read. In the best tradition of the travelogue, this is a true story well told. Cycling Out of the Comfort Zone concludes with an Afterword on recent developments in Syria and Iraq.